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Panton and Faber Unlikely to Lose Seats, Says Vernon
Political Scientist Dr. Dylan Vernon argues that despite the UDP leadership's claim of “constructive resignation,” Hon. Tracy Panton and...
Sep 9, 2024


Belize Climate Week 2024 Promises to Be A Hub for Innovation, Inclusivity, and Action
The Ministry of Sustainable Development and Climate Change, through the National Climate Change Office, has unveiled the schedule for...
Aug 27, 2024


Belize Launches New 2024 Community Health Workers Manual to Boost Local Health Care
The Ministry of Health & Wellness, with backing from UNICEF Belize, has introduced the updated Community Health Worker’s (CHW) Manual and...
Aug 27, 2024


Lawrence Ellis Announced as PUP Standard Bearer for Mesopotamia
Lawrence Ellis Announced as PUP Standard Bearer for Mesopotamia Lawrence Ellis has been officially endorsed as the People’s United Party...
Aug 23, 2024


Business Senator: High-Priced Land Deal Sidesteps Parliament
Can the Government of Belize change the location of the new teaching hospital without taking an amended motion to Parliament? Business...
Aug 23, 2024


‘Waata’ Relief: Fortis Belize Assures Steady Hydro-Energy Supply
Fortis Belize, led by President and CEO Kay Menzies, has confirmed that its dams have sufficient water levels to meet the energy demands...
Aug 16, 2024


‘Failure in Parenting!’ComPol Urges Broader Perspective on 13-Year-Old's Detention
The Commissioner of Police has, once again, called on society to take a more holistic look at the 13-year-old who has been detained under...
Aug 9, 2024


Mayor Trapp's Retraction highlights deep UDP divisions, while leadership anticipates snap Gen. Elections
The recent retraction of San Ignacio/Santa Elena Mayor Earl Trapp's call for Collet Area Representative Hon. Patrick Faber to be expelled...
Aug 3, 2024


Domestic Violence Reports Remain Above Avg. Despite Recent Decline
Domestic violence reports in Belize for Q2 2024 show an 8% decrease compared to the same period in 2023; however, the Belize Crime...
Aug 2, 2024


Mayor calls for Faber’s Expulsion After Exclusive with The Reporter
Countering claims made by Hon. Patrick Faber and other ranking UDP members regarding poor leadership within the United Democratic Party...
Jul 30, 2024


UDP 'I'm with Her' campaigners risk Party sanctions: Faber warns
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...
Jul 26, 2024


Economist Wins Toledo East By-Election, Emphasizes Job Creation
Dr. Osmond Martinez won the Toledo East by-election with a significant majority, a win that political observers say reflect strong...
Jul 18, 2024


Political Scientist Calls for Clearer Thresholds for State of Emergency in New Constitution
Dr. Dylan Vernon, a political scientist and former Chair of the Political Reform Commission of 2000, says the threshold for declaring...
Jul 12, 2024


Belize Under Tropical Storm Watch Amid Record-Breaking Season
Belize is under a tropical storm watch as Hurricane Beryl, a rare early-season storm, intensifies in the Caribbean. This powerful...
Jul 4, 2024


PM Warns: ‘Hurricane Beryl is Just the Beginning of a Highly Active Season’ Belize City, son dies
"Hurricane Beryl is just the beginning of what is expected to be a highly active hurricane season. We may have to go through this again...
Jul 4, 2024


BPM Accuses Government of Stalling; AG Vows Compliance
The Government of Belize will abide by the court's ruling, Attorney General Anthony Sylvester told the media this week when asked about...
Jun 20, 2024


PEACE Movement and UDP Reject Redistricting Proposal
The Belize PEACE Movement (BPM) and the Opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) are calling for the government’s draft of the...
Jun 14, 2024


Bread Price Hike: A Necessary Measure, Says Minister Andre Perez
Minister of the Blue Economy and stakeholder in the bakery industry, Hon. Andre Perez, addresses the nationwide bread price increase,...
Jun 7, 2024


More Energy from BELCOGEN Could Offset Energy Crisis
Belize Sugar Industries (BSI) says that increased energy production at its BELCOGEN power plant can help offset Belize’s current energy...
Jun 1, 2024


Can Senate Cmte. compel attendance? Former PM says in Contreras' case it's complicated
Barrow also referenced the Legislative Privileges and Immunities Ordinance, which provides the Senate with the power to summon witnesses
Jun 1, 2024
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