The clock is ticking for the Government of Belize. The Public Service Union has given them until October 3rd to respond to serious concerns about plans to transform the Belize Tax Services Department into a Semi-Autonomous Revenue Authority; basically, a statutory body run by a
In a powerful address to the Eightieth United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister John Briceño delivered a firm message to the international community, Belize will not back down. Speaking from the UN Headquarters in New York, the Prime Minister took a bold stand against Guatemala,
Prime Minister John Briceño is once again making Belize’s voice heard on the world stage and this time, it’s about standing up for a friend. At the United Nations General Assembly, PM Briceño renewed his call for the international community to recognize Taiwan. He reminded
All eyes were on the UN floor today as dozens of world leaders stood up and walked out just as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stepped up to the podium. Facing war crimes charges from the International Criminal Court, Netanyahu addressed rows of empty seats,
Twenty-eight young Belizeans are proving that resilience pays off. Today, they proudly walked away with the Youth Resiliency Award, a recognition for those who’ve faced tough challenges but refused to give up. Organized by the Community Rehabilitation Department in partnership with UNICEF, the ceremony celebrated
Concerns have been raised about the state of living conditions at New Beginnings and other care facilities, with reports of poorly kept dorms and aging infrastructure. The Ministry of Human Development acknowledges some challenges but says upgrades are already underway, from new electrical wiring to
Questions were raised to the Minister of Human Development regarding low wages and reports of challenges in keeping up with payroll at New Beginnings. Thea Garcia-Ramirez says staff are being paid and efforts are underway to regularize workers who were previously on irregular contracts. While
This year, the Belize Tourism Industry Association is celebrating its fortieth anniversary, and its members are kicking off the festivities with an Annual General Meeting. At this event, members will discuss their progress in the last six months leading up to the anniversary. The association
At the United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister John Briceño didn’t just talk about borders, he also sounded the alarm on climate change, a crisis hitting Small Island Developing States like Belize the hardest. Briceño reminded world leaders that Belize ranks as the fifth most
Prime Minister John Briceño also called on support for the people of Haiti to purge criminal gangs. He also demanded an end to the U.S. imposed sanctions on Cuba. Here is what he had to say. [caption id="attachment_64327" align="alignright" width="300"] Prime Minister John
