Christmas is fast approaching and the joy of the season is spreading far and wide across Belize. Today in Lake Independence, over four hundred children joined in a special celebration at the annual Lakers Christmas party. For the past thirteen years, James and Keisha Young
Following comments by the Attorney General that his ministry is exploring a law to allow an independent investigator in the new year, Prime Minister John Briceño confirmed that the matter has been discussed in Cabinet. Briceño explained that the government is considering models from the Caribbean
Belize is still sitting on small oil reserves, and Prime Minister John Briceño says it's the reason for bringing in a special envoy to attract investors. The comments follow Monday’s appointment of David Morales as Special Envoy for Oil and Gas. “We do have some oil, nothing
Belize’s sugar industry is facing high labour costs and slow government approvals, and Prime Minister John Briceño says mechanisation is the way forward. Marcos Osorio, Chairman of the Sugar Industry Control Board, told News Five that farmers face steep costs when hiring foreign cane cutters. “It
Belizeans will soon have the chance to own a part of the country’s electricity system as the government launches the sale of Hydro Belize shares. The company operates three hydroelectric dams that supply roughly one-third of Belize’s electricity. Together, they generate 51 megawatts and earned around
Belize joined 10 other Latin American and Caribbean countries to serve up healthier school meals while inspiring regional innovation in sustainable school feeding. The country shared its experience at the RAES Exhibition of Good Practices in Brasilia, Brazil, on 15 December 2025. According to the Food
The owner of Island Supermarket in San Pedro is offering a $25,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of those who broke into and set fire to the store early Sunday morning. The supermarket, which had been operating for only three days, was targeted
The Senate has approved the formal adoption of a new official logo for the National Assembly of Belize. This change gives the country’s legislature a clear and modern identity. Leader of Government Business Senator Eamon Courtenay moved the motion. He described the National Assembly as “a
The Senate has approved a motion to amend its Standing Orders to allow virtual meetings during emergencies or when circumstances require it. Leader of Government Business Senator Eamon Courtenay moved the motion during Tuesday’s sitting, citing public safety concerns and the growing workload of Senate committees.
The government will officially launch the sale of shares in Hydro Belize Limited on December 18, opening the door for Belizeans to invest in one of the country’s most critical energy assets. The company owns and operates three hydroelectric dams that supply roughly one-third of the
