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December 7, 2023 No Comment

Bill Seeking Stricter Penalties for Threats Against Public Servants, Faces

Today, a Bill for an act to amend the Criminal Code Act and the Summary

December 5, 2023 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceno Faces Unprecedented Questioning by Joint Public Accounts

Prime Minister John Briceno was called before the Joint Public Accounts Committee yesterday in Belmopan.

December 5, 2023 No Comment

Inquiry into Controversial Portico Agreement Begins

The first in a series of hearings took place today surrounding the genesis and the

December 5, 2023 No Comment

National Assembly to get Facelift After 52 Years

The National Assembly is getting a much-needed facelift after fifty-two of being constructed. Yesterday, the

December 5, 2023 No Comment

Dangriga Residents Take a Stand Against Corruption with Integrity Walk

Residents of the Culture Capital, Dangriga Town, went out in numbers yesterday to take a

December 1, 2023 No Comment

Power Struggle at Belmopan City Council: Acting Mayor Controversy Persists

Tonight, the power struggle at the Belmopan City Council continues. Prior to leaving for COP28

December 1, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Urges Transparency: Calls for Public Disclosure of COP-28 Delegation

Tonight, the opposition is calling on the government to publicize the list of participants representing

November 30, 2023 No Comment

Belize City Council Eyes Third Term: PUP Slate Led by

The Belize City Council is hot on the campaign trail and believes that they’ll be

November 29, 2023 No Comment

Who approved the telephone allowance increase for CEOs?

Tonight, the six hundred dollar increase in telephone allowance for CEOs is dead. But, before

November 29, 2023 No Comment

Minister Musa says CEOs are underpaid

While Minister Fonseca merely surmised that the phone allowance for CEOs was justified, the Minister

November 29, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Leader Barrow: CEO Allowance Issue Reflects Briceno Administration Collapse

One Member of Parliament who has taken the CEO allowance and its rescindment to another

November 29, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow Calls for Peace Amid Israel Conflict

Leader of the Opposition Moses “Shyne” Barrow also weighed in on the prayer march for

November 29, 2023 No Comment

Senate Inquiry on Portico-Government Agreement Set to Begin Next Week,

The Senate Inquiry into the now notorious Definitive Agreement between Portico Enterprises and the Government

November 29, 2023 No Comment

Belmopan Mayor Palacio Faces Council Opposition Over Deputy Mayor Appointment

Belmopan Mayor Sheran Palacio has fired back at her council and the Ministry of Local

November 29, 2023 No Comment

Internal Strife at Belmopan City Council Mirrors Party Conflicts, says

The disruptive behaviors at the Belmopan City Council has been coined as a reflection of

November 29, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Education Ends Automatic Promotions to Support Competency-Based Curriculum

At the start of the month, Love News broke the story of the government putting

November 28, 2023 No Comment

Belmopan City Council Faces Power Struggle: Acting Mayor Appointment Declared

Tonight, there is a power struggle at the Belmopan City Council after Mayor Sharon Palacio

November 23, 2023 No Comment

Religious Group Plans Peace March for Israel Amidst Calls for

Yesterday while dozens of Belizeans marched for peace in Palestine, a religious group was planning

November 23, 2023 No Comment

Four-Day Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas a step toward peace

After a day of delay, the four-day cease-fire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas is set to

November 22, 2023 No Comment

Belize Joins Global March for Peace in Palestine and the

In other news, Belize joined countries across the world today in marching for peace in

November 22, 2023 No Comment

Temporary Cease-Fire Declared in Israel-Hamas Conflict

While governments across the globe continue to call for permanent peace in the Middle East,

November 22, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Leader Criticizes Government’s Stance on Israel, PM Briceno Responds

One political leader who was not present today was the Leader of the Opposition Moses

November 22, 2023 No Comment

PM Briceno Dismisses Concerns of International Repercussions for Israel Decision

Will Belize face any repercussions from the international community for taking measures against Israel? Prime

November 22, 2023 No Comment

Government Launches Anti-Corruption Program in Belize

The Government has launched its calendar of activities that will look at the topic of

November 22, 2023 No Comment

PM Briceno Accuses Opposition Leader Barrow of Mocking the Courts

Prime Minister John Briceno believes the Leader of the Opposition, Moses “Shyne” Barrow, is making

November 21, 2023 No Comment

Judgment Reserved in Challenge to Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow’s Voter

Chief Magistrate, Jayani Wegodapola has reserved her judgment in the challenge of Opposition Leader Shyne

November 17, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Leader Moses Shyne Barrow Faces Court Challenge Over Mesopotamia

Leader of the Opposition, Moses Shyne Barrow, was at the center of a court case

November 17, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Leader Moses Shyne Barrow Criticizes Belize’s Suspension of Diplomatic

Leader of the Opposition, Moses Shyne Barrow, has written a 7-page letter regarding the stance

November 15, 2023 No Comment

Former Leaders and Government Ministers to Lead Protest March in

Come next week, former leaders and government ministers will be leading a march in Belize

November 14, 2023 No Comment

Belize Takes Strong Stand Against Israeli Actions: Withdraws Ambassador Accreditation

The Government of Belize is taking a stand against the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) following

November 14, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Leader Questions Motive Behind Taiwan’s $3 Million Housing Grant

A few months ago Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) was openly accused of

November 14, 2023 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceno Heads to CARICOM Summit in Saudi Arabia;

Prime Minister John Briceno departed Belize today enroute to Saudi Arabia to attend a CARICOM

November 14, 2023 No Comment

BPP Targets Victory in Punta Gorda

Both the country’s main political parties have secured their municipal slates for the 2024 elections.

November 14, 2023 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceno Reflects on Third Year of Briceno Administration

As Cabinet meets at this hour in San Ignacio, this past weekend saw the third

November 14, 2023 No Comment

PM Briceno comments on newly formed People’s Democratic Movement

In related news, Prime Minister Briceno has commended the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM). The newly

August 21, 2023 No Comment

Belize Cabinet Minister on Indefinite Leave Amidst Sexual Harassment Scandal

Cabinet Minister, Andre Perez, is currently on indefinite leave from office. The minister made a

August 18, 2023 No Comment

UDP Calls for Resignation of Minister Andre Perez Amidst Sexual

Based on accusations of sexual harassment, the women’s group of the United Democratic Party (UDP)

August 18, 2023 No Comment

UDP calls for Minister Andre Perez to resign

While many in the court of public opinion and from the opposition are calling for

August 18, 2023 No Comment

Are Sexual Scandal In Politics The Norm?

The sexual scandal that is leading in all news outlets this evening is not new

August 18, 2023 No Comment

UDP Chairman asks why Andre Perez matter wasn’t reported to

Another point of contention that Peyrefitte spoke on was the fact that the Prime Minister

August 18, 2023 No Comment

Wendy Auxillou Saga Could Reach Settlement Soon

And, finally on the Wendy Auxillou allegations, reports have reached our newsroom that a settlement

August 18, 2023 No Comment

Leader of the Opposition Threatens to Cancel Royal Caribbean Project

As they say, the pen is mightier that the sword – it seems to be

August 15, 2023 No Comment

Women’s Group Condemns Opposition Leader’s Derogatory Comments Towards Speaker

The United Women’s Group (UWG) has issued a release to condemn what they have labeled

August 15, 2023 No Comment

Former Prime Minister Critiques Current Governance Direction in Belize

Former Prime Minister Dean Barrow has coined the current happenings in Belize are multiple attacks

August 11, 2023 No Comment

Eleventh Amendment Revived: Major Debate Ignites Over Disqualification of Persons

It was first brought up in 2011, then it seemed to have died upon arrival,

August 11, 2023 No Comment

Die-Hard UDP Supporters Ejected from National Assembly Amidst Fiery Debate

In anticipation of the 11th Amendment going back to the House, a handful of the

August 11, 2023 No Comment

Minister Julius Espat says 11th Amendment is not an attack

While the opposition insists that the motion was a direct attack on Barrow’s leadership, the

August 11, 2023 No Comment

Speaker of the House Temporarily Vacates Seat as Privilege Motion

Once a privilege motion is filed in the House, it supersedes the current matters and

August 11, 2023 No Comment

UDP Prepares to Endorse Moses ‘Shyne’ Barrow as Leader Ahead

The United Democratic Party is gearing up to endorse Moses “Shyne” Barrow as its leader

August 11, 2023 No Comment

UDP to Cement Barrow’s Leadership with Uncontested Motion at National

During this weekend’s convention, the UDP’s executive body will pass a motion to ensure Barrow’s

August 10, 2023 No Comment

UDP’s Deputy Chairman takes issue with Taiwanese Government

Deputy Chairman of the United Democratic Party, Alberto August, has taken issue with the Taiwanese

August 10, 2023 No Comment

Police Commissioner Shrugs Off UDP’s Calls for his Resignation

The Taiwanese Government isn’t the only one under attack from the opposition, the Commissioner of

August 9, 2023 No Comment

Show of Unanimous Support: PUP Backs Prime Minister Briceno Amid

Several press statements were released today, expressing full confidence in Prime Minister John Briceno. The

August 9, 2023 No Comment

Municipal Election Interest Soars: PUP and UDP Attract Over 200

Aside from the votes of confidence issued today, perhaps another measuring stick that could be

August 9, 2023 No Comment

High Stakes at House Meeting: Opposition Unity Questioned Ahead of

With the constant absence of Denise Sista B Barrow at house meetings, and with Moses

August 9, 2023 No Comment

UDP Gears Up for National Convention: Party Aims to Present

The Opposition, the United Democratic Party, is gearing up for its National Convention where its

August 8, 2023 No Comment

Calls for Resignation: Former Minister Demands Removal of Police Minister

Peyrefitte has called for the resignation of the current Police Minister, Kareem Musa and his

August 1, 2023 No Comment

Leader of the Opposition Accuses Government of Corruption in Definitive

On the heels of talking on the motion of no-confidence, LOO Barrow spoke on corruption,

July 27, 2023 No Comment

PUP squashes PG’s Town Council’s chances of re-election

In recent weeks we have been reporting on the concerns being raised by five of

July 24, 2023 No Comment

People’s United Party Sets Deadline for Municipal Election Applications, Scrutinizing

The People’s United Party’s Secretariat has announced that there are only a few days left

July 21, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Leader defends First Deputy against land sale accusations before

Leader of the Opposition, Moses “Shyne” Barrow, says his First Deputy, Hugo Patt, did no

May 2, 2023 No Comment

Commissioner of Police fires back at Leader of the Opposition’s

The Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, says he is not mincing words with the Leader

April 24, 2023 No Comment

Patrick Faber reinstated as Collet Division Leader for UDP

After being put through the ringer of public scrutiny and political blows, Patrick Faber is

April 4, 2023 No Comment

President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) departs Belize

This evening, the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) , Dr. Tsai Ing-wen, departed

October 29, 2022 No Comment

UDP Lead Senator criticizes GOB for its handling of Pact

Another issue that was raised was the Government’s decision to accede to the Pact of

October 28, 2022 No Comment

UDP to Endorse Ian Jones for Collet

Ian Jones, the former Director of the National Sports Council, will be endorsed as the

October 27, 2022 No Comment

UDP Vice Chairman Alberto August says Recall against UDP Leader

Tonight the UDP recall saga continues. This time, the leader of the recall petition, UDP

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