Belize City could soon get a major facelift along its waterfront, and tourism officials say it’s about time. The Belize Tourism Board believes a proposed floating boardwalk fits perfectly with its long-term vision to make the city more welcoming as cruise arrivals continue to grow.
For weeks, there’s been talk of a disconnect between the media and Belize’s tourism industry. But today, the Belize Tourism Board says it’s clearing the air. At a sit-down with journalists, tourism leaders stressed transparency and partnership, promising to keep the lines of communication open,
Protecting Belize’s waters is a never-ending fight, and this week, the Belize Territorial Volunteers say they scored another win. While heading out to the Sapodilla Cayes on Tuesday morning, the group spotted something unusual, a bottle bobbing in the water. But what they found next
Belize is known worldwide for its unique conservation model, government and NGOs working hand in hand to protect vital ecosystems. That partnership has built a network of protected areas across land and sea, safeguarding biodiversity and clean water for communities. Today, as the International Court
Today, the University of Belize and the Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future formalized a strategic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. It is designed to deepen collaboration on community capacity building, research, and training for the institution, building on the university’s
Belize Water Services is clearing the air after concerns surfaced about E. coli in drinking water, following a recent report from the Statistical Institute of Belize. The company says the findings in the MICS Seven Report need context, and they’re assuring the public that tap
Back in October, the Briceño administration made a big move, buying Fortis Belize’s hydro assets and its thirty-three-percent stake in Belize Electricity Limited for a whopping one hundred and ten million Belize dollars. The deal sparked heated debates in both the House and Senate, with
In October, Jerome Palma officially took the reins as CEO of the Social Security Board, after serving as Deputy CEO for a year. The board says Palma is stepping in to lead the charge on financial sustainability and operational efficiency, two big priorities for the
The Social Security Board opened its doors today for a candid conversation with the media and key stakeholders. The CEO broke down how the board operates, shared its strategies, and tackled some of the public concerns head-on. The session zeroed in on contributions and benefits,
If there’s one lesson from the Netflix vs. Blockbuster saga, it’s this: adapt or disappear. Companies that innovate thrive, and those that don’t? Well, they fade into history. Caribbean International Brewery clearly got the memo. They started out as a cold beverage maker, but today,
