Former Minister of Economic Development Erwin Contreras was a no-show at today’s scheduled senate inquiry. A notice issued by the National Assembly this afternoon says that the former Cayo West Area Representative refused to appear before the Senate Special Select Committee. In the days leading
The redistricting exercise, when it does take place, will mean that some constituencies will become smaller and some larger in number of voters. The Belize Rural South division, which comprises San Pedro and Caye Caulker, is the fifth largest in the country. That constituency will
Today, both ministers Perez and Habet were asked to speak on major developments that are happening in Belize, primarily in San Pedro, that involve extractive activity or infrastructural developments over the sea. Habet, who was asked to weigh in on these types of projects after
While participating in a side event at the Small Island Developing State Conference in Antigua and Barbuda, Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and Disaster Risk Management showcased Belize’s Blue Bond Agreement. The event was cohosted by the Government of Belize and the
And for those property owners in San Pedro and Caye Caulker who have gone ahead to build seawalls, creating either obstructions to others or concerns about the environment, Perez explained that they are being dealt with in accordance with the law. Today he informed that
The National Emergency Management Organization often meets around this of year for a disaster communication workshop as part of its preparations for the upcoming hurricane season. But with climate change and forest fires having so much impact on the environment, the City Emergency Management Organization
Since the fire station compound on Cleghorn Street was sold and the structure torn down, there has been no construction of a new headquarters. The office is currently on Albert Street, while the trucks are parked at the Marion Jones Stadium. But today when he
Today, at the Image Factory, Belizean author, Melissa Bradely debuted her second book, titled Mahagni Gyal. This book tells the story of a young girl as she navigates life, puberty, and love in Belize. The book also features illustrations from Belizean artist, Nisa Sanchez, who
The Senate Special Select Committee's public hearing on the Portico "Definative Agreement" is being postponed, again. This time it's because former UDP Minister, Erwin Contreras has declined to participate, according to the committee. The next hearing was scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 9:30
The government of Belize today reaffirmed its solidarity with the people and government of the Republic of China (Taiwan). In a statement, the Belizean government expressed "concern over the recent escalation of actions by the People’s Republic of China in the Taiwan Strait. These actions
