Today, Prime Minister John Briceño responded to growing concerns over poor sugarcane roads in the Corozal District. Briceño stated that while funds and contracts are in place for repairs, weather conditions continue to prevent progress. "We will be wasting money if we try to fix the
Police are investigating the fatal stabbing incident that occurred earlier today in Hopkins Village in the Stann Creek District. The victim has been identified as George Brown, locally known as "Guru." Brown was reportedly attacked and stabbed by his brother-in-law. His family expressed their loss on social
The general election has been on everybody's mind. When will it be? Will it be held in the first half of the year or the latter half? Will the United Democratic Party (UDP) be able to put its differences aside to mount a formidable challenge
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced new restrictions on live animal imports from Belize, effective January 3, 2025. This comes after Belize confirmed its first case of New World Screwworm in the country. The USDA has prohibited the import of live ruminants, swine, and
The United Democratic Party is heading back to mediation, this time with the High Court facilitating the process. As we reported on Monday, a letter was sent to the Registrar of the High Court, informing her of the Alliance for Democracy’s intention to resolve their
But what does Shyne Barrow think about reuniting the fractured party? He believes Belizeans are tired of Panton’s antics. While the Area Representative for Mesopotamia doesn't think the U.D.P. will be wiped out at the polls, he suggests a coalition movement, similar to when Philip
The interpretation of Justice Hondura's High Court judgment is causing quite a bit of confusion. Barrow and his attorney, Doctor Christopher Malcolm, believe the decision is in their favor. Meanwhile, Panton and the Alliance for Democracy have a different take on the ruling. Panton hopes
Earlier today, Barrow elaborated on his idea to form a partnership with the alliance and its supporters. He emphasized that for a coalition to work, Tracy Taegar-Panton must stop presenting herself as the leader of the United Democratic Party. Shyne Barrow, Leader of the Opposition “The coalition
Shyne Barrow has been busy holding a series of meetings to confirm the candidacy of several standard bearers for the upcoming general elections. Earlier today, he met with U.D.P. candidates from the Eastern Region, including Dean Samuels, David Almendarez, and Jose Uk Espat. [caption id="attachment_32353" align="alignright"
Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Elton Bennett, confirmed to News Five that Guatemalan fishers fired what they believe were gunshots. While the shots weren't aimed directly at them, they were certainly threatening. Yesterday, the Coast Guard conducted an operation in Belize’s southern
