As the first GST-free weekend kicks off, shoppers are already reporting mixed experiences. Sherlet Rose Neal, a local consumer, shared a video on Facebook sharing the experience she encountered while grocery shopping today. According to Neal, she was informed by a Chinese store that the GST
Two men have been charged with the murder of cousins Marvin Cante and Juan Raymundo. They are Karl Lindbergh Lindo, 21, of Hattieville, and Christopher Alexander Smith, 21, of Belize City. The remains of the cousins were found on December 11th in a shallow grave off
The Lotteries Committee announced the approval of 41 individuals and organisations to conduct raffles in 2024. According to the Lotteries Committee, anyone wishing to host raffles with prizes totalling at least $500 must apply for a license. The Lotteries Committee said in its statement that the
With human trafficking continuing to threaten vulnerable communities, Belize's government is stepping up its efforts. Officials, experts, and organisations gathered on Thursday to discuss the harsh realities of human trafficking and how to better protect those at risk. The event was organised by the Anti-Trafficking
Belize’s Magistrate Court is getting a digital makeover to help tackle its growing backlog of cases. On Friday, the court announced that it received new computers, printers, and other essential technology to assist in streamlining its case management system and reduce delays that have long
The recent wave of fatal traffic accidents has left many families and friends heartbroken, prompting calls for better infrastructure. Last Saturday, a tragic head-on collision on the George Price Highway, between San Ignacio and Benque Viejo, claimed ten lives, including a motorcyclist who crashed into
Leader of the Opposition, Moses “Shyne” Barrow, echoed much of what the prime minister said in his presentation. He emphasized the need for the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing to conduct a thorough analysis of Belize’s traffic management system to identify areas for improvement.
Prime Minister John Briceño shared that the GST waiver for the two weekends before Christmas was the government's way of giving shoppers a break from the high cost of living this holiday season. After his presentation in the House, we asked him how much the
During today’s House Sitting, there was a lively exchange between Leader of the Opposition Moses “Shyne” Barrow and Prime Minister John Briceño. Barrow pressed for specific answers to his questions but was dissatisfied with the responses he received. He later shared his frustrations with reporters
Tonight, two police officers, Salomen Cowo and Esmin Flores, are finally seeing their High Court bail of twenty thousand dollars executed, allowing them to go home for Christmas while awaiting their murder trial. Back in July, Justice Derick Sylvester granted them bail but stipulated that
