There’s a shipping snag at the Port of Belize and it’s causing major delays. For the past month, importers have been struggling to get their containers released, and it’s all tied to equipment issues and a surge in incoming cargo. But things took a turn
Heightened shipping regulations are now in place affecting all bulk and duty-exempt cargo bound for Belize. Without the required documents at time of shipment, cargo will either be delayed, incur duties, or be withheld entirely. [caption id="attachment_59510" align="alignright" width="300"]
It’s that time of year again, when the streets of Belize explode with color, music, and pure energy. Carnival is turning fifty, and this golden anniversary is a celebration of Belizean culture, creativity, and community. What started as a small street parade has grown into
Thirteen proud Belizeans are packing their talent and heading to Barbados this week, ready to shine on the regional stage. They’ll be representing Belize at the fifteenth edition of CARIFESTA, the Caribbean Festival of Arts, where music, fashion, and creativity take center stage. It’s a
Last night, we told you about a social activist pushing for transparency in how public funds are spent on legal battles. Jerry Enriquez has filed a Freedom of Information request with the Attorney General’s Ministry, asking for a detailed breakdown of payments made to attorneys
The Belize Recyclers and Waste Management Association has held its second Annual General Meeting. The event focused on building stronger partnerships for better waste management under the theme, “Strengthening Collaboration through Sustainable Waste Management in Belize.” CEO Milagro Matus, who heads the Ministry of Sustainable Development,
It’s been quite the journey for Voyse International BPO. Since setting up shop in Belize back in 2007, the company has packed up and moved five times. But this latest move is a game-changer. Just weeks away from its eighteenth anniversary, Voyse has settled into
Against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving media landscape, the Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) convenes its Fifty-sixth Annual General Assembly, at the Hilton Barbados Resort. This year’s gathering brings together broadcasters, media professionals, and policy influencers from across the region to reflect on the state
Businessman Said Perdomo has weighed in on the controversy surrounding A&R’s concerns about the distribution of JanSport school bags. “You got two sides of the story. I am a businessman, and at the end of the day, I know what A&R is going through when you're
Health officials have confirmed a second human case of New World Screwworm in Belize. The patient, a 60-year-old man from Camalote Village, is currently receiving treatment for the parasitic infection at the Western Regional Hospital in Belmopan. The infestation is located on his lower leg. This
