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
On Sunday morning, March 16, the Belize Coast Guard intercepted a Guatemalan military patrol operating in Belizean waters. Rear Admiral Elton Bennett, Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard (BCG), confirmed that "a patrol that was based out at Hunting Caye spotted a Guatemalan vessel that
The Association of Defense Attorneys has extended its congratulations to Anthony Sylvester on his reappointment as Attorney General of Belize. In a letter signed by Secretary Orson J. Elrington, the association praised Sylvester's dedication, legal expertise, and unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law. The
A British jury convicted Ugandan High Court judge Lydia Mugambe on Thursday for forcing a young Ugandan woman to work as a slave whom she “exploited and abused” in the United Kingdom. According to her profile on the UN website, Mugambe had been appointed to a
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Prime Minister John Briceño has reshuffled his Cabinet for his second term, introducing new ministerial portfolios and reassigning key positions. These are the key changes, additions, and removals. John Briceño (Prime Minister) Previous: Finance, Economic Development, Investment, Civil Aviation, and Immigration Now: Finance, Investment &
Pope Francis was photographed for the first time since his hospitalisation in mid-February. The photo shows the 88-year-old pontiff concelebrating Mass at the Gemelli hospital in Rome on Sunday, March 16. Pope Francis was captured seated in a wheelchair, dressed in alb and stole, during a
Police are investigating the murder of Dueton Coy on Sunday night in Punta Gorda. Initial investigation revealed that Coy was shot multiple times. Despite being rushed to the Punta Gorda hospital for treatment, Coy succumbed to his injuries. Authorities have yet to release any information on suspects
Prime Minister John Briceño has announced a series of new Cabinet appointments, which he will recommend to Her Excellency Governor-General Dame Froyla Tzalam, in accordance with sections 40 and 45 of the Constitution. The appointments include a combination of Ministers of Government and Ministers of
