The University of Belize has taken a bold and controversial step, terminating the employment of faculty member Doctor Pio Saqui following an investigation into allegations of professional misconduct. The university says the decision was made after a thorough and impartial review by an independent Ad
The Ministry of Home Affairs is under scrutiny after news broke that retired senior police officer Aaron Guzman is being brought on as an advisor with a seventy-thousand-dollar salary and a government vehicle. Critics were quick to question the move, suggesting it was a cushy
After more than a decade of waiting, Belize is finally moving to modernize its workplace safety laws. The Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill has landed in the National Assembly, aiming to replace outdated legislation and extend protection to all workers, not just those in
Farmers in Cayo District are sitting on mountains of unsold potatoes, hundreds of thousands of pounds, to be exact. They say contraband imports are flooding the market and undercutting their prices. But Agriculture Minister Jose Mai isn’t buying that explanation entirely. He says the real
Belize’s breathtaking marine spaces—the coral reefs, the mangroves, the turquoise waters—are more than just postcard-perfect. They’re vital to our way of life. But right now, they’re in trouble. Climate change is hitting hard, eroding our beaches, damaging habitats, and threatening the wildlife that calls our
Belizean football has seen its fair share of stars but few shine quite like Shane Orio. From commanding the goalposts as the national team’s trusted keeper to now shaping young talent off the field, Shane’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Tonight, we’re heading to
A sus 50 años, Margarita Ávila, una jardinera beliceña, volvió al país tras ser deportada por autoridades migratorias de Estados Unidos. Ávila llegó a Ciudad de Belize el lunes 23 de junio, más de tres meses después de haber sido detenida por el Servicio de
La presidenta del Sindicato Nacional de Maestros de Belize (BNTU), Nadia Caliz, señaló que la reciente propuesta del Gobierno será evaluada por su membresía, no por los líderes sindicales. “Nos están ofreciendo 8.5 por ciento, ya sea como 4.5 y 4 […]. Pensé que habíamos acordado
Tras recibir la tercera propuesta salarial del Gobierno de Belize, el presidente del Sindicato de Servicios Públicos (PSU), Dean Flowers, dijo que la decisión final estará en manos de la membresía. “Como siempre, queremos reconocer las continuas discusiones de buena fe por parte del equipo gubernamental.
Después de semanas de negociaciones prolongadas, el Gobierno de Belize presentó una nueva propuesta salarial al Equipo de Negociación Conjunta de los Sindicatos (JUNT). La oferta contempla un ajuste del 8.5% a entregarse en etapas, con el primer aumento del 4.5% programado para octubre de
