Did the controversy over the BTL-Speednet deal provide cover for another government scandal? Trade unions say Belizeans must not forget the questions surrounding procurement at the Ministry of Defense. On Tuesday, Union Senator Glenfield Dennison turned up the pressure, calling for Cabinet Secretary Stuart Leslie
The irregularities happened before Francis Usher became CEO, but he will still have to answer for how the Ministry of National Defense addressed them. Usher is preparing to appear before the Joint Public Accounts Committee over concerns raised in the Auditor General’s 2017 report. He
Belizeans will see a new line item on their electricity bills this month, and while BEL says it is designed to keep the company financially healthy and protect consumers from sudden price shocks, the bigger question is this: how much more will households be asked
A piece of Belize’s Maya history has been destroyed, and authorities want to know who is responsible. The damage happened at El Pozito, an important archaeological site just outside Guinea Grass Village. Residents had hoped the site could create new economic opportunities for the community,
For years, residents of Guinea Grass have turned to New River Park to swim and relax. But a terrifying crocodile attack is now raising serious questions about safety. Twenty-nine-year-old Leomar Narvallez survived after a crocodile reportedly grabbed him by the head and pulled him underwater
The Belize Labor Department is partnering with the International Labor Organization to improve how workplace disputes are handled and resolved. This week, the Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labor hosted a series of activities aimed at strengthening Belize's labor dispute system and improving access to
Thousands of acres of mangroves at Turneffe Atoll will now remain in Belizean hands for generations to come. The Ministry of Blue Economy and the Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association signed an agreement today to permanently protect some of the country’s most valuable marine resources. The
Belizean media is making its mark on the regional stage. Greater Belize Media has earned more than two dozen nominations in this year’s CBU Media Awards, putting its work in journalism, digital production, and technical excellence among the best in the Caribbean. The winners are
The debate over the Safe Third Country Agreement has largely focused on who Belize is allowing in. But less has been said about what awaits asylum seekers once they arrive. Foreign Affairs CEO Oscar Arnold says they cannot immediately start working or permanently settle here.
For teachers, the August break is supposed to offer a chance to rest and recharge. But BNTU President Nadia Caliz says mandatory training sessions are taking that time away from educators who are already burnt out. Now, the union is demanding that the Ministry of
