Belize has officially launched the Belize Music Archive. This is a national initiative aimed at preserving and safeguarding the country's recorded musical heritage. According to the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH), "The launch included the inauguration of the Belize Music Archive Lab, a specialised
The Public Service Union (PSU) is responding directly to Prime Minister John Briceño's recent comment that 'government sets policy, the union looks after its membership', saying the remark doesn't diminish the union's role in scrutinising legislation that affects workers. On Friday the Prime Minister told reporters,
The United Democratic Party (UDP) is rejecting a proposed increase to Belize's hotel accommodation tax from 9 to 12 per cent, calling the 33 per cent hike a threat to tourism at a time when travellers are comparing destinations on affordability. "This is not economic growth.
Seventy-five Belizean students are heading to Taiwan this year to pursue their studies, after receiving scholarships under the MOFA Taiwan Scholarship and TaiwanICDF Scholarship programs. The students departed in several groups over three days, with the Embassy of Taiwan in Belize on hand at the airport
Are BEL's smart meters driving up electricity bills, or are hotter temperatures forcing consumers to use more power? BEL Executive Chairman Lynn Young says the heat is largely responsible for the sharp increases, though he acknowledged some meter accuracy issues are also playing a role. Young
Belizeans facing a new charge on their electricity bills this month are also learning that two major renewable energy projects meant to ease the pressure long-term remain delayed. Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) says it's been paying more for power than it charges customers, a gap that
The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has formally submitted eleven demands to Prime Minister John Briceño. The NTUCB has given the Briceño government until August 28th to respond in writing. The most immediate demand calls for the removal of BTL Chairman Markhelm Lizarraga and
Prime Minister John Briceño arrived in Honduras on Sunday for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries, with a formal meeting with Honduran President Nasry Asfura scheduled for today. Briceño landed at the Hernán Acosta Mejía Air Base, where he was
Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods that match Washington’s levies “dollar for dollar”, after trade talks between the two countries collapsed this week. Canada’s countermeasures, set to take effect September 8, will target U.S. steel, dairy, appliances, farm equipment, pulp and paper and electronics,
Monday’s nationwide bus strike is currently on a pause, confirmed Philip Jones, the president of the Belize Bus Association. But for bus operators the strike remains on the table and under a strict deadline. On Friday, Jones stated that convincing members to hold off on strike
