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Labour Department Reminds Employers to Give Time Off for Voting
The Labour Department is reminding all employers that they must allow their workers reasonable time off to vote on General Election Day,...
Mar 11, 2025


Tariff War May Drive Up Belizean Prices, Economist Warns
A global tariff war involving Belize’s three largest trading partners— the U.S., China, and Mexico— is likely to raise consumer prices...
Mar 6, 2025


CCJ Dismisses Enriquez case, Upholds Election Timeline
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed an appeal filed by Jeremy Enriquez, ruling that his attempt to halt the upcoming general...
Mar 6, 2025


Prisoners Deserve the Right to Vote, Advocacy Group Says
An advocacy group says prisoners on remand and those serving sentences of less than 12 months have the right to vote and is calling on...
Mar 6, 2025


Animal Welfare Groups Condemn Rising Cases of Animal Cruelty in Belize
Eleven animal welfare organizations across Belize have joined their voices to speak out against the increasing violence toward animals,...
Mar 4, 2025


WORLD NEWS: Stock markets fall after US tariffs spark trade war fears
Stock markets around the world fell following the introduction of tariffs by President Donald Trump on goods entering the US from China,...
Mar 4, 2025


Ministry Partners with Agape International to Support Survivors of Trafficking
The Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs has officially joined forces with Agape International...
Mar 4, 2025


PUP City Councillor Evan Thompson Responds to Viral Altercation Video
A video circulating on social media over the weekend has sparked widespread discussion after it showed an altercation involving Evan...
Mar 3, 2025


Belize Unveils Strategic Plan for Sustainable Development of Ambergris Caye
The Government of Belize, with assistance from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), has completed a new strategic plan aimed at...
Mar 3, 2025


UDP No-Shows Hand PUP Two Seats Before Election Day
The upcoming general election has taken an extraordinary turn as two United Democratic Party (UDP) candidates failed to appear for...
Feb 27, 2025


Body of Missing Belizean Man FoundAccompanied by Note Alluding to Police Ties to Drug Trade
The body of Raheem Usher, a Belizean man who had been missing for nearly a month, was discovered early Thursday morning in San Antonio...
Feb 27, 2025


EBC Stays Neutral, Assigns UDP Red to Both Factions
The Election and Boundaries Commission (EBC) has ruled that all 41 candidates contesting under the UDP banner will share the party’s...
Feb 27, 2025


Rising Costs: Food and Housing Drive Belize's Inflation in 2025
Prices for Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages ("Food") have climbed by more than 34% between October 2020 and January 2025, and continues...
Feb 27, 2025


New Dorothy Menzies Child Care Center Opens in Belmopan
The newly renovated and relocated Dorothy Menzies Child Care Center was officially opened in Maya Mopan, Belmopan. The center, which was...
Feb 27, 2025


Ministry of Education Signs Contracts to Expand ConnectED Program for Enhanced Education
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, and Technology (MoECST) continues to bridge the digital divide by signing two contracts with...
Feb 27, 2025
Editorial: Panton’s High-Stakes Play - Can Barrow Survive a Loss in Mesopotamia?
The decision by Tracy Panton’s faction to field Lee Mark Chang in Mesopotamia against UDP Leader Moses "Shyne" Barrow is more than just a...
Feb 20, 2025


Alliance for Democracy Launches 15 Candidates
The Alliance for Democracy, led by Tracy Panton, unveiled its slate of 15 candidates for the 2025 General Elections at a press conference...
Feb 20, 2025


BPM: Demands Court Ruling on Redistricting Before Elections
The Belize Peace Movement (BPM) has reiterated its call for urgent judicial intervention in its constitutional challenge against the...
Feb 20, 2025


Stop the Polls! Enriquez Appeals Court Ruling, Seeks Injunction Against Elections
In a press release issued today, Jerry Enriquez announced that he has filed an appeal against the ruling of Justice Hondora and is...
Feb 20, 2025


Department of Transport Launches Nationwide Distribution of License Plates and Stickers
The Department of Transport (DOT) has announced the launch of a nationwide distribution of pending license plates, stickers, and driver’s...
Feb 20, 2025
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