It's been eight weeks since the 2025 General Election, and the government still hasn't debated Belize's national budget. Earlier this month, the Briceño Administration faced heavy criticism for approving salary increases for CEOs and the Cabinet Secretary, especially with no budget presentation in sight. Today,
The Government of Belize is about to lose access to a hundred and twenty-five million dollars in a development grant from the United States. This loss comes after the Department of Government Efficiency decided to shut down the foreign aid agency, Millennium Challenge Corporation. With
As the Trump Administration in the United States continues to shake up the global economy with increased tariffs, vulnerable nations that rely heavily on imports are feeling the heat. These tariffs threaten to spark an international trade war, which could have a ripple effect on
With no budget presented or debated at the National Assembly, the U.D.P. has yet to receive all the resources needed for the village council elections. Over the weekend, Tracy Taegar-Panton visited Toledo to start preparations for the elections. At today's U.D.P. conference, she addressed whether
Earlier this month, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing issued a stop order to halt construction on Cayo Rosario near Ambergris Caye. This action came after San Pedro residents raised concerns about the potential harm to marine life and the integrity of the seabed.
A lot of Belizeans absolutely love pupusas, whether it's for breakfast, supper, or just a snack. We order them in all sorts of ways: pupusas with beans, cheese, and chicharrón bits; or even just plain beans and garlic. But did you know that pupusas are
The Belize National Teachers Union (B.N.T.U.) is urging its members to attend a crucial national meeting on Wednesday morning. Despite the Ministry of Education denying their request for time off, B.N.T.U. President Nadia Caliz is pushing forward with the meeting. She’s calling on members to
B.N.T.U. President Nadia Caliz emphasized that teachers are demanding an 8.5% salary increase. She pointed out that teachers have been patient for far too long and can no longer wait for the government to respond favorably, especially when salary increases are being approved in other
Responding to the Ministry of Education's refusal to grant time off for the meeting, B.N.T.U. President Nadia Caliz made it clear that they don't need the ministry's approval. She urged members to take a stand by attending the meeting, emphasizing the importance of reaching a
Each year, the National Agriculture and Trade Show Committee selects a woman farmer of the year. This person needs to meet a list of criteria to even be considered for the prestigious recognition. Noemi Requena is the committee’s pick for 2025 and as we found
