It’s a job fewer and fewer Belizeans want to do, but it’s one that keeps our economy moving: cutting sugarcane. Last season, over a hundred thousand tons of cane were left to rot because there just weren’t enough hands to harvest. Now, while the industry
Tonight, farmers in Middlesex say their harvest is stuck at the side of the road, literally. They’re accusing the government of neglect and unfair treatment after the Department of the Environment, under the Ministry of Sustainable Development, halted a community-built access road. Growers tell News
Two of Belize’s most outspoken critics of the proposed motorcycle regulations are gearing up for a showdown with the Ministry of Transport. Jose Luis Uc Espat and Sylvia Waight are calling on motorcyclists across the country to join a protest leaving from the Memorial Park
Belizean activist José Luis Uc Espat says he’s faced threats for years for speaking truth to power. In light of the Joseph Budna kidnapping and extraction, we asked if he is fearful of state retaliation for organizing protests and challenging the administration. However, he is
There’s momentum building tonight for women’s football in Belize. After years of fragmented programs and limited resources, the Football Federation of Belize is now laying out a comprehensive, four-year strategy aimed at transforming the women’s game. Shane Williams was at the launch today and has
FFB’s new national strategy lays out how the sport can grow, gain visibility, and finally give female athletes the support they’ve been denied for decades. But even the best strategy can only go so far without real backing. And that’s where the major gap still
Belize’s trade numbers for the first ten months of 2025 show that the country is still buying much more from abroad than it is selling, causing the trade gap to grow. According to the Statistical Institute of Belize, imports totaled just over $2.4 billion from January
The Caribbean Court of Justice has overturned a ruling of Belize’s Court of Appeal and has reinstated the High Court judgement in favour of businesswoman Beth Clifford and Beltway Investment Group. The CCJ held that the Court of Appeal had no legal basis to pierce
Belize saw a drop in multidimensional poverty in September 2025, according to new data from the Statistical Institute of Belize(SIB), which measures poverty not just by money but by overlapping hardships such as weak housing, limited schooling, poor job opportunities, or lack of basic services. SIB
The Football Federation of Belize (FFB) has launched an ambitious four-year strategy to transform women's football. The "Let Her Play" plan for 2026-2029 sets a clear goal. It wants to make Belize a competitive force and qualify for a FIFA Women’s World Cup. The strategy is
