Now, while the Prime Minister has been pushing back against opposition from the business community over the proposed BTL–Speednet acquisition, the debate has also sparked discussion within his own party. This week, the PUP Northern Caucus publicly backed the deal, raising questions about where Prime
Opposition lawmakers from the United Democratic Party walked out of Parliament today, boycotting the House sitting in protest of the government’s BTL–SMART acquisition. The UDP says this is their third boycott, calling the deal reckless and corrupt, and accusing the government of turning Parliament into
Police are now sounding a warning after Wednesday’s protest by the United Democratic Party. According to Commissioner of Police Richard Rosado, the UDP may be facing legal consequences after supporters blocked the Belcan Bridge, despite clear permit conditions and a bond that governed the demonstration.
And while police are now warning of possible legal consequences stemming from Wednesday’s UDP protest, today’s atmosphere outside the National Assembly struck a very different tone. What many expected to be another opposition‑led demonstration instead turned into a rally‑like gathering of PUP supporters, after the
The proposed telecom deal is splitting Belize’s business community. After talks with Belize Telemedia Limited about its plan to buy Speednet, the Belize Business Bureau says it supports the move, arguing it could boost profits and strengthen the wider economy. But the Belize Chamber of
While the Belize Business Bureau is backing BTL’s proposed takeover of Speednet, it says that support comes with conditions. Beyond profits and sustainability, the Bureau is now turning its focus to consumer protection, calling for stronger regulation to ensure prices remain fair if the merger
Residents of Guinea Grass Village are raising the alarm over what they say is poor management of their new water system. After decades of limited access, the village received a metered water supply in December 2024, a move residents welcomed. But that relief quickly turned
As Guinea Grass residents prepare to protest what they call unfair billing and poor management of the new metered water system, village leaders say steps are already being taken to address the concerns. While villagers report unusually high usage and broken promises of a trained
Drivers, take note, traffic wardens may soon have more power on the roads. Up to now, if a warden came across a vehicle without third‑party insurance, they had to call in the police to make an arrest. But that could soon change. Legislation introduced today
And alongside moves to give traffic wardens more authority on the roads, the government is also tightening the consequences for motorists who break the law. Today, Transport Minister Dr. Louis Zabaneh introduced separate legislation aimed at increasing fines and jail time for drivers caught without
