Two directors representing the same institution, SSB, but two opposing votes on one major acquisition. That split has left the public wondering whether the Social Security Board had a clear position on BTL’s purchase of Speednet. Today, after presenting an overview of the fund’s finances,
Was the consultation over the Revenue Authority Bill meaningful, or merely a box-ticking exercise? The PSU says government invited workers to participate, then advanced the legislation without ensuring their concerns reached the review committee. The union also questions whether the transition process is ready. But
Belizeans called for constitutional reform, but how many of their recommendations survived the review process? The People’s Constitution Commission submitted one hundred and sixty-seven proposals, yet only fifty-three remain after scrutiny by external experts and the Attorney General’s Ministry. With the long-delayed report now before
What exactly will Belize get from a two-hundred-million-dollar loan? Taiwan is making the money available for general financing, with no specific project attached. The Briceño administration can access forty million U.S. dollars this year, and the Prime Minister says it will fund capital investments. The
Sugar production has fallen to a thirty-five-year low, and José Mai says northern Belize cannot continue with business as usual. The former agriculture minister wants government and industry stakeholders to push diversification and give farmers more options. But he is also taking aim at what
After months away from the National Assembly, Orange Walk South Area Representative José Mai returned to his seat today. Mai underwent shoulder surgery and a knee replacement during his medical leave. He says he has not fully recovered, but he is well enough to represent
Police are investigating a shooting that left a thirty-one-year-old tour guide, Jean Villatoro hospitalized after he reportedly came upon a group of masked men near a supermarket in northern San Pedro early Friday morning. According to reports, around two forty a.m. Villatoro heard a noise
The dispute between longtime Finnegan Market vendor Aaron Castillo and the Belize City Council is now headed for a legal challenge. After the council enforced a stop order and locked Castillo out of his two businesses, Jun’s Meat Shop and Supermarket, his attorney, Orson Elrington,
A basketball court, a ball and a group of young men determined to make the best of what they have. Last night, a video showed these youths playing basketball at the St. John’s court with barely enough light to see the basket. They say they
Belize is looking for new ways to finance development while protecting the environment and preserving Indigenous heritage. At the second Green and Blue Finance Forum in Punta Gorda, stakeholders explored how sustainable funding could strengthen communities, agriculture, small businesses and the orange economy. Belize also
