The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could end as early as Wednesday, following a Senate vote to pass a short-term funding bill on Monday. ABC News reports that the move would send hundreds of thousands of federal workers back to their jobs, restore SNAP
The Ministry of Energy is rolling out large-scale battery systems that will store extra solar power during the day for use at night, a step officials say could lower light bills and reduce dependence on imported energy. Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Energy, Dr
Residents of San Jose Succotz say their village’s welcome centre no longer feels like it belongs to them. The newly elected village chairman, Armando Cocom, says the facility has become restricted and is being managed by a committee without proper accountability, which has left villagers
Prime Minister John Briceño has shaken up his Cabinet. The government press release calls it an “adjustment”, but the public will be seeing it as who got demoted and promoted. The ‘adjustments’ take effect on Monday, November 17th. Here is who got what: The ‘gag’ of the day
It was almost a twelve-hour power outage that left several Belize City residents without electricity on Tuesday. The blackout disrupted homes, businesses, and even the eRide Bus Service. Extended outages like this can put food at risk. Perishable items in refrigerators and freezers can spoil if
The Ministry of Transport says new technology are also on the way to help with reduce the fatalities being seen on Belize's highways. Chief Executive Officer Chester Williams revealed that the ministry is acquiring speed guns, body cameras for officers, and dash cameras for patrol vehicles. “These
It was another deadly weekend on Belize’s roads, with four people losing their lives and several others injured in separate traffic accidents. The growing number of fatalities added pressure on the Ministry of Transport and other authorities for tougher laws and better enforcement, especially when it
A significant Cabinet shake-up is reportedly in the works following today’s government meeting. According to a reliable Cabinet source, major ministerial changes are expected. Henry Charles Usher is set to assume responsibility for Home Affairs, while Kareem Musa will reportedly be reassigned to head the Ministry
Belize has pledged US$200,000 each to Jamaica and Cuba to support emergency relief efforts following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 5 storm that swept through the Caribbean in late October. While the full scope of the damage is still being assessed, initial
In a proud moment for Belize, Bishop Philip S. Wright has been elected Archbishop of the Church in the Province of the West Indies, becoming the second bishop from Belize to be elected to the position since 1934. The announcement came during the 42nd Provincial Synod
