The cost of living is back in the spotlight. The opposition United Democratic Party argues prices are simply too high. Prime Minister John Briceño counters that Belizeans are better off today, pointing to government spending and investments. Both claims sound definitive, but what do they
The United Democratic Party is sending out a warning over what it calls excessive borrowing by the current administration. UDP Senator Patrick Faber says the government has racked up nearly six hundred million dollars in debt over the past five years, a burden he warns
Tonight, a familiar tension is hanging over the sugar belt. Belize Sugar Industries and the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association remain without a signed commercial agreement for this season. In past years, that gap has led to industrial action and brought milling operations to a
The sugar crop season is hitting another snag this year. The start date? Pushed back yet again. So, what’s causing the holdup? Well, it’s a mix of things, maintenance at the mill is taking longer than expected thanks to shipping delays, and repairs to sugar
The delays aren’t the only challenge facing the sugar industry this year. Even when the crop finally kicks off, farmers expect smaller harvests and lower-quality cane. The chairman of the Sugar Industry Control Board says this year’s extreme weather, along with pest and disease outbreaks,
Today wraps up the global Sixteen Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, and Belize closed it out with a powerful conversation on how financial empowerment can help protect women. This year’s theme was all about collective action, breaking down the structural, cultural, and institutional
The rumor mill continues to grind over a possible buyout of Speednet by BTL. On Tuesday, the United Democratic Party fanned the flames of these reports, calling for an open dialogue over the possible acquisition. The opposition also questioned who will benefit from the sale
Prime Minister John Briceño is steering clear of discussions about a possible BTL/Speednet acquisition. He confirmed that his brother has direct investments in Speednet. On the other hand, the government that he leads is the majority shareholder in BTL. So, is there a conflict of
It’s the moment thousands of Belizeans wait for every December, the grand finale of our Gimme 5 Christmas giveaway. After a week of excitement, charity, and live draws, this year’s jackpot landed in Orange Walk. The lucky winner? Leilani Leiva, a young expectant mother who
Gunfire erupted Tuesday night just after 7:30 in Belize City’s Lake Independence area on M & J Street near La Croix Boulevard. The attack left two teenage boys and a 60-year-old woman injured. All three victims were rushed to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. Two have
