Luke Martinez, the President of the National Trade Union Congress of Belize, was also present at today’s FECTAB press conference. He was merely there as an invited guest and observer. He spoke with reporters following the press conference. Here is what he had to say
On Wednesday, over a hundred voters who tried to transfer to Cayo North were told to stay put in their current constituencies. This came after U.D.P. Standard Bearer Omar Figueroa raised concerns about possible fraud. The case went to the San Ignacio Magistrate court, where
At Thursday’s cabinet meeting, the Government of Belize decided to scrap the old Food and Drug registration, licensing, and inspection regulations. They’re bringing in new, modernized laws to better oversee pharmaceutical products and make sure the medicines Belizeans use are safe and effective. Prime Minister
Last month, Prime Minister John Briceño signed off on a new rule that gives a big break to new businesses exporting cattle to Mexico—they won’t have to pay business tax for two years. This tax exemption is meant to ease financial hardships for these exporters.
2024 is officially one of the hottest years in Belizean history, with the sweltering heat becoming almost unbearable, especially for those stuck in poorly ventilated spaces like classrooms. As climate change continues to push temperatures higher, the need for cooler, safer learning environments is more
The Auditor General’s Office is currently without a leader after Dorothy Bradley’s contract wasn’t renewed. The government is now on the hunt for a new auditor general. This has sparked questions about whether it’s effective to have a contract officer, without tenure, holding the government
An investigation into allegations the B.D.F. soldiers stationed at the Machakilha Conservation Post are being bribed by Guatemalans continues. The team of investigators met on Wednesday and is expected to produce its findings on October eighteenth. One of the wild allegations is that Guatemalans are
Earlier this week, opposition leader Shyne Barrow questioned the credibility of a survey by Viking Strategies after it showed him as one of the least popular politicians in the country. On Thursday, the principal of Viking Strategies broke down the methodology behind the survey, which
Even though the People’s United Party is gaining popularity, the Briceño administration is still grappling with challenges like citizen security, infrastructure development, and connecting with the public. The poll results also show that young female voters are open to women in politics, including Albert Area
The Social Security Board is facing backlash from the Belize Association for Persons with Diverse Abilities after releasing a statement on Thursday about Santiago Ciau Junior’s ineligibility for invalidity benefits. As we reported earlier this week, the former police officer passed away on Tuesday, just
