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The words "third party" and "elected" rarely appear together in Belize’s political history; however, that changed on June 29, 2025, when...

Albert Area Representative and Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Tracy Panton, has declared the scheduled June 14 National Party Council...

In a Parliament that has no political backbenchers on the government side, Cayo South Area Representative Hon. Julius Espat picked up—at least in part—the “backbench” mantle while critiquing an aspect of his own Party’s social policy.

By Dr Philip Castillo Taking all things into consideration, do you approve of the job that Dangriga Area Representative Dr Louis Zabaneh...

The High Court has postponed a decision on the Belize Peace Movement’s (BPM) legal redistricting challenge, which seeks to ensure...

By Dr. Philip Castillo I will not bother to define a church, because a church could be a gathering of believers or a family home such as...

The government should avoid holding a constitutional reform referendum on the same day as general elections, as this risks reducing...

The Honorable Shyne documentary has soared to the top spot on Disney's Hulu, telling the compelling story of Jamal “Shyne” Barrow’s...

By Dr. Philip Castillo To secure his electoral victory, Donald Trump made several promises but gave little indication how those will be...

Dr. Dylan Vernon, a political scientist and former chair of Belize’s 2000 Political Reform Commission, suggests that an official...

A legal opinion shared by Hon. Tracy Panton argues that the October 20th Unity Convention is constitutionally valid, despite objections...

Political Scientist Dr. Dylan Vernon argues that despite the UDP leadership's claim of “constructive resignation,” Hon. Tracy Panton and...

Amidst ongoing internal party conflict and belief that there will be early General Elections, United Democratic Party (UDP) Leader Moses...

Accusing UDP Chairman Michael Peyrefitte of hijacking the party, 2nd Deputy Leader Beverley Williams denounced his decision to reject a...

The recent retraction of San Ignacio/Santa Elena Mayor Earl Trapp's call for Collet Area Representative Hon. Patrick Faber to be expelled...

Countering claims made by Hon. Patrick Faber and other ranking UDP members regarding poor leadership within the United Democratic Party...

Sanctions are a possibility for key UDP members who posted "I'm with Her" photos on social media in support of Tracy Panton, says Collet...

Dr. Osmond Martinez won the Toledo East by-election with a significant majority, a win that political observers say reflect strong...

Belize, May 31, 2024 — Albert Area Representative Hon. Tracy Panton has raised concerns about the practice of witnesses being able to...

Barrow also referenced the Legislative Privileges and Immunities Ordinance, which provides the Senate with the power to summon witnesses