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Belize has an unemployment rate of five per cent, but other International Labour Organization (ILO)-approved statistical measures show...

"The Government of Belize declares its continued recognition of the Republic of China (Taiwan) as a sovereign and independent nation," a...

Just over 35.7 percent of Belizeans (approximately 134,000 persons) are Multi-Dimensionally poor, the Statistical Institute of Belize...

After numerous requests from the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA), the Cabinet has agreed to convene a Commission of Inquiry...

The Minister of Youths, Sports and Transport, Hon. Rodwell Ferguson, has written to demand that his Chief Executive Officer (CEO) notify...

By André Habet Belize’s mangroves have received another tool that might further their protection. On January 31, 2023, the first national...

Int’l standards say ‘hydrants spacing’ should be less than 1,000 ft apart A massive inferno that destroyed a two-story apartment building...

Belize’s rank on Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) may have improved, though the country has not been...

By Michelle Sutherland Members of the Belize Bus Association (BBA) remain on edge after a document from Financial Secretary Joseph...

By Michelle Sutherland Minister of State in the Ministry of Education Dr. Louis Zabaneh says that the ministry is aware of the...

By Michelle Sutherland Final preparations for the United Democratic Party's (UDP) Convention in Belmopan is in full swing, and while a...

The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is seeking to propose a bill as an amendment to the existing Representation of the...

Most male inmates lack higher education, youth affairs activist Nuri Muhammad reminds of education-and-crime link Approximately 96...

By Michelle Sutherland A continuous decrease in container tariffs on the international markets is expected to have a positive impact on...

By Michelle Sutherland President of the Public Service Union Dean Flowers says the Joint Unions Negotiating Team (JUNT) will leave no...

By Michelle Sutherland United Democratic Party (UDP) Leader Hon. Moses “Shyne” Barrow is calling for the Police Department to criminally...

The Belize Police Department, along with the blessings of Prime Minister John Briceño, the Cabinet, and other government ministries, will...

By Britney Gordon In response to apologies offered by nations directly responsible for the persisting effects of slavery, African...

By Michelle Sutherland The Government of Belize is making moves to abolish or significantly reduce income tax (PAYE) paid by workers, but...

By Michelle Sutherland The impacts of the soon-to-be-implemented $5.00 minimum wage increase will spread across the agriculture sector,...