Government & Politics

Christian Workers Union Threatens Industrial Action Against Port of Belize

As if the Definitive Agreement were not enough for the government to deal with, the
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Port of Belize Files Notice of Proceedings Against Former Minister

The attorneys for the Port of Belize Limited have filed a notice of intended proceedings
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Union President Hopes for Serious Charges Against Erwin Contreras Amid

The silence of the unions was broken today when President of the Public Service Union,
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Stake Bank Enterprises To Take Legal Action Against Government Over

The Definitive Agreement’s scandal seems nowhere close to dying.  As a matter of fact, it
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Public Service Union Breaks Silence on Controversial Definitive Agreement

The Public Service Union (PSU) is the first union to make a public statement against
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Ministry of Attorney General Holds Consultations on Judiciary Reform

The Ministry of the Attorney General held its final day of consultations as they relate
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Outgoing BNTU President Elena Smith Addresses Controversy Surrounding Successor

In less than a month, the firebrand President of the Belize National Teachers Union, Senator
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Minister of Youth and Sports Visits Youth Challenge Program Participants

Today, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Rodwell Ferguson, visited the young men hoping to
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Ministry of Education Implements Competency-Based Learning Strategy

The Ministry of Education is making a shift in the learning curriculum. Today, at Belize
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Waterloo Investments Challenges Oceana and Environmental NGOs Over Controversial Agreement

Waterloo Investments is calling on Oceana to break the silence of the environmental and conservation
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Social Security Board Expects Lucrative Returns After Investing $20 Million

The Social Security Board (SSB) is expecting a handsome return on investments after injecting twenty
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Social Security Board Defends $20 Million Loan Amid Opposition Criticism

The Social Security Board (SSB) says that contrary to comments made by Opposition Senator Michael
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Poll Ranks John Saldivar as Least Favorable Politician in Belize

A few weeks ago, politician John Saldivar was shunned and chased out of a UDP
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Survey Shows Briceno Administration Making Strides in Fighting Corruption

The Briceno Administration has been making meaningful steps to reduce government corruption, according to the
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Ministry of Health Launches National Nutrition Policy to Address Belizeans’

The general health of Belizeans has raised concerns with the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
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St. Martin’s Primary School Receives Kitchen Utensils and Equipment Donation

Kitchen utensils and equipment were handed over yesterday to the St. Martin’s Primary School in
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Former Attorney General Francis Fonseca Commends Magali Marin-Young as Belize’s

Former Attorney General, Francis Fonseca, has commended Magali Marin-Young as being the best Attorney General
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Special Prosecutor Bill Fails in Senate, Raises Questions on DPP’s

The Special Prosecutor Bill – it is a Bill that was passed through the House
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New Tertiary Hospital Planned in Belmopan Amid Concerns Over Karl

The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) has been opened since 1995.  For almost three decades,
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City Hall Painter’s Safety Concerns Raised as Image of Roped

With the Occupational and Safety Health Bill still up in the air, the image of
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Ministry of Health Addresses Allegations of Rape Involving a Doctor

While the Ministry of Health and Wellness is aiming to build a better tomorrow, there
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Majority of Belizeans Want Government Control of Ports, Survey Finds

Interestingly, the survey commissioned by Lord Michael Ashcroft also dove into whether Belize’s ports should
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Belize Social Investment Fund Participates in Gender Training Workshop

A representative from the Belize Social Investment Fund (SIF) recently completed a regional training workshop
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Belize City Council Holds Soft Launch for New Traffic Lights,

Today the Belize City Council held a soft launch for the traffic lights recently installed
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Belize Submits Rejoinder to ICJ in Guatemala Territorial Dispute Case

Belize has submitted its Rejoinder to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) reference the Territorial,
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Michael Ashcroft Reveals Findings of “2023 Belize Poll” on Political

After commissioning surveys on the country’s state for over 13 years, today, Michael Ashcroft revealed
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Survey Shows Increased Popularity for John Briceno in Belize’s Political

Ashcroft’s commissioned survey also looked at several aspects of Belize’s political landscape from the least
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Attorney General Magali Marin-Young to Leave Office, Returning to Private

Attorney General, Magali Marin-Young will be demitting office at the end of this month.  Love
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Cabinet Approves Amendments to Legislation on Deliberate Transmission of HIV/AIDS

Cabinet has approved the amendments to legislation that punishes an individual for deliberately or recklessly
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First Boledo, Now Fantasy 5 and Pick 3

Thirty seven days after the last Boledo Draw, avid gamblers are now seeing the last
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Stake Bank Enterprise LTD sends court threats to the Government

The Government has two days to publicly declare the Definitive Agreement as null and void;
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Belize Port Authority claims Definitive Agreement bypassed them

As Stake Bank Enterprise awaits a reaction from the government on their request to declare
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Leader of the Opposition demands answers from PM Briceno

Leader of the Opposition, Moses Shyne Barrow, seems to not be letting up anytime soon
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Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association Supports Government’s Proposed Changes in

Farmers Association (BSCFA) has said that they fully support government’s newly proposed changes to the
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BSCFA Supports New Regulations, says it will ensure transparency

Another major point of contention at today’s press conference was the payment of Fairtrade. BSCFA’s
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Presence of Microplastics in Humans Raises Concerns on Plastic Usage

In 2022, scientists from the Netherlands and the U.K. announced they had found tiny plastic
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Ministry of Rural Transformation Invests Over $250,000 in Water Meters

More than a quarter million dollars have been invested in water meters for nine villages.
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IDB Approves $10 Million for Water Expansion Projects with BWSL

IDB approves over $10 million for water expansion projects with BWSL.  Over 400 households in
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Santa Cruz Villagers in the South Suffer Water Shortage for

The cry for water from villagers in the South is only growing louder. Santa Cruz
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Saudi Loan Agreement for Tertiary Level Care Hospital Sparks Debate

Belize’s Senate convened today in Belmopan where several national matters were brought from the House
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US$45 Million Loan Agreement with Saudi Fund for Development Debated

Following the DFC loan motion came the Saudi Loan Agreement. The Saudi Loan Agreement is
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“Made-in-Belize Expo” Showcases Local Entrepreneurs and MSMEs in Belmopan

Entrepreneurs from across the country gathered in Belmopan on Saturday to showcase their products at
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Government of Belize Provides Internet Access to 66,000 Students through

The Government of Belize says it has provided internet access to over 66,000 students at
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Portico Enterprises Denounces Leader of the Opposition’s Comments

Portico Enterprises Limited has issued a press release that has, in essence, called out the
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Investigation into Portico Agreement Launched says Minister of Home Affairs

Minister of Home Affairs, Kareem Musa, is the first from the Briceno Administration who has
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Minister Musa Denies Involvement in Cabinet Paper Leak, Prime Minister

As it relates to the leak of the Cabinet Paper, Musa has denied any involvement
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Minister Kareem Musa Endorses Potential of Bamboo Operations in Belize

As the Minister of New Growth Industries, Kareem Musa has endorsed the potential of a
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Symposium Highlights Lack of Oversight by Central Building Authority in

One of the highlights coming out of this week’s symposium, hosted by the Belize City
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Speaker Valerie Woods Represents Belize at FOPREL Meeting to Tackle

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Valerie Woods, is in the Dominican Republic representing Belize
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Controversial Belize Government Agreement Sparks Public Outcry and Questions

Six days later, and answers regarding the Definitive Agreement between the Government of Belize and
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Minister of Tourism Anthony Mahler Condemns Leaked Cabinet Paper

When it comes to the leaked Cabinet Paper, Minister Anthony Mahler says he shares the
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Concerns Rise as Drilling Rig Appears Near Belize’s Hol Chan

A drilling rig in Belize’s waters has raised concerns among residents in San Pedro Town
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Sugar Cane Farmers Associations Oppose Government’s Proposed Changes to Industry

Tonight, two of the three largest sugar cane farmers’ associations are speaking out against government’s
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Ombudsman Office To Expand Services with Branches Across Belize

The office of the Ombudsman is partnering with local governments across the country to expand
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Newly Appointed Ombudsman Works to Address Backlog and Improve Office

An empty office, low morale, and no support staff: that’s what newly appointed Ombudsman, Retired
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Port of Belize Calls for Ombudsman Investigation into Definitive Agreement

Tonight, the Port of Belize Limited (PBL) is calling on the office of the Ombudsman
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Leader of Opposition Demands Probe into Finance Minister and State

With a criminal investigation up in the air for Erwin Contreras, at least for now,
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Squatters in Krooman Lagoon Face Eviction, Seek Government Assistance

Around thirty persons squatting in the Krooman Lagoon area say they are being forced to
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Vital Statistics Unit Rolls Out Mobile Clinics, Serving Over 230

The Vital Statistics Unit (VSU) has rolled out its strategy of mobile clinics.  A team
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People’s Constitution Commission Clarifies

The People’s Constitution Commission (PCC) has clarified that the group has not had any debate
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Belmopan City Council and Ministry of Health Promote Healthy Living

The Belmopan City Council has partnered with the Ministry of Health and Wellness to promote
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Opposition Leader says moves being made within the PUP to

Last week saw a Cabinet Paper leaked into the public domain pertaining to the Definitive
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Opposition calls definitive agreement abhorrent, condemns the document

As it relates to the actual Definitive Agreement, Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow, has referred to
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Fate of Erwin Contreras Uncertain Amidst Portico Agreement Controversy

One question that remains unanswered surrounds the fate of Erwin Contreras.  Can he face criminal
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Belize Signs US$45 Million Development Loan with Saudi Arabia for

Chairman of the board of directors of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed
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Belize City Council Celebrates Eradication of London Bridges in Beautification

The Belize City Council is tonight boasting the full eradication of London bridges along Holy
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Taiwanese Government Donates Fire Truck to Belize’s National Fire Service

A fire truck was handed over to Belize’s National Fire Service this morning.  The truck
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Patrick Faber Reinstated as Standard Bearer in Collet Division, UDP

As we reported over the weekend, Patrick Faber has been brought back into the fold
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Belize City Mayor Cracks Down on Derelict Vehicles on Streets

If you are guilty of having derelict vehicles on the streets in Belize City, then
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Mayor Bernard Wagner Awaits PUP Decision on Running for Belize

As the UDP prepares to vet their potential candidates for the upcoming municipals, Mayor Bernard
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Belize Represents at Caribbean Ministers of Labour Meeting in Guyana

Belize was represented at that 12th Meeting of the Caribbean Ministers of Labour (CLMM) in
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Who is Protecting Our Women ?

On the heels of the Moralez murder this weekend, the United Democratic Party issued a
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PM Briceno gives his take on Port of Magical Definitive

Prime Minister Briceno landed at the Philip Goldson International Airport this morning just before eleven
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When will Boledo be back ?

When will the Boledo and Sunday Lottery make a return? That’s the question being asked
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PM Briceno Defends Proposed Belmopan Hospital Amid Union’s Criticism

Prime Minister, John Briceno, says members of the K.H.M.H. Workers Union are not seeing the
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PM Briceno returns from World Climate Industry Expo

Today, Prime Minister John Briceño and the Belizean delegation returned to the country after participating
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Political Icon Winston Smiling Passes Away, PUP Mourns the Loss

The People’s United Party is mourning the death of political icon, Winston Smiling, who passed
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Government Mediates Dispute Between Sugar Cane Farmers Association and BSI/ASR

The Government of Belize says it continues to mediate the bitter dispute between the Belize
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PM Briceno Denies POB Favoritism Claims, Assures Government’s Efforts to

PM Briceno also responded to the criticism that the government is not doing all it
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Prime Minister weighs in on port situation

The PM also weighed in on whether he believes the government should move toward nationalizing
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Belize Government Seeks Green Climate Fund’s Support for Caye Caulker

The Government of Belize is hoping to transform the sewage and waters system on Caye
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Minister Balderamos Garcia Addresses Concerns Over Social Media’s Impact on

Are Belize’s youth being negatively impacted by the use of social media platforms?: that’s the
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New Contractor General Sworn In

A new Contractor General was sworn into office today in Belmopan.  38-year-old, Maria Arthurs now
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Belize is Malaria Free

There is good news coming out of the health sector today as the country is
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Belize Aims for Dual Certification: Elimination of HIV and Syphilis

A malaria-free status is not the only recognition Belize can look forward to.  There is
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Zero Child Deaths in Hospitals for Over a Year, Reports

There is another milestone that Belize’s health sector is looking at, and that is noted
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Minister Balderamos Garcia chastises 7 News on sensationalism and irresponsible

Tonight, the Minister of Human Development, Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, is asking Channel 7’s News Director, Jules
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Belize Coast Guard takes special interest in guarding Corona Reef

Corona Reef is a protected area in Belize that spans into Guatemala’s waters.  It is
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Union Opposes New Tertiary Hospital Plan, Citing Urgent Issues at

The plan for a new tertiary hospital for Belmopan is facing opposition by the Karl
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Opposition Leader Expresses Concerns Over Belmopan Tertiary Hospital Plan, Minister

The KHMH Workers’ Union is not the only opposition to the tertiary hospital in Belmopan. 
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BEL plans to implement new tech for larger, greener source

Climate change has been an obvious ongoing battle. Earlier today, at Belize Electricity Limited (BEL)
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Government Working to Resolve Land Disputes in Southern Belize

The Minister of Human Development and Indigenous People’s Affairs, Dolores Balderamos Garcia, says the government
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Task Force May Be Able to Resolve Laguna and Yemeri

Minister Balderamos Garcia also touched on the possibility of appointing a task force to resolve
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Thousands of Belizeans are now first-time landowners

Thousands of Belizeans nationwide are now first-time land owners due to the government’s initiative to
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The Education sector gets funds for vocational and STEAM labs

Forty million Belize dollars will be injected into Belize’s education sector.  Thirty million is a
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Belizean Health Minister Attends World Health Assembly

Belize’s Minister of Health and Wellness, Kevin Bernard, has joined his peers from multiple nations
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