Tomorrow, in the House of Representatives, Prime Minister John Briceño, will announce that the Government of Belize and Fortis Inc. of Canada have reached an agreement for the purchase of Fortis Inc.’s electricity sector assets in Belize. PM Briceño, with the approval of Cabinet, will
One big question everyone’s asking: why is Fortis pulling out of Belize? Could it be because hydro power is struggling, maybe climate change and droughts are taking a toll? Reporters even asked the Prime Minister if hydro still has a future here. So, what did
So, how much will taxpayers shell out for the government to buy Fortis’ stake in BEL? Reports say the price tag is over a quarter billion Belize dollars. When we asked the Prime Minister today, he told us to hold tight, details will come tomorrow
After the government’s big announcement about buying hydro plants and Fortis’ shares in BEL, the Opposition isn’t staying quiet. Tracy Panton and the U.D.P. caucus are calling for full transparency. They say this multi-million-dollar deal is being rushed without proper disclosure to the Belizean people.
And speaking of utilities, your water bill could be going up. Belize Water Services is kicking off its five-year tariff review, and part of the plan includes a proposed twenty percent increase. They’re hosting a public consultation Friday night in Belize City to explain why.
We’re back tonight with a developing story that continues to stir up serious controversy in Independence Village, right along the shores of Malacate Beach. Now, if you were watching Wednesday night, you’ll remember we told you about a villager who’s raising the alarm over what
Belize Telemedia Limited officially opened the doors to its brand-new Signature Plus Store today, and it’s not just any store. Located right at BTL’s corporate headquarters on St. Thomas Street, this space is being described as a significant move toward the future of the company.
Remember those rumors back in July about a possible shake-up in Belize’s telecom sector? Word on the street was that BTL might be looking to buy out Speednet Communications. Well, fast forward to today and there’s still no official word on that. So naturally, when
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and that means communities everywhere are coming together to raise funds, share knowledge, and support those in the fight. It’s about breaking stigma, detecting cancer early, and making sure treatment is within reach. But awareness doesn’t stop when the
We have another update on that shocking highway shooting from a few weeks ago. Police have arrested twenty-five-year-old Tafaree Sanchez of Vernon Street, Belize City. He’s now facing three counts of attempted murder. Investigators say Sanchez wasn’t acting alone. He and a seventeen-year-old minor were
