In Belmopan and Cayo South, the political scene was as heated as the scorching midday sun. The three candidates—Oscar Mira for the P.U.P., John Saldivar under Tracy Panton’s leadership, and Ralston Frazer under Moses “Shyne” Barrow’s leadership—each brought their unique flair to the campaign trail
The United Democratic Party (UDP), led by Moses "Shyne" Barrow, has thrown their support behind Elvia Vega, an independent candidate and former People’s United Party (PUP) Area Representative for Corozal Bay. Barrow's move makes it the first time a UDP leader has endorsed a former
Dean Samuels was 1 of the 4 UDP candidates under Moses "Shyne" Barrow who failed to show up today to be officially nominated to contest the March 12 election. He took to Facebook to announce that he will release a video tomorrow to explain the
The political rivalry between Kaya Cattouse and Tracy Panton intensified over the weekend following comments made by Cattouse during a People’s United Party (PUP) campaign event in Independence Village. The Albert constituency candidate took aim at Panton, the sitting United Democratic Party (UDP) Area Representative,
The Ministry of Sustainable Development and Climate Change, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Education, honoured several schools and youth groups at the National Grant Fund Awards Ceremony held on Friday. The ceremony celebrated exceptional climate change proposals
Reports reaching News 5 indicate that Dennis Williams of the UDP did not show up on Nomination Day for the Toledo East. He is the fourth UDP candidate to have not shown up. The PUP's candidate, Dr. Osborne Martinez, will still be challenged by an
With nominations closed at 4:00 p.m. today, two divisions will see PUP Standard Bearers running unopposed. This marks a historic moment in the country's electoral process, as Anthony Mahler of Pickstock and Henry Usher of Fort George faced no challengers. Under the Barrow UDP faction,
According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero, “Three male persons fired shots towards the direction, causing the fatal injuries to Requeña and injuries to Novelo.” Tyrel Requeña Sr., a former village councillor and Justice of the Peace, was installing a camera system when three men
Commissioner Chester Williams has defended his controversial decision to dismiss former police officer Deandre Reid over the fatal shooting of the Governor General’s dog. In response to claims that the investigation was flawed, Williams firmly rejected suggestions that his decision should be overturned, stating, "I
Police Commissioner Chester Williams told reporters today that the murder of 56-year-old Boris Alexander Mannsfeld "has all indications of a hit." Williams stated that Mannsfeld had just come into Belize the day he was shot dead, adding that he was "in and out of the
