The Central Bank of Belize this evening unveiled Belize's new currency notes. The new notes feature the images of two national heroes: George Cadle Price and Phillip Goldson. Central Bank Governor, Kareem Michael, said, "Both heroes were proud, fearless Belizeans." The bank notes will be released
A Belizean man has gone missing after travelling to Chetumal, Mexico. Vincent Young, 34, was last seen on November 13, 2024, around 3:45 p.m. in Corozal. Records show that he entered Mexico but has not returned to Belize. His family is now seeking answers since
Sugarcane farmers in the north have long reported their struggles with poor road infrastructure, but the financial burden they face is equally concerning. Prime Minister John Briceño is calling this financing system "gouging" and proposing a bold solution. "One of the challenges our farmers have is
In late 2024, reports emerged that the government was considering raising the hotel tax from 9% to 12.5%. Although the Ministry of Tourism has not made a final decision, the proposed increase is part of a broader plan to reform tourism taxes. On Wednesday, Prime Minister
Belize’s trade figures for November 2024 show a mixed bag, with imports soaring by 10.2% to $230.4 million compared to $209.1 million in November 2023. Meanwhile, exports took a hit, primarily due to a dramatic drop in sugar exports. The country saw strong growth in
Belizeans are feeling the pinch as prices surged 2% in November 2024 compared to the same month last year. This increase was mainly driven largely by increased costs in food, housing, and restaurant services, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the
According to the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB), Belizeans are feeling a bit more optimistic about the economy as the country's Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) in Belize rose slightly by 0.9% in November 2024, reaching 44.7, up from 44.3 in October. This marks a recovery after
No plea was taken from 29-year-old car dealer Jovannie Jones and 23-year-old Jerwin Segura this morning when they were arraigned in Belize City. The duo was charged with the double murder of Felix Martinez and Adelita Gillett, which took place outside Crooked Tree Village on
An 84-year-old man lost his life this morning after being struck by a bus on the Thomas Vincent Highway in southern Belize. Cecilio Caal, a resident of San Roman Village, was reportedly riding his bicycle when he was hit by a 2007 Toyota Costa Bus
A troubling trend emerged last year when nearly 200,000 students across the Caribbean sat for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate exams, with only 4.9% passing five or more subjects, including crucial subjects like Mathematics and English. According to Lilia Burunciuc, World Bank Director for the
