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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
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Floralia Limited hoping for logic to prevail in the courts
By Michelle Sutherland Floralia Limited says that they are still awaiting word from the Department of Transport in relation to an...
Mar 17, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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Mixed reviews on mandatory travel insurance
By Michelle Sutherland There continue to be mixed reviews about this week's rollout of the mandatory Belize Travel Insurance for...
Feb 18, 2022
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BTL to review SOP following technician's fatal fall
By Michelle Sutherland Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) is reportedly wrapping up their investigation into the unfortunate incident...
Feb 18, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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Sir Manuel Esquivel Passes at age 82
Former Prime Minister the Rt. Hon Sir Manuel Amadeo Esquivel has passed away. He died on Thursday afternoon, February 10, after suffering...
Feb 10, 2022
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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
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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
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CDB US$1.5 trade program benefits Belize
By William Ysaguirre Belize will benefit from a US$ 1.5 million trade program launched by the Caribbean Development Bank this week along...
Feb 9, 2022
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