The proposed expansion of Mexico’s Tren Maya into Belize and Guatemala could open doors to CARICOM and boost regional trade, but it’s not cheap. So, who’s footing the bill? Reports say the Republic of China is helping fund it, and that’s raising eyebrows in Washington.
When it comes to Tren Maya, Belize should be all in; at least, that’s the view of Transport Minister Dr. Louis Zabaneh. He’s calling it a “no-brainer,” saying Belize needs to work closely with Mexico to make sure the vision of the railway extending into
Now, here’s something exciting, there’s talk of building a bridge that would link Ambergris Caye directly to Mexico. It’s a bold idea that could really change the way people move between the two countries. Of course, there are environmental concerns, especially given the sensitive nature
There’s been some buzz lately about possible pay cuts in the Belize Defense Force, but the Ministry of National Defense is clearing the air. They say, flat out, BDF salaries have not been cut. What actually happened was a salary adjustment to fix past administrative errors and
While the Ministry of National Defense insists that no salaries have been cut, one soldier tells News Five that morale is low, and it’s not just him. He says his fellow service members are feeling the same way, frustrated and demoralized by the recent salary
There’s a major development in a double murder case that’s been hanging over the Belize Police Department for more than five years. Back in May 2020, Ronald Burley and Quintin Espinosa were brutally killed in what police described as a double homicide that shocked the
Tonight, a police officer is behind bars after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a fellow officer while on duty. Thirty-nine-year-old Brigilio Ack, a resident of Mahogany Heights, began serving an eight-month prison sentence today following a ruling handed down by a Senior Magistrate. The
Artificial Intelligence is no longer just powering our apps or helping us work faster, it’s becoming a part of our everyday lives, even forming emotional connections with kids. But as AI grows more popular, so do the concerns. Tonight, we take a closer look at
The proposed transformation of the Belize Tax Services Department into a Semi-Autonomous Revenue Authority or SARA has sparked significant legal and labor concerns. At the center of the storm is the Public Service Union led by President Dean Flowers who has slammed the process as
The Public Service Union is urging government to implement sweeping changes aimed at improving governance and accountability. In a formal paper to Cabinet, PSU President Dean Flowers called for stronger anti-corruption measures, better management of public resources, and reforms to ensure greater transparency in decision-making.
