Governor-General Dame Froyla Tzalam has officially proclaimed Wednesday, March 12, 2025, as the date for Belize’s general elections, following the dissolution of the National Assembly on February 11, 2025. The proclamation, issued under Section 85(1) of the Belize Constitution, grants the Governor-General the authority to set
The Elections and Boundaries Department has officially announced that the cut-off date for voter eligibility in the upcoming March 12, 2025, General Election was January 10, 2025. This means that only individuals whose names appeared on the electoral register as of Nomination Day, February 24,
Brian Guardado, founder of the We Walk As One Foundation, has strongly criticised Patrick Faber for his remarks in the House of Representatives following the tragic death of Gabriel Orellano, a child with special needs who drowned in Belize City. In a statement, Guardado expressed disappointment
5-month-old baby Ishmael Villamil is in need of your help so that he can undergo a life-saving surgery. Born prematurely at just 28 weeks on September 11, 2024, baby Ishmael weighed only 2 pounds, 2 ounces. His early birth caused complications, including underdeveloped lungs and hydrocephalus,
A serious mould infestation at the Lower Courts building in Belize City has led to health issues among staff, forcing employees to take drastic action in demanding a permanent solution. Workers have reported suffering from kidney problems, migraines, and chest pains, all of which they
The government has officially constituted the Essential Services Arbitration Tribunal to address an ongoing industrial dispute between the Christian Workers Union (CWU) and Port of Belize Limited (PBL). The tribunal was formed following a January 31, 2025 letter from the CWU, which invoked a 21-day notice
A legal injunction to halt the upcoming general elections, citing the absence of a constitutionally mandated redistricting exercise, has been filed. The claimants argue that proceeding with the elections without redrawing electoral boundaries violates the principle of equal representation. They contend that significant disparities in constituency
Police have launched an investigation into the shooting death of 23-year-old Simon Francis Arana Jr., a Belizean teacher, in Hope Creek Village. Authorities responded to reports of gunfire around 8:25 p.m. on Monday. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered Arana’s motionless body inside a residence. Preliminary
Decision 2025: Show Out or Blowout – Channel 5 Gears Up for Unmatched Election Coverage The countdown to Belize’s general elections on March 12, 2025, has officially begun, and Channel 5 Belize is set to deliver comprehensive, in-depth, and engaging coverage before, during, and after the
The legal team representing Leader of the Opposition Moses "Shyne" Barrow and key members of the United Democratic Party (UDP) has formally written to the Election and Boundaries Commission (EBC), demanding a public clarification regarding recent reports about ballot designations for the upcoming 2025 general
