BELIZE-RIGHTS-Government re-affirms zero-tolerance policy on corporal punishment against children

IMF gushes over Belize’s economy, with some caution

Professor Victor Bulmer-Thomas, the featured speaker at a symposium hosted by the University of Belize last week, saw troubling signs in our economy, actually described it as stagnant; but IMF staff who were here earlier this month saw promise, saw our …

Closing Belize’s tax loopholes: A missing key to economic growth

The Editor, Amandala Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Dear Editor, As I listened keenly to the esteemed economist, Dr. Victor Bulmer-Thomas, during his recent lecture on “Belize’s Economy in the 21st Century” at the UB Policy Research Institute conference, Belmopan, …

The US is doing quite well in Belize, Braa

by Colin Hyde There are Americans of sound mind who praise the contributions that foreign-born people in the USA make to their economy; but watching/listening to the news out of that country, if you had just dropped from a spaceship to earth you’d …

Belize to receive $10 mil grant from CDB

Carlos Pol, CEO of Ministry of Economic Transformation by Charles Gladden BELMOPAN, Wed. July 16, 2025 The Ministry of Economic Transformation (MET) announced on Tuesday, July 15, that Belize will receive a grant of US $5,194,000 from the Caribbean …

Stakeholders Launch Committee to Modernise Belize’s Bus System

The inaugural meeting of the National Bus Company Pro Temp Advisory Committee took place on Friday. The inaugural meeting brought together a diverse group of stakeholders committed to driving transformative change in the country’s public transportation …

No One to Lose Jobs at Belize Tax Service During Transition

With big changes coming to the Belize Tax Service Department this December, one major question has been on everyone’s mind, what happens to the hundreds of employees currently working there? Early reports suggested major job cuts, with only one hundred and …

Nearly 1,900 Cancer Cases Recorded in Belize Over Five Years

Belize has seen just under 1,900 newly diagnosed cases of cancer between 2020 and 2024.  The figures are from the Ministry of Health and Wellness. According to data from the Ministry’s Epidemiology Unit, a total of 1,890 cases were registered over the five …

Belize Moves Closer to National ID Rollout Following Pilot Phase

A national identification card is in the pipeline for Belize and will see an official rollout within the next three years.  The official announcement came via a report from Cabinet where it was announced that a pilot phase of the national ID system had …

Twenty Women Complete Cell Phone Repair Training in Belize City

Twenty women from Belize City have successfully completed a specialized training program in cell phone and tablet repair, marking a major milestone in their journey toward economic empowerment. The “Cell Phone Repair Training for Women in Belize” was …