Considering recent domestic violence cases, some ending in tragedy, Belize is stepping up its response. This week, senior officials from across the Caribbean gathered in Barbados to tackle the issue head-on. After two days of talks, countries signed a landmark agreement: the Regional Pact on
The Briceño administration will be celebrating five years in office in the coming weeks. So, can Belizeans expect to see a Cabinet reshuffle with this five-year milestone? Reports suggest a reshuffle is coming, and when asked on Monday, Prime Minister Briceño stopped short of denying
It’s a product that’s been in our homes for generations, tucked away in medicine cabinets, pulled out at the first sign of a cold. But did you know that Vicks was born out of a father’s love? Back in 1894, pharmacist Lunsford Richardson whipped up
The Briceño administration is dropped a staggering two hundred and fifty-six million dollars to take full control of Fortis Belize Limited, soon to be rebranded as Hydro Belize. That includes three major dams and a stake in B.E.L. So naturally, the big question is, what’s
Now, sticking with energy, Prime Minister Briceño dropped a bit of a bombshell this week. Belize is in hot water with Mexico’s CFE, the company that supplies a big chunk of our electricity. But here’s the real shocker, during peak hours, we’re paying up to
There’s a shake-up in the Ministry of Finance; Christopher Coye, one of Prime Minister Briceño’s most trusted allies, is stepping away from his role as Minister of State. He’s heading back to private practice, and yes, the move has been making headlines. But here’s the
Tourism stakeholders are warning of trouble ahead as signs of economic distress begin to ripple through Belize’s biggest money-maker, overnight tourism. Fresh stats from the Belize Tourism Board show an eight-point-six percent drop in overnight arrivals for September compared to the same month last year.
Last week, we told you that the Office of the Ombudsman has written to the Attorney General ordering the release of information requested by Social Activist, Jeremy Enriquez. But does the office have the authority to make such a demand? We asked the prime minister
Belize is doubling down on its pledge to keep the CARICOM region a zone of peace, even as tensions heat up between the U.S. and Venezuela. Today, Washington announced it destroyed four suspected drug-trafficking vessels, leaving more than a dozen people dead. Trinidad and Tobago
The Social Security Board (SSB) has announced the appointment of Jerome Palma as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Palma assumes the top leadership role after serving as Acting CEO since February 2025 and Deputy CEO since October 2024. A statement from the SSB says that
