The Ryan Budna controversy is back in the spotlight, this time because Prime Minister John Briceño has hinted that government is exploring a prisoner‑transfer deal with Guatemala so Budna can serve the rest of his sentence here at home. But tonight, Opposition Leader Tracy Panton
Union Senator Glenfield Dennison is under mounting pressure tonight after a disputed invoice linked to talks between the Belize Communications Workers Union and BTL drew the attention of several authorities. The primary concern is that GST may have been charged by a company that wasn’t
Belize’s financial turnaround is starting to look like one of the country’s quiet success stories. Just a few years ago, in 2020, the nation was drowning under a debt‑to‑GDP ratio of roughly a hundred and thirty percent, numbers that had economists sounding the alarm. Fast‑forward
A Belizean delegation has wrapped up a week of parliamentary training in London aimed at strengthening how Parliament works back home. Minister of State Marconi Leal Jr., Senator Sheena Pitts, and Parliamentary Officer Manuel Grant joined lawmakers from across the Commonwealth at the 74th Westminster
The future of the Cuban Medical Brigade in Belize is now in limbo, as government confirms it is engaged in what it calls “delicate negotiations” amid growing pressure from the United States. Several countries across the region have already moved to end similar programs, sending
In a world that seems to move faster every day, many people are rediscovering the value of slowing down and taking care of themselves. The global culture of wellness is growing, and here in Belize, that shift is becoming more visible, from mindfulness practices to
A Belizean abroad is hoping to bring home more than just good intentions, he wants to help tackle the country’s growing mental‑health crisis. Ron Blake moved to England in 2018 and has since built a career as a Mental Health Support Officer. From across the
What if a city could manage itself? Think of traffic flowing without congestion, drones silently hovering over construction sites, and emergency services already being dispatched before problems even happen. A city that’s always calculating, responding, and adapting. That vision is on full display this week
Belize’s marine treasures aren’t just beautiful, they’re also vital. And one of them, the Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve, is about to see big changes. Instead of waiting for problems to pile up, government and conservation partners are moving proactively to protect the atoll while improving
The Briceño administration is taking another step toward strengthening Belize’s workforce. On Monday, the government signed a new coordination agreement aimed at boosting labor force participation and improving employability across the country. The initiative, backed by an IDB loan, focuses on modernizing Belize’s employment services
