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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


EGDD Partners with Ministry of Home Affairs for Online Criminal Records Registry
The E-Govern-ance & Digitalization Department (EGDD) has partnered with the Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries to launch...
Feb 20, 2025


What Matters in the South?
By Dr Philip Castillo Taking all things into consideration, do you approve of the job that Dangriga Area Representative Dr Louis Zabaneh...
Jan 11, 2025


Fireworks and Firecrackers Killing Pets prompts Call for Action
Over the Christmas, a growing number of reports were made about pets being harmed and killed by fireworks, firecrackers, and cherry...
Dec 30, 2024


Redistricting Decision Pushed to 2025
The High Court has postponed a decision on the Belize Peace Movement’s (BPM) legal redistricting challenge, which seeks to ensure...
Dec 22, 2024


DISAPPEARING WORKERS? PART II: Economists Urge Deeper Analysis
Belize City, December 19, 2024 — Economist Dr. Philip Castillo has called for urgent research into Belize’s declining labour force,...
Dec 22, 2024


Faith, Power, and Hypocrisy: A Global and Local Lens"
By Dr. Philip Castillo I will not bother to define a church, because a church could be a gathering of believers or a family home such as...
Dec 22, 2024


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...
Nov 23, 2024


Shyne Bright on Hulu: Rapper's Remarkable Redemption Story Hits Top Spot
The Honorable Shyne documentary has soared to the top spot on Disney's Hulu, telling the compelling story of Jamal “Shyne” Barrow’s...
Nov 23, 2024


Trump’s Victory: Implications for Belize
By Dr. Philip Castillo To secure his electoral victory, Donald Trump made several promises but gave little indication how those will be...
Nov 16, 2024


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...
Nov 16, 2024


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...
Nov 8, 2024


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...
Nov 8, 2024


Cruise Tourism in Belize Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels as of 2024
Cruise tourism in Belize remains significantly below pre-pandemic levels, with cruise ship calls and passenger arrivals as of September...
Nov 8, 2024


Belize's Overnight Tourism Rebounds, Exceeding 2019 Levels
Belize's overnight tourism sector is experiencing a remarkable resurgence in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. As of September 2024,...
Nov 8, 2024


Ministry of Investment Launches Vanilla Farming Training in Southern Belize
The Ministry of Investment, in collaboration with several key partners, has officially launched the Vanilla Training for Women and Girls...
Nov 7, 2024


UK Confirms Sugar Quota Policies, Securing Benefits for Belize’s Sugar Industry
Belize’s sugar industry has secured a significant victory with the recent confirmation by the UK government to maintain its current...
Nov 7, 2024


Belize Government Lotteries Ltd. Offers $1 Million Jackpot in Anniversary Raffle
In celebration of its one-year anniversary, Belize Government Lotteries Ltd. (BGLL) is launching a special event to mark this milestone:...
Nov 7, 2024


Speaker Valerie Woods Elected Chairperson of CPA Small Branches Network
Valerie Woods, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Belize, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Commonwealth...
Nov 7, 2024


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...
Nov 1, 2024
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