The Belmopan pastor facing multiple serious charges, including aggravated assault, wounding, sexual assault, and kidnapping, has been granted bail by the High Court. Luis Alfredo Tiul Senior and his son, Luis Junior, were arraigned on October twenty-fourth for the kidnapping of Luis Junior’s wife, a
In a heartwarming show of community support, one of the fundraisers for the families affected by Saturday night's tragic accident has already raised over twenty-five thousand dollars. Passy Haylock, the driving force behind the "Just a Dollar Drive," has wasted no time in distributing the
The tragic accident has underscored the urgent need for several measures. Families and friends of the victims are calling for stricter enforcement of traffic laws, tougher penalties for violations, and improved infrastructure on the San Ignacio/Benque road where the incident occurred. Today, Cayo North Area
While the Cayo community has come together to support the families of the traffic accident victims, over in Caye Caulker, there's another heartfelt fundraising effort underway. This time, it's for the Ocean Academy High School basketball team members who were injured in an accident two
Today, the kids from Stella Maris School in Belize City had a blast at the Belize Bank’s Annual Christmas party. This heartwarming tradition, started over a decade ago, celebrates the children's perseverance despite their physical challenges. The party was packed with fun activities to spread
The Belize Government Lotteries raked in nearly six million dollars in profit from December first, 2023, to March thirty-first, 2024. This comes from an independent audit by Moore Belize LLP. The auditors aimed to ensure the financial statements were accurate and free from significant errors
This Christmas, you can look forward to some serious savings thanks to the government's GST waiver on a wide range of items, from groceries and home appliances to building materials and more. However, there are a few exceptions to this festive offer. Deputy Director General
Although the GST waiver won't cover the previously mentioned items over the next two weekends, it does include vehicular parts. For those planning to buy hams, the waiver applies to picnic hams, ham legs, and imported turkey throughout December. Deputy Director General Vilma Broaster provides
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure that examines the average change in prices over time that consumers pay for a basket of goods and services. Think of it as a way to track how much the cost of living is increasing or decreasing.
When the CPI goes up, it means prices are rising on average, signaling inflation. If it drops, prices are falling, indicating deflation. The CPI is a handy tool for gauging the economy's health and figuring out how much more or less money people need to
