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Opposition Leader Hon. Tracy Panton has cautioned against treating young men as less than human under the Government's latest State of Emergency (SOE), arguing that accountability and respect for human dignity must go hand in hand. Panton's comments come amid the Government's latest crackdown on gang-related violence, following a series of shootings and murders that prompted authorities to declare a 30-day State of Emergency on October 31, 2026. In a public statement, the Opp

CARICOM countries should expect little immediate change in United States foreign policy despite Democrats winning control of both chambers of Congress, according to veteran Caribbean diplomat Sir Ronald Sanders, who says President Donald Trump will retain considerable authority over regional affairs. In an analysis published November 5, Sanders cautioned Caribbean governments against interpreting the November 3 midterm election results as a fundamental change in Washington's

More than 33 bus operators have formed a new association, breaking away from the Belize Bus Association (BBA), which they accuse of becoming too politically focused and neglecting the interests of operators and commuters. The newly established United Bus Operators Association (UBOA), in a press release dated November 11, 2026--although issued on November 4th 2026- announced its formation with a commitment to putting commuters first, representing operators fairly and working w

The Bankers Association of Belize is urging the public to exercise increased caution following reports of telephone and messaging scams targeting customers of financial institutions across the country. According to the association, scammers are impersonating bank repre-sentatives to trick customers into revealing sensitive financial information. Fraudsters are using deceptive phone numbers, email addresses and familiar corporate logos on messaging platforms to make their comm

The Public Service Union (PSU) has called for a more transparent and institutionalised system of social assistance in Belize, arguing that emergency financial support should be administered through established public programmes rather than ministerial discretion. In a statement published on its official Facebook page on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the union questioned the practice of providing financial assistance for medical expenses, funerals and other emergencies through