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December 1, 2023

Six-foot boa constrictor lured out by midweek rains found run over, then chopped to death

The snake was seen crawling onto Mosul Street headed for Orange Street around 7 p.m. Wednesday when a vehicle ran over it. It survived but was [...]
November 19, 2023

Belize’s Garinagu communities mark 200 years of settlement on Garifuna Settlement Day

By Aaron Humes: Official ceremonies are underway countrywide to mark the double centennial of Garifuna settlement in Belize.
November 13, 2023

United Democratic Party introduces municipal state in Belize City

The UDP, says leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow, has risen from the ashes and is now set on ending the run of the People’s United Party in [...]
November 5, 2023

People’s United Party name municipal slate for 2024 election in Belize City with Mayor Bernard Wagner running for third term

Current Deputy Mayor and former challenger Allan Pollard was guaranteed a spot on the slate.
October 23, 2023

Belize to be drenched by rain from tropical depression this week; CEMO says be prepared for flooding

Here in Belize, CEMO says up to an inch of rainfall can be expected between Monday and Tuesday, increasing to up to three inches by Thursday [...]
October 18, 2023

Trade licensing: Government promises strengthening village governance and facilitate economic growth by easing the cost of business

After a year-plus worth of consultations since the bill was introduced (also on a Friday, May 13), Requeña reported on the changes made. Fees will now [...]
October 16, 2023

New Municipal Securities Bill would regulate local governments’ access to capital markets

Traditionally, Belize’s two cities and seven towns obtain funds to manage their governments directly from Central Government by subvention, or through taxes and trade license fees, [...]
October 15, 2023

Belize City Council announces upgrades for downtown parking lot

The area will be paved with hot mix and various additions, including surveillance cameras, a charging station for electric vehicles and barrier arms for safer entry [...]