Tonight, we’re diving into the dollars and cents behind government rentals and what we found might surprise you. News Five asked the Ministry of Public Service for a full breakdown of what taxpayers are shelling out for rental properties. Instead of detailed figures, we got
In just two months, Belizeans will have a whole new level of freedom across the Caribbean, traveling, working, and living in three other CARICOM countries like never before. And, citizens from those countries will also be able to migrate to Belize for similar purposes. It’s
The second public consultation on the controversial Thirteenth Amendment Bill was held in Belmopan, where a few citizens gathered at the University of Belize’s Conference Center to share their thoughts. It’s a bill aimed at tackling Belize’s mounting problem with gang-related crimes, the Briceño administration
On Tuesday afternoon, union leaders sat down with staff members to talk about a major shake-up, the transition to a semi-autonomous revenue authority. But not everyone’s feeling heard. The Public Service Union says this change is being rolled out without proper consultation. President Dean Flowers
PSU President Dean Flowers says that while the union cannot determine government policies, it can influence how those polices are implemented. It is with this in mind that the PSU has been rallying employees at the Belize Tax Service Department to demand further clarity on
Last night, we brought you the growing concerns from employees at the Belize Tax Service over the government’s plan to transition the department into a semi-autonomous revenue authority by December. Public Service Union President Dean Flowers says the move feels like a slight to staff,
Recently, the Briceño administration committed to increasing the university’s subvention by one-point-one million dollars, but that still falls short of what the faculty and staff have been demanding. The University of Belize Faculty and Staff Union says the increase is nearly a decade overdue and
Earlier this week, we told you about a major court ruling that’s left the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers’ Association on the hook for over half a million dollars in damages, stemming from a blockade back in December 2021. The association says the government had previously
If you’re looking for a chance to reconnect, reflect, and recharge, there’s an open invitation just for you. The Belize Northern District Church of the Nazarene is hosting a three-day men’s retreat, and everyone’s welcome. It’s happening from August first to third at the Lord’s
La Corporación Financiera de Desarrollo (DFC) y el Fondo de Belize, firmaron un acuerdo de colaboración por cinco años para facilitar financiamiento ambiental y apoyar la resiliencia climática y la economía azul. Britney Gordon, de News Five, reporta. La alianza busca fortalecer la capacidad financiera para
