Government

March 6, 2025 No Comment

Area Representative Candidates Debate in San Pedro

The candidates vying for the post of Area Representative in the Rural South Constituency faced

March 6, 2025 No Comment

PUP’s Anthony Mahler Speaks on Automatic Election Victory in Pickstock

Anthony Mahler has weighed on his automatic victory for the People’s United Party in Pickstock

March 6, 2025 No Comment

BCCI Pushes for Greater Transparency in Campaign Finance

The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is advocating for increased transparency regarding campaign

March 6, 2025 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceno Outlines Continued Focus on Social Issues

Prime Minister John Briceno says that while his government has been able to tackle a

March 6, 2025 No Comment

BCCI Boosts Debate Training to Strengthen Democratic Engagement

The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has taken steps to enhance its engagement

March 6, 2025 No Comment

University of Belize Facilitates Panel in Punta Gorda

Last night, the University of Belize held a panel discussion in Punta Gorda Town to

March 6, 2025 No Comment

Belizean Diplomat, Seidi Quetzal, Honored with UN General Assembly Fellowship

Belize’s Foreign Service Officer, Seidi Quetzal, has been named the first Belizean to be granted

March 5, 2025 No Comment

People’s Democratic Movement Launches Manifesto Ahead of Elections

Just a week before the elections, the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) officially launched its Manifesto.

March 5, 2025 No Comment

Queen Square Candidate Godwin Haylock Confident of Victory

Godwin Haylock, Queen Square candidate under the Tracy Panton slate, says he’s confident of a

March 5, 2025 No Comment

Intense Competition in Port Loyola as UDP Candidates Vie for

With only seven days before the General Elections, the political climate is heating up in

March 5, 2025 No Comment

Phillip Willoughby Promises Economic Development for Port Loyola if Elected

Phillip Willoughby, Tracy Panton’s UDP candidate for Port Loyola, believes he’ll be able to positively

March 5, 2025 No Comment

Allegations of Land Greed and Nepotism Surface as Elections Near,

As the election date draws near, several allegations are surfacing regarding land greed over the

March 5, 2025 No Comment

Belize City Councilor Allan Pollard Steps Down from Deputy Mayor

Belize City Councilor Allan Pollard says that he will not be seeking re-election for the

March 4, 2025 No Comment

Belize Unveils New Bus Tier System to Improve Public Transport

Passengers who utilize public buses will soon have more options in terms of comfort and

March 4, 2025 No Comment

Belize’s Stance on Palestine in Question as Country Quietly Exits

Belize’s long-standing support for Palestine on the global stage appears to be shifting amid growing

March 4, 2025 No Comment

Caribbean Court of Justice Rejects Legal Bid to Halt Belize’s

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has denied Jerry Enriquez’s application for special leave to

March 4, 2025 No Comment

Government May Take Legal Action Against Lawyer in Failed Election

The government says it will not seek to recover the legal costs incurred during the

March 4, 2025 No Comment

Belize PEACE Movement Returns to Court in Latest Attempt to

The Belize PEACE Movement also returned to court today in hopes of trying to stay

March 4, 2025 No Comment

PUP’s Dangriga Candidate Agrees to Debate Independent Opponent

The People’s United Party’s Dangriga Standard Bearer Dr. Louis Zabaneh has agreed to public debate

March 4, 2025 No Comment

Candidates for Belize Rural South Set to Face Off in

The candidates vying for the post of Area Representative in the Rural South Constituency will

March 4, 2025 No Comment

PUP’s Rodwell Ferguson Open to Debate Opponents to Political Debate

Another politician who says he’s open to debate is the People’s United Party’s Stann Creek

March 4, 2025 No Comment

PNP Calls Out Election Authorities for Failing to Address Toledo

The People’s National Party (PNP) has expressed deep disappointment over what it says is the

March 4, 2025 No Comment

PUP Corozal Bay Office Vandalized in Suspected Act of Political

The People’s United Party’s office in Corozal Bay was vandalized in what the party believes

March 4, 2025 No Comment

National Women’s Commission Urges Businesses to Support Gender Equality This

As Belize celebrates National Women’s Month, the National Women’s Commission is calling on businesses across

March 4, 2025 No Comment

Belize Partners with Agape International Missions Belize to Combat Human

The Government of Belize is collaborating with an international organization to provide support services to

March 3, 2025 No Comment

Elections and Boundaries Intensifies Preparations for March 12 General Elections

With less than 10 days remaining until the highly anticipated general election, on March 12,

March 3, 2025 No Comment

Patrick Faber Confident of Re-election in Collet, Cites Dedication to

Standard Bearer for the Collet division under the Panton faction of the United Democratic Party

March 3, 2025 No Comment

UDP Standard Bearer for Collet says GOB has failed to

While Faber believes he’s been able to do a good job in Collett, he says

February 28, 2025 No Comment

People United Party Launches Political Manifesto, Plan Belize 2.0, at

Last night, the People United Party (PUP) officially launched its political manifesto, Plan Belize2.0. The

February 28, 2025 No Comment

Port Loyola Heats Up: Candidates Ramp Up Efforts as Belize

With twelve days to go before the General Elections, candidates are making last-minute efforts in

February 28, 2025 No Comment

Independent Candidate Cyril Garci Uruwei Targets Dangriga Seat in Upcoming

Independent candidate for the Dangriga constituency, Cyril Garci Uruwei says he’s confident of a victory

February 27, 2025 No Comment

UDP Factions to Share Color Red in Upcoming General Elections

The Election and Boundaries Commission has weighed in on its decision to have the three

February 27, 2025 No Comment

Belize PEACE Movement Seeks Redistricting Before March Vote

The clock is ticking with just 13 days left until the general elections, but efforts

February 26, 2025 No Comment

Minister Julius Espat Defends Fairness in Infrastructure Projects, Denies Political

In reflection on the operations at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing, (MIDH), Minister

February 26, 2025 No Comment

Automatic Wins Question Belize’s Democratic Integrity After Opposition Candidates Fail

The recent automatic victories for the People’s United Party in the Fort George and Pickstock

February 26, 2025 No Comment

On the Campaign Trail: Prime Minister Briceno Vies to Break

Prime Minister John Briceno was on the campaign trail today in Belize City in hopes

February 26, 2025 No Comment

PUP Gains Momentum: Party Leaders to Assist in Crucial Constituencies

The People’s United Party is looking to add some extra muscles to its machinery in

February 26, 2025 No Comment

Retired Public Officers Protest for Dissolution of Trust Fund, Accuse

The Association of Beneficiaries and Retired Public Officers (ABRPO) is once again in the news

February 25, 2025 No Comment

Diverse Slate of 90 Candidates Officially Nominated for Upcoming General

Ninety men and women were officially nominated yesterday across the country to contest next month’s

February 25, 2025 No Comment

Uncontested Elections in Pickstock and Fort George as Mahler and

And, as verified by the Elections and Boundaries, history was made yesterday when for the

February 25, 2025 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceno Expresses Disappointment Over Vega’s Departure, Confident in

Prime Minister John Briceno has expressed disappointment at the Elvia Vega’s exit from the People’s

February 25, 2025 No Comment

Elections and Boundaries Commission Assigns Red for Panton and Barrow’s

The Elections and Boundaries Commission concluded a meeting a few minutes ago where it decided

February 25, 2025 No Comment

Nomination Day Energizes Supporters, Political Fanfare Abounds

Yesterday, the country’s political parties and persons looking to contest the upcoming general elections were

February 25, 2025 No Comment

Nomination Day Highlights Cost of Political Apparel

With thousands of people seen yesterday wearing their color of choice in tee shirts, it

February 25, 2025 No Comment

Elections and Boundaries Rules on Party Colors Amidst UDP Leadership

The Elections and Boundaries Commission’s decision on one colour for the Tracy Panton and the

February 25, 2025 No Comment

Government to Introduce Stricter Real Estate Regulations Following High-Profile Murder

In the wake of the murder of American real estate developer Boris Mannsfeld, Belize’s Minister

February 24, 2025 No Comment

Unopposed Victory: Mahler and Usher Declared Winners in Pickstock and

While the general elections are 15 days away, tonight we can tell you that Anthony

February 24, 2025 No Comment

Nomination Day Energies Vary Across Belize Ahead of 2025 General

Nomination Day 2025 took center stage today across the 31 electoral divisions. It is an

February 24, 2025 No Comment

UDP Leader Insists on Party Unity Amid Faction Dispute

UDP’s Party Leader, Moses Shyne Barrow, has written to the Chief Elections Officer, Josephine Tamai,

February 24, 2025 No Comment

Elvia Vega-Samos Goes Independent, Challenging PUP in Corozal Bay

Elvia Vega-Samos was officially nominated today as an independent candidate for the Corozal Bay Division.

February 24, 2025 No Comment

Controversy Erupts Over Alleged Body-Shaming Remarks by PUP Candidate

Another issue that arose over the weekend were remarks made by PUP’s Kaya Cattouse, its

February 24, 2025 No Comment

Ministry of Education Expands Internet Access to Schools Nationwide

The Ministry of Education has taken steps to expand online connectivity in schools across the

February 21, 2025 No Comment

UDP’s Moses “Shyne” Barrow to Unveil 31 Standard Bearers; High

Leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), Moses Shyne Barrow, is scheduled to introduce his

February 21, 2025 No Comment

Ex-Minister Vega Samos Declares Independent Bid in Corozal Bay

Elvia Vega Samos has declared that she will run as an independent candidate in the

February 21, 2025 No Comment

Election Season Security: Belize Police Mobilize Amid Political Tensions and

As the election season intensifies, the Belize Police Department is preparing to deploy teams to

February 21, 2025 No Comment

Belize’s Foreign Affairs Defends Virtual Presence at CARICOM Meeting

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recently faced criticism for its absence from the CARICOM

February 21, 2025 No Comment

COMPOL Defends Casual Attire at PUP Convention Amid Public Scrutiny

Commissioner of Police Chester Williams has recently faced scrutiny for attending the People’s United Party’s

February 20, 2025 No Comment

Tracy Panton Unveils Slate of 15 Candidates for March 12

Fifteen standard bearers were officially presented this morning as part of the Tracy Panton slate

February 20, 2025 No Comment

Panton Defends Inclusion of Controversial Figures in Her Political Slate

While Panton’s slate includes a few newcomers, among the hopeful candidates are figures who suffered

February 20, 2025 No Comment

Tracy Panton Rejects Jose Uk Espat’s Candidacy in the Albert

Tracy Panton has condemned and rejected the candidacy of Jose Uk Espat in the Albert

February 20, 2025 No Comment

Phillip Willoughby, Nelma Mortis, and Boots Martinez in Three-Way Race

Another issue at the forefront is the race in the Port Loyola Division, where Phillip

February 20, 2025 No Comment

PUP Celebrates Successful National Convention, Declares Confidence Ahead of Elections

The People’s United Party (PUP) is celebrating what they say was a successful national convention

February 20, 2025 No Comment

UDP Facing Campaign Funding Issues? Reports Suggest Financial Struggles Within

Is the Moses Barrow-led United Democratic Party having issues funding its campaign? In recent days,

February 20, 2025 No Comment

PUP Finalizing Campaign Strategy as General Elections Draw Near

The People’s United Party (PUP) is ramping up its preparations as the country approaches the

February 20, 2025 No Comment

Will Belize Become a Deportation Stop Under Trump Administration? Minister

Will Belize be requested to be a stopover to take deportees from other nations under

February 20, 2025 No Comment

Minister Francis Fonseca Hopes for Separation of His Extensive Ministerial

Minister Francis Fonseca says he had a full plate during the last PUP administration, juggling

February 20, 2025 No Comment

Government Opens Bidding for $800,000 Stella Maris and Belize Academy

The Government of Belize has officially opened the bidding process for the infrastructure remodeling of

February 19, 2025 No Comment

License Plates and Stickers Distribution Begins Tomorrow Across Belize

The distribution of outstanding license plates and license stickers from the Ministry of Transport is

February 19, 2025 No Comment

UDP Factions to Choose Unique Symbols Alongside Red for Election

The two factions of the United Democratic Party are now working to decide what symbols

February 19, 2025 No Comment

Panton-led UDP Chairperson comments on color decision

One of the many concerns over the decision by the Elections Commission has to do

February 19, 2025 No Comment

Barrow-Led UDP Chair Says Decision on Party Symbols Was Premature

While Panton’s faction believes a final determination will be made on Monday, the Chair for

February 19, 2025 No Comment

PUP Candidates Highlight Achievements as They Seek Re-Election

The political campaigns continue as all parties are hitting the ground hoping to gain enough

February 19, 2025 No Comment

Three UDP Candidates Battle for Port Loyola Amid Party Division

Continuing with our political coverage, when it comes to the confusion in the United Democratic

February 19, 2025 No Comment

New Political Parties Announce Candidacies to Challenge Belize’s Two-Party System

Several political newcomers are looking to throw their hat in the ring on Election Day.

February 19, 2025 No Comment

Jeremy Enriquez Seeks Court Injunction to Halt General Elections Over

Jeremy (Jerry) Enriquez has instructed his legal team to file an appeal against a recent

February 19, 2025 No Comment

New Homeowners in Dangriga Receive Keys Through Government Housing Initiative

Several families in Dangriga became homeowners today, thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and

February 18, 2025 No Comment

High Court Dismisses Redistricting Case, Clearing Path for General Elections

The High Court has dismissed Jeremy Enriquez’s application to stop the upcoming general election and

February 18, 2025 No Comment

Belize PEACE Movement Awaits High Court Ruling on Redistricting Challenge

The Belize PEACE Movement (BPM) says that it is awaiting a response from the High

February 18, 2025 No Comment

Elections Commission Votes for ‘Traditional UDP Red’ for Both Factions

The Elections and Boundaries Commission has voted to use the color red for both the

February 18, 2025 No Comment

Confusion Looms as UDP Factions Flood Streets with Banners in

The decision made by the Elections and Boundaries Commission may be bring more confusion to

February 18, 2025 No Comment

Political Shuffle: Heredia Returns, Castro Stays Retired, and Aragon’s Seat

The political landscape is heating up as aspiring candidates are now coming out to get

February 18, 2025 No Comment

Heredia Backs Panton Amid UDP Leadership Dispute

Heredia’s return to electoral politics comes at a time when the United Democratic Party he

February 18, 2025 No Comment

Senate Report on Portico Agreement Faces Uncertain Fate After Being

Will the work done by the Senate Special Select Committee (SSSC) be in vain? Last

February 18, 2025 No Comment

Retired Public Officers Demand Dissolution of Trust Fund in Weekly

The Association of Beneficiaries and Retired Public Officers (ABRPO) says it will protest weekly in

February 18, 2025 No Comment

San Jose Succotz Council Clashes with Mayor Over Garbage Collection

The San Jose Succotz Village Council has written to the Mayor of San Ignacio and

February 17, 2025 No Comment

KHMHA Union Meeting Yields Progress, But Workers Remain Cautious

The KHMHA Workers Union has been appeased for now but their silence does not indicate

February 17, 2025 No Comment

CWU Calls Out Government Over Missing Port of Belize Audit

One week ago, we told you of the Essential Services Arbitration Tribunal (ESAT) that was

February 17, 2025 No Comment

DPM Cordel Hyde Acknowledges Need for Redistricting

Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde has conceded that the redistricting exercise for the country is

February 17, 2025 No Comment

Belize Moves to Upgrade BPO Sector with Global Digital Strategy

The government is looking to further develop the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector, through the

February 17, 2025 No Comment

PUP Flexes Strength with National Convention Ahead of General Elections

We now turn to a deeper look into the political landscape as the general election

February 17, 2025 No Comment

PUP’s Massive Turnout Sends Strong Political Message to Opponents

As yesterday’s convention served to endorse its 31 standard bearers, it also served as a

February 17, 2025 No Comment

Marconi Leal Sr. Rallies Behind Son

Two weeks after announcing his decision to step away from the upcoming general elections, Marconi

February 17, 2025 No Comment

UDP Candidate Seen at PUP Rally, Raising Questions About Political

After observing the recent leadership transition in Belize Rural North, our newsroom encountered Gladys Paredez

February 17, 2025 No Comment

BPP’s Wil Maheia Campaigns in Toledo East, Highlights Neglected Communities

While the PUP showed muscle and the UDP remains disconnected and divided, there is Wil

February 17, 2025 No Comment

Boots Martinez Returns to Politics, Joins Crowded Port Loyola Race

Another familiar face that has returned to the political arena is former UDP’s Port Loyola

February 17, 2025 No Comment

PDM Gears Up for General Elections, Seeks to Finalize Candidate

Political third party, the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) says that it is working on putting

February 14, 2025 No Comment

Prime Minister John Briceño Tours NHI Facilities in Orange Walk,

PUP Standard Bearer for the Orange Walk Central division, John Briceno, toured the National Health

February 14, 2025 No Comment

Public Service Minister Highlights Structural Reforms and Training Initiatives

Headed into the next general election, Minister of the Public Service Henry Charles Usher says

February 14, 2025 No Comment

Government Ministers Maintain Executive Duties Despite Parliament Dissolution

With Parliament dissolved, an interesting aspect of the discourse has to do with the involvement

February 14, 2025 No Comment

PUP Ramps Up Campaign Efforts as Election Countdown to March

With the official date for elections announced, political parties are in full campaign mode with

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