Let's take a closer look at women in politics for this year's general election—one like no other. Historically, political power has been dominated by men, and it has taken decades, even centuries, for women to secure leadership roles. In recent years, the world has witnessed
A mother of five, Nichole Gilda McDonald, was granted bail today after being charged under the Cyber Crime Act for allegedly spreading a false statement about Commissioner of Police Chester Williams. McDonald, 37, was detained since Friday and spent four nights in custody before appearing
The Organization of American States (OAS) has elected Suriname’s Foreign Minister, Albert Ramdin, as its new Secretary General for the 2025-2030 period. Ramdin, who has served as Suriname's top diplomat since 2020, was chosen by acclamation during the OAS General Assembly in Washington on Monday.
The Electoral Observation Mission of the Organization of American States, led by senior OAS official Maricarmen Plata, has been engaging with key political figures ahead of Belize’s general elections. Plata and her team met with Prime Minister and People's United Party (PUP) leader John Briceño to
The body of 33-year-old Elton Rhaburn was discovered near the Bel China Bridge on Saturday morning. His mother described him as a quiet and loving son, stating, “He was the quietest of my three sons, always so loving toward me.” She added that Rhaburn was
With the country heading to the polls tomorrow, the Government of Belize (GOB) has issued strict guidelines on the use of official vehicles during the general elections. A memorandum from the Assets and Utilities Management Unit of the Ministry of Finance outlines regulations to ensure
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is urging Belizean authorities to conduct an independent and transparent investigation into an alleged assault on journalist Louis “Ljay” Wade by police officers. As we have reported, the PlusTV reporter claims he was assaulted by police while filming at Guanacaste Park in
A deadly shooting in Belize City led to a tragic crash at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH), according to Police Commissioner Chester Williams. Reports indicate that the driver, Joseph Garcia, who had been shot, lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the KHMH's front
The Belize City Council has acknowledged an incident involving two of its employees that took place over the weekend while both individuals were off duty. Travis Flowers, 45, was arrested on Sunday for allegedly shooting his colleague, 44-year-old Calvin Cumberbatch, during a confrontation on Orange Street.
On Wednesday, thousands of Belizeans will head to the polls to cast their votes. With 90 candidates competing for 31 seats, the results will shape the country’s leadership for the next five years. If you’re a first-time voter, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. In this article,
