Moments before heading into talks with the Department of Transport, the Belize Bus Association (BBA) doubled down on their warning to halt bus operations on Monday. BBA President Phillip Jones warned that operators are “running on fumes” and can no longer sustain rising fuel costs. "These
Russia launched one of its largest barrages of drones and missiles on Ukraine this year, killing at least 18 people, including a child, and wounding more than 100 others across the country, Ukrainian authorities said Thursday, according to CNN. Citing Ukrainian local authorities and the State
The sudden disappearance and early morning return of Indian Creek’s First Alcalde, Marcus Canti, has sent shockwaves through the village, igniting violent confrontations and exposing deep fractures over power, leadership, and land. What at first looked like a troubling missing-person case is now raising far
The Toledo Private and Lease Landowners Limited says relief over the safe return of Indian Creek Alcalde Marcos Canti must now give way to accountability, particularly from the government and activist organizations working in the south. In a statement issued today, the group is calling
Looking closer at the leadership rift within Indian Creek Village, we asked Deputy Alcalde Manuel Ack for his thoughts on why the community is not engaged in more peaceful dialogue in the face of dissenting views. Ack says the real problem lies in leadership. He
The fight for severance at BEL just took a sharper turn. Energy workers say they are now more determined than ever after learning that senior managers at Belize Electricity Limited are walking away with severance packages, while lower tier workers are left empty handed. The
Bus operators across Belize are warning of a possible nationwide shutdown as rising fuel costs push the industry to what they call a breaking point. The Belize Bus Association says it has exhausted all options and can no longer absorb the sharp increases in operating
A growing rift inside the Immigration Department may be heading straight into the courtroom. The government is pushing ahead with disciplinary action against officers linked to last week’s controversial sickout at the western border, placing some on administrative leave. The Minister of Public Service says
As concerns grow over tighter prescription requirements, pharmacists want the public to know, this isn’t about cutting off access. The Pharmacists Association of Belize says it’s working closely with the Ministry of Health on a practical way forward, settling on a twelve month phased rollout
A Ladyville man is now behind bars, accused of trying to kill another villager in a brutal weekend attack. Thirty‑year‑old Akeem Ferguson appeared in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court after being charged in connection with the stabbing and shooting of Lionel Nigel Logan. Ferguson was
