Are Belizeans willing to spend more money? According to the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB), the country saw an increase of 14% in consumer confidence for the month of October. The SIB reported that the Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) jumped from 38.9% in September to
The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, officially broke ground this morning for the Belize Marine Rescue and Education Centre. As the region continues to face a steady decline in marine life, the need
On Wednesday, Meta’s suite of applications—Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Threads—experienced significant outages, leaving billions of users worldwide grappling with limited or no access to the platforms. The tech giant acknowledged the disruption, attributing it to a “technical issue” but has yet to reveal the
The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) held its fourth final press conference for 2024, presenting key data on the Labour Force Survey, poverty, GDP, consumer prices, and external trade. Anya Mejia, Statistician I at the SIB, shared details from the Labour Force Survey for September 2024.
A grainy image of the man’s face has sparked comparisons to Hollywood heartthrobs. His jacket, resembling the one seen in police-issued wanted posters, has become a hot commodity in retail stores. Even more unsettling, the cryptic words etched on the bullets he used to kill
Attorney Orson Elrington’s challenge to his rape charges has been dismissed by the court, and his case will now proceed to trial. In July 2024, Elrington’s attorney, Hubert Elrington, announced plans to appeal the magistrate's decision to commit his client to trial." The DPP has brought
Did you know that convicted murderer William 'Danny' Mason has a DVD player in his jail cell? In fact, according to the Attorney General’s ministry, Mason's cell includes amenities such as "its own toilet and its own shower, with running water
President-elect Donald Trump mocked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a social media post on Monday. Trump called Trudeau “Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada.” Trump’s comments are part of his ongoing criticism of Canada, as he has pledged to impose 25% tariffs
A young fisherman from Dangriga Town lost his life in a deadly altercation on Tobacco Caye in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The deceased has been identified as 22-year-old Leonard Baltazar, also known as "Uzi." The incident occurred around 3:00 a.m. when Dangriga police received
We start tonight's newscast with a heartfelt plea to drivers to be extra cautious on the roads and a call for authorities to take decisive action. The families and friends of the ten people who tragically died in Saturday night's traffic accident are urging for
