The Government of Belize is in discussions with BermudAir about potential new routes to Belize, even as the global airline industry faces cutbacks and route reductions. Tourism Minister Anthony Mahler confirmed that talks with the airline have been ongoing for some time, with early discussions even
After everything it took to get here, the birthday card sent by an 82-year-old mother in the United States finally made it to her son in Belize. The man confirmed receiving the card on May 27 after days of delays. Images of the card show a
Empowering Belizean Businesses for Global Markets BELTRAIDE, through its Export Belize unit, continues to play a pivotal role in helping Belizean businesses expand beyond local borders. During an appearance on Open Your Eyes, Export Business Advisor Asia Gilharry explained that Export Belize supports entrepreneurs at every
A man injured in a car crash on May 1st is alleging that an officer gave him false information about the crash and pressured him to accept fault. Cory Middleton said the accident occurred on North Ring Road in Belmopan on the night of Labour Day,
A small group of former Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) employees staged a protest outside the National Assembly today as lawmakers met inside, calling attention to a long-running dispute over unpaid severance benefits. Members of the Belize Energy Workers for Justice gathered outside the building, urging government
More than 20,000 primary school students across Belize are participating in a nationwide assessment aimed at measuring academic performance and identifying areas where additional support may be needed. The assessment is being conducted in 287 schools and includes students from Standard One, Standard Four and Standard
Cuba will lose access to Visa and Mastercard transactions starting this Saturday, June 6th, as U.S. sanctions force a foreign financial partner to sever ties with the island. Cuba's Central Bank confirmed the suspension on Wednesday and linked it directly to a US executive order signed
Students at Orange Walk Technical High School have completed a recycling project that turned collected plastic bottles into functional seating for use on campus. The initiative was led by the school’s Environmental Club, with students handling the collection, design, and construction of the benches themselves. They admitted
The Government of Belize says it is continuing its efforts to manage the growing volumes of sargassum washing ashore in several coastal communities. In a release, the National Sargassum Task Force said new equipment has been acquired to assist with cleanup operations, including a Barber Beach
A growing debate over fuel prices is putting pressure on the government, as Belize’s business community calls for relief, but the Prime Minister isn’t having it. The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pushing for temporary cuts to fuel taxes, arguing that global price
