Another Caribbean newspaper is putting down its pen. Is it a warning sign for democracy itself? Media leaders say yes. The Media Institute of the Caribbean (MIC) has described the impending closure of Trinidad and Tobago’s Newsday as a “sobering moment for Caribbean media”. It said
After months of rumors and closed door speculation, the silence is finally broken. Belize Telemedia Limited Chairman Markhelm Lizarraga has confirmed that BTL is actively exploring the purchase of Speednet, Central Television and Internet, and Southern Cable Network. The company is calling it a “rationalization
News Five has confirmed that Social Security Board Chair Chandra Nisbet‑Cansino has resigned from the board of Belize Telemedia Limited. Sources indicate that Nisbet‑Cansino opposed the proposed acquisition. The development is significant given that the Social Security Board holds thirty‑six percent of BTL’s shares and
Independent Senators have now joined calls for a pause on BTL’s planned acquisition of commercial interests. In a joint statement, they warn the move could pave the way for a telecommunications monopoly and are demanding full disclosure before any decisions move forward, including independent valuations
The proposed consolidation by Belize Telemedia Limited is facing sharp pushback from the Opposition. UDP Leader Tracy Panton says the process lacks transparency and warns that the deal appears designed to benefit a small group rather than the Belizean public. She says the Opposition is
Amid growing concerns about transparency and market competition, BTL Chairman Markhelm Lizarraga says the push to acquire other providers is driven by economic logic and infrastructure efficiency. He maintains that BTL has already invested heavily in its network and that absorbing existing customers would help
As questions mount over the lack of public disclosure, BTL Chairman Markhelm Lizarraga says the company is bound by strict confidentiality agreements and insists details will only be made public once negotiations are finalized. Markhelm Lizzaraga, Chairman, BTL “Because some people in the press have access to
Now that the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association and Belize Sugar Industries have struck a one‑year extension to their Commercial Agreement, we’re getting a clearer picture of when the sugar season will finally get underway. A tentative start date is now set for January nineteenth,
Tonight, fear and uncertainty are rising in Belmopan after the brazen shooting death of a delivery truck driver, an attack that has rattled the capital and prompted urgent calls for action. City leaders and residents are now asking tough questions about public safety, and whether
A village once known as a peaceful and close-knit community is now grappling with a troubling rise in violent crime. In recent weeks, Bella Vista in southern Belize has been shaken by a string of serious incidents, prompting growing concern among residents and authorities alike.
