The future of the government’s proposal remains uncertain as the joint unions have yet to decide on its acceptance. The Belize National Teachers Union has already issued a 21-day strike notice, and if its members vote against the proposal, industrial action will follow. Meanwhile, the
New Education Minister Oscar Requena says he fully recognizes the vital role teachers play in building the nation. His comments come as educators push for an eight-and-a-half percent salary adjustment. So far, Cabinet has only approved a three percent raise, set to take effect in
With two opposition members absent, the united front in the House of Representatives has taken a hit. Still, Mesopotamia’s Area Representative, Lee Mark Chang, isn’t staying quiet. As only the second opposition member to speak on the 2025 budget, Chang criticized the Briceño administration, saying
Lee Mark Chang didn’t hold back, accusing the Briceño administration of underreporting budget figures—a practice he says has gone on for too long across governments. While supplementary budgets are nothing new, Chang questioned whether repeating past mistakes makes them acceptable. He warned the administration that
The pressure is mounting on former U.D.P. Minister Anthony “Boots” Martinez and his associates to hand back a stretch of beach that many believe rightfully belongs to the Belizean people. Government leaders have been sounding the alarm for a while now—and today, Minister of Public
Stephanie Carcamo turned a humble cultural dish into a thriving business. Once mocked for selling panades under a tent, she now runs Stephitas Best from a permanent location, where panades remain top sellers. Rooted in Belizean tradition and inspired by the Spanish empanada, these crispy, crescent-shaped corn
If you’ve ever flipped on your TV early in the morning, chances are you’ve caught a glimpse of the show that’s become a daily ritual for thousands of Belizeans — Open Your Eyes. Airing every weekday on Greater Belize Media, this isn’t just a morning show,
The Department of Transport is stepping up its game when it comes to motorcycle safety. In a new push to clean up the roads, the department has relaunched a nationwide enforcement campaign targeting some of the most common and dangerous violations. So, what’s on their
He may be new to the Ministry of Sports, but Minister Anthony Mahler isn’t wasting any time getting down to business. From day one, he promised big changes and today, during the 2025 budget debate, he doubled down on that promise. Minister Mahler laid out
There’s growing concern in the agricultural sector tonight as cases of paralytic rabies are on the rise in Belize. The Belize Agricultural Health Authority, along with the Ministry of Agriculture, is sounding the alarm, urging farmers and the public to stay alert and take action.
