On Wednesday the Belize City Magistrates Court had to be closed, because employees raised health concerns related to mold infestation in the building. The Punta Gorda Magistrates and Family Court are also faced with a mold infestation issue. That is yet to be addressed, even
Tuesday, Prime Minister John Briceño advised the Governor General to dissolve parliament and to issue a writ of election. So, what becomes of the powers held by the executive branch? According to section eighty-four of the constitution, the country continues to be governed by the
As the Constitution states, the country remains under the leadership of the Prime Minister, along with his ministers and ministers of state—including Francis Fonseca. Francis Fonseca, Minister of Education “ The National Assembly has been dissolved. The Constitution provides that the executive remains in place until the elections
Do you have a derelict vehicle taking up space on the street in front of your house or an old fridge or stove sitting in your backyard hosting rodents? You can get that piece of unsightly junk out of the way for a small fee
This morning, the Leo Bradley Library in Belize City opened the doors to the USpace hub. This space offers resources for children to explore their curiosity in science and technology and experiment with digital tools that they may not have had access to. This USpace
Meanwhile, there's good news for drivers who've been waiting for their vehicle license plates. As we reported last month, many drivers, especially in rural areas, have been stuck waiting for months, and in some cases, even years, to receive their plates. Minister Rodwell Ferguson had
The Belize Carnival Association is pulling out all the stops for its 50th anniversary this year. Earlier this week, the association announced that preparations for the grand celebration are already underway. Chair of the Belize National Celebrations Commission, Francis Fonseca, shared more on what’s in
In the lead-up to the March 12, 2025, general elections, Freetown P.U.P. Standard Bearer Francis Fonseca remains unfazed by his opponent. Despite the intense campaign season, Fonseca told News 5 that he is carrying out his ministerial duties, and his focus is squarely on his
Following the dissolution of parliament on Tuesday, Prime Minister John Briceño advised the Governor General to issue a writ for general elections. Statutory Instrument Number 24 of 2025 was issued, which set the countdown to March 12 in effect. Briceño officially announced the election date alongside
If you are located in Belize, open your Google Maps, zoom out, and scroll up a tiny bit. What do you see? You'll notice that the Gulf of Mexico appears to have an additional name—Gulf of America. This title change is just one more of President
