Prime Minister John Briceño on Friday presided over a high-level discussion on the economic realities facing small states, as part of the 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group in Washington, D.C.. The session centred on a newly introduced Small
A new system is quietly changing how public officers report for work, and it’s already stirring debate. The Government of Belize is rolling out a new human resource management system that includes biometric time and attendance devices in ministries and departments nationwide. Officials say the
The fallout over immigration officers posted to the Western Border is intensifying tonight. Officers placed on administrative leave after calling in sick are now challenging that decision, at least one has hired an attorney, signaling this dispute may be headed for a legal showdown. And
The President of the Public Service Union, Dean Flowers, has fired back at recent remarks made by Prime Minister John Briceño, who questioned why the union does not seek to work more closely with the government. The PM’s remarks came after reporters questioned him about
A renewed sense of optimism is taking hold at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. Stepping into one of the most scrutinized leadership roles in the country, new KHMH CEO Sharine Reyes says she’s already feeling the weight and the support of a nation watching closely.
Belize is once again putting the spotlight on girls in technology, as the “Lead Like a Girl” initiative returns for its fourth year, bigger than ever. One hundred and forty students from thirty-five high schools across the country are taking part, exploring opportunities in ICT
After meeting with the Ministry of Transport on Thursday, the Belize Bus Association says talks were largely favorable, with operators backing away from any immediate fare increase. The association instead appealed for administrative approval to adjust its fares to what the National Bus Company has
A troubling pattern is emerging tonight. For the third time in just one week, a young man reported missing has been found dead. This time, the victim is twenty four year old Steve Lewis of Dangriga. Lewis, a delivery man, left home Tuesday morning for
Police are still piecing together what led to a late night shooting in Corozal that sent a young man to the hospital. It happened Thursday night as twenty year old Wilbert Jonathan Vellos was dropping off a friend, Christopher August, at his home. Investigators say
Tonight, the sound of culture and celebration take center stage at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts as the highly anticipated Battle of the Drums album launch and music concert will highlight upcoming stars and honor legends of the last forty years. The album
