At the last house meeting, Opposition Leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow removed Tracy Panton and Patrick Faber from various House Committees. This left Barrow and Hugo Patt as the only opposition members in over a dozen working groups. However, when it was time for those committees
While Panton has been criticizing Barrow for missing the House committee meetings, he scored a victory over her last Friday. Following a High Court ruling, Panton and her team have vacated the U.D.P. headquarters. We asked her how confident she is that the court will
With rumors of a general election on the horizon, the big question is whether the U.D.P. can mount a strong challenge against its rivals. And under whose banner will Tracy Taegar-Panton run? We asked her, and here’s what she had to say. Tracy Taegar-Panton, Area Rep,
Monday, November eleventh, marked the fourth anniversary of the Briceño administration’s election victory. During today’s sitting of the house, Prime Minister John Briceño took a moment to reflect on the 2020 election and how his administration has delivered on its promises. In a half-hour address,
Today, Speaker of the House Valerie Woods shared some shocking news: she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She broke the news to her parliamentary colleagues just before the day’s session ended. To make matters even more heartbreaking, she made the announcement on her birthday.
Belize Electricity Limited has alerted the Public Utilities Commission about a looming shortfall in power generation. As a result, the company is urging the commission, through the Government of Belize, to declare a generation emergency. They predict that within the next twelve months, peak electricity
A cool million dollars is up for grabs in the Belize Government Lotteries raffle! Tickets are already on sale, and the big draw is set for December twenty-first. They’re promoting it as a celebration of the lottery’s one-year anniversary. But remember, the house always has
The United States is one of Belize’s closest diplomatic allies. Prime Minister John Briceño has already congratulated President-Elect Donald Trump. As for Trump’s mass deportation policy, P.M. Briceño remains optimistic, saying there’s plenty of work in Belize for everyone. [caption id="attachment_27129" align="alignright" width="300"]
The Mediterranean Shipping Company is still keen on Stake Bank. Prime Minister Briceño has confirmed that talks are still in progress for the sale and purchase of the developing cruise port, even with the ongoing court battle. P.M. Briceño has made it clear that he’s
Preserving Garifuna heritage honors their ancestors and keeps traditions, language, and stories alive for future generations. This cultural continuity helps to maintain a strong sense of identity and community. Garifuna culture is a unique blend of African, Arawak, and Carib influences, which enriches the cultural
