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UDP, churches call for referendum on marijuana legalization
By Michelle Sutherland The United Democratic Party (UDP) has come out to throw their support behind the churches in asking for a...
Apr 5, 2022


Business Senator: 'Size and timing of Minimum Wage increase matters'
By Michelle Sutherland The idea of a minimum-wage increase is commendable but it is imperative for the government to consider the timing,...
Apr 1, 2022


Regional assoc. warns of imminent flour-price increases
By Javan Flowers The high cost of producing flour "is unsustainable [for] any manufacturing entity and, therefore, must be ultimately...
Mar 31, 2022


GOB holds diesel price steady
The government announced today that the "regulated pump price of diesel remains at $13.41 per gallon in Belize." The Ministry of Finance,...
Mar 31, 2022


A Few Thoughts on Constitutional Reform
By Ambassador Daniel Gutierez I remember September 21st, 1981, clearly, the buzz, the music, and festivities, the bangs of the...
Mar 31, 2022


Health Minister: 99.9% of remaining COVID regs lifted as of April 1
By Michelle Sutherland Most remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted as of the start of next month, including those that applied to...
Mar 29, 2022


'Shyne' Barrow takes UDP leadership with razor-thin lead over Panton
Mesopotamia Area Representative Hon. Moses "Shyne" Barrow is the new leader of the United Democratic Party. Barrow secured 256 votes,...
Mar 27, 2022


Polls closed for regular voting at UDP leadership convention
The poles closed at 2:00 p.m. for regular voting at the ongoing United Democratic Party national leadership convention happening at...
Mar 27, 2022


Hon. Panton: Unemployment rate closer to 18%
The (extended) unemployment rate may be closer to 18 percent, Albert Area Representative Honorable Tracy Panton suggested in Parliament...
Mar 26, 2022


Prince Williams and Kate Punta in Hopkins
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are at an unknown location relaxing and unwinding following their earlier punta sessions at a...
Mar 21, 2022


The Duke and Duchess in Belize
It was a festive sight that greeted the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as they stepped off The Royal Air Force's VIP Airbus KC2 Voyager...
Mar 20, 2022


BBA President: Increase in bus fares coming next week
By Michelle Sutherland Commuters can expect an increase in bus fares as early as next week, Belize Bus Association (BBA) President...
Mar 19, 2022


NEAB still objects to legalization of marijuana
By Michelle Sutherland The National Evangelical Association of Belize (NEAB) has once more come out to place on record their disapproval...
Mar 17, 2022


Bus Strike!? Bus owners threaten strike against high gas prices, inability to raise bus fares 25%
By Michelle Sutherland Belizean bus owners have decided to strike against high fuel costs that have diminished their profits, Belize Bus...
Mar 10, 2022


LPG price increases by 9%
By Javan Flowers The new controlled prices for the wholesale and retail of LPG saw an increase of 9% and 7%, respectively, as detailed in...
Mar 10, 2022


Ministry of Health issues statement on video of a child consuming alcoholic substance
Belmopan. March 10, 2022. 5:30 p.m. The Ministry of Health & Wellness categorically condemns the disturbing video circulating on social...
Mar 10, 2022


NTUCB praises creation of Minimum Wage taskforce
The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has placed on record their appreciation for the appointment of the tripartite Minimum...
Mar 4, 2022


Former Central Bank Governor doesn't see local banks working with cannabis industry
By Javan Flowers "The challenge I can see that local banks may encounter is restrictions from their correspondent banks to do business...
Feb 25, 2022


Foreign Minister: Russia's invasion of Ukraine will have an impact on Belize
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will have far-reaching implications even on Belize, Foreign Minister Eamon Courtenay said today. “Oil, as I...
Feb 24, 2022


Intl. oil prices jump 5% as Russia launches invasion of Ukraine
Oil prices have jumped by more than five percent following reports of Russia's attack against Ukraine last night, thereby, pushing the...
Feb 24, 2022
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