The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority (KHMHA) Workers Union is keeping up the pressure on the Government of Belize. The union continues to demand the return of a pension scheme for hospital employees. Following a recent press release from the union, the government responded, confirming
Police uncovered a stash of seventy-two live rounds of ammunition in San Pedro during an operation on Tuesday night. The operation focused on areas north of San Pedro Town, where law enforcement uncovered a variety of ammunition. Items recovered included an AK-47 magazine containing twelve 7.62mm
The Belize City Magistrate Court has announced its closure from midday today until Monday, February 17, 2025. This measure follows after News 5 reported on the complaints from court staff who have reported health issues, including kidney problems, migraines, and chest pains, due to prolonged
March will now see two public and bank holidays within the same week. On Tuesday, Prime Minister John Briceño announced that general elections will be held on March 12. Shortly after, the Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries issued a notice declaring that
26-year-old Daniel Anthony Lagos, 23-year-old Zephaniah Mariano, and 21-year-old Zylon Kihal Castillo were arrested and charged with multiple firearm offences after an operation north of San Pedro Town. The operation was conducted on Monday, February 10, in a bushy area where a camp was located. Lagos,
The date for the 2025 general election is set! This morning, Prime Minister John Briceno made the much-anticipated announcement live from Belmopan. Surrounded by his cabinet and PUP candidates from across the country, PM Briceno declared that Belizeans will head to the polls on March
Prime Minister Briceño highlighted the P.U.P. government's achievements and asked voters for a new five-year mandate. [caption id="attachment_35729" align="alignright" width="300"] Prime Minister John Briceño[/caption] Prime Minister John Briceño “Four years ago, you gave our party and I the privilege
With the election date now set, many are wondering how prepared the U.D.P. is. Opposition Leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow says the U.D.P. is ready to compete—and win—in all thirty-one constituencies. [caption id="attachment_35648" align="alignright" width="300"]
Albert Area Representative Tracy Taegar-Panton, who leads the Alliance for Democracy Faction of the U.D.P., believes it's time for a reset for several reasons. She says she's ready for March 12th and highlights the issues she feels have let the citizens down. [caption id="attachment_35652" align="alignright" width="300"]
A legal injunction to stop the upcoming general elections has been filed in the High Court. Jeremy Enriquez, Rudolph, and Jessica Tulcey, represented by Senior Counsel Anand Ramlogan, have been in talks with the Government of Belize for weeks. Ramlogan wrote to the Briceño administration,
