The long-awaited Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill is now in its final stages, following extensive consultations and revisions led by the Ministry of Labour and the Attorney General’s Ministry. Valentino Shal, CEO in the Ministry of Labour, confirmed that the bill has returned to the
The Ministry of Labour has confirmed receipt of a formal industrial action notice from the Public Service Union (PSU), filed in response to the government’s transition of the Tax Service Department into a Semi-Autonomous Revenue Authority (SARA). Valentino Shal, CEO in the Ministry of Labour, said
The world is running out of time to stop rising temperatures, and over 150 world leaders have once more gathered around the big table at COP30 to discuss perhaps one of the last chances to act before it’s too late. The 30th UN Climate Conference (COP30)
The Ministry of Labour is reviewing a recent ruling by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) that could reshape how severance and pension obligations are handled in Belize. The court ruled that severance is a legal right, not something employers can waive in contracts or replace
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has promoted a revamped mobile app, VenApp, encouraging citizens to report suspicious people or activities amid fears of a U.S. attack. The app, originally launched in 2022 to report utility issues, has been repurposed as a tool for citizens to inform
Belize’s tourism sector may face ripple effects from sweeping flight reductions across the United States, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) moves to cut scheduled capacity by 10% in 40 high-volume air traffic zones starting Friday. The cuts, announced Wednesday, are a direct response to staffing
The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority Workers Union (KHMHAWU) is adding its voice to growing public concern over government transparency. The Union is backing activist Jeremy Enriquez’s Freedom of Information (FOIA) appeal. "The people of Belize have a right to know how their taxes are used,
On Wednesday afternoon, members of the Ladyville and Lord’s Bank village councils met with government officials for a preliminary consultation on the possibility of township designation for their growing communities. Area Representative Dolores Balderamos-Garcia said the meeting was not to promote or push an agenda but
The government has officially released the list of public and bank holidays for the year 2026. The announcement, made by the Belize Press Office, confirms the dates on which national observances will be celebrated across the country. The calendar includes 14 holidays, beginning with New Year’s Day
A prominent Corozal Free Zone businessman survived what is being described as an apparent execution attempt near the Mile 8 roundabout in Hattieville on Wednesday night. Nitin Buxani, accompanied by a driver, was inside a pickup truck when the vehicle came under heavy gunfire at approximately
