Earlier this week, we reported that Jose Uc Espat has thrown his hat into the ring for the 2025 general election in the Albert constituency. Espat, who initially started an independent party, has now joined forces with the United Democratic Party under Moses 'Shyne' Barrow.
On December eighth, 2023, the Government of Belize took over the Port of Belize Limited, and the interim board they appointed is still in place. Since mid-2024, the Christian Workers Union (C.W.U.) and PBL’s management have been negotiating a new Collective Bargaining Agreement for the
The C.W.U. has pointed out the flaw in the Labor Minister's decision to set up the tribunal. While the law does give the Minister the power to form a tribunal when a notice of industrial action is received, the principles of natural justice and fair
Tonight, a local baker has come forward with a harrowing account of her experience with the Belize Police Department. Dylan Ysaguirre, a disabled baker from Dangriga, claims that on Thursday night, police stormed into her home on suspicions of her selling cannabis and possessing illegal
Former Senior Accountant Ivan Ayuso is still behind bars after admitting to one count of theft and three counts of money laundering. He embezzled over a million dollars from the Government of Belize and has been sentenced by Justice Nigel Pilgrim to four, five-year terms
Tonight, a family is mourning the tragic loss of a loved one after a fatal traffic accident in the Corozal District on Wednesday afternoon. Around 3 p.m., brothers Gaspar and Santiago Cantun were driving a Chevy Tracker on Sarteneja Road when Gaspar lost control, causing
Losing everything in a fire is a life-changing ordeal, but for Emelina Molina, it was the start of an inspiring journey to rebuild. When the flames turned her home to ashes, she was left with nothing—but she wasn’t alone. With the unwavering support of her
Albert Area Representative Tracy Taegar-Panton has emerged victorious in a contempt case filed by Moses “Shyne” Barrow, who challenged her leadership claim. Barrow had sought to challenge Panton's leadership claim, referencing a November 2024 court ruling that aimed to return the United Democratic Party (UDP)
The Hopkins Village Council has responded to growing community concerns over recent land clearing along Hopkins Road, assuring residents that the development is not within protected wetlands. In a statement issued, the council reaffirmed that over 60 lots in the area had been distributed to Hopkins
A Dangriga baker, Dylan Ysaguirre, is speaking out after a traumatic police raid at her home. Ysaguirre claims that on Thursday night, police raided her house based on "tips" they received about her allegedly selling marijuana. According to Ysaguirre, the police entered her home without
