The Statistical Institute of Belize held a press conference today to present its G.D.P. estimates for the fourth quarter of 2024. As well as the consumer price index, external trade statistics for February 2024, and the Consumer Confidence Index. Also shared was the breakdown of
The Consumer Price Index shows that Belize experienced a three-point, nine percent increase in the cost of basic goods in February 2024. As observed throughout 2023 and into early 2024, higher food prices were the primary contributor to the overall inflation rate, followed by prices
On Tuesday, we told you about the illegal road built in the Chiquibul Forest by Guatemalans. That road originated from a town across the border and is believed to have been used for cattle ranching. It’s a serious problem that Friends for Conservation and Development
We also broke the news that Belize Defence Force soldiers destroyed two wooden bridges built by Guatemalans inside the Columbia Forest Reserve. Those bridges were used to facilitate the entry of trucks to extract timber such as rosewood and other precious woods. FCD reported that
According to Manzanero, two Cabinet ministers participated in a flyover of the Chiquibul Forest. Minister of Defence and Border Security, Florencio Marin Junior, and Minister of Sustainable Development, Orlando Habet, saw firsthand the devastation happening in the Chiquibul. Manzanero hopes that with this information, the
In December of last year, the Belize Peace Movement got the High Court to issue a consent order, requiring the Elections and Boundaries Commission to submit to the claimants a report with recommendations. Those recommendations have to do with how the redistricting process will be
Belize now has a gender policy, after thirteen years. The 2024-2030 gender policy was approved and adopted by the Cabinet on Monday. Consultations were held with the various stakeholders over the past three years and according to the chairperson of the National Women’s Commission, Thea
Women in leadership roles in the church were also a part of the consultative process and while the church has its stance on certain groups on gender issues, Garcia-Ramirez says the women leaders in the church gave their support to the policy. Thea Garcia Ramirez, Chair,
At the adjournment of Tuesday’s Senate meeting, NGO Senator Janelle Chanona ended the session on a sombre note. She rose to speak on the numerous incidents of violence against women that have occurred over the last four weeks. Chanona spoke directly to her Senate colleagues,
The Briceño Administration continues to make efforts to reform Belize’s criminal justice system. On Tuesday, Eamon Courtenay, the Lead Senator for Government Business, introduced three legislative reforms to the Senate. These bills are intended to expunge certain convictions from an individual’s criminal records so long
