One of the biggest potential shake-ups in Belize’s telecommunications industry is officially off the table. Belize Telemedia Limited has abandoned its plan to acquire Speednet Communications Limited, ending a proposed deal that could have brought two major players in the local telecom market under common
Independent bus operators say they are being asked to survive without a safety net, while a government-backed competitor receives valuable public support. The United Democratic Party is accusing the government of tilting the playing field in favor of the National Bus Company, even as private
Belize may not have declared an El Niño emergency, but the warning signs are already here. Record-breaking heat has pushed three Central American countries into crisis and forced Panama to reduce traffic through its world-famous canal. Belize, meanwhile, has recorded below-normal rainfall for most of
A vacation in Belize could soon come with a much steeper price tag, and the Opposition warns that the entire economy could feel the pinch. The United Democratic Party is sounding the alarm over government’s proposal to raise the hotel accommodation tax from nine to
José Mai is back in the National Assembly, but questions surrounding his months-long medical leave have followed him through the doors. Reports allege that the former Agriculture Minister continued advising the government on sugar industry matters and retained the use of a government vehicle while
Two senior resignations and just eight months to prepare for municipal elections. That combination is fueling new questions about whether the UDP is ready for the campaign ahead. National Campaign Manager Juliet Thimbriel and Public Relations Committee Chair Audrey Wallace have left their leadership posts,
Belize’s roads are going electric, whether commuters are ready or not. Electric cars, buses, scooters and bicycles are becoming more visible, while the government invests in the infrastructure needed to power the transition. But with many Belizeans still questioning the cost and reliability of electric
Belize’s rich cultural heritage is being celebrated as the National Celebrations Commission announces this year’s first three recipients of the Creative and Cultural Excellence Awards. The honorees are being recognized for their lasting contributions to Belizean literature, cultural preservation and the protection of indigenous knowledge.
A countrywide blackout may have plunged Belize into darkness last night, but that did not stop KTV fans from packing the Bliss Centre for the Performing Arts to see their favorite artist perform one last time under the bright lights. After weeks of competition, twelve
Nine young gymnasts from Belize represented SESA Gymnastics and the Gymnastics Federation of Belize at the Copa Quetzal competition in Guatemala City from August 19 to 22, returning home with 24 medals and six trophies. The team collected four gold, eight silver and 12 bronze medals
