Fuel prices and the ripple effect they’re having on everyday expenses stirred lively exchange in the House of Representatives on Thursday, as the cost-of-living debate took a more pointed turn. Seizing the moment at adjournment, Mesopotamia Area Representative Lee Mark Chang went straight at the
Belizeans nationwide are growing increasingly concerned over soaring electricity bills. Amid the complaints voiced by Belize Electricity Limited’s customers on social media, the Public Utilities Commission has issued a notice reminding Belizeans to closely monitor their electricity meters and compare readings with monthly bills. Previously,
A fiery debate over a multimillion-dollar loan quickly turned into a political showdown in the House of Representatives. Opposition members went on the offensive, accusing the Briceño administration of piling on debt and steering Belize down a risky financial path. But the Prime Minister didn’t
With a key political race taking shape in Belize City, attention is turning to one man whose backing could tip the scales. Two young contenders, Eluide Miller and Allan Pollard, are set to face off in the PUP mayoral convention. But where does Pickstock Area
After serving on the front lines of Belize’s diplomacy with Mexico, Oscar Arnold is stepping into a key role back home, bringing that experience to the center of government. The former ambassador has now taken the reins as Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of
Belize is cementing its influence in regional tourism leadership. The head of the Belize Tourism Industry Association, Efrén Pérez, has just been unanimously re-elected to lead FEDECATUR, one of the region’s most influential tourism bodies. It’s a clear vote of confidence from Central America and
Belize is moving ahead with a bold step, joining three other CARICOM nations to allow full, unrestricted free movement among their citizens. But while Belize pushes forward with legislation to bring the agreement to life, the other countries have yet to follow suit. That timing
There is major news coming out of the Caribbean Development Bank’s 56th Annual Meeting in the Bahamas. Belize has been elected to hold the Chairmanship of the CDB Board of Governors for the 2026-2027 term. Minister of State, Doctor Osmond Martinez attended the event. So,
The government is pushing forward with new National Health Insurance legislation that would replace the current commission with a more powerful NHI Authority, one designed to take the lead on delivering services. But that shift is raising concerns. Opposition Leader Tracy Panton is questioning whether
Island Emergency Services is under fire after a costly emergency response on Ambergris Caye. Director Abner Bacab says his team rushed to Secret Beach when a tourist fell and needed urgent transport. They carried the immobilized patient eight miles to San Pedro Polyclinic, then billed
