From retired workers still fighting for severance benefits to commuters and motorists feeling the strain of higher bus fares and fuel prices, the pressure on everyday Belizeans continues to build. Now, the National Trade Union Congress of Belize is calling on workers and the wider
Belize Electricity Limited is moving to settle lingering questions over severance pay by asking the court for answers. BEL says it remains committed to fair and equal treatment for all employees with severance claims, especially considering a recent ruling from the Caribbean Court of Justice.
With violent crime dominating the headlines, the political pressure on the Briceño administration is intensifying. At a UDP press conference this week, Opposition Senator Patrick Faber went on the offensive, pointing to recent killings, disappearances, and kidnappings as evidence that the government has lost control
As Belize continues to struggle with gun violence, the decision to lift the ban on .223 rifles is stirring fresh debate, and not everyone is convinced it’s a good idea. When the Firearms and Ammunition Control Board ended its moratorium on the high‑powered rifles, concerns
Progress is rolling in for the long awaited BelCan Bridge replacement, but for some commuters and small business owners, it’s coming with tough decisions. As the government clears the way for a temporary bridge to keep traffic moving during construction, taxi operators and roadside vendors
Belize is looking ahead to make sure village water systems can keep up with growing demand and the planning is now done. The Belize Social Investment Fund has completed consultations for a new water demand study that zeroes in on how much water twenty‑one communities
Rising tensions over land in southern Belize drew top government officials to San Marcos Village today, as Maya residents and a private landowner face off over disputed territory. Villagers insist the land in question is communal, and say a private landowner is overstepping those boundaries. With
For families in rural Belize, reliable water can mean the difference between getting by and going without. Now, a new international investment is changing that. In October 2025, Belize secured approval for a ten-million-dollar climate adaptation project that will use solar energy and innovative water
What does it mean to do more for your students? The Ministry of Education's MoRE Campaign has been asking schools that question since 2023, challenging them to go beyond the classroom across five pillars: digital learning, health, inclusion, involvement, and creativity. Schools submit their efforts,
The Ministry of Education is warning the public after reports that individuals have been approaching students in western Belize near school compounds and asking "sensitive questions under the guise of surveys." The Ministry is reminding the public that no one is allowed to visit schools without
