The standoff over Caye Caulker’s controversial police station is taking another turn and this time, it’s about who knows what. Belize Rural South Area Rep Andre Perez is refuting claims from the village council that they’ve been left in the dark about construction timelines. The
For many Belize City commuters, the E-Bus ride is more than just a daily trip, it’s a familiar routine shaped by the people on board. One standout presence has become a reassuring constant, helping make the service feel safer, friendlier, and more personal. And even
Your Social Security deduction might be on the chopping block, but don’t expect changes just yet. After weeks of nationwide consultations, the Social Security Board is now weighing a major shift in how contributions are calculated. The proposal would move away from fixed wage bands
Belizeans are always being told to “pay into Social Security” so there’ll be money there when they retire. But where exactly is all that money going? Today, the Social Security Board gave a breakdown of how it’s investing hundreds of millions of dollars from the
Belize is rethinking how it supports parents, and it’s starting with real conversations. Earlier today, government leaders, child advocates, and UNICEF came together to discuss parenting support across the country. The Parenting Guide and Policy Validation Workshop is part of a national push to update
A single viral video has done more than spark outrage; it’s forced Belize to confront how it defines discipline and where it draws the line. Footage involving police officer Philip Garbutt and his stepchild has ignited a fierce national debate. While many condemned the incident
The lasting effects of colonialism on mental health and social wellbeing are taking center stage this week at the 2026 International Social Work Research Conference hosted by the University of Belize’s Faculty of Health Sciences in partnership with Galen University and California Baptist University. The
Nurses care for everyone, but too often, they don’t get a moment to care for themselves. After long, exhausting shifts filled with nonstop patient care, many nurses skip meals and push through fatigue. So today, the Fort George Hotel and Spa hit pause on the
From war-torn Sierra Leone to the southern shores of Belize, one author’s journey becomes far more than a change of address. In his new book, “The Road to Belonging: My Journey to Punta Gorda Belize”, Francis Mandewah shares how an unexpected spiritual connection with the
After a series of nationwide consultations with government, unions, employers and workers, the Social Security Board (SSB) is now reviewing a major proposal that could change how contributions are calculated. Right now, Belize uses a wage-band system, meaning workers are placed into one of 13 contribution
