There’s a bit of a shake-up happening in Belize’s public transportation sector. Today, Doctor Louis Zabaneh took to the podium at the Biltmore, hoping to clear the air, and maybe calm a few engines, over his ministry’s bold plan to launch a national bus company.
While bus operators are calling for a breakdown of profits and dividends tied to the proposed national bus company, everyday commuters are calling for something much simpler, better service. From overcrowded buses to reckless driving, passengers say the current system is long overdue for a
The debate over Belize’s proposed national bus company is picking up steam, and this time, it’s all about the bottom line. The Belize Bus Owners Association is sounding the alarm, claiming that without a fare hike, the new company won’t turn a profit. But Transport
As the conversation around Belize’s proposed national bus company rolls on, we caught up with someone who’s been in the driver’s seat of the industry for years, Joel Armstrong of Armstrong Bus Line. He’s a veteran member of the Belize Bus Owners Association, and while
Tonight, there’s a developing and deeply concerning story out of western Belize. A desperate search is underway for thirteen-year-old Lizzie Suntecum, a primary school student who vanished from the San Jose Roman Catholic School compound on Monday afternoon. Lizzie, who was supposed to remain on
Belize is taking a big step forward in protecting its most vulnerable citizens, its children. On Monday in Belize City, the Department of Human Services launched a national training program aimed at sharpening the skills of frontline social workers. It’s a week-long initiative designed to
A Belize City man is behind bars tonight after a dramatic encounter with police that ended in gunfire. Forty-four-year-old Clive Hendricks, a construction worker from Pickstock Street, is accused of opening fire on officers at a checkpoint earlier this month. Police say they returned fire,
It’s a story of connection, compassion, and community—powered by a water taxi. Caribbean Sprinter isn’t just moving passengers between islands; it’s helping save lives. In partnership with the Island Donors Squad, the company has been quietly supporting blood donation trips from Ambergris Caye and Caye
And we’re back to our headline story, Belize’s proposed national bus company. One of the big questions raised at today’s media briefing with Transport Minister Louis Zabaneh was about job security. Specifically: what happens to the bus drivers and conductors already working in the industry?
And before we wrap up this story tonight, let’s clear up one more question that’s been circling the national bus company conversation: can current bus owners choose to stay independent? The answer, according to Transport Minister Louis Zabaneh, is yes, they can continue operating under
