Constituency Development Fund figures released under a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request point to a voter‑based formula, but two divisions stand out with allocations above the standard, raising questions of fairness and transparency. Based on the data provided, electoral divisions with 3,500 voters or fewer
The Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU) has announced the death of one of its founding members, Brother George Frazer. The union said Frazer’s vision, faith, and tireless dedication were instrumental in shaping the BNTU’s foundation and mission, leaving a legacy that will endure for generations. The
Social activist Jerry Enriquez says the government has failed to provide meaningful transparency on Constituency Development Funds after receiving only a one‑page document in response to his Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. Enriquez had requested records dating back to 2020, including allocations, the principles guiding
The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is reiterating its call for transparency in the ongoing proposed acquisition of SpeedNet by Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL). In a statement today, BCCI acknowledged the government’s decision to allow continued consultation following this week's Cabinet presentation. “Any such transaction
Family members and friends of Darwin Valerio have flooded social media with messages of grief after the 35-year-old security guard was shot and killed while on duty in Lord Banks Village, Belize District. Valerio was described as a "hard working person,friendly person n a kindly person.” “Darwin
A routine inspection by the Hol Chan Marine Reserve Technical and Enforcement Team on Thursday led to the discovery of heavy machinery operating in the north-western area of Ambergris Caye. Inspectors reported finding a marine barge carrying a pontoon vessel, along with a hydraulic excavator that
U.S. President Donald Trump says he has reached a “framework” for a future deal on Greenland, but leaders in Greenland and Denmark pushed back, saying no agreement exists and that talks cannot proceed without Greenland’s consent. The announcement came after Trump met with NATO Secretary General
Tonight, a constitutional claim over the alleged abduction and handover of Joseph Budna to Guatemalan authorities has taken a major turn, one that could leave Budna’s own legal team facing a significant legal bill. Senior Counsel Eamon Courtenay, representing former Home Affairs Minister Kareem Musa,
We’re hearing more fallout from the constitutional claim filed by attorney Arthur Saldiva, one that has pulled former Home Affairs Minister Kareem Musa into court as a private citizen, not in his former ministerial role. As you heard earlier, Musa is represented by the law
Even as Joseph Budna serves a lengthy sentence in Guatemala, the foreign ministers of Belize and Guatemala took another diplomatic step forward today in their ongoing efforts to manage the long standing territorial dispute. Foreign ministers from the two neighbors met at the Organization of
