Big things are about to happen at the Port of Belize, and we’re talking major upgrades that could change the game. It’s a massive upgrade worth 140 million U.S. dollars. After taking over the port in 2023, the government promised to make it a powerhouse,
Is the UDP playing fair with its caretaker conventions? Party rules say constituencies with losing candidates should hold internal votes to pick new caretakers. But only eighteen constituencies, those that backed the current Leader of the Opposition, are being asked to do so. And the
The government is cracking down on shady lending practices with a new bill aimed at protecting borrowers. The Moneylenders (Amendment) Bill 2025 introduces tougher rules, like requiring lenders to register as companies with at least fifty thousand dollars in capital and submit annual audited financials
The Millennium Challenge Corporation grant is back on the table and Belize is in. After months of uncertainty, Prime Minister John Briceño confirmed that the U.S. has reinstated the MCC grant. But will Belize still get the full two hundred and fifty million dollars that
Getting a passport in Belize just got easier. As of September first, you no longer need a recommender to vouch for you on the application form. The Ministry of Immigration says this move is all about cutting red tape and reducing the chances of fraud
Earlier this week, the U.S. military launched a deadly strike in the southern Caribbean, targeting a drug-laden vessel that had set sail from Venezuela. Eleven people were killed in the operation. Washington says the hit was necessary because the boat was linked to a designated
The Government of Belize is still deliberating the Unites States’ proposal for Belize to become a third safe country. As the U.S. continues to carry out the deportation of undocumented immigrants, Belize was approached to become a third safe country for asylum seekers. This allows
In a major step toward judicial reform and professional development, Chief Justice Louise Blenman, in partnership with the Judicial Education Institute and the U.N.D.P. PACE Justice Project, has launched a two-day seminar on case management within the courts. The training brings together magistrates, judicial staff,
Since 2020, Belize has been pushing to diversifying its economy through the Ministry of New Growth Industries, moving beyond traditional sectors like seafood, citrus, banana, and sugar. Emerging industries such as cohune, hemp, seaweed, and film are now in focus, with value-added products and public-private
On the second day of the Belize Investment Summit, the focus was on Belize’s role in the global economy. Inspired by George Price’s vision of a mixed economy, Minister Francis Fonseca highlighted Belize’s position at the crossroads of CARICOM, Central America, and Mexico. Which presents
