Belize’s push for stronger building standards took center stage at today’s House Meeting, but not all structures are covered—yet. Minister of Infrastructure Development Julius Espat clarified that the newly tabled building codes will apply only to public buildings for now. Standards for residential homes are
A bold new piece of legislation is making its way through the National Assembly, and it could reshape how Belize protects its children and elderly citizens. Minister of Human Development and Family Affairs, Thea Garcia-Ramirez, introduced the Families Bill today, describing it as a transformative
An upgraded stretch of the George Price Highway from Belmopan to La Democracia Village is in the works—and while that may sound like good news for commuters, it’s raising some serious questions about cost. The Government of Belize is banking on a thirteen-million-dollar loan from
As debate heats up over the fifty-million-dollar George Price Highway upgrade, Prime Minister John Briceño is pushing back against critics who say the project is too expensive. In response to Lee Mark Chang’s claim that the road is still in good shape, the prime minister
Prime Minister John Briceño is downplaying concerns over the reported cancellation of a major U.S. grant, saying it won’t impact the government’s financial plans. The grant in question—worth a hefty one hundred and twenty-five million US dollars from the Millennium Challenge Corporation—was earmarked for poverty
Belize hit the jackpot in 2024—not just in lucky numbers, but in national revenue. The Belize Government Lotteries Limited raked in over a hundred million dollars from Boledo and Sunday Lottery sales, marking a massive leap in earnings compared to just two years ago. According
Belize’s tourism industry had a banner year in 2024, with a major surge in overnight stays fueling a fresh wave of revenue for the country. While cruise ship arrivals held steady compared to the previous year, it was the sharp rise in overnight visitors that
Prime Minister John Briceño is asking for more time—twelve months, to be exact—to review the long-awaited report from the People’s Constitution Commission (PCC). That’s a big jump from the sixty days currently allowed under the PCC Act. The commission is expected to hand over its
In a fiery address at the close of today’s House Meeting, Opposition Leader Tracy Panton didn’t hold back. She accused the Briceño administration of serious misconduct during the March twelfth general elections, calling the alleged irregularities “corruption on steroids.” Panton spent over fifteen minutes laying
The political drama inside the United Democratic Party (U.D.P.) is heating up fast, with lawsuits and accusations flying from all directions. Former Mesopotamia Area Representative Moses “Shyne” Barrow has come out swinging, accusing his successor, Lee Mark Chang, of voter fraud. Barrow, who recently lost
