The newly sworn-in Leader of the Opposition, Tracy Panton, has made it clear that rebuilding the United Democratic Party (UDP) is her top priority. Panton mentioned that this is something her legal team will handle. Panton spoke about the challenges ahead, describing the task of rebuilding
A family of four in Hattieville has been left homeless after a fire destroyed their home early this morning. Oris Bailey, who was asleep with her two children in their two-bedroom wooden house, woke to the smell of smoke just after midnight. Bailey and her
Tracy Panton was officially sworn in as the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives, making her the first woman to hold the position. Her appointment came after the United Democratic Party (UDP) lost the March 12 general election. The UDP won only
Belize remains under the BLU wave for the next five years—let's unpack the March 12 general election. Leading up to election day, there were several experts dissecting the possible outcomes, with a few of them landing as expected. Before midnight, 26 candidates of the People's United
Despite his defeat in the March 12 general election, outgoing Mesopotamia area representative Shyne Barrow has vowed to continue working for his constituents. In a social media post, Barrow said, "When I was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2020 I went back
The Royal Kahal Beach Resort in San Pedro, Belize, abruptly closed a few days ago. The resort's management informed guests in an email about the closure and offered refunds for their reservations. In a March 7th email to a guest, the resort stated, "We have
The Organization of American States (OAS) Electoral Observation Mission has praised Belize’s 2025 General Elections for their peaceful and transparent execution. In a statement issued by Chief of Mission Maricarmen Plata, the OAS commended Belizean voters for their enthusiastic participation in the March 12 polls,
Prime Minister John Briceño was officially sworn in today for his second term as the country's leader. P.M. Briceño secured a landslide victory in Orange Walk Central on Wednesday. The People’s United Party clinched twenty-six of the thirty-one seats in the House of Representatives, while
The People’s United Party's victory, mirroring their sweeping win in 2020, underscores the strong support Belizeans have for the Briceno administration. Just before midnight on Wednesday, Prime Minister John Briceño, fresh off his decisive win in Orange Walk Central, took to the podium to deliver
In the wake of Belize's 2025 general election, a fascinating demographic breakdown reveals the diverse voter base that shaped the outcome. From the bustling urban centers to the tranquil rural villages, each segment of the population played a pivotal role in determining the political landscape.
