The countdown is on for Caye Caulker’s highly anticipated cannabis referendum when residents will vote to decide whether the Government of Belize should legalize a regulated and taxable marijuana industry on the island. The referendum follows a petition signed by over two hundred residents, who
Tonight, Belize’s small businesses have a new reason to step into the formal economy. But with that step comes the often-uncomfortable conversation about taxes. Back in June, the Belize Tax Service named and shamed more than a dozen businesses for unpaid taxes. One of those
By the end of today’s tax conference, it was clear that the Tax Amnesty Program is about opening doors of opportunities, helping businesses grow, accessing finance, and getting government support. It is not simply about collecting taxes. With a clean tax slate, businesses can enter
If you’re a micro, small, or medium-sized business, help is coming your way. As part of the Tax Amnesty rollout, government teams are hitting the road for a nationwide tour, bringing registration support and answers directly to entrepreneurs in their communities. Here’s the full schedule
A late-night blaze on Racecourse Street left one home in ruins and two vehicles destroyed. It happened just after midnight on Friday. When firefighters arrived, the two-story wooden house was already engulfed in flames. Inside was sixty-four-year-old Harriet Smith. She reported that she woke up
We now turn to Valley of Peace Village, where residents say they’ve had enough of a long-standing water crisis. For years, families here have been dealing with little to no water for most of the day, a situation that only worsens during the dry season.
Frustration at Corozal Community College reached a breaking point today. Teachers cut classes short, and the school issued a public notice asking parents to collect their children, and by two o'clock, the campus was empty. The reason was unpaid salaries. The college confirmed in a
Assistant Commissioner of Police Suzette Anderson is expected to submit her investigative report on the Joseph Budna abduction case to the Prime Minister tomorrow. Acting ComPol Bart Jones says he will get an opportunity to review the findings. Prime Minister John Briceño has already indicated
Good evening, I am Paul Lopez with this week’s installment of Sports Monday. Championship games always bring the energy and this weekend; Belize basketball fans got a show! The inaugural Belize Premier Basketball League finals had the San Pedro Tigersharks and the Cayo Western Ballaz
A man was hacked and left in critical condition earlier tonight in San Lazaro Village in the Orange Walk district. According to sources, the victim has been identified as Edwardo "Lalo" Contreras. Graphic video footage shows Contreras on the ground, bleeding heavily from multiple chop wounds,
