A tropical storm watch has been declared for the Belize, Corozal, and Orange Walk districts. As of three o'clock this afternoon, Potential Tropical Cyclone 15 is heading directly to central Belize. With maximum winds of thirty-five miles per hour, the system may strengthen into a
NEMO is urging everyone, especially those in flood-prone areas, to have emergency plans and supplies ready. The organization has put district offices on alert and is coordinating with vulnerable communities to prepare for the potential flooding. As of now, schools and airstrips will remain operating
The internal power struggle within the United Democratic Party (U.D.P.) has reached a boiling point, with the Alliance for Democracy, led by Albert Area Representative Tracy Taegar-Panton, taking centre stage this weekend. For months, Taegar-Panton and her supporters have been organising what they describe as
If the Alliance for Democracy succeeds in naming Tracy Taegar-Panton as "interim leader" and her supporters attempt to storm the United Democratic Party (U.D.P.) headquarters, U.D.P. Leader Moses "Shyne" Barrow says the police will be called in to maintain order. Barrow says that Alliance’s event
Opposition Leader Moses "Shyne" Barrow has replaced Tracy Panton and Patrick Faber on all House committees, following a motion passed today in the House of Representatives. The thirteen committees play a crucial role in reviewing and amending legislation. Barrow nominated himself, Hugo Patt, and Denise
Tracy Taegar-Panton, the Area Representative for the Albert Division, also shared her thoughts following today's debate. Panton was recently removed as chair of the Joint Public Accounts Committee, a body formed in 2021 to oversee public spending. The committee includes members from both the upper
It has been less than a week since Santiago Ciau Junior was laid to rest following a long battle with a debilitating bone condition. As previously reported, Ciau retired in March 2023 due to medical unfitness resulting from a workplace injury in 2009. After numerous
In its press release, the Social Security Board stated that Ciau Junior's beneficiaries are entitled to claim Survivor Benefit. We asked the family if they intend to claim these benefits; here's what they had to say. Santiago Ciau Sr., Father "The turning around they're doing
For the past few weeks we have been reporting on election fraud allegations made by U.D.P. standard bearer for Cayo North, Omar Figueroa. He claims that more than a hundred voter registrations during the transfer period are fraudulent, pointing to unspecified and overcrowded home addresses
The Auditor General position has been vacant for six weeks, and today the government recommended Deputy Auditor General Maria Rodriquez to temporarily fill the role for the next four months. Prime Minister Briceño stated that during this time, the government will search for a qualified
