The final day of budget debates wrapped up late Wednesday, but not before things got heated inside the National Assembly. Prime Minister John Briceño opened his closing remarks by going after Opposition Leader Tracy Panton’s presentation, criticizing both its tone and substance. Tensions quickly escalated
Everyone knows government’s seven‑hundred‑million‑dollar wage bill is bursting at the seams. The big question now is whether the latest salary adjustment for teachers and public officers is adding even more pressure to an already unsustainable tab. As announced during this week’s budget debate, a four‑percent
A quiet Thursday morning in Placencia was shattered by violence after a man was fatally stabbed inside his home, leaving residents stunned and police searching for answers. Just after 8:30 a.m., Seine Bight officers rushed to a residence along Caribbean Way, where a witness told
Earlier today, police torched a massive cache of illegal drugs, everything from cocaine and crystal meth to cannabis and even cannabis‑infused candies. But nearly four hundred vape mods didn’t make the flames because lithium batteries make them a safety hazard, so they’ll be destroyed separately
Belize’s newest public policy institute is already moving fast. The Belize Policy Research Institute at the University of Belize (BELPRI‑UB), launched in 2024, is pushing to make evidence‑driven decision‑making the norm across government. Executive Director Dr. Dylan Vernon says the past year has been intense
Counseling is meant to keep us grounded and emotionally healthy, but here in Belize, many people still see reaching out for help as a sign of weakness. That stigma often forces those who are struggling to do so quietly and alone. Tonight, in Belize on
Children living in government‑run residential care homes will soon get something many others take for granted, new ways to play, unwind, and connect. In a partnership between the Ministry of Human Development and Top Gadgets, the ministry has launched a modern Gaming Rewards Program that
The Government of Belize is collaborating with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS and key NGOs to roll out a major step forward in the fight against HIV by introducing a national HIV Self-Testing Policy. The move positions Belize among a small group of countries
Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is shaking up regional politics, openly breaking from fellow CARICOM leaders and questioning the direction of the entire bloc. While CARICOM heads agreed earlier this year to give Secretary General Dr. Carla Barnett a second term starting August
Residents of Orange Walk Town are getting a major boost to their water supply system, as Belize Water Services, along with government officials, rolled out new infrastructure aimed at improving reliability and climate resilience. The upgrades come amid growing concerns over aging wells and the
