As we reported on Tuesday, dockworkers on the U.S. East Coast have launched an indefinite strike against port managers, demanding higher wages and a ban on automated equipment. This labor dispute has significant implications for Belize. Jody Williams, Vice President of the Belize Chamber of
Williams, who also holds a stake in Marie Sharp Fine Foods, highlights that the strike will impact exporters like their company, which are striving to get Belizean products into the U.S. East Coast market. Additionally, there is growing concern among importers of perishable goods, such
The CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) is an ambitious economic integration initiative designed to create a unified market for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). This visionary concept was first introduced in 1989 during the Tenth Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government. Fast forward thirty-five
In a shocking turn of events tonight, a resident of Gales Point finds herself behind bars at the Belize Central Prison. Twenty-one-year-old Shania Welch, a student at Stann Creek Ecumenical Junior College, was arraigned late this evening on grave charges of creating child pornography and
[caption id="attachment_23242" align="alignright" width="300"] Hubee[/caption] This week, the spotlight turned to the troubling issue of domestic violence as it played out in the media. Popular artist Huston Alvarez, better known as “Hubee,” was escorted to court and charged with harm following a domestic altercation with his
Seventy-one-year-old Francis Gegg, brother of developer David Gegg, has been languishing in prison since his arrest on October 30, 2022, at Delhi airport. He was caught with nearly ten kilograms of heroin while traveling from Johannesburg to India via Doha. Customs officers intercepted him and
Farmers in the Corozal District are on high alert as the Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute (SIRDI) has issued a critical warning about a rapidly spreading fungal infection. This infection, known as fusarium, has been wreaking havoc on sugar cane crops for the past
Belize, a paradise for bird lovers, boasts over six hundred native bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers. This vibrant avian diversity has made birdwatching a beloved activity among enthusiasts. However, a recurring issue has been noted by these keen observers: many artworks and
The Belize Audubon Society is calling all birders to flock together for the fourth annual birding festival! This exciting event offers bird enthusiasts a chance to connect, exchange knowledge about Belize’s diverse bird species, and learn about conservation efforts. This year’s festival will take place
The former Mayor of Belmopan, Sheran "Sharon" Palacio is defending her Innovabel Land Distribution program in the Innovabel Estate. She stated, “I was glad to help ordinary Belizeans who would never have had the opportunity to acquire land.” Criticising the current administration for attempting to undermine
