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
The United Democratic Party has issued a statement strongly condemning the actions of Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Senator Christopher Coye, Cabinet Secretary Stuart Leslie, and Senator Eamon Courtenay for their dismissive appearance before the Senate Special Select Committee on Wednesday morning.
We’ve been covering the Government of Belize’s plan to compulsorily acquire twenty-three and a half acres of land on Stake Bank Island. Well, that plan has hit an early roadblock. Michael Feinstein has filed a constitutional claim challenging the legality of the government’s move. Through
So, the Government of Belize will hold off on any further actions to compulsorily acquire Stake Bank until Michael Feinstein’s constitutional challenge is heard. While the Mediterranean Shipping Company, eager to buy the island from OPSA and develop a cruise port, might see this as
