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NEAB President Accused of Sexual Assault, Removed from Leadership
Rev. Victor Hernandez, President of the National Evangelical Association of Belize (NEAB), has been removed from his position after...
Sep 22, 2024


Belize Unemployment at Historic Low, Economy Expands Rapidly
Belize’s unemp l o y m e n t r a t e has fallen to 3%, marking the lowest level in the nation’s history, Prime Minister Hon. John...
Sep 22, 2024


'UDP': Uniting a Divided Party? Alliance for Democracy Sets Date for ‘Unity’ Convention
The Alliance for Democracy (AfD) has set October 6th, 2024, as the date for a special Unity Convention; the group plans to recall the...
Sep 9, 2024


‘We Shall Not Be Removed’: AfD Stands Against 'Expulsion'
The Alliance for Democracy (AfD) has strongly refuted claims that its members, including Hon. Patrick Faber, Hon. Tracy Panton, Beverly...
Sep 9, 2024


Peyrefitte Questions Judicial Process; Allegations of Voter List Padding in Cayo North
UDP Chairman Michael Peyrefitte criticized the judicial handling of a recent voter registration challenge; he raised concerns about...
Sep 9, 2024


‘Constructively Resigned!’UDP Chairman says Panton, Faber not ‘Expelled’; they resigned by their actions
United Democratic Party (UDP) Chairman Michael Peyrefitte insists that Patrick Faber, Tracy Panton, Beverly Williams, and John Saldivar...
Sep 9, 2024


Belizean poet Rowland Parks wins Zee Edgell Award
Belizean poet Rowland Parks, a retired journalist who once wrote for The Reporter newspaper, received the Zee Edgell prize for Literary...
Sep 9, 2024


City Cracks Down on Unlicensed Street Mechanics
The Belize City Council is intensifying efforts to regulate mechanics operating without trade licenses and leaving abandoned vehicles on...
Sep 9, 2024


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


NTUCB Challenges Government's Hospital Location Decision
The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has expressed deep concerns over the Government of Belize's decision to purchase a...
Aug 23, 2024


Petillo Plans Protest Over Controversial Land Purchase
Land activist Nigel Petillo plans to lead a protest on Friday against the government's $6.9 million land purchase, questioning the value,...
Aug 23, 2024


Health Ministry Confident in Monkeypox Preparedness
The Ministry of Health is prepared to address any monkeypox outbreak, Minister of Health Hon. Kevin Bernard affirmed this week. The...
Aug 23, 2024


Martinez Appointed Minister of State for Foreign Trade
The newly elected Toledo East Area Representative Hon. Osmond Martinez is now the Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Trade....
Aug 16, 2024


BPM Urges Broad Alliance for Redistricting
The Belize Peace Movement (BPM) has called for a united effort among Belizean social partners to push for fair redistricting ahead of the...
Aug 16, 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


Government Relocates Belmopan Tertiary Hospital to Improve Accessibility
The Government of Belize has officially announced the relocation of the proposed Belmopan Tertiary Hospital, a strategic decision aimed...
Aug 14, 2024
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