The Association of Defense Attorneys has extended its congratulations to Anthony Sylvester on his reappointment as Attorney General of Belize. In a letter signed by Secretary Orson J. Elrington, the association praised Sylvester's dedication, legal expertise, and unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law. The
A British jury convicted Ugandan High Court judge Lydia Mugambe on Thursday for forcing a young Ugandan woman to work as a slave whom she “exploited and abused” in the United Kingdom. According to her profile on the UN website, Mugambe had been appointed to a
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Prime Minister John Briceño has reshuffled his Cabinet for his second term, introducing new ministerial portfolios and reassigning key positions. These are the key changes, additions, and removals. John Briceño (Prime Minister) Previous: Finance, Economic Development, Investment, Civil Aviation, and Immigration Now: Finance, Investment &
Pope Francis was photographed for the first time since his hospitalisation in mid-February. The photo shows the 88-year-old pontiff concelebrating Mass at the Gemelli hospital in Rome on Sunday, March 16. Pope Francis was captured seated in a wheelchair, dressed in alb and stole, during a
Police are investigating the murder of Dueton Coy on Sunday night in Punta Gorda. Initial investigation revealed that Coy was shot multiple times. Despite being rushed to the Punta Gorda hospital for treatment, Coy succumbed to his injuries. Authorities have yet to release any information on suspects
Prime Minister John Briceño has announced a series of new Cabinet appointments, which he will recommend to Her Excellency Governor-General Dame Froyla Tzalam, in accordance with sections 40 and 45 of the Constitution. The appointments include a combination of Ministers of Government and Ministers of
The Trump administration is considering a new travel ban that could impose restrictions on citizens from 43 countries, including several in the Caribbean and Latin America, according to The New York Times. A draft list divides nations into three categories of restrictions. Cuba and Venezuela are
The Football Federation of Belize (FFB) has announced that its president, Sergio Chuc, has been re-elected as Vice President for the Central American region on the Concacaf Council. The election took place in St. Lucia during the Concacaf Congress, marking a major milestone for Belizean
Following the 2025 general elections, Belize’s non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have officially endorsed Janelle Chanona to remain as their representative in the Senate. The announcement came after the Belize Network of Non-Governmental Organisations (BNN) invited nominations from organisations in good standing, as recognised by the Belize
The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has expressed deep gratitude to public officers for their dedication and professionalism in conducting the March 12, 2025, General Elections. In a statement issued on March 14, the NTUCB praised their tireless efforts in ensuring a fair,
