Earlier this month, the National Garifuna Council (NGC) took a major step in its ongoing work with the Government of Belize by submitting a revised memorandum of understanding (MOU) to the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs. According to the council, the aim of the new MOU
The new executive of the National Garifuna Council (NGC) has set out on a nationwide familiarization tour to connect with its twelve branches. So far, the team has visited its southern and western branches, with three more stops still ahead. Each session runs for about
From Belize to Brazil, one of our very own athletes is living his dream. Belizean volleyball standout Ernest Broaster has officially gone pro, signing a one-year contract with a state team in Brazil. After wrapping up his studies in the U.S., Broaster linked up with
A key player on the Belize Men’s National Volleyball Team has signed a one-year contract with Brazil’s Goiás Sports Club. The player officially beginning his professional career is Ernest Broaster. Broaster is already in Brazil, training and preparing for the championships starting October 24. "I am so
Applying for a Temporary Employment Permit in Belize just got easier. The Labour Department has added credit and debit card payments to its online system, which gives applicants three options to pay: Treasury deposits, e-Kyash, and now, credit and debit cards. The TEP system was initially
Sargassum continues to choke Belize’s coastline. Once-pristine beaches are now stretches of rotting brown seaweed. The situation has become a national emergency, with communities and businesses that depend on tourism being among the hardest hit. The Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future has announced a $250,000
Belizean small businesses are already feeling the pinch of new US rules that remove duty-free entry for low-value packages. Beginning August 29, every shipment sent to the US will be subject to taxes. The Belize Postal Service has responded by temporarily suspending all goods shipments to
Belize imported significantly more goods in July 2025 compared to the same month last year, even as export earnings fell slightly, according to the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB). The country’s total imports reached $266.3 million, up by $29.1 million or 12.3 percent from July 2024.
The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) has reported that consumer prices rose by 1.2 percent in July 2025 compared to the same month last year, with food, rental costs, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) identified as the main drivers of inflation. According to the SIB’s latest
The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) has reported a slight rebound in consumer sentiment for July 2025. The national Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) stood at 45.5, reflecting a 0.6 percent increase from June’s 45.2. This signals a modest shift away from the downward trend observed
