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Prisoners Deserve the Right to Vote, Advocacy Group Says
An advocacy group says prisoners on remand and those serving sentences of less than 12 months have the right to vote and is calling on...
Mar 6
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Animal Welfare Groups Condemn Rising Cases of Animal Cruelty in Belize
Eleven animal welfare organizations across Belize have joined their voices to speak out against the increasing violence toward animals,...
Mar 4
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WORLD NEWS: Stock markets fall after US tariffs spark trade war fears
Stock markets around the world fell following the introduction of tariffs by President Donald Trump on goods entering the US from China,...
Mar 4
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Ministry Partners with Agape International to Support Survivors of Trafficking
The Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs has officially joined forces with Agape International...
Mar 4
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PUP City Councillor Evan Thompson Responds to Viral Altercation Video
A video circulating on social media over the weekend has sparked widespread discussion after it showed an altercation involving Evan...
Mar 3
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Belize Unveils Strategic Plan for Sustainable Development of Ambergris Caye
The Government of Belize, with assistance from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), has completed a new strategic plan aimed at...
Mar 3
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UDP No-Shows Hand PUP Two Seats Before Election Day
The upcoming general election has taken an extraordinary turn as two United Democratic Party (UDP) candidates failed to appear for...
Feb 27
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Body of Missing Belizean Man FoundAccompanied by Note Alluding to Police Ties to Drug Trade
The body of Raheem Usher, a Belizean man who had been missing for nearly a month, was discovered early Thursday morning in San Antonio...
Feb 27
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EBC Stays Neutral, Assigns UDP Red to Both Factions
The Election and Boundaries Commission (EBC) has ruled that all 41 candidates contesting under the UDP banner will share the party’s...
Feb 27
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Rising Costs: Food and Housing Drive Belize's Inflation in 2025
Prices for Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages ("Food") have climbed by more than 34% between October 2020 and January 2025, and continues...
Feb 27
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New Dorothy Menzies Child Care Center Opens in Belmopan
The newly renovated and relocated Dorothy Menzies Child Care Center was officially opened in Maya Mopan, Belmopan. The center, which was...
Feb 27
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Ministry of Education Signs Contracts to Expand ConnectED Program for Enhanced Education
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, and Technology (MoECST) continues to bridge the digital divide by signing two contracts with...
Feb 27
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Editorial: Panton’s High-Stakes Play - Can Barrow Survive a Loss in Mesopotamia?
The decision by Tracy Panton’s faction to field Lee Mark Chang in Mesopotamia against UDP Leader Moses "Shyne" Barrow is more than just a...
Feb 20
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Alliance for Democracy Launches 15 Candidates
The Alliance for Democracy, led by Tracy Panton, unveiled its slate of 15 candidates for the 2025 General Elections at a press conference...
Feb 20
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BPM: Demands Court Ruling on Redistricting Before Elections
The Belize Peace Movement (BPM) has reiterated its call for urgent judicial intervention in its constitutional challenge against the...
Feb 20
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Stop the Polls! Enriquez Appeals Court Ruling, Seeks Injunction Against Elections
In a press release issued today, Jerry Enriquez announced that he has filed an appeal against the ruling of Justice Hondora and is...
Feb 20
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Department of Transport Launches Nationwide Distribution of License Plates and Stickers
The Department of Transport (DOT) has announced the launch of a nationwide distribution of pending license plates, stickers, and driver’s...
Feb 20
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EGDD Partners with Ministry of Home Affairs for Online Criminal Records Registry
The E-Govern-ance & Digitalization Department (EGDD) has partnered with the Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries to launch...
Feb 20
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Fireworks and Firecrackers Killing Pets prompts Call for Action
Over the Christmas, a growing number of reports were made about pets being harmed and killed by fireworks, firecrackers, and cherry...
Dec 30, 2024
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Shyne Bright on Hulu: Rapper's Remarkable Redemption Story Hits Top Spot
The Honorable Shyne documentary has soared to the top spot on Disney's Hulu, telling the compelling story of Jamal “Shyne” Barrow’s...
Nov 23, 2024
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