In response to President Donald Trump's repeated claims about China controlling the Panama Canal, Belizean Prime Minister John Briceño has firmly rejected the notion, expressing strong support for Panama’s sovereignty. Briceno asserted, “Panama is a sovereign country, and the canal belongs to Panama." He said
Belizeans will get their first glimpse of the country’s redesigned currency notes this Thursday. The Central Bank of Belize is set to unveil the new bills, which will feature images of two national heroes: George Cadle Price and Phillip Goldson. As previously reported, the Central Bank
Belizean Senior Magistrate Deborah Rogers is set to take on the role of Chief Magistrate, a position she will officially assume on March 21, 2025. Her promotion, confirmed by the Judicial and Legal Services Commission, marks a milestone in her nearly decade-long legal career. Rogers will
Five case of New World Screwworm has been confirmed in Belize, and one of them includes a dog infection. The growing number of cases has raised major concerns for the country's cattle industry. The first case was reported less than a month ago in the
The intersection of media ownership and editorial independence has long been a subject of scrutiny. Scepticism is natural when a public figure owns a media house—questions about bias, influence, and credibility often follow. Yet, Lord Ashcroft's recent interview with Channel 5 Belize, which he owns,
The Port of Belize is set to receive a major upgrade. Today, Prime Minister John Briceño confirmed that the Port of Belize will undergo a major transformation into a world-class cruise and cargo facility by the end of his government’s next term if re-elected. This
Filly, a female jaguar from Belize, is leaving behind the lush jungles of Belize for a new life in the United States as part of a long-standing conservation effort. On Monday, the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Centre announced that Filly will be transferred to
John Briceño, the fifth Prime Minister of Belize, is preparing for what he says will likely be his final election. Today, Briceño told reporters, "If you were to ask me today, I would tell you that probably, quite likely it is going to be my
In 1995, the Manuel Esquivel-led UDP administration faced financial challenges that compelled it to freeze annual increments for public officers, saving the government $7 million. The increment freeze, which lasted until March 1997, deferred salary increases and led to the retrenchment of approximately 700 public
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing has announced the commencement of roadworks on the Philip Goldson Highway, specifically between Mile 8 and Mile 24.5, as part of the "Expansion and Rehabilitation of the Philip Goldson Highway" project. The construction is scheduled to begin on
