Police are waiting for Corozal resident Moises Verde to recover so they can charge him with aggravated assault. Verde is currently healing from a gunshot wound he got during a shootout with Sarteneja police last Thursday. Reports say officers were chasing Verde for an aggravated
Repairs have started on the dirt roads in northern Belize that lead to the cane fields. Last week, the Corozal Sugarcane Producers Association raised concerns about the deteriorating roads, which have been made worse by constant rain, making it difficult for farmers to access their
The Commission of Inquiry's report on Belize’s sugar industry, completed at the end of November 2024, is still under wraps. The commission handed the report to the prime minister, who will decide when to share it with the public. Mac McLoughlin, General Manager of A.S.R/B.S.I,
Meanwhile, the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association is turning to the courts over the issue of Fairtrade premiums, aiming to reclaim what they believe is rightfully theirs. The association claims they haven't received the appropriate Fairtrade payments for several years and is seeking a resolution
The road from Bullet Tree Village to the Spanish Lookout Community is a lifeline for Belize’s agricultural sector, with farmers transporting livestock and grains along this route every day. Now, this crucial stretch is getting a much-needed upgrade. On Friday, a groundbreaking ceremony in Santa
On Friday, Minister of Infrastructure Development & Housing, Julius Espat attended a groundbreaking ceremony out west for a road upgrade. In his speech, Espat highlighted the urgent need for road improvements in villages across the country. He explained that his ministry has been working tirelessly,
A piece of the old Haulover Creek Bridge is heading to the Cayo District! On Friday, Orlando Habet announced at an event in his Cayo Northeast constituency that a request had been made to place part of the bridge between Branch Mouth community and San
The 2025 General Election is slated to happen sometime between March and June, with funds already allocated for the big event. But the burning question remains: when will the date be announced? As election fever grips the nation, Belizeans are buzzing with anticipation. We tried
Prime Minister John Briceño is keeping everyone in suspense about the date of the 2025 elections, but that hasn't stopped the People's United Party from rallying their supporters. With the United Democratic Party embroiled in internal conflicts, rumors of a potential P.U.P. clean sweep are
The Briceño administration is currently in the hot seat at the High Court, thanks to a claim by the Belize Peace Movement (BPM) over the long-delayed redistricting exercise. With the general election just around the corner, we asked Prime Minister John Briceño if this failure
