M.S.C., or Mediterranean Shipping Company, is one of the biggest names in the cruise and shipping world. Now, they’re eyeing a piece of the Belizean cruise market and have shown interest in buying the Stake Bank Cruise terminal. Prime Minister John Briceño spilled the beans
Prime Minister Briceño made it crystal clear that the Government of Belize isn’t involved in the potential sale of Stake Bank to M.S.C. He explained that these talks are happening between OPSA and M.S.C. But FECTAB members are not happy about it. Today, they held
One new face at today’s FECTAB press conference was painter Alex Sanker, who usually isn’t seen at these events. He showed up to express his frustrations about the compulsory acquisition of Stake Bank. Sanker shared that he had an agreement with Feinstein to open an
We also heard from Yohnny Rosado, one of FECTAB’s most vocal members. Rosado didn’t hold back, saying they expected better decisions from the Briceño administration and likening the potential M.S.C. sale to committing adultery. Poet Erwin X also took the stage, reciting a poem that
Luke Martinez, the President of the National Trade Union Congress of Belize, was also present at today’s FECTAB press conference. He was merely there as an invited guest and observer. He spoke with reporters following the press conference. Here is what he had to say
On Wednesday, over a hundred voters who tried to transfer to Cayo North were told to stay put in their current constituencies. This came after U.D.P. Standard Bearer Omar Figueroa raised concerns about possible fraud. The case went to the San Ignacio Magistrate court, where
At Thursday’s cabinet meeting, the Government of Belize decided to scrap the old Food and Drug registration, licensing, and inspection regulations. They’re bringing in new, modernized laws to better oversee pharmaceutical products and make sure the medicines Belizeans use are safe and effective. Prime Minister
Last month, Prime Minister John Briceño signed off on a new rule that gives a big break to new businesses exporting cattle to Mexico—they won’t have to pay business tax for two years. This tax exemption is meant to ease financial hardships for these exporters.
2024 is officially one of the hottest years in Belizean history, with the sweltering heat becoming almost unbearable, especially for those stuck in poorly ventilated spaces like classrooms. As climate change continues to push temperatures higher, the need for cooler, safer learning environments is more
The Auditor General’s Office is currently without a leader after Dorothy Bradley’s contract wasn’t renewed. The government is now on the hunt for a new auditor general. This has sparked questions about whether it’s effective to have a contract officer, without tenure, holding the government
