Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Tax department employees walked off the job nationwide last week, sending a clear message that they are deeply concerned about their future. At the center of the dispute is the Revenue Authority Bill, which would transform the Belize Tax Services Department into a semi-autonomous body. Workers fear the change could threaten their job security, while others question the broad powers the legislation would give the Minister of Finance, Prime Minister John Briceño. Today, Public Service Minister Henry Charles Usher moved to ease those concerns.
Tax department employees walked off the job nationwide last week, sending a clear message that they are deeply concerned about their future. At the center of the dispute is the Revenue Authority Bill, which would transform the Belize Tax Services Department into a semi-autonomous body. Workers fear the change could threaten their job security, while others question the broad powers the legislation would give the Minister of Finance, Prime Minister John Briceño. Today, Public Service Minister Henry Charles Usher moved to ease those concerns.
