The full impact of the sugar production halt on farmers and the local market is still unclear, but there are growing worries about how it might affect Belize's energy supply. Sugar production creates bagasse, a byproduct that powers the BELCOGEN plants, providing energy across the
This morning, a group of retired public officers gathered in front of the Eleanor Hall Building in Belize City to protest. They are demanding payment for two years' worth of increments that have been withheld since 1995. To make up for the frozen salaries, they
Campaign season is in full swing, bringing a burst of color and excitement to cities and towns nationwide. Lampposts are decked out in party colors, and banners stretch across streets, showcasing the vibrant spirit of the elections. Tonight, we'll dive into the world of campaigning
Sixteen Belize Police Department officers are now at the forefront of modernising law enforcement and public service as they successfully completed training on the new Online Criminal Records Registry (CRR). The training was held on Friday, February 14, at the National Police Training Academy. In a
Back in December, UDP's Cayo North Standard Bearer, Omar Figueroa, alleged electoral fraud and called on the Election and Boundaries (EBC) to remove 124 names from the constituency’s voter list. On Monday, the EBC issued a statement reaffirming that there has been no electoral fraud
On Tuesday, the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) ruled that Moses "Shyne" Barrow and Tracy Panton will both appear on the ballot in the traditional United Democratic Party (UDP) red, but with different symbols. Election Day on March 12 is drawing near, and this decision has
The Department of the Environment (DOE), in collaboration with the National Ozone Unit under the Ministry of Sustainable Development & Climate Change, is conducting Belize’s first training program focused on Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC) systems. The three-day training is designed to equip refrigeration and air
Belize Sugar Industries (BSI) has temporarily halted sugar production for the 2024-2025 season due to ongoing challenges caused by heavy rainfall and poor road conditions. Since October, consistent rains have severely affected both the quality and quantity of sugarcane, which has made harvesting difficult. BSI’s Communications
The Fisheries Department has announced that the 2024-2025 Caribbean spiny lobster (Panulirus argus) fishing season will officially close on February 28, 2025, in accordance with Statutory Instrument No. 126 of 2024. The annual closed season runs from March 1 to June 30, aligning with regional
Police have formally arrested and charged 28-year-old Ozen Osburn Rhaburn, a Belizean fisherman from the Belize District, in connection with the murder of Simon Arana Jr., which occurred on Monday, February 10. Rhaburn was charged with abetment to commit murder and discharging a firearm in public. The
