A recent fuel discount is fueling a bigger debate about money and politics in Belize. When UDP Belize Rural Central caretaker Edward Broaster introduced a two-dollar gas subsidy, it quickly raised eyebrows and revived long-standing concerns about who is bankrolling political activity. As questions grow,
A key ministry is now under the Prime Minister’s watch and it’s raising questions about who’s next in line. Foreign Affairs Minister Francis Fonseca is recovering after triple bypass surgery, with Prime Minister John Briceño temporarily taking over the portfolio. But today, attention turned to
More than a decade after the Caribbean Court of Justice ruling on Maya land rights, questions remain about land ownership, compensation, and how the government plans to address overlapping titles in southern Belize. Most recently, the Alcalde of Indian Creek made headlines after issuing land
As dry season conditions continue to create dangerous fire risks across the country, the San Pedro Town Council is sounding the alarm on a practice that remains all too common in many communities: burning garbage. The warning comes on the heels of two recent fires
From hacked Facebook accounts to online scams and stolen personal information, cybercrime is becoming a growing concern around the world. Officials in Belize City sounded the alarm on AI-driven cyber threats today. Government, local groups, and partners from the U.S. and Taiwan met to tackle
Xunantunich, one of Belize's most visited Maya archaeological sites, just got hooked to solar energy. The Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) and the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) commissioned a new solar power system for the first time in its nearly 30-year history. The system
The Ministry of Immigration has launched internal reviews into alleged financial irregularities at the Belize City Immigration Department Office in Belize City, including reports of possible embezzlement of public funds. The Ministry said preliminary investigations are underway to determine the nature and extent of any wrongdoing.
US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday. His arrival comes as the United States remains at war with Iran. There is still no peace deal secured between Trump and Iran. Trump had delayed his trip to
If you live in Placencia, Seine Bight, Hopkins, or Sittee River, where your village ends and your neighbour's begins, you will want to weigh in with your say in the series of upcoming consultations. An Independent Commission under the Village Council Act has been appointed by
Belize has been elected to the Executive Council of the Inter-American Center of Tax Administrations for the 2026 to 2027 term. Belize will be represented on the council by Michelle Longsworth, director general of the Belize Tax Service Department, who will sit alongside representatives from
