The government is tapping the brakes, for now, on plans to create a scarlet macaw sanctuary in the Maya Mountains near Red Bank Village. Residents pushed back hard during a consultation last week, and the proposal was flatly rejected. But the idea isn’t dead. Minister
Homeowners are facing higher property taxes this year after the Belize City Council approved the first increase to property valuations in more than a decade. City Hall says the tax adjustment, set at roughly eighteen percent, is necessary to bring property values in line with
The People’s United Party kept its Seventy-fifth anniversary celebrations going today with a splash of color and creativity. A lively art exhibit opened at Independence Hall, the party’s Queen Street headquarters, showcasing vibrant pieces that honor the P.U.P.’s history and legacy. The PUP‑at‑Seventy‑Five Art Exhibit
Good evening, I am Paul Lopez with this week’s installment of Sports Monday. It’s the start of a new year in the athletic calendar and canoe paddlers are back on the river, months ahead of the La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge. This weekend, two
Police say they exercised discretion after an American businessman was briefly detained at Philip Goldson International Airport over the weekend when security scanners detected a firearm in his luggage. According to authorities, the man told officers he had forgotten the weapon was in his bag. After
Belizeans from across public service, education, health, activism, and the creative sector were recently recognised at the World Leader Summit of Love and Peace, an international event focused on promoting unity, compassion, and non-violence. Hosted by the Federation of Love and Peace, the summit brought together
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging the public to check their vaccination status after neighbouring Guatemala confirmed 12 measles cases, including in departments bordering Belize. Dr. Natalia Beer, Maternal and Child Health Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, said Belize was
Former United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow has criticised the party’s handling of its position on Venezuela. According to Barrow, the leadership failed to consult members before expressing ‘sympathy’ for President Nicolás Maduro. “You have Patrick Faber and her crying tears for the dictator,
Prime Minister John Briceño has confirmed to News 5 that an investigation is ongoing regarding a massive credit card scam. News 5 first broke news of the scam earlier this month. Briceño said the government is committed to protecting the call center industry, which employs over 20,000
Former UDP leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow says the proposed acquisition of Speednet by Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) could benefit Belizean shareholders, noting that monopolies already exist in other sectors. “We have a monopoly with Belize Electricity; we have a monopoly with Belize Water Services. So I
