The Belize Coast Guard today opened a spanking new station in Big Creek to improve its patrols along the sea and waterways in the southern part of Belize. The opening of the new building comes as part of a celebration of the Coast Guard’s nineteenth
Earth's balance has been disrupted, and human activity is to blame. A study reveals that excessive groundwater pumping over less than two decades has caused Earth to tilt by 31.5 inches. This redistribution of water has contributed approximately 0.24 inches to sea-level rise, underscoring the
The Belize Forest Department launched the Selva Maya II project to protect the natural and cultural resources of the Selva Maya, a vast rainforest that spans Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico. This project aims to manage and conserve the area, which is home to rare wildlife
Six "narco submarines" loaded with cocaine were intercepted during an international anti-drug operation led by Colombia, officials announced Wednesday. The operation, which included 62 countries, seized over 1,400 metric tonnes of drugs between October 1 and November 14, according to Vice Admiral Orlando Enrique Grisales
Nine laptops and access to an advanced online legal library have been provided to police prosecutors in Belize under the PACE Justice Project, an initiative funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The equipment, valued at USD
Belize’s national Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) rose significantly in October 2024, climbing 13.9% to 44.3 from 38.9 in September, according to the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB). The index, which measures consumer sentiment about the economy, household finances, and readiness for major purchases, reflected increased
The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) reports that imports rose sharply in October 2024, while domestic exports experienced a decline. Belize imported goods valued at $281.1 million, marking a 14% increase compared to the $246.6 million recorded in October 2023. The growth was driven by
Consumer prices in Belize rose by 2.1% in October 2024 compared to the same month last year, according to the latest report from the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB). The national Consumer Price Index (CPI) reached 119.7, up from 117.2 in October 2023, driven primarily
We begin our newscast this evening with welcome news from the financial sector. The Central Bank of Belize held a press conference earlier today to update the public on its operations and the nation’s economic standing. Governor Kareem Michael kicked things off by highlighting a
Despite the significant post-pandemic boost in the country’s G.D.P., Belize is still wrestling with inflation. However, there’s been a shift in what’s driving this inflation. Previously, Belize was importing inflation. Now, according to the Central Bank, over sixty percent of Belize’s inflation is influenced by
