This all follows a high-level meeting on May thirteenth between union leaders and government officials under the Joint Union Negotiating Team. We spoke with the Minister of Public Service, Henry Charles Usher, who weighed in on the situation. When asked whether the government is concerned about a potential strike,
In mid-April, public frustration boiled over after it was revealed that Cabinet Secretary Stuart Leslie and government CEOs received salary increases just days after the 2025 general election. Leslie’s new salary is ninety-six thousand dollars a year, while CEOs are now earning eighty-eight thousand dollars. The news sparked backlash from groups
The government says its growing wage bill is putting pressure on the national budget, making it difficult to meet the salary demands of all public workers. But the Belize National Teachers’ Union isn’t backing down, arguing that it’s the government’s duty to manage spending wisely and ensure fair wages for
On Monday, a group of former commissioners from the People’s Constitution Commission broke its silence, raising serious red flags about the final draft of a report that was handed over to Prime Minister John Briceño. In a strongly worded letter to the PM, the group
So, how does Usher feel about the National Women’s Commission and the University of Belize also signing the letter sent to Prime Minister Briceño? Henry Charles Usher, Minister of Public Service “No, I don’t take issue with them, I just think that they, perhaps, misunderstood what they
On Wednesday, we brought you the Ministry of Transport’s bold vision to unify the country’s public transit system under a single national bus company. But that vision has hit a speed bump. The Belize Bus Owners Association is pushing back, hard. Their concern? That this
You may remember the alarming incident last year when two women narrowly escaped serious injury after parts of the Novelo’s Bus Terminal roof came crashing down. While the roof was quickly patched up, the scare exposed a much bigger issue—the terminal is in desperate need of full
From crumbling infrastructure to unsanitary conditions, bus terminals nationwide have long needed serious attention. Now, the Ministry says change is on the way. Plans are in motion to renovate these aging facilities, with improvements promised to the bathrooms, seating arrangements, and even drainage systems on
With the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season fast approaching, experts are warning that this year could be busier than usual. In response, the Ministry of Disaster Risk Management and the National Meteorological Service of Belize have launched new initiatives aimed at boosting the country’s preparedness. The
Speaking at a recent event, Minister Henry Charles Usher stressed that public confidence in agencies like NEMO, especially during emergencies, is absolutely vital. He highlighted that NEMO has been operational for twenty-five years, and over that time, the departments and organizations under its umbrella have significantly strengthened their ability to
