On Monday, the government rolled out some exciting news: GST-free shopping. For the next two weekends before Christmas, you won't have to pay the usual 12.5% General Sales Tax on your purchases. Mark your calendars for December fourteenth, fifteenth, twenty-first, and twenty-second. This perk is
A new tertiary level teaching hospital is in the works. Earlier today, the Government of Belize signed an agreement with Dar Al Omran International Engineering Consulting Company to design and oversee the project. Under the contract, DAO will handle the architectural and engineering design for
In November, San Pedro resident Sabela Brakeman was taken from her room and beaten by her estranged husband. She recounted how he took her on a jet ski to Caye Caulker, where she managed to escape and seek help from the Caye Caulker Police. Nearly
Christmas is that special time of year when we gather with loved ones and create heartwarming memories. One of the highlights for every Belizean is the delicious food. For many, a traditional Belizean Christmas dinner means rice and beans, turkey, and ham, but that's not
Schools in southern Belize are rallying behind the students of Ocean Academy who were injured in a tragic road accident in late November. The students were on their way to Orange Walk for a regional tournament when a blowout caused their vehicle to overturn. Sadly,
Teachers and students in Southern Belize and banding together for the victims of the tragic road traffic accident that struck the members of the Ocean Academy boys’ basketball team. Earlier today, three schools hosted a walkathon and dollar drive to raise funds for the boy's
Earlier today, the Good Governance Unit held its second annual Anti-corruption Conference, shining a spotlight on how corruption affects Belizean society, the economy, and governance. This event is vital in the global fight against corruption, bringing together experts, policymakers, activists, and other stakeholders to discuss
Also present at the event was Chief Executive Officer Rolando Zetina and Cesar Ross, Director of the Good Governance Unit. Here’s what they shared about today’s conference. [caption id="attachment_29981" align="alignright" width="300"] Rolando Zetina[/caption] Rolando
Guatemala and Mexico have reported cases of New World Screwworm in their regions. To protect Belize, the Belize Agricultural Health Authority introduced new rules on November eighth. These rules will help to prevent and quickly handle any outbreaks. Key actions include inspecting animals, reporting early,
On Monday, we shared the sad news of Kenrick Theus’ passing, the late president of the Belize Assembly for Persons with Diverse Abilities. Theis was en route to Brazil for a Disabilities Conference when he suffered a major heart attack at the Panama airport. He
