There’s a growing split tonight inside the BTL family, between former employees, now united under the Belize Communication Workers for Justice, and the current staff represented by the Belize Communication Workers Union. On Monday, the BCWJ came out strongly against BTL’s proposed consolidation with Speednet.
The Belize Communication Workers for Justice say they’re putting the country on notice, after watching what has happened to the Association of Beneficiaries and Retired Public Officers. ABPRO has been fighting to recover funds owed to them since 1995, and tragically, several members have died
Punta Gorda is one of those places where culture isn’t just preserved, it’s lived. From the soul-stirring rhythms of Garifuna drums to the depth of Maya spirituality, the bold flavors of East Indian cuisine, and the timeless charm of Creole storytelling, PG has long been
Today, the Belize Customs and Excise Department hosted an information fair at the Battlefield Park in Belize City in observation of International Customs Day. The event included displays from partners like the Belize Agricultural Health Authority, Belize Port Authority, Statistical Institute of Belize and others.
A San Pedro educator has been convicted and sentenced in connection with a criminal case involving three students. The teacher, a forty-seven‑year‑old Alex Noralez, a resident of the Boca del Rio area, was found guilty on two of three counts following a trial that concluded
Businessman Aaron Wilson says the Government of Belize has agreed to settle his case before it reached trial in the High Court. Wilson couldn’t reveal the compensation, but told us the fight was never about money. His claim stemmed from a March 8, 2024, incident
Belize City homeowners are getting ready for something they haven’t seen in more than a decade, a property tax increase. After thirteen years without an adjustment, City Hall has announced an eighteen‑percent hike for 2026. Mayor Bernard Wagner says the change was inevitable. The city
Belize is going big on going green. The Government of Belize has teamed up with the United Nations Development Programme for an ambitious push toward a more climate‑resilient future, planting one million trees across the country. That effort officially got underway on Monday, with Prime
Thirty-nine-year-old Macario Coy, an educator and former UDP senator, has been suspended from his role as a Justice of the Peace after being charged with a “serious offense.” Coy’s suspension was announced in a Gazette Extraordinary dated January 5, 2026. The notice states Coy “shall cease to
Saint Ignatius High School in Belize and Universidad Politécnica de Bacalar (UPB) in Mexico have signed a five-year agreement to offer yearly scholarships for female students who want to study software engineering. The agreement, announced at a launch ceremony in Santa Elena on January 22, will
