The Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have expressed growing concern over what they describe as an “increased security build up in the Caribbean,” warning that such developments could have serious implications for regional stability.
Domestic violence continues to be a serious concern in Belize, with police data showing 1,453 reported cases as of August 2025. Of those, more than 1,000 involved intimate partner violence, and 1,089 victims were identified as female. The highest number of reports came from individuals
Belize has officially assumed the chairmanship of the World Bank’s Small States Forum (SSF) for the period January 2026 to December 2028, marking a major milestone in the country’s international leadership on development issues affecting small and vulnerable economies. The announcement was made during the Annual
The Ministry of Human Development, Family Support and Gender Affairs has announced that Minister Thea Garcia-Ramirez has been nominated as Belize’s Global Ambassador to the Global Coalition for Inclusion. The nomination was formally conveyed by Marshall Nuñez, Vice Chair of Special Olympics Belize, during a courtesy
Last night, we told you about the Briceño administration’s plan to purchase the hydro assets of Fortis Belize and its thirty-three percent stake in Belize Electricity Limited. Well, today in the House of Representatives, Prime Minister John Briceno put a price tag on that deal.
Now, while the government’s discount on the hydro deal is making headlines, there’s another number you should pay attention to, Belize’s debt-to-GDP ratio. Prime Minister Briceño revealed today that this deal will bump that ratio up by four percent. But he’s telling the nation not
Things got heated in the House when opposition members took the floor to debate the government’s move to acquire Fortis. Tracy Panton had plenty to say, she went straight at the Briceño administration, raising serious concerns about what this deal could mean for your electricity
There’s more to the Fortis and BEL share sale than meets the eye. Opposition Leader Tracy Panton dropped a noteworthy detail today, domestic investors who buy in will get major tax exemptions. Sounds like a win for big players, right? But the Opposition isn’t sold
A major bust in San Ignacio has landed three people in police custody after a surprise search turned up a serious stash of weapons and ammunition. Earlier today, officers moved in on a home on Maya Street, where fifty-one-year-old Reina Isabel Amaya lives. Inside were
A major health move is before parliament tonight. Minister of Health Kevin Bernard has introduced a Tobacco Control Bill that could permanently change the way Belize deals with smoking. The bill aims to bring Belize in line with World Health Organization standards, protecting current and
