As Belize Sugar Industries rolls out packaged sugar at a higher price, the big question is who will feel the pinch. From beverage producers to bakeries and restaurants, major sugar users are watching closely, wondering if higher costs could soon trickle down to consumers. Government
Last week, we told you that after months of waiting, the Office of the Prime Minister finally responded to a freedom-of-information request from social activist Jerry Enriquez. He wanted a clear breakdown of how public funds are distributed, spent, and accounted for. But what he
Last week, we told you about former Home Affairs Minister Kareem Musa showing up in court, this time as a private citizen, backed by the law firm of Courtenay and Coye. He was asking the court to strike out a constitutional claim filed against him
Police are explaining why they chose discretion after briefly detaining an American businessman at the Philip Goldson International Airport for traveling with a firearm in his luggage. The man was later released, and the weapon confiscated, but the decision is raising eyebrows. So where does
It’s a milestone moment for one of Belize’s most trusted financial institutions. Saint John’s Credit Union is marking not one, but two major achievements, the grand opening of its brand‑new headquarters on Buttonwood Bay Boulevard, and an incredible eighty years of service to Belizeans. The
Area Representative for Caribbean Shores Kareem Musa has described Tuesday’s protest outside the Belize Telemedia Limited headquarters as a sign of a “healthy democracy”, despite the disorder that unfolded on the compound. Musa framed the dissent and public pressure from the Opposition and unions as a
Minister of Immigration and Caribbean Shores Area Representative Kareem Musa says spending under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) are used to support both individual residents and community projects. He explained that funds have gone directly to residents for housing materials, medical costs, and funeral expenses. At
The Ministry of Transportation is in talks with two Taiwanese companies about bringing electric buses and green transport technology to Belize. Last Friday, Transport Minister Dr. Louis Zabaneh met with Francisco Hwang, Market Development Manager of Master, a Taiwanese electric bus manufacturer. Hwang said Belize could
Trinidad and Tobago has officially ratified the High Seas Treaty, the first legally binding international agreement to protect the oceans beyond national jurisdiction. High Seas Alliance announced T&T's commitment today, stating, "Every new ratification brings us closer to truly universal participation in this landmark Agreement." The treaty
Atomic scientists have pushed the Doomsday Clock closer to midnight than ever before. They are warning that the risk of global catastrophe is rising fast. On Tuesday, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the clock at 85 seconds to midnight, four seconds closer than last
