The Court of Appeal has upheld a significant award of damages to former Deputy Prime Minister Hugo Patt, ruling that his constitutional rights were violated by the Commission of Inquiry into the sale of government assets. The decision marks another major legal setback for the Government
A new music video titled “Changes” brought together three local artists to deliver a message of hope, hard work, and unity. Unlmtd, J Monie, and Vince the Prince collaborated on the track, which was produced under the guidance of Kenneth “Big Tom” Flowers from Rod
Police have confirmed there were no visible signs of injury or violence on the body of American national Fred Mason Hoffman, whose body was discovered late Thursday night on the Placencia Main Road. Hoffman’s body was found wrapped in a sheet and lying at the roadside
The Government of Belize has been ordered by the Court of Appeal to pay former Prime Minister Dean Barrow a total of $185,000 in damages after it was found that a Commission of Inquiry into the sale of government assets violated his constitutional rights. The payout
Belize’s trade activity took a hit in April 2025, with both imports and exports seeing a year-on-year decline, according to the latest data from the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB). Imports fell by 16%, down from $263.8 million in April 2024 to $221.5 million in April
Belize’s national inflation rate rose by 1.3% in April 2025, driven mainly by rising food and home rental costs, according to the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB). The Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 119.6 in April, up from 118.1 a year earlier. Food accounted for
Authorities are investigating the death of an American man. The body was found late Thursday night on the Placencia Main Road. Police responded to the scene around 9:51 p.m., where they found the lifeless body of a man, later identified as Fred Mason Hoffman, lying on
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has confirmed 22 measles cases across the country to date. According to the ministry, 69 individuals presenting with fever and rash have been tested as part of heightened surveillance efforts. Of those, 66 samples have been processed, revealing nine lab-confirmed
The Belize Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing System (BMVRALS) has been restored. This follows a recent technical disruption that temporarily halted the printing of driver’s licenses across the country. The BMVrals system, developed in collaboration with Taiwan and launched in 2018, is essential for processing and
Authorities are urging citizens to prepare for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially begins on Sunday, June 1st, and runs through November 30th. Forecasts indicate the region could experience a normal to above-normal level of tropical cyclone activity this year. Meteorological predictions suggest that between
