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Enriquez Invokes FOIA to Force Disclosure of State Legal Fees
Social activist and public interest litigant Jeremy Enriquez has formally invoked the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), requesting a...
Aug 21, 2025


Teen Drowns in Belize River; Lord’s Bank Residents Seek Answers
Seventeen-year-old Caleb Bradley drowned in the Belize River on Wednesday; however, concerns have been raised over the response efforts...
Aug 21, 2025


Tariff Hikes Abroad Could Push Imports Higher, Says Economist
Belize’s dependence on imported goods makes the country especially vulnerable to rising global tariffs; however, local economist Dr....
Aug 21, 2025


‘Keep Call Centers in America Act’ Explained
The U.S. Senate is reviewing a new measure—officially titled the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025—that would impose strict...
Aug 15, 2025


BPF Breaks Through—Third Party Members Elected in Georgeville
The words "third party" and "elected" rarely appear together in Belize’s political history; however, that changed on June 29, 2025, when...
Jul 5, 2025


Panton: June 14 NPC Meeting “Flawed” and Unconstitutional
Albert Area Representative and Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Tracy Panton, has declared the scheduled June 14 National Party Council...
Jun 13, 2025


Amidst 100% Payroll Vote, Espat Offers Rare Own-Government Critique
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.
Jun 1, 2025


Belize Scrambles to Safeguard Exports Amid Trump Tariffs
Belize will seek bilateral talks with U.S. officials and coordinate with CARICOM following President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff...
Apr 3, 2025


Trump’s Tariffs Could Kill Duty-Free Exports, Raise Prices in Belize
Belizean exports that currently enter the United States duty free, could start facing tariffs if the “Trump rhetoric” materializes, Local...
Mar 27, 2025


Bitter-Sweet Moves: Sugar Shakeup Rattles North
Government’s decision to relocate the sugar portfolio to the Prime Minister’s Office has prompted sharp criticism from the BSCFA; while...
Mar 27, 2025


National Budget Delayed Until May
The Government's annual Budget, usually unveiled in March, will instead be presented in May due the March 12th General Elections, and...
Mar 27, 2025


Editorial
The results of Belize’s 2025 General Election have rewritten an important chapter in the country’s political history. For the first time...
Mar 20, 2025


Same Pledge, New Term: PM Again Promises 2025 Redistricting
Prime Minister John Briceño has reaffirmed that Belize's long-anticipated electoral redistricting will be completed by the end of 2025,...
Mar 20, 2025


UNWEAKENED SUPERMAJORITYPUP retains constitution-changing numbers
For the first time in Belize’s post-independence history, a ruling party has maintained an unweakened supermajority in its second term...
Mar 20, 2025


Commissioner: No Speculation Yet on San Pedro Hotel Deaths
Belize’s top law enforcement is awaiting the results of a toxicology report before confirming the cause of death for the three U.S. women...
Mar 20, 2025


Belize Government Lotteries Relocates Live Drawings to Belmopan
The Belize Government Lotteries Ltd. has announced that, effective Sunday, April 27, 2025, the live drawing of all Belize government...
Mar 20, 2025


Panton Faction Secures Party Majority - Tracy in. Shyne out. Lee Mark shines and Patrick dims.
Amid a sweeping PUP victory at the General elections, Moses “Shyne” Barrow has announced his intention to resign as Leader of the United...
Mar 13, 2025


Briceño Sworn in for Second Term, Pledges Hard Work
Amidst a fractured opposition and historic voter apathy, John Briceno took the oath of office on March 13 for his second term as Prime...
Mar 13, 2025


Tariff War May Drive Up Belizean Prices, Economist Warns
A global tariff war involving Belize’s three largest trading partners— the U.S., China, and Mexico— is likely to raise consumer prices...
Mar 6, 2025


CCJ Dismisses Enriquez case, Upholds Election Timeline
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed an appeal filed by Jeremy Enriquez, ruling that his attempt to halt the upcoming general...
Mar 6, 2025
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