Keep PCC Referendum Separate from General Elections, Vernon Warns
The government should avoid holding a constitutional reform referendum on the same day as general elections, as this risks reducing...
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Nov 16
UDP’s Internal Conflicts Emphasize Need for Registration of Political Parties Political Scientist Dr. Vernon Says
Dr. Dylan Vernon, a political scientist and former chair of Belize’s 2000 Political Reform Commission, suggests that an official...
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Nov 8
Extra! Extra? Two Guardians, One Party Rift
The divide within the UDP seems to be deepening, as Belizeans have been treated this week to two versions of the UDP's Guardian...
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Nov 8
Budgetary Practices in Line Ministries Need Overhaul, Study Confirms
A recent report commissioned by the Public Service Union (PSU) and prepared by consultant Malcolm Green calls for Belize’s government...
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Nov 1
Panton-led faction Strengthens with Backing from Cayo North and Orange Walk East Constituencies
The Tracy-Panton-led faction of the United Democratic Party (UDP) announced, via press release, unified support from Cayo North and...
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Oct 30
Record Cane Payment Announced for Belize Farmers
Cane farmers in northern Belize will receive a record final payment of BZ$90.95 per ton for their sugarcane for the 2024 crop, marking...
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Oct 19
Rain or 'Shyne!' AfD’s Legal Opinion Says Unity Convention Good to Go
A legal opinion shared by Hon. Tracy Panton argues that the October 20th Unity Convention is constitutionally valid, despite objections...
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Oct 17
‘Belize Has Lost!’ Coye to Senate Committee on Cruise Port Delays
“From a development perspective as it relates to this project, Belize has lost,” Minister of State Christopher Coye told the Senate...
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Oct 17
PSU Condemns Government’s Handling of Auditor General's Vacancy
The Public Service Union (PSU) has criticized the Briceño Administration’s recent Auditor General vacancy notice, claiming it undermines...
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Oct 4
Federal Reserve’s Rate Cuts Could Lower Belize’s Borrowing Costs
Belize’s borrowing from institutions like the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) could see a reduction in costs as the Federal Reserve...
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Oct 4
BNTU Criticizes Salary Delays; GOB Commits to Solutions
Over 130 teachers have gone months without receiving salaries, forcing many into financial distress, the Belize National Teachers Union...
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Sep 27
Social Partners Demand Transparency on $6.9 million Land Deal
The Social Partners of Belize have formally requested information regarding the government’s decision to relocate a new tertiary hospital...
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Sep 22
Movable Property Bill to Ease Access to Finance for Businesses
Small businesses in Belize will soon have easier access to finance with the advent of the Movable Property Security Rights Bill 2024,...
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Sep 9
'UDP': Uniting a Divided Party? Alliance for Democracy Sets Date for ‘Unity’ Convention
The Alliance for Democracy (AfD) has set October 6th, 2024, as the date for a special Unity Convention; the group plans to recall the...
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Sep 9
Panton and Faber Unlikely to Lose Seats, Says Vernon
Political Scientist Dr. Dylan Vernon argues that despite the UDP leadership's claim of “constructive resignation,” Hon. Tracy Panton and...
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Aug 27
Belize Climate Week 2024 Promises to Be A Hub for Innovation, Inclusivity, and Action
The Ministry of Sustainable Development and Climate Change, through the National Climate Change Office, has unveiled the schedule for...
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Aug 27
Belize Launches New 2024 Community Health Workers Manual to Boost Local Health Care
The Ministry of Health & Wellness, with backing from UNICEF Belize, has introduced the updated Community Health Worker’s (CHW) Manual and...
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Aug 23
Lawrence Ellis Announced as PUP Standard Bearer for Mesopotamia
Lawrence Ellis Announced as PUP Standard Bearer for Mesopotamia Lawrence Ellis has been officially endorsed as the People’s United Party...
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Aug 23
Business Senator: High-Priced Land Deal Sidesteps Parliament
Can the Government of Belize change the location of the new teaching hospital without taking an amended motion to Parliament? Business...
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Aug 16
‘Waata’ Relief: Fortis Belize Assures Steady Hydro-Energy Supply
Fortis Belize, led by President and CEO Kay Menzies, has confirmed that its dams have sufficient water levels to meet the energy demands...
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