Earlier this month, the Government of Belize approved the Belize Building Amendment Bill, an important move aimed at raising construction standards across the country. The goal? To ensure that buildings in Belize are not only more durable but also more resilient and sustainable. To support
The time for hurricane preparation is now. While the official start to Belize’s hurricane season might still be a few days away, the National Emergency Management Organization is advising the public not to wait until a hurricane is brewing to make the necessary arrangements. Earlier
The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has come out in full support of its affiliate unions, including the Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU), Public Service Union (PSU), Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority Workers Union (KHMHAWU), and others, as they continue their push for
Prime Minister John Briceño has arrived in Honduras to participate in the upcoming Meeting of Governors of the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI), scheduled for tomorrow. The Prime Minister was officially received by Renato Florentino Pineda, the Third Vice President of Honduras. He will
Belizeans are growing more cautious about their personal finances and the overall economy, according to the latest Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) released for April 2025. The national index fell from 49.6 in March to 47.7. The CCI, which ranges from 0 to 100, measures how consumers feel
The National Agriculture and Trade Show (NATS) Committee has announced the postponement of its highly anticipated raffle for the 2025 Ford Ranger XL. Originally set for Sunday, June 1, the draw will now tentatively take place on July 11, 2025. The delay comes as ticket sales
The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority Workers Union (KHMHAWU) is pressing forward with its planned industrial action, despite receiving a formal caution from the Labour Department regarding the legality of protest activities in the essential healthcare sector. Today, union members participated in a coordinated show of
Police are investigating an allegation of rape involving two students at Belmopan Comprehensive School that reportedly took place on Wednesday. According to reports, the incident occurred on school grounds during a planned staff absence. A female student sought help from the vice principal and school medic after
Police officer Richard Gillett was arraigned in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court today on a single charge of discharging a firearm in public. The charge stems from a widely circulated video shared by News 5 last night. The video shows Gillett firing a warning shot while
Indigenous leaders across Canada are calling on Pope Leo to fulfill his predecessor's promise to return thousands of sacred artifacts housed in Vatican museums and storage vaults. The collection includes ceremonial objects dating back centuries, from an Inuvialuit sealskin kayak to embroidered Cree gloves and a
