According to the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB), Belize’s Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) for January 2025 showed a major improvement, which means that Belizeans are feeling more "optimistic about the economy and their own economic prospects." The CCI jumped from 48.0 to 50.5, a 5.2% increase
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) reveals that Belize’s inflation rate rose by 2.2% in January 2025 compared to the same month last year, with price hikes reflected in food, housing, and transport. According to SIB, the
In January 2025, total imports dropped by 10.9%, down to $242.6 million from $272.2 million in January 2024, according to the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB). The decrease was driven largely by a sharp decline of $28.5 million in "Machinery and Transport Equipment"—a category that
Dean Samuels, Shyne Barrow's proposed candidate for Pickstock, shocked supporters and the public on Nomination Day by failing to officially register as a candidate. Despite being seen earlier in the day actively engaging with voters and discussing his candidacy on Wave Radio, Samuels suddenly backed
Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr., the mayor of Revere City, Massachusetts, issued a statement on Tuesday addressing the deaths of the three women found dead in their suite at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort in San Pedro on Saturday morning. He stated, "On behalf of
Pope Francis, 88, is reportedly in stable but critical condition as he continues treatment for pneumonia in both lungs. The Vatican updated the public on his health Wednesday, noting that he had a “tranquil night” and was resting in an armchair. Doctors remain cautious, emphasizing
Avron Dinkel and Chaim Malka were charged with aiding in the commission of a crime, while Moshe Yhidia Alter faced a charge of illegal entry following their interception in Santa Elena, Cayo. The three men appeared in San Ignacio Magistrate’s Court yesterday, where they were
Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley announced he will resign on March 16, 2025, after opening two major projects—the Central Block of the Port of Spain General Hospital on March 10 and the new ANR Robinson Airport terminal on March 15. Speaking at
The Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) has decided that the United Democratic Party (UDP) will be allocated the traditional red colour to all 41 candidates nominated on Monday under the UDP banner. This is despite the internal divisions and leadership disputes that have been unfolding
This has been updated with the Election and Boundaries Commission's latest press release. This has been updated with the Elections and Boundaries Commission's (EBC) latest press release Nomination took place on Monday, and hundreds of Belizeans rallied with their political party's colour on their sleeves. Nomination Day
