The Social Security Board opened its annual public forum today in Belize City and there was plenty to talk about. From financial updates to digital upgrades, SSB laid out its plans for the future. The spotlight was on the board’s performance, and the numbers are
The Social Security Board is projecting a healthy surplus for the next few years, but that won’t last forever. A recent valuation shows that by the end of the decade, rising retirement rates will push the fund into what’s called a ‘period of equilibrium’, where
Acting C.E.O Jerome Palma also gave an update on Social Security Board’s investment portfolio. He spoke about returns that the fund is receiving from its investment in the David Mckoy Building in Belmopan and its investments in utilities. Palma also hinted at future investment opportunities
He’s inspired millions around the world and tonight, he’s in Belize. Globally renowned motivational speaker Nick Vujicic is making one of his final stops on his Latin American tour, and he’s bringing a powerful message of hope and resilience to Digi Park. Hosted by Life
The Ministry of Human Development, Family Support, and Gender Affairs has teamed up with the University of the West Indies to host an introductory training course to support the implementation of the Belize Disability Act. The act was passed in 2024 and guarantees equal rights,
News 5 has additional information on the murder of an elderly woman who was discovered this morning inside a house on the Old Northern Highway, about five miles from Santa Martha Village in the Orange Walk District. The victim has been identified as 68-year-old Estel Louise
The United Nations has confirmed that Gaza City and surrounding areas are facing famine conditions, describing the situation as a “man-made disaster” and a “failure of humanity.” The announcement follows a report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a UN-backed body that monitors global
A new programme that will put food on the table for people living with HIV (PLHIV) has been launched. The Ministry of Economic Transformation (MET) and the Ministry of Human Development, Family Support, and Gender Affairs, with backing from the National AIDS Commission (NAC), have signed
The Government of Belize has approved the creation of a new Office of Radiation Safety and Security within the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and Solid Waste Management. The office will serve as the country’s regulatory authority for all activities involving ionizing radiation, ensuring compliance
With the Africanised bee population posing growing risks in urban centres, the Government of Belize has approved a new plan to manage and relocate unmanaged colonies. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise will roll out sustainable and ethical control measures designed to minimise danger
