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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


Statement by the Government of Belize on the Illegal Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Belmopan. February 24, 2022. 7:30 a.m. Belize roundly condemns Russia’s unjustified and unprovoked attack on Ukraine. Russia’s invasion...
Feb 24, 2022


GOB to punish 'price gouging' offenders
By Javan Flowers The Government will take legislative and enforcement measures to punish “price gouging offenders,” this week’s Cabinet...
Feb 18, 2022


Health Minister confirms and wants to 'adjust' PCR-testing contract with private company
By Michelle Sutherland The staggering cost of PCR test at Belize's borders points for persons who are traveling out of the country for...
Feb 14, 2022


Health Minister: COVID-era Curfews to end soon
By Michelle Sutherland The rolling COVID-19 related curfews are likely to come to end within weeks, Minister of Health and Wellness Kevin...
Feb 14, 2022


Business Senator calls for ‘cap’ on fuel tax
The time may have come for the government to consider a cap on its fuel tax take, the Business Senator advised in Wednesday’s Senate...
Feb 10, 2022


Joint Public Accounts Cmte. 'nowhere close to starting its work': NGO Senator
"I would like to ask the government to ensure that in our new [national] budget there are resources in there to support the work of the...
Feb 9, 2022


UDP Chairman challenges GOB’s contract to SMART
Former Attorney General Michael Peyrefitte wants the Supreme Court to squash a $3.37 million contract the Briceño Administration awarded...
Feb 9, 2022


New LOO appointment in sync with Party's Constitution?
By Michelle Sutherland The appointment of Moses “Shyne” Barrow as the new Leader of the Opposition (LOO) does not offend the United...
Feb 3, 2022


Higher energy prices likely if geopolitical tensions worsen in Eastern Europe
By Javan Flowers “If Russia invades Ukraine, we [Belizeans] are going to feel the pinch,” Daniel Gutierez, energy-industry contributor...
Feb 3, 2022


Trials begin for HIV vaccine
By Javan Flowers Clinical trials for a new HIV vaccine is underway, biotechnology company Moderna and IAVI announced via a joint...
Feb 3, 2022


'Shyne' sworn in a Leader of the Opposition, again
Hon. Moses "Shyne" Barrow is, once again, the Leader of the Opposition, a press release from the Government of Belize (GOB) announced...
Feb 1, 2022


Essential Services Arbitration Tribunal delivers ruling on CWU-PBL Trade Dispute
In a late evening press release, the government announced that the Essential Services Arbitration Tribunal has delivered its ruling on...
Jan 27, 2022


WHO warns of new Omicron subvariant
By Javan Flowers The World Health Organization (WHO), in an update posted to its website earlier this week, sounded the alarm over rising...
Jan 27, 2022


Panton ready to lead UDP
Hon. Tracey Panton, on her Facebook page, has posted a statement indicating that she is willing and ready to take up the leadership of...
Jan 25, 2022
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