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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


Senate Inquiry highlights need for corruption reforms
Business community Senator Kevin Herrera said this week that the testimony of Portico developer David Gegg has highlighted the need for...
May 24, 2024


Governor General Declares State of Emergency in Toledo District Due to Wildfires
Governor General Froyla Tzalam has declared a state of emergency for the entire Toledo District due to wildfires that have been raging...
May 22, 2024


Economist: 'Export Tax' could help ease Belize’s Sugar Shortage
Belize City, Belize — To remedy the sugar shortage caused by persons or businesses taking advantage of the price differential between...
May 17, 2024


NTUCB President Calls for Campaign Finance Laws Amid Senate Revelations
"Revelations such as those raised at this week's Senate Select Committee session, whether substantiated or not, is a constant reminder...
May 12, 2024


Developer David Gegg Claims Solicitation for Campaign Funds Before Senate Committee
Portico developer David Gegg testified before the Senate Special Select Committee this week, making explosive allegations about being...
May 10, 2024


Upgrades plus high usage means more blackouts
BELIZE CITY, Belize — Belizeans experienced widespread blackouts on Monday night due to load shedding initiated by Belize Electricity...
May 4, 2024


100% Payroll Vote!?No Backbenchers in the House of Representative!
As of the government’s latest Cabinet reshuffle, there is officially no political “backbenchers” on the majority side of Belize’s House...
Apr 4, 2024


Senior Counsel: To reduce blocks, Senate Cmte. can amend their T.o.R
Nothing prevents the Special Select Committee from amending their terms of reference (TOR), a senior counsel familiar with the Senate...
Mar 1, 2024
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