The Ministry of Finance is quietly building a new internal audit unit, but wait, doesn’t Belize already have the Office of the Auditor General keeping an eye on government spending? It’s a move that immediately draws attention. Why add another layer of oversight inside the
Belizeans are feeling the rent squeeze, and Cabinet’s finally talking fixes. Prime Minister John Briceño says they’re hunting for “fair play” rules, protecting tenants from sharp hikes while making sure landlords still see a return. [caption id="attachment_87742" align="alignright" width="300"]
Belize’s economy wrapped up 2025 on a high, with fresh data from the Statistical Institute of Belize showing the country gaining real momentum in the final quarter. Between October and December, GDP jumped four-point-seven percent, pushing overall output to just over one-point-three billion dollars. That
While Belize’s transport overhaul is underway, too many old buses still crawl our highways, so much so that passengers have had to hop off to tackle hills on foot. Transport Minister Dr. Louis Zabaneh says relief is coming: the first electric buses roll out by
Women from across Belize gathered in the city today, not just to mark Women’s Month, but to recharge and reclaim their power. The National Women’s Commission hosted a lively empowerment forum and fair, spotlighting the real‑life challenges women juggle, from health and finances to leadership
Easter is around the corner, but not every child gets a beach trip or a basket of treats. So today, Jason Edwards of Belize N Me Jungle Sea teamed up with Alaia Belize to surprise one hundred and forty students at Stella Maris with Easter
Belizeans paid slightly more for goods and services in February 2026, as the Statistical Institute of Belize reported a 0.7% inflation rate. The increase was driven mainly by higher costs for food, electricity, and restaurant services. Meat prices went up, with pork rising by more than
The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) reports that from October to December, the country produced goods and services worth $1.396 billion, a 4.7% GDP growth in the final quarter of 2025. Growth was recorded across all areas of the economy, with the strongest gains coming from
Farmers in Cayo have raised concerns about cattle deaths linked to screwworm infestations, but the Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA) says the issue is being managed and urges producers to keep reporting cases. Deputy Technical Director for Animal Health, Salustino Pech, explained that BAHA is not
A California jury has found Meta and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction case, ruling that the companies intentionally designed their platforms in ways that harmed a young user’s mental health. The Los Angeles Superior Court jury determined that both companies were negligent in
