A Caribbean Sprinter water taxi ran aground over the weekend, prompting an emergency response and the evacuation of passengers on board. According to multiple preliminary reports, the vessel carrying forty-six passengers and three crew members encountered difficulty while traveling through a channel, a short-cut between
The Belize Port Authority isn’t waiting for January; they’ve already started renewing licenses and carrying out required safety checks. To make the process easier for boat owners and tour operators, BPA has launched mobile licensing clinics across coastal communities. Those who miss this opportunity will
Belize’s electric‑bus project is shifting from pilot to everyday reality, with Westline Bus Company operating three inter‑district e‑buses under a government‑backed initiative. At the same time, first responders are upskilling to handle the unique risks that come with lithium‑ion battery fires. Starting today in Belmopan,
The government is taking a hard look at new traffic regulations aimed at making our roads safer, and that includes mandatory motorcycle training. Now, the proposed three-hundred-dollar fee for that training raised eyebrows, but Transport Minister Dr. Louis Zabaneh says Cabinet is considering subsidies and
The Briceño Administration has appointed a Special Envoy for Oil and Gas. According to an official instrument signed by Governor-General Froyla Tzalam, David Morales has been appointed as Special Envoy for Oil and Gas for a period of three years, effective October 1st, 2025. The
After years of keeping electricity rates steady, Belize Electricity Limited says it may soon have to raise prices. BEL has asked for an increase of just over five cents per kilowatt hour, but the Public Utilities Commission is proposing a smaller adjustment, about three cents.
A new bill before the House is stirring some serious debate over how Belize attracts and retains judges. Lawmakers are weighing up a proposal that introduces a first‑of‑its‑kind pension plan, designed to bring in top judicial talent from abroad and keep our courts stable for
Belize is moving to regulate the fast-evolving world of digital assets, any items that exist in digital form, hold value, and can be owned, transferred, or used electronically. A new bill before the House aims to put guardrails on the fast‑moving world of digital assets.
It’s a story that’s hard to watch and even harder to believe. A shocking case of animal cruelty in Belize City has sparked outrage and renewed calls for tougher laws. It started with a horse left to die on a city street… and ended with
Construction of the Caribbean’s first sugar refinery is well on its way and with it Belize is set to take a major step up the regional sugar value chain. A forty-million-dollar investment by U.S. based SUCRO Sourcing is being channeled through Santander Sugar to establish
