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Breaking Down Barriers: Recognizing the Value of Executive MBA Graduates in Belize

By osilva

November 23, 2024 - 08:41

Posted in: Community
Out of Touch and Out of Bounds: How the PM's Foot-in-Mouth Moments Continue to Humiliate Belizeans

By osilva

November 19, 2024 - 18:52

Posted in: Community
Selling Our Heritage? The Scandal of the Teakettle Archaeological Site

By osilva

November 15, 2024 - 19:55

Posted in: Community
"Anchored in Turbulence: Belize’s Cruise Tourism Struggles Amid Mahahual's Rivalry"

By osilva

November 15, 2024 - 17:34

Posted in: Economy
The Art of Obscurity: Belizean Politics and Bureaucracy’s Eternal Veil

By osilva

November 14, 2024 - 10:12

Posted in: Editorial
A Pathway to Prosperity: Belize’s Agricultural and Livestock Future

By osilva

November 14, 2024 - 06:58

Posted in: Economy
The Billion-Dollar Budget Mirage: Belize's Future Scraped for Supplementary Millions

By osilva

November 12, 2024 - 09:23

Posted in: Community
Stand Up for a Just World Order—True Justice, True Peace

By osilva

November 10, 2024 - 09:38

Posted in: Editorial
"Empowering Belize: Education, Democracy, and Independent Journalism"?

By osilva

November 08, 2024 - 09:46

Posted in: Editorial
"Out of Touch and Out of Bounds: How the PM's Foot-in-Mouth Moments Continue to Humiliate Belizeans"

By osilva

November 07, 2024 - 09:32

Posted in: Columns
"Screwworm on the Horizon: Belizean Farmers Face Dual Threats in Agriculture"

By osilva

November 07, 2024 - 07:21

Posted in: Community
Facing Fusarium Head-On: How Belize's Cane Farmers Can Combat the Fungal Threat

By osilva

November 06, 2024 - 08:42

Posted in: Community
Beyond Empty Promises: A Real Blueprint for Belize’s Blue Economy

By osilva

November 03, 2024 - 09:42

Posted in: Community
Starlink’s Potential Entry into Belize’s Market Raises Concerns and Opportunities for Local Telecoms

By osilva

November 01, 2024 - 18:30

Posted in: Community
"Neglect in High Places: The PUP Government's Failure to Tackle Belize's Soaring Cost of Living"

By osilva

November 01, 2024 - 12:21

Posted in: Community
Taiwan’s Influence in Belize: A True Ally or a Strategic Monopoly?

By osilva

October 30, 2024 - 09:24

Posted in: Community
"Unity or Anarchy? The UDP's Internal War Threatens Its Path to the 2025 Elections"

By osilva

October 29, 2024 - 17:19
"Gaps in Government: The PUP’s Accountability Crisis and the Disappearing Fiscal Oversight"

By osilva

October 27, 2024 - 11:28

Posted in: Community
"Time for Clarity: The UDP’s Internal Battle and the Urgent Need for Unity"

By osilva

October 27, 2024 - 10:54

Posted in: Editorial
"The Two Heads of the Snake: UDP’s Internal Struggle and the Future of Parliamentary Loyalty"

By osilva

October 27, 2024 - 09:32

Posted in: Community
"Unity or Defeat: Could a UDP/Alliance for Democracy Coalition Rescue the Opposition?"

By osilva

October 24, 2024 - 09:29

Posted in: Community
Divided We Stand: The UDP’s Internal Struggles Ahead of the 2025 General Elections

By osilva

October 24, 2024 - 08:14

Posted in: Community
A Question of Timing: Government’s Capital Infusion and Supplementary Bill Raise Alarms

By osilva

October 19, 2024 - 10:41

Posted in: Community
"The Back Door to Power: Government's Game of Temporary Appointments"

By osilva

October 19, 2024 - 09:15

Posted in: Community
Compulsory Acquisition or Corporate Collusion? The PUP Government’s Hidden Agenda Unveiled

By osilva

October 18, 2024 - 11:29

Posted in: Economy
"Who Controls Belize’s Future? Foreign Influence in Oil and Economic Policy" Foreign Influence and Belize’s Policymaking in Critical Sectors

By osilva

October 18, 2024 - 08:58

Posted in: Editorial
Discussion on Economic Sovereignty: Balancing Environmental Protection and National Development

By osilva

October 18, 2024 - 08:24

Posted in: Community
The People's Voice Ignored: Time for an Elected Senate

By osilva

October 18, 2024 - 07:52

Posted in: Community
"Voter Fraud Unmasked: Fixing the System Both Parties Exploit"

By osilva

October 16, 2024 - 12:21

Posted in: Community
"The Hidden Cost of Contraband: Is Belize's Sugar Shortage a Manufactured Crisis?"

By osilva

October 16, 2024 - 08:45

Posted in: Community
"A Government Testing the Will of the People: The Audacity of Undermining Accountability"

By osilva

October 15, 2024 - 11:40

Posted in: Community
Crying in Silence: The Government’s Indefinite Neglect of Belize’s Mental Health Crisis

By osilva

October 11, 2024 - 14:23
A Government Detached: The Widening Gap Between Governance and Reality in Belize

By osilva

October 11, 2024 - 10:09

Posted in: Community
The Broken Voter Registration Process in Belize: An Inadequate System, Further Exposed

By osilva

October 11, 2024 - 08:33

Posted in: Community
Fusarium Fungus Detected in Belize’s Cane Fields? … A Serious Cause for Low Crop Yields

By osilva

October 11, 2024 - 07:45

Posted in: Economy
Nine Changes of Government, No Transformation: The Decline of Belize’s Economic Prosperity

By osilva

October 03, 2024 - 12:56

Posted in: Community
A Government Gone Rogue—The Stake Bank Deal and the PUP’s Betrayal of Public Trust

By osilva

October 03, 2024 - 10:03

Posted in: Editorial
PUP at 74: A Legacy Fading?

By osilva

October 02, 2024 - 20:23

Posted in: Community
"Strategic Pathways to Economic Independence: Prioritizing Sustainable Development Goals for Low-Budget, Underdeveloped Nations".

By osilva

October 01, 2024 - 21:05

Posted in: Community
Living on Dreams: The Forgotten Masses in a Rising Belize

By osilva

October 01, 2024 - 15:48

Posted in: Lifestyle
The Call for Transparency: Social Partners Demand Accountability from the Government

By osilva

September 27, 2024 - 08:40

Posted in: Community
Unjustified State of Emergency: A Violation of Constitutional Rights in Belize

By osilva

September 26, 2024 - 09:38

Posted in: Crime
The Stake Bank Land Grab—Government Dealing in the Shadows?

By osilva

September 25, 2024 - 19:20

Posted in: Editorial
Stake Bank Acquisition: Government Transparency or Private Interests at Play?

By osilva

September 25, 2024 - 10:08

Posted in: Economy
Taiwan's Financial Meddling in Belize: A Structural Monopoly in Disguise?

By osilva

September 19, 2024 - 19:53
Taiwan’s Dollar Diplomacy: A Convenient Exchange for International Support at the People’s Expense

By osilva

September 16, 2024 - 16:46

Posted in: World
E-Buses: A Comfort Too Costly for Belize City?

By osilva

September 11, 2024 - 14:30

Posted in: Community
The Time for Economic Independence is Now

By osilva

September 09, 2024 - 12:13

Posted in: Editorial
"Belize Strikes $125 Million Deal: Can MCC’s Bold Partnership Deliver Lasting Change?"

By osilva

September 04, 2024 - 19:21

Posted in: Community
"Millennium Challenge Corporation: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Foreign Aid Partnerships"

By osilva

September 04, 2024 - 16:39

Posted in: Community
The Caribbean Court of Justice: Successes Achieved, Challenges Ahead

By osilva

August 31, 2024 - 21:00

Posted in: Editorial
Bridging the Gaps: The Needhams Point Declaration and the Future of the Caribbean Court of Justice

By osilva

August 31, 2024 - 20:00

Posted in: Community
The Brazen Discrimination Against Belize’s Hispanic Community: A Call for Accountability

By osilva

August 29, 2024 - 12:24

Posted in: Community
Uniting or dividing? The UDP's Struggle for Leadership and the Path Forward

By osilva

August 18, 2024 - 18:52

Posted in: Community
Belize at 43: A Call for Transformational Change Towards Economic Independence

By osilva

August 18, 2024 - 09:08

Posted in: Community
Plan Belize: A Political Mirage in a Desert of Broken Promises

By osilva

August 13, 2024 - 20:32

Posted in: Editorial
Plan Belize: The Illusion of Progress Amidst Globalization’s Grip

By osilva

August 13, 2024 - 20:10

Posted in: Community
The High Price of Globalization: A Critical Examination of IMF-Driven Structural Reforms in Belize

By osilva

August 13, 2024 - 19:49

Posted in: Community
Belize at a Crossroads: The Imperative for Economic Independence and Visionary Leadership

By osilva

July 25, 2024 - 17:22

Posted in: Editorial
Toledo Burns While Government Stands Idle

By osilva

June 05, 2024 - 13:26

Posted in: Columns
Nine Changes of Government, No Transformation:The Decline of Belize’s Economic Prosperity

By osilva

June 04, 2024 - 07:53

Posted in: Editorial
The Politics of Business vs. The Business of Politics: A Call to Reclaim Belize’s Future

By osilva

May 25, 2024 - 09:25

Posted in: Editorial
Exposing Shenanigans: My Personal Journey through the Tangled Web of the Lands Department

By osilva

February 25, 2024 - 20:05

Posted in: Columns
"Crisis Ignored: Belize's 12-Year Delay in Worker Safety Bill Leaves Lives at Risk"

By osilva

February 16, 2024 - 08:31
Upholding Grandfathers' Rights in the Face of Unjust Legislation

By osilva

February 09, 2024 - 08:36

Posted in: Editorial
Belize turns to T&T’s Manufacturers.

By osilva

February 04, 2024 - 07:51

Posted in: Community
Belize's Judiciary in Crisis: Too Many Foreign Judges, Only One Belizean

By osilva

January 25, 2024 - 16:18

Posted in: Community
"Immense Challenges Await Us: President Arévalo Embarks on Transforming Guatemala"

By osilva

January 15, 2024 - 08:23

Posted in: World
New Government Promises a Bright Future for Guatemala's Environment

By osilva

January 13, 2024 - 21:24

Posted in: World
Editorial - Government's Careless Handling of the Sugar Impasse

By osilva

January 05, 2024 - 20:43

Posted in: Editorial
Editorial -Government's Handling of the Sugar Impasse: Seeking a Path to a Brighter Future

By osilva

January 05, 2024 - 20:43

Posted in: Editorial
Unresolved Impasse Between Cane Farmers and Government Raises Concerns Amid Accusations of Disconnect

By osilva

January 04, 2024 - 19:29

Posted in: Community
"Commuters Push for Safer and More Comfortable Public Transport System"

By osilva

December 21, 2023 - 21:09

Posted in: Community
UDP Senator Raises Concerns Over Eamon Courtenay's Resignation and Cabinet Privileges

By osilva

December 21, 2023 - 20:40
Unmasking the Hidden Threat: Money Laundering's Chokehold on Belize and Mexico's Foreign Trade

By osilva

December 09, 2023 - 11:13

Posted in: Economy
Unveiling the Shady Underbelly of Trade: Money Laundering's Elusive Grasp

By osilva

December 09, 2023 - 10:54

Posted in: Editorial
Belize Bread Crisis: Rising Costs and Calls for Government Action

By osilva

December 04, 2023 - 19:23

Posted in: Community
Belize's Public Healthcare: Patients Struggle to Access Medicines Despite Fee Removal

By osilva

November 06, 2023 - 20:47

Posted in: Community
A Call for Urgent Divorce Reform: Breaking the Chains of Chaos

By osilva

November 06, 2023 - 18:49

Posted in: Community
Government's Borrowing Strategy Raises Concerns Amidst Repayment Claims

By osilva

October 26, 2023 - 21:33
Reimagining Belize’s Political Landscape

By osilva

October 25, 2023 - 06:54

Posted in: Editorial
The Fourth Estate: Unwavering Pillar of Democracy

By osilva

October 19, 2023 - 20:59

Posted in: Editorial
Drug Cartels Change Tactics: Local Aircraft Stolen for Illicit Cargo

By osilva

October 17, 2023 - 22:03

Posted in: Community
"Middle East Crisis: Striking a Balance Between Condemnation and Compassion"

By osilva

October 16, 2023 - 20:58

Posted in: Editorial
It’s Time to Prioritize the Will of the People

By osilva

October 13, 2023 - 21:24

Posted in: Editorial
Belize Demands Urgent Action on Mental Health Care Amidst Pandemic Fallout

By osilva

October 10, 2023 - 22:19

Posted in: Health
True Threats, Judging the Intent: If it’s a crime, it should provide Equal Protection for All Belizeans

By osilva

October 09, 2023 - 15:56

Posted in: Community
Raising Awareness: Addressing Child Labor in Belize, especially in the Hispanic Community

By osilva

October 05, 2023 - 21:06

Posted in: Community
Belizeans Demand Government Action as Corn Grain Exports Drive Up Tortilla Prices Locally

By osilva

September 27, 2023 - 21:17

Posted in: Community
"Belize at 42: Government Priorities and Public Concerns in the Spotlight"

By osilva

September 23, 2023 - 19:54

Posted in: Community
Prosecutors' Sickout Prompts Government Response on Compensation and Security

By osilva

September 23, 2023 - 10:46

Posted in: Community
Minister of National Defence Honored for Strengthening Ties with Louisiana National Guard

By osilva

September 21, 2023 - 20:36

Posted in: Community
"Calls for Transparency Echo as Belize City Awaits P.U.P.'s Mayoral Decision”.

By osilva

September 19, 2023 - 19:00

Posted in: Community
Tribute to George Cadle Price - Father of Belizean Independence

By osilva

September 19, 2023 - 08:08

Posted in: Community
"Striking the Balance: Prioritizing Belizean Well-being Alongside Economic Growth"

By osilva

September 17, 2023 - 20:00

Posted in: Economy
Annual Sarstoon Island Event: Balancing Act Amid Diplomatic Concerns

By osilva

September 12, 2023 - 22:25

Posted in: Community
Urgent Call for Government Action: Third Suicide in 12 Hours Raises Alarms

By osilva

September 11, 2023 - 20:25
"U.S.-Belize Collaboration Bolsters Regional Fight Against Transnational Crime"

By osilva

September 08, 2023 - 09:50
Resignation Marks End of Ruth Shoman's Brief Tenure as B.N.T.U. President

By osilva

September 01, 2023 - 21:00

Posted in: Community
Catalyzing Opportunities for Growth and Sustainability

By osilva

August 31, 2023 - 22:19

Posted in: Community
Prominent Attorney Criticizes New and Exponential Penalties for Marijuana Trafficking

By osilva

August 31, 2023 - 21:33

Posted in: Community
Denial or Distraction? Cartel Infiltration in Belize Amidst Authorities' Controversial Response

By osilva

August 25, 2023 - 22:24

Posted in: World
Shifting Diplomatic Landscape: Central American Parliament's (PARLACEN) Decision Reflects Evolving Regional Alliances

By osilva

August 23, 2023 - 23:34

Posted in: Community
"Empowering Belizeans: Government's Innovative Initiative to Tackle Inflation and Support the Working Class"

By osilva

August 23, 2023 - 08:51

Posted in: Community
Winds of Change: Bernardo Arévalo Triumphs in Landmark Guatemalan Election … a Stinging Rebuke Against Corruption

By osilva

August 21, 2023 - 08:32

Posted in: World
UDP's Endorsement Convention: A Reality Check on Political Momentum

By osilva

August 15, 2023 - 21:56

Posted in: Community
Strengthening Political Accountability: Evaluating Belize's 11th Constitutional Amendment

By osilva

August 13, 2023 - 21:59
"Navigating Economic Change: Embracing Cryptocurrencies for Belize's Future"

By osilva

August 10, 2023 - 17:50

Posted in: Community
Rising Above: Redefining Belizean Politics for a Thriving Future

By osilva

August 10, 2023 - 12:19

Posted in: Editorial
Belize’s High Court Landmark Ruling Shakes Up Belize's Sugar Industry

By osilva

August 08, 2023 - 21:47

Posted in: Community
Uniting for Justice: A Call for Collaborative Efforts in Criminal Justice Reform

By osilva

August 04, 2023 - 18:19

Posted in: Community
Allan Pollard: A Visionary Newcomer Outlines Three Pillars for Belize City's Future

By osilva

August 04, 2023 - 08:22

Posted in: Community
Census Before Redistricting: A Prudent Path to Fair Representation

By osilva

August 01, 2023 - 19:28

Posted in: Community
Belizean Citizens Call for Competent Commissioner as Crime and Violence Continue Unabated

By osilva

July 29, 2023 - 20:21

Posted in: Community
Government's Bold Move to Control Food Prices Receives Acclaim Amidst Rising Costs

By osilva

July 26, 2023 - 20:47

Posted in: Consumer
Striking a Balance: Uniting Media Houses for a Transparent Future

By osilva

July 25, 2023 - 21:57

Posted in: Editorial

"Legal Battle over Belize Port Proposal: Request for Recusal of NEAC Appeals Tribunal Chairperson Raises Questions of Bias"

1 year ago By osilva

By: Omar Silva

Belize City, Friday 28th April 2023

Edibles in Police Custody Sold to School Children: An Update on the Investigation

1 year ago By osilva

By: Omar Silva, NP Staff Writer

Belize City, Thursday, 27th April 2023

High Cost of Living Continues to Plague Marginal Poor in Belize as Inflation Rises to 6.1%

1 year ago By osilva

By: Omar Silva, NP Staff Writer

Belize City, 27th April 2023

"Addressing the Cost-of-Living Crisis in Belize: The Importance of Targeted Social Assistance"?

1 year ago By osilva

EDITORIAL :Belize City, Monday 24th April 2023

By: Omar Silva, NP Editor in Chief