As Belize gears up to celebrate its 44th Independence Anniversary on Sunday, September 21, forecasters are warning that moist and unstable weather conditions could put a damper on some of the planned festivities. The National Meteorological Service reports that gusty winds, rough seas, and heavy
Belize has joined with its regional neighbours in advocating for enhanced cooperation to attract foreign investment. The World Trade Organisation (WTO) Public Forum convened leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean to exchange insights on investment facilitation. Belize participated alongside senior officials from Ecuador, Barbados, Suriname,
Businesses in Belize facing financial trouble will soon have more options to recover under the new Insolvency and Bankruptcy Act, 2025. The law replaces the more than 120-year-old Bankruptcy Act and introduces modern rules for both individuals and companies. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) said the
A major lawsuit has just landed in the Senior Courts of Belize, and it’s targeting some of the country’s top officials. Among those named are Attorney General Anthony Sylvestre, Home Affairs Minister Kareem Musa, and Police Commissioner Dr. Richard Rosado, along with eight law enforcement
There’s less than three weeks left until residents of Caye Caulker cast their vote to decide whether cannabis should be legalized on the island. It’s an important decision, one that may have national implications on Belize, and some Belizeans are voicing their concerns on the
It was a busy morning in the High Court as more than eight men were brought down from the Belize Central Prison to face serious charges, murder and attempted murder. Among them, a father and son duo, Tyrone Young Sr. and Jr., along with Aaron
The Maya people are speaking out tonight about the government’s draft bill on land rights, and they’re not happy. The Toledo Alcaldes Association says the proposed Maya Land Tenure Bill, presented during a Caribbean Court of Justice compliance hearing, falls short of what was promised.
Attorney Leslie Mendez, who represents the Maya communities in southern Belize, offered a very different take on the draft bill one that contrasts sharply with the government’s position. Leslie Mendez, Attorney-at-law “We have received a copy of the working draft and instructions to the draftsperson. We received
Last night, nineteen Belizeans were celebrated for their outstanding service to the nation at the annual Tribute to Belizean Patriots, held at St. John’s Cathedral in Belize City. The ceremony was presided over by Governor General, Dame Froyla Tzalam, on the advice of Prime Minister
The Office of the Ombudsman has tabled its 2024 Annual Report in the National Assembly, shining a light on persistent issues in public service delivery. The report reveals that hundreds of complaints were filed last year, with the most common grievances involving delays in service, abuse of authority, neglect of
