The search is on for a new auditor general, and the Public Service Union is demanding that adequate compensation be afforded to the successor of the post. In 2021, the government explained the challenges they encountered while attempting to source a replacement auditor general after
Thirty-seven-year-old Andrew Alexander Smith pleaded guilty to theft after racking up a bill of one thousand, two hundred and seventy dollars from a stolen Belize Bank credit card. On August twenty-third, Lucilla Garcia, a retiree from Orange Walk, reported to Belize that while shopping at
When it comes to performing at the highest level of basketball in Belize, Darwin “Puppy” Leslie, cannot be counted out from that conversation. At the peak of his career, Leslie was deemed the best of the best, following in the footsteps of Keith “Superman” Acosta.
It has been a few months since the Joint Unions’ Negotiating Teams met with government representatives and there are a few matters under review. One is a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Government of Belize and the Public Service Union (PSU), the Belize National Teachers
Another issue that the JUNT is looking at is how the government can cut its costs and enhance its revenues. In May, three aspects were worked on, including the re-establishment of the Cost Savings Committee, the Revenue Enhancement Committee, and the Pensions Working Committee. Today,
Today, another subcommittee was formed to look at the retirement of public officers from the service. The Minister of the Public Service, Henry Usher says this will look at improving the efficiency with which public officers receive their retirement benefits. In addition, he said that
Today, the Belize Hotel Association hosted its second annual allied trade show. This event is an opportunity for members of the association to come together to network and share information about the goods and services they offer, as well as promotions for members and non-members
It’s day four for the staff at the Sunny Side Bakery at its new location and business is just as plentiful as ever. The family-owned bakery has been in the process of relocating for several years and finally, during the week of the death anniversary
On Thursday, the Rural Transformation Department inaugurated the new Tower Hill Village Rudimentary Water System. The department also distributed water meters valued at over $30,000 to ensure "efficient monitoring and distribution for the benefit of the community." The ceremony highlighted the transition from the Carmelita Village
News Five has confirmed with Minister Francis Fonseca, Chair of the Belize National Celebrations Commission, that the Carnival Road March in Belize City will proceed. Minister Fonseca told News Five that, "Based on the expert advice of the Chief Met Officer, the Carnival Association, in
