Belize is making a bold move toward a cleaner, greener energy future. This week, a major step was taken as Belize Electricity Limited, working alongside the Government of Belize and the International Finance Corporation, launched the first phase of a groundbreaking solar energy project. The
Stakeholders in Belize’s sugar industry are finally seeing a bit of sunshine after one of the toughest seasons they’ve faced in decades. Disease, falling yields, and market uncertainty made 2025 a bitter year, but there’s new optimism on the horizon. A clean‑seed initiative, backed by
It’s a quiet change but one that could reshape how Belizeans sweeten their coffee and tea at home. For the first time, Belize Sugar Industries is selling packaged sugar right here on the local market. Wholesalers received the first shipment yesterday, introducing the Domino brand
As Belize Sugar Industries rolls out packaged sugar at a higher price, the big question is who will feel the pinch. From beverage producers to bakeries and restaurants, major sugar users are watching closely, wondering if higher costs could soon trickle down to consumers. Government
Last week, we told you that after months of waiting, the Office of the Prime Minister finally responded to a freedom-of-information request from social activist Jerry Enriquez. He wanted a clear breakdown of how public funds are distributed, spent, and accounted for. But what he
Last week, we told you about former Home Affairs Minister Kareem Musa showing up in court, this time as a private citizen, backed by the law firm of Courtenay and Coye. He was asking the court to strike out a constitutional claim filed against him
Police are explaining why they chose discretion after briefly detaining an American businessman at the Philip Goldson International Airport for traveling with a firearm in his luggage. The man was later released, and the weapon confiscated, but the decision is raising eyebrows. So where does
It’s a milestone moment for one of Belize’s most trusted financial institutions. Saint John’s Credit Union is marking not one, but two major achievements, the grand opening of its brand‑new headquarters on Buttonwood Bay Boulevard, and an incredible eighty years of service to Belizeans. The
Area Representative for Caribbean Shores Kareem Musa has described Tuesday’s protest outside the Belize Telemedia Limited headquarters as a sign of a “healthy democracy”, despite the disorder that unfolded on the compound. Musa framed the dissent and public pressure from the Opposition and unions as a
Minister of Immigration and Caribbean Shores Area Representative Kareem Musa says spending under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) are used to support both individual residents and community projects. He explained that funds have gone directly to residents for housing materials, medical costs, and funeral expenses. At
