The Department of the Environment (DOE) brought together customs brokers this week for a two-day engagement in Belize City aimed at improving environmental compliance for imported goods. The event was part of the DOE’s ongoing efforts to align trade practices with national and international environmental
The Belize High Court has delivered a judgment, finding that the detention of sixteen individuals during the State of Public Emergency declared in July 2020 was unconstitutional. Justice Nadine Nabie presided over the case, which centered on the legality of the actions taken by the
Two secondary school teachers from Corazon Creek Technical High School have been placed on administrative leave following allegations of sexual misconduct, according to official correspondence from the Belize Teaching Service Commission (TSC). The TSC confirmed receipt of notifications from the school’s management, dated April 28, 2025,
Lead Opposition Senator and former party leader Patrick Faber is demanding his immediate reinstatement in the United Democratic Party (UDP). Faber, who was expelled from the party in September 2024, issued a formal letter to UDP Vice Chairman Alberto August, citing a recent High Court ruling
The Ministry of Health & Wellness has received a major boost thanks to a generous donation of medical equipment from Taiwan. On behalf of the Taiwanese NGO Cao Zhong Zhi Foundation, Taiwan’s Ambassador to Belize, Lily Li-Wen Hsu, handed over the equipment to Belize’s Minister of
The Central Bank of Belize has announced a new policy aimed at simplifying the process of accessing foreign currency for service-based transactions. As of May 2, 2025, customers can now purchase foreign currency directly from local banks for certain service payments without first needing approval
Acting Chairman of the United Democratic Party (UDP), Alberto August, has responded to a petition calling for a meeting of the National Party Council (NPC). The package of signed documents was submitted to the party under the heading “Petition to Convene a Meeting of the
Prime Minister John Briceño visited the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB), where he received a comprehensive update on the country’s data and statistical progress. The Prime Minister was welcomed by SIB Director-General Diana Castillo and her management team. He was joined by Minister of State in
The Development Finance Corporation (DFC) of Belize is celebrating a major milestone with the election of its Chief Executive Officer, Henry N. Anderson, to the Board of Directors of ALIDE—the Latin American Association of Development Financing Institutions—for the 2025–2027 term. Anderson, who was initially appointed to
Serious allegations of sexual misconduct involving a primary school teacher in Belmopan have been made. According to a complaint by a parent, explicit images and videos allegedly sent by a female teacher were discovered on the personal device of a Standard 6 student. The content is
