Looking for a solid investment that also supports Belize City’s growth? The Belize City Council is opening the door to a unique investment opportunity. According to the City Council, through this opportunity, the public can support the city’s growth while earning attractive returns through municipal
Belize City streets remain largely unrepaired, despite a study conducted by the Belize City Council in November that estimated a cost of $1.6 million for necessary repairs. Over two months have passed since the study, but the damaged roads are still waiting for attention, leaving
Tomorrow marks Belize's first public and bank holiday of 2025, a day dedicated to celebrating an important chapter in the nation’s history. January 15, the birthday of George Cadle Price, has been a national holiday for four years. Since 2021, Belize has been honouring the "Father
From turning plastic waste into building materials to using coconut husks for water filtration, Muffles College students claimed the top three prizes at the Climate Change Youth Forum on Monday. The forum was hosted by the Department of Youth Services (DYS) in collaboration with the
Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner says that city residents must pay a garbage fee. "It is your garbage, and the city has the responsibility to ensure that we are not utilising funds that would be normally used for street rehabilitation and other operational purposes on
Last week, Moses "Shyne" Barrow started making moves to confirm the candidacy of several standard bearers for the upcoming elections under the United Democratic Party (UDP). Among them was Dean Samuels, Barrow’s pick to go up against Pickstock's current representative, Anthony Mahler. Mahler says he isn’t
It’s an election year, and the question is being asked again: Should Belizeans living abroad vote in the election? According to the U.S. Department of State, "The largest Belizean community outside Belize, estimated at 70,000 to upwards of 100,000, resides in the United States." That figure might
According to the Belize Wildlife & Referral Clinic, every year, countless wild animals fall victim to vehicle collisions. "These collisions leave many deaths and many with injuries so severe that euthanasia becomes the only humane option." It said that for creatures like birds, survival often hinges on
The Tren Maya has been a major tourism/transportation project in Mexico, and Belize is seeking ways to benefit from it, particularly for the tourism industry. Prime Minister John Briceño sent an official request to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. Briceño told the press, “This would bring
The Climate Change Youth Forum, hosted at CEMJC by the Department of Youth Services (DYS) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Sustainable Development, brought together passionate youth and experts to address sustainability challenges. The event featured powerful speeches, engaging
