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January 16, 2026 No Comment

Tracy Panton Denies Claims of Ashcroft Donation to UDP

Leader for the United Democratic Party, Tracy Panton, has denied allegations circulating on social media

January 16, 2026 No Comment

No Pay Raises Approved for Belize City Mayor or Councilors

Contrary to claims circulating on social media, no salary increases have been granted to the

January 16, 2026 No Comment

PM Says Consultations Ongoing on Proposed BTL Acquisition

Prime Minister John Briceño has confirmed that stakeholder consultations are currently underway regarding the proposed

January 16, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet to Be Briefed Next Week as PM Urges Fact-Based

Prime Minister Briceño noted that the government is focused on separating fact from speculation, adding

January 16, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Proceeds on Personal Leave, Fonseca Acts as PM

The Office of the Prime Minister has announced that Prime Minister John Briceño departed the

January 16, 2026 No Comment

Belize Observes George Price Day With National Ceremony

For the fourth consecutive year, Belizeans observed January 15 as a public and bank holiday

January 16, 2026 No Comment

PUP at 75 Exhibition Arrives in Belize City

The People’s United Party (PUP) at 75 roving exhibition arrived in Belize City this week,

January 16, 2026 No Comment

UDP’s Yellow Man Charged With Assaulting Police Officer

UDP’s Brian Edward Audinett, better known as “Yellow Man,” was arraigned in the Belize City

January 16, 2026 No Comment

Shyne Honored by US Congress for Music and Political Legacy

The rapper-turned-statesman served as Leader of the Opposition and previously as Leader of the United

January 14, 2026 No Comment

Belize Among Countries Hit by U.S. Immigrant Visa Processing Pause

Belize has been included among seventy-five countries affected by a newly announced pause in U.S.

January 14, 2026 No Comment

Musa Sees Nothing Wrong With Opposition Leader Meeting Lord Ashcroft

Government Minister Kareem Musa says he sees no issue with Opposition Leader Tracy Taegar-Panton meeting

January 14, 2026 No Comment

UDP Announces New Central Executive and Key Party Committees

The United Democratic Party (UDP) has formally announced the appointment of its new Central Executive,

January 14, 2026 No Comment

Guyana President to Visit Belize as Cabinet Approves Major National

Cabinet has welcomed the announcement by the Prime Minister that President of the Co-operative Republic

January 13, 2026 No Comment

Patrick Faber says Belize lacks clear policy on U.S.–Venezuela crisis

Opposition Senator Patrick Faber has criticized the Government of Belize for what he calls the

January 13, 2026 No Comment

Tracy Panton says her meeting on Lord Ashcroft’s private yacht

Tracy Panton has reported to Lord Michael Ashcroft, the UDP’s position on the BTL Proposed

January 13, 2026 No Comment

Panton Concedes Small Market Reality but Rejects BTL Monopoly

As it relates to the UDP’s position on the BTL plans for acquisition, Panton, on

January 13, 2026 No Comment

Faber Slams Prime Minister for Absence at Henry Gordon Funeral

Senior United Democratic Party official Patrick Faber is criticizing Prime Minister John Briceño for his

January 12, 2026 No Comment

Lord Ashcroft Backs BTL-SMART Deal, Details Proposed 80 Million Dollar

For decades, Lord Michael Ashcroft has been a central and often controversial figure in Belize’s

January 12, 2026 No Comment

Minister Kareem Musa Says BTL Acquisition Plan Has Not Reached

Minister Kareem Musa has echoed comments made earlier by Minister of Foreign Affairs Francis Fonseca,

January 9, 2026 No Comment

Barrow Warns UDP Is Drifting Toward Dictatorial Leadership

Though he has been largely absent from Belize’s day-to-day political scene in recent months, Moses

January 8, 2026 No Comment

BCCI Raises Alarm Over Possible BTL–SMART Acquisition

Is BTL moving to acquire SMART? It is the burning question that has been circling

January 8, 2026 No Comment

Guardian Newspaper Claims BTL buyout of Smart already completed

Just before five o’clock this evening, the UDP’s Guardian Newspaper reported that Belize Telemedia Limited

January 8, 2026 No Comment

PSU Calls on Home Affairs CEO to Probe Police Constable

President of the Public Service Union (PSU) Dean Flowers is calling on the newly installed

January 8, 2026 No Comment

Guatemala Appoints New Ambassador to Belize

The Government of Guatemala has officially appointed Erwin Archila Falla as its new Ambassador to

January 8, 2026 No Comment

Moses Shyne Barrow continues to be a thorn for the

The United Democratic Party (UDP) has issued a statement clarifying who it recognizes as the

January 6, 2026 No Comment

Opposition Leader Warns Government Silence Is Fueling Public Unease

Leader of the Opposition Tracy Panton has raised concerns about what she describes as a

January 6, 2026 No Comment

UDP Gearing Up for Municipal Elections, UDP Leader Tracy Panton

Leader of the Opposition Tracy Panton says the United Democratic Party (UDP) is actively preparing

January 5, 2026 No Comment

UDP Names New Shadow Cabinet as Party Prepares for Political

The United Democratic Party has announced the formation of its new Shadow Cabinet, as part

January 5, 2026 No Comment

Tracy Panton Warns Venezuela Crisis Threatens Global Order and Small

Leader of the Opposition Tracy Taegar Panton has issued a strong statement on the situation

January 5, 2026 No Comment

Belize People’s Front Condemns Actions Against Venezuela, Warns of Regional

The Belize People’s Front has issued a strongly worded statement condemning what it describes as

January 5, 2026 No Comment

UDP Unveils Shadow Cabinet, Signals Broader Party Restructuring Ahead

The United Democratic Party has announced the formation of its new Shadow Cabinet, as part

January 5, 2026 No Comment

Panton Slams Non-Renewal of Ombudsman Contract as Threat to Accountability

Opposition Leader Tracy Panton has sharply criticised the Government for its decision not to renew

December 30, 2025 No Comment

Ombudsman Suazo Seeks Legal Action Over Non-Renewal of Contract

Belize’s Ombudsman, Retired Major Gilbert Suazo, says he is seeking legal recourse after being informed

December 29, 2025 No Comment

Belize Police Launch Crime Fusion Center to Strengthen Intelligence-Led Policing

The Belize Police Department has officially moved to strengthen its intelligence-led policing framework with the

December 29, 2025 No Comment

Belize Congratulates Nasry Asfura on Election as President of Honduras

The Government of Belize, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, has extended

December 24, 2025 No Comment

High level talks in the US include concerns over several

Belize has come under renewed international attention following high-level discussions held last week in Washington,

December 24, 2025 No Comment

Prime Minister John Briceño Delivers Traditional Christmas Message to Nation

Prime Minister John Briceno has issued a traditional video recorded message for the Christmas season.

December 24, 2025 No Comment

Opposition Leader breaks with tradition on Christmas message

For the first time in recent history, Belize’s Leader of the Opposition and United Democratic

December 22, 2025 No Comment

Belize Joins WTO Advisory Centre to Strengthen Trade Legal Capacity

Belize has moved to strengthen its presence and capacity within the global trading system, following

December 17, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceño Pushes Back on Media Criticism, Cites Productive Union

Prime Minister John Briceno sharply criticized what he described as the negative tone of recent

December 16, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceño Appoints Rear Admiral Elton Bennett as New Home

Prime Minister John Briceño has selected Rear Admiral Elton Bennett to serve as the new

December 16, 2025 No Comment

Senate Debates $70 Million CDB Loan for George Price Highway

The Senate debated a loan motion for the Caribbean Development Bank’s Eighth Road Project, which

December 16, 2025 No Comment

Peruvian Consul Visits Belize to Provide Services for Nationals

The Peruvian Consul accredited to El Salvador and Belize, Carlos Ortega, is on an official

December 15, 2025 No Comment

PM Yet to Announce New CEO for Home Affairs Ministry

Monday is almost over, and an announcement from Prime Minister John Briceño on the appointment

December 12, 2025 No Comment

Government Slaps 20 Percent Tax on Imported Ramen to Protect

A key amendment under the Customs Bill sparked debate in today’s House Meeting as Prime

December 12, 2025 No Comment

Briceño and Panton Clash in Heated House Exchanges

As is customary with every meeting of the House of Representatives, today’s sitting delivered its

December 10, 2025 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceño Slams UDP Criticism Over Sugar Industry Crisis

Prime Minister John Briceño has slammed comments made by United Democratic Party (UDP) Deputy Leader

December 10, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceño Challenges Patrick Faber to Prove Fortis Dam Deal

Prime Minister John Briceño has issued a public challenge to UDP Senator Patrick Faber to

December 10, 2025 No Comment

PM Pushes Back on UDP Claims Over Rocha Cantú and

Prime Minister John Briceño today pushed back against continued allegations by the United Democratic Party

December 10, 2025 No Comment

José Abelardo Mai Says Cabinet Resignation Was Voluntary

Former Minister of Food Security, Agriculture and Enterprise José Abelardo Mai has spoken publicly for

December 10, 2025 No Comment

Police Deny Reports of Security Detail for Former Minister José

Reports suggesting that former Cabinet Minister and Orange Walk South Area Representative José Abelardo Mai

December 9, 2025 No Comment

UDP Leader Slams Motorcycle Regulations as Financial Burden on Commuters

United Democratic Party (UDP) Leader Tracy Panton has strongly criticized the Government’s recently proposed motorcycle

December 9, 2025 No Comment

UDP Launches New Era With First Press Conference Under Panton’s

The United Democratic Party (UDP), this morning, hosted its first official press conference under the

December 9, 2025 No Comment

UDP Admits Party Finances Are Depleted as Rebuilding Efforts Begin

As the UDP moves forward with its plans of rebuilding, the reality is that the

December 9, 2025 No Comment

Public Support Grows for UDP Headquarters Rehabilitation Drive

An appeal by the United Democratic Party (UDP) to refurbish its party headquarters on Youth

December 8, 2025 No Comment

U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Katharine Beamer Responds to Questions Linking Embassy

U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Katharine Beamer has addressed the November 14 debriefing meeting between the United

December 8, 2025 No Comment

U.S. Embassy Highlights Belize’s Ongoing Fight Against Narcotics Trafficking

While refraining from discussing the details of the November 14 talks, Beamer acknowledged that Belize

December 4, 2025 No Comment

PUP 75th Anniversary Exhibition Opens in Dangriga

The People’s United Party’s 75th Anniversary roving exhibition has arrived in Dangriga, bringing with it

December 1, 2025 No Comment

Tracy Panton Makes History as First Woman to Lead a

For the first time in Belize’s history, the United Democratic Party is being led by

December 1, 2025 No Comment

Sheena Pitts Elected UDP Chair After Landslide Victory

Another woman who is celebrating victory is attorney, Sheena Pitts. Pitts was elected by a

December 1, 2025 No Comment

Leaked UDP Group Chat Exposes Ongoing Internal Tensions

One of the issues that has arisen time and time again for the UDP is

December 1, 2025 No Comment

Faber Backs New UDP Leader After Being Barred From Convention

Patrick Faber was very much present at yesterday’s convention. He no longer serves as an

December 1, 2025 No Comment

John Saldivar Falls Short in Bid for UDP Chairmanship

John Saldivar – he ran for the seat of Chairman yesterday but only managed to

November 28, 2025 No Comment

UDP Set to Endorse Tracy Panton as Party Leader at

Tracy Panton is set to be endorsed as the Leader of the United Democratic Party

November 28, 2025 No Comment

UDP Chairman Alberto August Signals Exit as Party Prepares for

With Panton making history as the first woman Party Leader for the UDP, and for

November 27, 2025 No Comment

Minister of Governance gives update on progress of 13th Amendment

Former Minister of Governance Henry Charles Usher has given an update on the long-awaited 13th

November 27, 2025 No Comment

Government Reaffirms Redistricting Before Next Elections

The government has once again underscored its commitment to delivering long-overdue electoral redistricting before Belizeans

November 26, 2025 No Comment

Government Confirms Trade Dispute With PSU Over BTSD Transition

Minister of Public Service, Henry Usher, has confirmed that there is a current trade dispute

November 26, 2025 No Comment

Minister Henry Charles Uhser Comments on Guatemala’s Push to Intervene

As we reported, the oral hearings wrapped up this week at the International Court of

November 21, 2025 No Comment

Kareem Musa Rejects Claims His New Cabinet Post Is a

Former Minister of Home Affairs, Kareem Musa, is pushing back against public speculation that the

November 20, 2025 No Comment

Government seeks an additional 78 million dollars for this fiscal

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Hon. John Briceño, this afternoon presented two General Revenue

November 20, 2025 No Comment

State-Run Boledo Delivers $16 Million Profit in First Year

Prime Minister John Briceño has announced a major revenue milestone following the Government’s takeover of

November 20, 2025 No Comment

PM Clashes With Opposition Leader Over CDB Loan Debate

The Government of Belize today brought forward a significant financing proposal to the House of

November 20, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceno Rebukes Opposition Leader in Heated Clash Over CDB

As the House debated several matters in today’s House Meeting, Prime Minister John Briceno did

November 20, 2025 No Comment

PM Welcomes Speaker Woods Back After Completing Cancer Treatment

As the house proceedings began this morning, one notable opening was the Prime Minister John

November 20, 2025 No Comment

Fiery Exchanges Mark Closing Moments of House Meeting

And as we wrap up tonight’s coverage of the House Meeting, we bring you a

November 18, 2025 No Comment

Cabinet Shake-Up Continues as PM Defends Second Portfolio Remix in

Cabinet wrapped up its weekly meeting just after two o’clock this afternoon inside the conference

November 18, 2025 No Comment

Rodwell Ferguson Returns to Cabinet in Major Agriculture Shake-Up

As you may have noted, Rodwell Ferguson has made a significant political comeback with his

November 18, 2025 No Comment

Henry Charles Usher Keeps Public Service After Portfolio Pushback

Henry Charles Usher has retained his position as Minister of Public Service and Disaster Risk

November 18, 2025 No Comment

Mai Resignation Stirs Rumors as PM Cites Injury and Surgery

Within the Briceno administration, perhaps the most interesting event this week was the resignation of

November 18, 2025 No Comment

PM Rejects Claims US Meeting Triggered Mai’s Exit

Earlier in our newscast, we told you of the meeting that the Prime Minister had

November 18, 2025 No Comment

Oscar Mira Reflects on Border Security Tenure in Exit Interview

Minister Oscar Mira, who up to last week held the portfolio for Border Security and

November 17, 2025 No Comment

Mai Resignation Sparks Questions After Reported US Concerns

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Jose Abelardo Mai, has formally resigned from Cabinet. Love

November 17, 2025 No Comment

Opposition Says Mai Exit Signals Growing Instability in Government

Leader of the Opposition, Tracy Panton, has issued a strong statement following today’s confirmation that

November 17, 2025 No Comment

Preliminary Cabinet remix puts Oscar Mira for Home Affairs and

On Friday, we told you of the issue surrounding the recent Cabinet shuffle announced last

November 17, 2025 No Comment

UDP Leadership Slate Takes Shape as Panton Emerges Unopposed for

With only three days left for nominations to be submitted to the United Democratic Party

November 14, 2025 No Comment

Minister Henry Usher passes on the Home Affairs portfolio

Love News has confirmed that Minister Henry Usher has indicated a preference to remain within

November 14, 2025 No Comment

Former UDP Senator Under Police Investigation for Sexual Misconduct

A former UDP Senator is at the center of allegations of sexual misconduct. Love News

November 14, 2025 No Comment

Tracy Panton Confident as UDP Prepares for Leadership Convention

The United Democratic Party (UDP) is gearing up for its leadership convention come November 30.

November 14, 2025 No Comment

Young Leaders Take Over Parliament for Children’s Month Sitting

The George Price Center in Belmopan was vibrant this morning as young leaders from across

November 12, 2025 No Comment

Leader of the Opposition says Kareem Musa is the fall

Leader of the Opposition, Tracy Panton, came out swinging today, asserting that former Police Minister

November 12, 2025 No Comment

Cabinet Shakeup Sparks Talk of Internal Tensions

Speculations are many when it comes to the announcement of a Cabinet reshuffle yesterday. Some

November 11, 2025 No Comment

Minister Henry Usher to take command of the Police Department

Henry Charles Usher will be commanding the Ministry of Home Affairs come Monday, November 17.

November 11, 2025 No Comment

PM forms Cabinet committee to tackle cost of living

Within the 6-minute statement delivered by Prime Minister Briceno, the announcement of a new Cabinet

November 11, 2025 No Comment

Senate debates Safe Third Country pact; government cites 10-per-year cap

The Senate today held an extensive debate on the Safe Third Country Agreement between Belize

November 11, 2025 No Comment

Belize to establish a Gaming and Lotteries Commission

The Senate today debated the second reading of the Gaming, Lotteries and Control Bill 2025,

November 11, 2025 No Comment

Faber warns of gambling addiction, pension risks at casinos

As the Senate debated the Gaming and Lotteries Bill 2025, Senator Patrick Faber made it

November 11, 2025 No Comment

PUP marks five years in office; PM touts economic gains

The People’s United Party is marking its 5th year in office after being elected on

November 10, 2025 No Comment

Foreign Minister Fonseca Strengthens Global Ties at EU-CELAC Summit

Foreign Minister Hon. Francis Fonseca led a Belize delegation at the 4th European Union–Community of

November 6, 2025 No Comment

Senate to Debate and Ratify Controversial Safe Third Country Agreement

This coming Tuesday, November 11, the Upper House meets in a special sitting at the

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