Belizeans may soon have the opportunity to own a stake in the country’s main power company. Prime Minister John Briceño says the government is preparing for the future sale of 33.5% of its shares in Belize Electricity Limited (BEL), while making clear that the state
Tensions are mounting in the Caribbean after Venezuela announced it was suspending all energy cooperation with Trinidad and Tobago, accusing its neighbour of taking “hostile” actions by allowing a US warship to dock in its territory. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro made the announcement Monday night during
Hurricane Melissa, now the world’s strongest storm of the year, is closing in on Jamaica, with forecasters warning of “catastrophic and life-threatening” conditions.
Hurricane Melissa is roaring toward Jamaica as a Category Five monster, the strongest storm the island has ever faced. Heavy rains, fierce winds, and the rush for supplies have everyone on edge. But here’s what hits close to home, among those bracing for impact are
Belizean students studying in Jamaica are safe despite the challenges posed by Hurricane Melissa, according to Prime Minister John Briceño. Speaking earlier today, the Prime Minister explained that unlike other Caribbean nations, Belize faces unique logistical hurdles in evacuating its students. PM Briceño confirmed that
While Hurricane Melissa dominates headlines across the region, something inspiring is happening right here at home. In San Roman, Corozal, dozens of young Belizeans came together on Friday for the second National Youth Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction. Now, that might sound like a mouthful,
Prime Minister John Briceño says the government is leaning toward handing over the controversial Budna investigation to the Director of Public Prosecutions. “I think it’s time to pass it on to the DPP and let them deal with it,” Briceño told reporters, adding that he
Tonight, there’s a major update in a case that once gripped the city with fear. Shevaughn Anthony Gotoy, a BWEL supervisor, is no longer facing several serious criminal charges stemming from a chaotic shooting at the Marion Jones Sporting Complex earlier this year. Back on
A tense courtroom drama is unfolding tonight at the High Court in Belize City, where a jury is deep in deliberation over the fate of two former police officers accused of a shocking abuse of power. The case involves fifty-one-year-old Jason Shawn and forty-four-year-old Leslie
Prime Minister John Briceño has responded to questions surrounding a proposed contract for cleaning services in Belize City, a move that could shift responsibilities from the Belize City Council to a private entity. PM Briceño admitted that he was not fully briefed on the details.
