With two of his Cabinet colleagues now on administrative leave, Foreign Affairs Minister Francis Fonseca returned to work facing tough questions of his own. On his first day back, Fonseca weighed in on the unfolding controversies surrounding Oscar Mira and Florencio Marin Jr., both sidelined
A routine audit has now led to disciplinary action at one of the country's cultural institutions. Minister of Culture Francis Fonseca has confirmed that a NICH employee has been dismissed after investigators uncovered unauthorized withdrawals and payments involving National Celebrations Commission funds. The discovery came
Nearly a week after Chief Forest Officer John Pinelo was ordered to explain allegations of wrongdoing that have generated intense public scrutiny, questions remain about what happens next. Pinelo, who has consistently denied any misconduct, was given six days to submit a report to his
After two months away from public duties, Foreign Affairs Minister Francis Fonseca is easing back into the job. Fresh off a triple bypass surgery, Fonseca made his official return to work today, choosing a fitting stage for the occasion, the launch of the theme for
The long-awaited Millennium Challenge Account Compact between Belize and the United States is finally moving from the planning stage to implementation. After years of negotiations, consultations and restructuring, the multi-million-dollar partnership was officially launched today, paving the way for major investments in Belize’s education system
Belize’s 2026 sugar crop has come to an early end, with the season closing ahead of schedule after factories processed fewer cane deliveries than anticipated. While production in the north showed only modest gains over last year, stronger performance in the west helped boost overall
Belize is positioning itself to become a regional leader in artificial intelligence. During the Central American Bank for Economic Integration’s Board of Governors meeting in Spain on June 26, Minister of State for Economic Transformation Dr. Osmond Martinez lobbied for Belize to host a proposed
Belize’s 45th Independence celebrations now have an official theme. Today, the National Celebrations Commission unveiled “Look At Me: I Am Belize at 45,” a submission by Amber Mariano that will serve as the rallying call for this year’s September festivities nationwide. The National Celebrations Commission
Most restaurant guests only see the finished plate. But at 3 Senses Lounge, the owners want diners to see what happens before it reaches the table. Their kitchen party concept opens the doors to the heart of the restaurant, allowing guests to step inside, watch
Oscar Mira may have stepped away from Cabinet, but he insists he is not stepping away from public service. As questions continue to mount over millions of dollars in government payments linked to his family members and family-connected businesses, the Belmopan Area Representative says the
