Belize Electricity Limited (BEL), together with the Government of Belize and the International Finance Corporation, has started the process to develop up to 80 megawatts of large solar power projects across the country. In a press release issued January 26, BEL said it has issued a
Dozens of protesters gathered outside Belize Telemedia Limited’s compound on St Thomas Street, Belize City, this morning. The crowd is protesting BTL’s proposed acquisition of Speednet/SMART. The peaceful demonstration was organised by the Opposition, with protesters holding banners reading “Our future matters”, “BTL Board do the
Picture: Orlando Sierra/AFP/Getty Images Nasry “Tito” Asfura asumió este martes la Presidencia de Honduras en una ceremonia celebrada en el Congreso Nacional, bajo estrictas medidas de seguridad implementadas por el Ejército hondureño, que instaló controles de acceso en los alrededores del recinto legislativo. La toma de posesión
There’s growing alarm tonight in the Ladyville and Lord’s Bank communities, where a spike in violent crime has the community on edge. Just last week, residents were shaken by the murder of BWS security guard Darwin Valerio, who was ambushed and gunned down while on
Police are still trying to piece together what happened the night thirty‑five‑year‑old security guard Darwin Valerio was gunned down while on duty at the Belize Water Services warehouse in Lord’s Bank. It’s been several days since the deadly shooting, and so far, investigators have not
There’s a major development in a double‑murder investigation that’s been gripping the public since December eleventh. Police say they’ve made a significant breakthrough, formally arresting and charging forty‑nine‑year‑old Harry Trapp, a man well‑known to law enforcement. Trapp isn’t new to the justice system; he spent
Tonight, pressure is rapidly building against the proposed buyout between Belize Telemedia Limited and Speednet. This comes as reports surface that BTL’s board is preparing to vote on the acquisition as early as Tuesday. The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry isn’t pleased. In a
Meanwhile tonight, another strong voice is stepping forward in the debate over the proposed BTL–Speednet acquisition. The National Trade Union Congress of Belize is now officially opposing the deal, backed by a clear mandate from its membership. After meeting with its affiliates, the NTUCB says
Beyond calling for the deal to be put on ice, the NTUCB is taking its objection a step further. The union wants BTL to hold national public consultations before anything is signed, sealed, or delivered. President Ella Waight says the Congress isn’t stopping there. They’ve
And in step with the growing criticism of the proposed BTL–Speednet deal, another prominent voice is weighing in. This morning, Senator Janelle Chanona released a statement stressing just how crucial meaningful public consultation is, not just as a formality, but as a cornerstone of Belize’s
