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Artificial Intelligence and Labor Market Disruptions: An Urgent Call for New Fiscal Policies
By: Dyon Elliott Artificial intelligence can cause significant labor disruptions; therefore, governments should consider new approaches...
Jun 20, 2024


UDP Condemns PUP's Move to Criminalize Free Press
In a bold stance against what it calls an infringement on Belizeans' rights, the United Democratic Party (UDP) has strongly criticized...
Jun 20, 2024


U.S. Embassy and Belize Collaborate to Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering Efforts
The National Anti-Money Laundering Committee (NAMLC), alongside the U.S. Embassy’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs...
Jun 19, 2024


UNFPA Training Addresses Adolescent Pregnancy in Belize
On June 18th, 2024, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in collaboration with the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg,...
Jun 19, 2024


Belize Launches 2nd National MSME Roadshow to Boost Small Business Growth
The Office of the Prime Minister, in collaboration with the Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE), is excited to...
Jun 18, 2024


96 Officers Become First-Time Land Owners
In an effort to enhance the welfare of Belize's law enforcement personnel, 96 police officers have been granted approvals to purchase...
Jun 18, 2024


Belize Braces for Tropical Weather Double Threat
As Belize continues to deal with prolonged rainfall from a lingering low-pressure system, a new threat is brewing in the Gulf of Mexico....
Jun 18, 2024


Crime Stats: Murders up 28%, Overall Crime down by 14%
Amidst 14% decline in overall crime, the aggregate murder up to May 2024 shows a 28 percent over the same period last year, Belize Crime...
Jun 14, 2024


Davian Flores Sentenced to One Year for Child Cruelty
Thirty-three-year-old Davian Flores was sentenced to one year in prison this week on two counts of child cruelty. Flores gained national...
Jun 14, 2024


Ministry of Transport to Resolve License Plate Shortage in August
The Ministry of Transport says it is under two months away from resolving the shortage of license plates and license stickers. The...
Jun 14, 2024


Stolen Boat Recovered Behind Nova Shrimp Farm in Ladyville Village
In a dramatic turn of events, a stolen boat belonging to Stake Bank has been found at the seafront in Ladyville Village, concealed behind...
Jun 10, 2024


Belize FSC Ascends to Associate Membership with IOSCO, Strengthening Global Financial Standards
The Belize Financial Services Commission (FSC) has secured its status as an associate member of the International Organization of...
Jun 10, 2024


Bread Price Hike: A Necessary Measure, Says Minister Andre Perez
Minister of the Blue Economy and stakeholder in the bakery industry, Hon. Andre Perez, addresses the nationwide bread price increase,...
Jun 7, 2024


Tracy Panton Refutes Allegations in Gegg’s Senate Testimony
Belize, May 31, 2024 — Albert Area Representative Hon. Tracy Panton has raised concerns about the practice of witnesses being able to...
Jun 7, 2024


BAHA Clarifies Sugar Export Rumors
Recent rumors circulating regarding the issuance of an export license for sugar at a border location in northern Belize have been...
Jun 5, 2024


Belize Government Teams Up with University to Boost Financial Management Skills
In a bid to upgrade the country's financial management, the Government of Belize has joined forces with the Inter-American Development...
Jun 5, 2024


Ministry of New Growth Industries Reactivates Hemp Industry Oversight Committee to Drive Sector Development
In a move towards bolstering Belize's hemp industry, the Ministry of New Growth Industries convened the Hemp Industry Oversight Committee...
Jun 3, 2024


First Joint Cooperation Commission Meeting Strengthens Panama-Belize Ties
Her Excellency Amalia Mai, Chief Executive Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Her Excellency Yill Otero,...
Jun 3, 2024


Cooking Gas Gets Cheaper Starting Today!
Starting June 3rd, 2024, cooking gas is going to cost less! The Supplies Control Unit (SCU) in the Ministry of Agriculture, Food...
Jun 3, 2024


Sugar Industry Commission of Inquiry Holds Inaugural Meeting to Examine Belize’s Sugar Cane Sector
The long-awaited Commission of Inquiry into Belize's sugar cane industry officially commenced its work with its inaugural meeting on May...
Jun 3, 2024
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