Prime Minister John Briceño is downplaying concerns over the reported cancellation of a major U.S. grant, saying it won’t impact the government’s financial plans. The grant in question—worth a hefty one hundred and twenty-five million US dollars from the Millennium Challenge Corporation—was earmarked for poverty
Belize hit the jackpot in 2024—not just in lucky numbers, but in national revenue. The Belize Government Lotteries Limited raked in over a hundred million dollars from Boledo and Sunday Lottery sales, marking a massive leap in earnings compared to just two years ago. According
Belize’s tourism industry had a banner year in 2024, with a major surge in overnight stays fueling a fresh wave of revenue for the country. While cruise ship arrivals held steady compared to the previous year, it was the sharp rise in overnight visitors that
Prime Minister John Briceño is asking for more time—twelve months, to be exact—to review the long-awaited report from the People’s Constitution Commission (PCC). That’s a big jump from the sixty days currently allowed under the PCC Act. The commission is expected to hand over its
In a fiery address at the close of today’s House Meeting, Opposition Leader Tracy Panton didn’t hold back. She accused the Briceño administration of serious misconduct during the March twelfth general elections, calling the alleged irregularities “corruption on steroids.” Panton spent over fifteen minutes laying
The political drama inside the United Democratic Party (U.D.P.) is heating up fast, with lawsuits and accusations flying from all directions. Former Mesopotamia Area Representative Moses “Shyne” Barrow has come out swinging, accusing his successor, Lee Mark Chang, of voter fraud. Barrow, who recently lost
What began as a festive Mother’s Day celebration in Blackman Eddy Village ended in panic and injury late Saturday night, when gunfire shattered the peace just before midnight. According to police, a single shotgun blast was fired from outside a bar where the event was
A deadly setup in Belize City has left a family mourning and police searching for answers. Twenty-seven-year-old Zinedine Pinelo, a resident of San Pedro, was gunned down on Friday in what authorities believe was a targeted robbery. The incident happened on Hunter’s Lane, where Pinelo
A San Pedro resident is dead following a confrontation with police early this morning. According to reports, the man was allegedly trespassing on private property when officers arrived to remove him. Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero stated that the man refused to cooperate and
Less than a week after a state of emergency was declared in parts of Belize City, police have already detained at least thirty-five individuals. But despite the crackdown, the violence hasn’t stopped. On Friday, another person was gunned down in the city—raising fresh concerns about
