When Belize became an independent nation in 1981, it was also defining the symbols that would represent its identity. Among them was one of the country's most recognisable birds: the Keel-Billed Toucan. Known for its large, colourful bill and bright feathers, the Keel-Billed Toucan is found
Senators voted to pass the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Bill today, but not without airing frustration over how the government arrived at this point. Three bills were debated for nearly five hours, with a US-linked deadline looming just ten days out. The MCA Bill moved through
A forty-million-dollar loan from Holy Redeemer Credit Union (HRCU) to Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) is drawing fire from Opposition Leader Tracy Taegar Panton. However, Holy Redeemer Credit Union (HRCU) is defending the loan facility and maintains that the transaction went through established approval channels and that
The Central Bank of Belize has been ordered to pay nearly $27,000 in compensation to a former senior clerk. The ruling was issued by the Essential Services Arbitration Tribunal in a dispute brought by the Christian Workers Union (CWU) on behalf of former Central Bank employee
Thirty-six youths from multiple schools and the Belize City Youth Shadow Council gathered today for this year's Belize@45 Creative Youth Ideas Summit, where they discussed national issues and developed ideas for what Belize could look like when the country reaches its 50th year of independence. The
The Ministry of National Defence and Border Security released an invitation to bid last Thursday for new Belize Defence Force uniforms and kit, exactly the kind of open, competitive process a ministry is expected to run. But the timing lands under a magnifying glass, with
Belize City is getting ready for another major September tradition as the Belize City Council prepares to host its annual 10th Bram on Thursday, September 10th. Joining Open Your Eyes were Michelle Smith, Communications at the Belize City Council; Melecia McDougall, Marketing Manager; and Belizean performers Britney Starr and Cocono Bwai, who shared what residents can expect from
Union Senator Glenfield Dennison is standing by his claim that government officials cannot relate to the increasing cost of living crisis facing ordinary Belizeans. Today, he rejected Prime Minister John Briceño's pointed rebuke as an “emotional” reaction. "The Prime Minister was very emotional in that response,
The newly appointed United States Ambassador to Belize, Andre Bauer, has formally presented his Letters of Credence to Governor-General Dame Froyla Tzalam. Bauer presented the credentials during a ceremony at the Belize House in Belmopan on September 7. Dame Froyla welcomed the new ambassador and conveyed
Bulridge Ltd. says none of its equipment or employees were involved in the accident that killed staff member Mauricio Solis. In an interview with News 5, Solis’ sister-in-law, Sylvia Lopez, said the family was still trying to establish exactly what happened but were informed that Solis
