The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry has backed the Government’s decision to halt discussions on Belize Telemedia Limited’s proposed acquisition of Speednet/SMART. Prime Minister John Briceño instructed the pause on Friday during the house sitting. In its latest statement, BCCI reiterated that the deal cannot
Police have formally arrested and charged two people from northern Belize, after a search in Corozal Town, uncovered more than 11 kilograms of cocaine. The arrests were made on Monday, February 9, 2026, around 8:00 a.m., when a special operations team executed a search warrant at
The United Democratic Party escalated its criticism of the Belize Police Department during today's press conference for the temporary detention of Brian “Yellowman” Audinett last Wednesday. Authorities have since offered conflicting explanations for his detention, with reports suggesting Audinett was held either for allegedly being a
Belmopan businesses are facing sudden spikes in trade licence fees, with some reporting increases of 500 to 700%, according to UDP caretaker Khalid Belisle. He says the hikes contradict legal safeguards meant to cap increases at 10% for three years under the Trade Licence Amendment
The United Democratic Party defended its decision to boycott Friday’s House sitting during today's press conference. Leader of the Opposition, Tracy Panton, described it as an act of conscience against corruption. Panton’s caucus remains resolute, saying, "The UDP via its Parliamentarians will not allow the government
Behind Saint Catherine Academy's ferocious volleyball team is a cheer squad that keeps energy going, players locked in, and the crowd roaring during games. Twenty-five girls, from freshmen to seniors, form the sisterhood that fuels SCA’s thirty-year winning streak. Former cheerleader and current moderator Tamera Locke
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) has picked up two major honours at the UK–Belize Climate & Nature Legacy Awards 2026, winning in Policy & Governance Impact and Innovation in Climate Action & Diplomacy. The awards, held under the theme “Celebrating Legacy, Shaping Tomorrow”, recognise
Plastic continues to overwhelm Belize’s waste stream, despite a national ban on single-use plastics now in force for more than five years. New data from the 2025 TrashBlitz Belize Report show that nearly seven in ten items recorded during nationwide waste audits were plastic or plastic
Trece chefs de todo Belize alcanzaron un hito profesional al obtener certificaciones internacionales tras completar un exigente programa de cinco meses liderado por la Junta de Turismo de Belize (BTB) y la Federación Culinaria Americana. El director de Cruceros y Desarrollo de Capacidad del BTB, Lloyd
El Instituto Nacional de Cultura e Historia (NICH) anunció que el veterano servidor público Albert Vaughan asumirá el cargo de presidente, retornando a una institución donde previamente se desempeñó como director mayor. Vaughan llega al NICH pocos meses después de dejar su puesto como Administrador de
