On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive orders, many of which will directly and indirectly impact Belizeans. One notable order will temporarily halt US aid to foreign countries until certain policies are revised. We asked Prime Minister Briceño
The Forty-seventh President of the United States has announced plans to invade Panama and take control of the Panama Canal, a crucial shipping route connecting the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Prime Minister Briceño has made it clear that Panama is a sovereign nation
The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has put the brakes on Star Link Belize’s operations by denying its application for a Class License. The company had hoped to provide fixed and mobile broadband internet across the country. With this restriction, Starlink services will now be limited
Today, our newsroom received a complaint that a mother and child were turned away earlier this week from receiving medical attention at the Belize Medical Associates clinic on Regent Street. The Port Loyola resident had gone to the N.H.I. facility for medical help because the
Following his inauguration, U.S. President Donald Trump wasted no time putting his agenda into action, signing a series of executive orders that could affect countries around the world, including Belize. One significant move by Trump was the suspension of U.S. foreign assistance for the next 90
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,
