Prime Minister John Briceño congratulated Tracy Panton today on her historic achievement as the first woman to be sworn in as Leader of the Opposition. PM Briceño praised her hard work and dedication, saying she truly deserves the role. When asked if he would miss
Before the recent general election, PM Briceño promised to complete the redistricting exercise during this term. Today, he reaffirmed that commitment, stating that his administration has until the end of 2026 to finish the process. However, he remains optimistic that it could be wrapped up
The Briceño administration's next big task is gearing up for the budget debate. Prime Minister John Briceño mentioned that the budget is already partially prepared and should be finalized by early next month. Prime Minister John Briceño “That is one of the things that Mr. Coye
One decision that's drawing a lot of attention is the move to place the Ministry of Youth and Sports under the Ministry of Tourism. Anthony Mahler has been reappointed as the main minister, while Prime Minister John Briceño has brought in newcomer Devin Daly as
Goodnight and welcome to another edition of Sports Monday, I am Paul Lopez. Back in 2023, Robotics was officially declared a sport in Belize. Over the weekend, eight robotic teams from across the country gathered inside the Belize High School Auditorium to compete in the
Police are investigating the death of 37-year-old Wendy Mendez, who was found unconscious in Concepcion Village, Corozal District, on Sunday, March 9. Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero confirmed that Mendez "succumbed to her injuries on Friday." Romero stated that authorities are conducting interviews to
Police continue investigating the murder of Dueton Coy on Sunday night in Punta Gorda. According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero, "Coy was along with two other persons in that area consuming alcoholic beverages when several gunshots were heard." The incident occurred near the cemetery
Thea Garcia-Ramirez has been appointed as the new Minister of Human Development, Family Support & Gender Affairs by Prime Minister John Briceño. Her appointment has come with scrutiny because some political observers say that it is 'uncommon' for a first-time member of the House of
Yale Law professors have alerted international students about the possibility of a new U.S. travel ban under the Trump administration. Yale law professors Muneer Ahmad and Michael Wishnie cautioned in an email on Sunday night that a ban could soon target nationals from multiple countries,
In an interview with News 5, Prime Minister John Briceño explained his decision-making process behind his cabinet appointments. Briceño explained the complexities of forming a cabinet, stressing the need for a careful balance of geographic representation, ethnicity, and gender. "It's a lot of work trying to
