Sugar Industry Commission Of Inquiry Held Behind Closed Doors

A much-heralded inquiry into Belize’s sugar industry has started behind closed doors. The inquiry ordered by the government of Belize acting on the demands of Orange Walk-based Belize Sugar Cane Farmers’ Association, has experts from South Africa, Belize, the United …

Belize Gov’t To Hike Sugar Prices To Stem Contraband

Facing sugar shortages government plans to hike prices in an effort to reduce illegal sugar exports to Mexico and Guatemala. Speaking at Friday’s meeting of the House Of Representatives, Minister of Agriculture and Supplies Control Jose Mai said his ministry …

Belize NMS Says Higher Than Normal Hurricane Season

The 2024 forecast suggests tropical cyclone activity will be above normal in the AtlanticBasin according to Belize’s Chief Meteorologist Ronald Gordon. The prediction is for 17 to 25 named storms. Of those, eight to 13 are expected to become hurricanes, …

Belize Gov’t Condemns China Actions Taiwan Strait

The Belize Ministry of Foreign Affairs has today come out against recent military exercises near Taiwan. Belize, population 400,00, is one of 12 countries that maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan. The statement issued today: The Government of Belize is concerned …

Attorney Orson Elrington Guilty Of Professional Misconduct

The General Legal Council (GLC), the entity which is mandated to uphold standards of professional conduct in the judiciary, on 25 April 2024 found attorney Orson “OJ” Elrington guilty of grave professional misconduct. The 6-member GLC, chaired by Justice Rajiv …