While Belize’s unemployment rate remains officially reported at three percent or less, the real number of unemployed individuals is significantly higher. Today, Diana Trejo, Director General of the Statistical Institute of Belize, explained that this low figure stems from the fact that many people who
The Briceño Administration is borrowing twenty million U.S. dollars from the Caribbean Development Bank for the Development Finance Corporation (DFC). According to Prime Minister John Briceño, the new line of credit will support DFC’s ongoing lending program. The prime minister broke down the figure during
Opposition Leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow criticised the Briceño Administration during the debate on the twenty million U.S. dollar CDB loan motion, stating it cannot be trusted. Barrow likened Prime Minister Briceño's praise of D.F.C.'s achievements to, “Lucifer explaining how to become an angel.”. He also
Under the Belize Blue Bond for Ocean Conservation, the Government of Belize is required to designate up to thirty percent of its ocean as biodiversity protection zones. So far, twenty percent has been protected. The agreement mandates that twenty-five percent must be secured within three
In our weekly segment, On The Bright Side, we continue to explore unconventional forms of education. So far, we've highlighted virtual learning spaces, where online education is making strides at the primary level in Belize, and examined the Montessori approach, known for encouraging independence and
As of 3 PM local time, Potential Tropical Cyclone 15 (PTC 15) is located near latitude 17.5N, longitude 85.0W, approximately 210 miles east of Belize City. Moving west-northwest at 7 mph, PTC 15 has maximum sustained winds of 35 mph and could strengthen into a
Umeeda Switlo, CEO and co-founder of Naledo, has been honoured with the 2024 Meaningful Business 100 (MB100) Award, recognising her as a leading social impact entrepreneur. This prestigious award celebrates individuals who successfully combine profit with purpose to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Has the Senate inquiry into the Definitive Agreement between the Government of Belize and Portico Enterprises Limited, for developing the Port of Magical Belize, come to a close? This question is buzzing around after a dramatic walkout by Cabinet Secretary Stuart Leslie and Minister of
In mid-June 2023, four social partner senators, including NGO Senator Janelle Chanona, took a bold step by signing a motion to launch a Senate Special Select Committee. This marked a significant move to investigate the Definitive Agreement between the Government of Belize and Portico Enterprise
Senior Counsel Godfrey Smith served as Attorney General during the second Musa administration from 2003 to 2008. It was under his watch that the constitution was amended to allow for commissions of inquiry. Smith continues to strongly support these measures and emphasizes the importance of
