On Wednesday afternoon, members of the Ladyville and Lord’s Bank village councils met with government officials for a preliminary consultation on the possibility of township designation for their growing communities. Area Representative Dolores Balderamos-Garcia said the meeting was not to promote or push an agenda but
The government has officially released the list of public and bank holidays for the year 2026. The announcement, made by the Belize Press Office, confirms the dates on which national observances will be celebrated across the country. The calendar includes 14 holidays, beginning with New Year’s Day
A prominent Corozal Free Zone businessman survived what is being described as an apparent execution attempt near the Mile 8 roundabout in Hattieville on Wednesday night. Nitin Buxani, accompanied by a driver, was inside a pickup truck when the vehicle came under heavy gunfire at approximately
There’s a major win today for former Belize Telemedia employees in a landmark case before the Caribbean Court of Justice. Ten retirees, some forced out at fifty-five, others who took early retirement, argued that they were owed severance pay under the Labour Act, even after
So, what does this mean? If you’ve worked for more than ten years and leave under mandatory or voluntary retirement, you’re entitled to severance, period. The CCJ’s judgment reinforces that Belize’s Labor Act is social justice legislation designed to protect workers, not employers’ bottom lines.
Senior Counsel Eamon Courtenay says the real challenge now lies with current employees who’ve been part of pension schemes that didn’t include severance. That means BTL may have to go back, look at years of service and calculate what those workers are owed when they
Tonight, we’re taking you back to Burrell Boom Village for a fresh turn in the story of a partnership that started with big dreams but ended in bitter accusations. Get this: three American investors, led by Dr. Sade Thompson from California, team up with Belizean
A major showdown continues to between the Government of Belize and the Ombudsman, and it all started with one word: transparency. Ombudsman Gilbert Swaso told the Attorney General, ‘Show us the numbers.’ Specifically, the legal fees tied to the redistricting case. Here’s how it all
Belize is one step closer to being recognized as a safe third country, but what does that really mean? This week, the Senate held a detailed briefing on the agreement, with the Attorney General and Ambassador Aisha Borland answering tough questions and clearing up concerns.
It is considered one of the most dangerous cross-border journeys in the world, but dozens of Belizeans put their lives on the line on an almost monthly basis to transfer used vehicles from the United States, through Mexico, into Belize. Contractors make thousands of dollars
