Earlier today, a police officer was arraigned in Belize City Magistrate’s Court for allegedly bullying Commissioner of Police Chester Williams. While ComPol Williams got a one-month extension before leaving the Belize Police Department, his colleagues charged one of their own for allegedly bullying him on
Personnel from the Department of the Environment and other key regulatory agencies recently met to discuss the Cayo Rosario Project. This meeting addressed public concerns and the government's assurance that the developer will meet all requirements. The Cayo Rosario Project, which has been controversial due
The Government of Belize has ambitious plans for the health sector over the next few years. At a recent meeting, the cabinet endorsed the Belize Health Sector Strategic Plan 2025 to 2034, which lays out a detailed roadmap for tackling key health system challenges. The
Employers nationwide, especially in the agro-sector, are facing a growing labor shortage. Despite the Briceño administration's claim of a two-point-one percent unemployment rate, there are many unfilled vacancies. Some blame the Business Process Outsourcing sector for this issue. Today, we asked B.C.C.I. Vice President Jody
The Government of Belize has reaffirmed its commitment to carrying out the redistricting of the country's electoral divisions. In the latest cabinet meeting, it was decided that the 2023 proposal from the Elections and Boundaries Commission was unworkable and didn't meet constitutional standards. Although the
Next week, the Belize Peace Movement (BPM) is taking the Election and Boundaries Commission to court to argue that the overall voter's list, known as schedule one, doesn't meet constitutional requirements. It's been several years since the Government of Belize promised to redistrict the country's
This next story doesn't often make the news, but this week, it sparked enough outrage for people to demand action from the authorities. It started when a horse was found injured and starving in a drain, left to die. After a Facebook post about the
Today, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing held its second annual Women’s Month Sports Day. The amazing women who took part were honored for the unique challenges they face outside of work. Two inspiring speakers, Minister of Human Resources Thea Garcia-Ramirez and Belmopan Deputy
Former Leader of the Opposition, Moses "Shyne" Barrow, is publicly questioning what he describes as an abuse of power by outgoing Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, after a police officer is being criminally prosecuted for allegedly making disparaging remarks about ComPol Chester Williams. Barrow issued a
The government has introduced new microinsurance regulations under the 2023 Insurance Act. These regulations aim to expand access to affordable insurance solutions for low-income individuals and those in the productive sector, offering a safety net against life’s unexpected risks. According to the Office of the Supervisor
