Team RiGo Vellos Wins By Blowout in Corozal
“I hold no grudge; it was a convention that was not needed, but I am happy, and I want to invite all of them to work with me and my team of councillors.” That was Rigoberto Vellos’ response to Sunday …
UDP Convention in the Culture Capital – Outcome Evaluation of Castillo Poll # 3
Dr. Philip Castillo The UDP mayoral convention in Dangriga was held on Sunday August 9, 2026. Field work for the poll seeking to predict the convention results was held a week earlier on Sunday August 1 and published shortly thereafter. …
Election Season Starts – UDP Convention in the Culture Capital
Dr. Philip Castillo Municipal elections are eight months away and the first steps start with party conventions to select Mayoral and councilor candidates. The Opposition UDP will hold its convention this weekend on August 9. The convention will feature two …
The End of Hookah Houses and Cigar Bars in Belize?
Tobacco Control Bill Could Bring Major Changes to Smoking Culture and Hospitality Industry The era of indoor hookah lounges, cigar bars, and smoking-centered entertainment spaces in Belize appears to be approaching its final days. The Tobacco Control Bill, 2025, which …
Addressing Youth Unemployment in Dangriga
Dr. Philip Castillo The most recent unemployment data from the Statistical Institute of Belize show a national unemployment rate of 1.9%. SIB’s national aggregated data masks disparities at multiple levels. Regarding age, it was noted that unemployment is more than …