The Government of Belize has announced the return of GST-free shopping days for school supplies, giving families another opportunity to save ahead of the start of the new school year. This is the second consecutive year the tax relief program is being offered, but shoppers
His story sparked anger, sadness and calls for justice. Tonight, Buddy, the dog seen in a widely shared animal abuse video, is finally safe. A local rescuer has taken him into foster care and says he's slowly adjusting to a life filled with the care
Platform shoes, dazzling lights, and wall-to-wall hits from the disco era, Tuesday night at the Bliss Center was a blast from the past, as KTV The Remix turned back the clock for Disco Night. The contestants brought their biggest performances yet, channeling legendary artists and
Should bars stay open later? Are there too many liquor licences? What should happen when businesses repeatedly ignore noise regulations? Those are some of the questions the Ministry of Local Government wants Belize City residents to help answer. Next Tuesday, July 28, the ministry will host
Tony's BBQ says it never refused to move from its long-time spot near the BelCan Bridge in Belize City. The popular roadside business says it is ready to relocate, but not without clear answers from government. Co-owner Sarah Beck said the business wrote to the Ministry
Corruption scandals aren't new in Belize. What's been missing is a system built to prevent them, investigate them, and actually hold people accountable. With the Mira Millions controversy and questions swirling around Ministry of Defence procurement still fresh in the public conversation, attention is turning
Government contracts move a lot of money. Every year, Belize awards millions in taxpayer funds through its procurement system for roads, schools, consultancies, and public works. What the public often can't see is who wins those contracts, how they were chosen, or whether the process was
Belize’s internationally recognised Garifuna Collective has departed on a 14-day European tour as the group celebrates its 20th anniversary and marks a historic achievement for Belizean music on the global stage. The band will perform across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Germany. The tour follows anniversary
A raccoon with a unique appearance has gone from a neighborhood animal to one of the internet’s newest celebrities. Known as “Jimothy,” the raccoon became a viral sensation after Seattle resident Kiana Hall recorded a video of him walking through the Ballard neighborhood and shared it
France has approved a landmark law banning children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms, making it the first European country to introduce such a restriction. The legislation, passed by both the French Senate and National Assembly on Tuesday, will require all users
