Belizeans are always being told to “pay into Social Security” so there’ll be money there when they retire. But where exactly is all that money going? Today, the Social Security Board gave a breakdown of how it’s investing hundreds of millions of dollars from the
Belize is rethinking how it supports parents, and it’s starting with real conversations. Earlier today, government leaders, child advocates, and UNICEF came together to discuss parenting support across the country. The Parenting Guide and Policy Validation Workshop is part of a national push to update
A single viral video has done more than spark outrage; it’s forced Belize to confront how it defines discipline and where it draws the line. Footage involving police officer Philip Garbutt and his stepchild has ignited a fierce national debate. While many condemned the incident
The lasting effects of colonialism on mental health and social wellbeing are taking center stage this week at the 2026 International Social Work Research Conference hosted by the University of Belize’s Faculty of Health Sciences in partnership with Galen University and California Baptist University. The
Nurses care for everyone, but too often, they don’t get a moment to care for themselves. After long, exhausting shifts filled with nonstop patient care, many nurses skip meals and push through fatigue. So today, the Fort George Hotel and Spa hit pause on the
From war-torn Sierra Leone to the southern shores of Belize, one author’s journey becomes far more than a change of address. In his new book, “The Road to Belonging: My Journey to Punta Gorda Belize”, Francis Mandewah shares how an unexpected spiritual connection with the
After a series of nationwide consultations with government, unions, employers and workers, the Social Security Board (SSB) is now reviewing a major proposal that could change how contributions are calculated. Right now, Belize uses a wage-band system, meaning workers are placed into one of 13 contribution
Every working Belizean pays into Social Security. Now the board is revealing where that money is going. According to the Social Security Board, it has invested $130 million since January, the largest amount it has ever deployed in a single year. The two biggest drivers were
Belize and the United Nations are looking ahead to the country’s next phase of development. Government officials and representatives from the United Nations Country Team gathered in Belmopan today for the 7th Joint National Steering Committee Meeting, where discussions centered on Belize’s priorities for 2026 and
For many Belize City commuters, the best part of the e-Bus ride is not the WiFi or charging ports. It is the warm smile greeting them at the door. As the city pushes towards a more digital future, the Belize City Council says the human element
