A pause, but not a full stop, on the controversial BTL and Speednet acquisition. Prime Minister John Briceño has now instructed that discussions on the proposed deal be put on hold, as questions and concerns continue to swirl. According to Minister of Public Utilities Michel
As the government insists the pause is about transparency, public consultation, and giving regulators time to do their job, the Prime Minister is also weighing in. PM Briceño says the decision to halt discussions is really about resetting the process, and ensuring the Public Utilities
The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has reaffirmed its opposition to Belize Telemedia Limited’s proposed acquisition of Speednet, warning that the deal poses serious legal, policy, and economic risks. Following a meeting with BTL, the chamber said its core concerns remain unresolved. BCCI
Well, the debate over BTL’s proposed acquisition is heating up, especially after the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry moved to oppose the deal. But Prime Minister John Briceño isn’t backing down. He says the chamber is choosing not to see the bigger picture, arguing
Now, while the Prime Minister has been pushing back against opposition from the business community over the proposed BTL–Speednet acquisition, the debate has also sparked discussion within his own party. This week, the PUP Northern Caucus publicly backed the deal, raising questions about where Prime
Opposition lawmakers from the United Democratic Party walked out of Parliament today, boycotting the House sitting in protest of the government’s BTL–SMART acquisition. The UDP says this is their third boycott, calling the deal reckless and corrupt, and accusing the government of turning Parliament into
Police are now sounding a warning after Wednesday’s protest by the United Democratic Party. According to Commissioner of Police Richard Rosado, the UDP may be facing legal consequences after supporters blocked the Belcan Bridge, despite clear permit conditions and a bond that governed the demonstration.
And while police are now warning of possible legal consequences stemming from Wednesday’s UDP protest, today’s atmosphere outside the National Assembly struck a very different tone. What many expected to be another opposition‑led demonstration instead turned into a rally‑like gathering of PUP supporters, after the
The proposed telecom deal is splitting Belize’s business community. After talks with Belize Telemedia Limited about its plan to buy Speednet, the Belize Business Bureau says it supports the move, arguing it could boost profits and strengthen the wider economy. But the Belize Chamber of
While the Belize Business Bureau is backing BTL’s proposed takeover of Speednet, it says that support comes with conditions. Beyond profits and sustainability, the Bureau is now turning its focus to consumer protection, calling for stronger regulation to ensure prices remain fair if the merger
