It is a fund born out of a decades-old fight by retired public officers to recover money they say government still owes them. But tonight, the Public Sector Workers Trust is facing fresh scrutiny after an audit reportedly raised questions about grants issued and loans
Former Ombudsman Major Gilbert Swaso is pressing for answers in the case involving nine Haitian minors brought to Belize in 2023, filing a Freedom of Information Act request to determine what progress, if any, has been made since his departure from office. The request comes
More than seven months after the Office of the Ombudsman was left vacant, the man who last held the post is speaking out, not to ask for the job back, but to question why it still has not been filled. Retired Major Gilbert Swaso says
A proposed Broadcasting Bill that would extend Belize's broadcasting framework to certain online media services is drawing criticism from a growing number of stakeholders, including Orson Elrington, who warn that aspects of the legislation could threaten freedom of expression and create unnecessary barriers for online
Central America is getting ready for what could be a tough stretch for farmers. With the 2026-2027 El Niño phenomenon expected to bring drought, extreme weather, and added pressure on food production, agriculture ministers from across the region met Thursday in San José, Costa Rica,
Stann Creek West Area Representative Rodwell Ferguson became emotional today as he publicly addressed his son’s latest run-in with police, condemning the alleged outburst but also speaking through tears about the lifelong physical and psychological struggles he says his son has endured. Stoney Ferguson was
Is government throwing BEL a lifeline, or making a smart investment to protect consumers? That is the debate around the proposed BEL Investment Bill. The Opposition says it looks like a taxpayer-funded bailout for the electricity company. But the Ministry of Energy rejects that, saying
For former BEL employees who have been waiting years for severance payments, time is not on their side. Some are aging, others are battling illness, and all are still hoping for a final answer. But the legal process meant to help settle the dispute appears
Belize is looking to accelerate its transition to cleaner transportation through a regional electric mobility initiative supported by Taiwan and the countries of the Central American Integration System, SICA. The project will explore the feasibility of introducing additional electric buses and expanding charging infrastructure in
The Belize City Council is touting its electric bus pilot as a step forward for public transportation, but for many commuters, one glaring problem remains impossible to ignore. While the buses may be modern, the infrastructure to support the people who rely on them has
