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August 10, 2026 No Comment

Rigo Vellos Wins PUP Mayoral Nomination in Corozal

Rigoberto “Rigo” Vellos has secured the People’s United Party’s mayoral nomination in Corozal Town and

July 22, 2026 No Comment

PUP Corozal Town Council candidate withdraws after police report alleges

PUP aspiring Corozal Town councillor candidate Tomas Zetina has withdrawn his candidacy after a police

July 20, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Attends World Cup Final as Government Stays Silent

Prime Minister John Briceño is out of the country, but there has been no official

July 6, 2026 No Comment

PM Says Ministry of National Defence Procurement Scandal Violates Good

Prime Minister John Briceño has described the procurement practices now under scrutiny at the Ministry

July 6, 2026 No Comment

Deputy PM Cordel Hyde Warns Cabinet to Stay Disciplined and

Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde has issued a stern warning to his Cabinet colleagues, telling

July 6, 2026 No Comment

PUP Meeting Sees Call to Raise CEO Spending Threshold

At the People’s United Party meeting on Saturday, one of the most curious events was

July 6, 2026 No Comment

PUP Begins Vetting Candidates for Municipal Elections

PUP Chairman Henry Usher confirmed on Saturday that the party has begun vetting applicants who

July 3, 2026 No Comment

Minister Ramon Cervantes denies involvement in contracts linked to his

Minister of State Ramon Cervantes is denying any involvement in government contracts awarded to a

July 3, 2026 No Comment

PUP Heads to Dangriga for National Party Council Weekend

The People’s United Party (PUP) is heading to Dangriga this weekend for its National Party

July 2, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Takes Over Defence Ministry After Marin Steps Aside

A decision on who would oversee the Ministry of National Defence and Border Security has

July 2, 2026 No Comment

Dr. Osmond Martinez Says He Would Consider Interim Defence Role

As the Prime Minister was contemplating the way forward with the defence ministry, Minister of

July 2, 2026 No Comment

Dr. Osmond Martinez Says Defence Ministry Scandal Not Hurting Government

Minister of State for Economic Development, Dr. Osmond Martinez, was also asked to weigh in

July 2, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Reflects on 33 Years in Politics

As Prime Minister John Briceno faces, perhaps the biggest challenge to his political reputation, earlier

July 1, 2026 No Comment

Florencio Marin Jr. requests a ninety-day leave as the Defence

Senior government minister Florencio Marin Jr. has requested a ninety-day leave of absence from Prime

July 1, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño cautions his Cabinet to ensure that they operate

PM Briceño has been forced to give his Cabinet the same talk former Prime Minister

June 30, 2026 No Comment

Leader of the Opposition Calls for Reforms After Oscar Mira

Opposition Leader Tracy Taegar-Panton has remarked that the actions surrounding former Minister of Home Affairs

June 29, 2026 No Comment

UDP Declares Crime a National Crisis, Urges Immediate Action

Meanwhile, the United Democratic Party is calling on the Briceño administration to treat crime as

June 29, 2026 No Comment

Eluide Miller Refuses to Exit PUP Belize City Mayoral Race

Belize City’s Deputy Mayor Eluide Miller is standing his ground in the race to become

June 25, 2026 No Comment

PM Confirms RECONDEV Board Will Be Replaced

Prime Minister has confirmed that the Reconstruction and Development Corporation, better known as RECONDEV, will

June 25, 2026 No Comment

UDP Demands Full Transparency on Oscar Mira Probe and RECONDEV

The United Democratic Party (UDP) is calling on the Briceño administration to publicly disclose the

June 25, 2026 No Comment

Reports Suggest PUP May Be Trying to Avoid Belize City

Reports have surfaced tonight suggesting that the People’s United Party may be attempting to avoid

June 22, 2026 No Comment

Oscar Mira Steps Aside as Home Affairs Minister Pending Audit

In an interesting turn of events in the growing Oscar Mira procurement controversy, it was

June 22, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB Calls for Oscar Mira’s Immediate Resignation

Shortly after Minister Oscar Mira stepped aside from his Cabinet duties, the National Trade Union

June 22, 2026 No Comment

Leaked Records Show Nearly $6 Million Paid to MP Farms

As the political fallout continues to grow, late last week, a fresh batch of leaked

June 22, 2026 No Comment

August Warns Foreign Assistance in Phone Search Raises Constitutional Concerns

Alberto August is pushing back against what he describes as an attempt by police to

June 19, 2026 No Comment

PSU President, Dean Flowers, Says Oscar Mira Should Step Aside

As the PSU President is calling for heads to roll in the public service, he

June 19, 2026 No Comment

PUP closes its application window with 115 aspiring candidates

With less than nine months remaining before Belizeans head to the polls for municipal elections,

June 18, 2026 No Comment

PM Orders Review into Mira Contract Controversy

Prime Minister John Briceño says the controversy surrounding Minister of Home Affairs Oscar Mira and

June 18, 2026 No Comment

Henry Usher Says Audit Needed to Determine Facts in Mira

Questions persist over the government contracts awarded to members of the Mira family, and today,

June 18, 2026 No Comment

Henry Charles Usher Says PUP Delegates Should Decide PUP’s Belize

With the deadline for applications for aspiring municipal leaders being tomorrow, PUP Chairman Henry Charles

June 17, 2026 No Comment

Oscar Mira Defends Alberto August Complaint That Eventually Sparked Contract

Police Minister and Minister of Home Affairs, Oscar Mira, could not say whether he has

June 17, 2026 No Comment

Allan Pollard Jr. Enters Race for PUP Belize City Mayoral

The race to become the People’s United Party’s candidate for Mayor of Belize City in

June 17, 2026 No Comment

Cordel Hyde Throws Support Behind Allan Pollard Jr.’s Mayoral Bid

With Allan Pollard Junior having formally entered the race for the People’s United Party’s Belize

June 17, 2026 No Comment

Allan Pollard Sr. Says PUP Should Have Cleared Path for

As the media awaited the arrival of Allan Pollard at the PUP headquarters, we spoke

June 3, 2026 No Comment

PM Defends Oscar Mira Amid Alberto August Controversy

PM John Briceño has weighed in on the recent public fallout involving Minister of Home

June 1, 2026 No Comment

Alberto August’s legal team set to sue the government

Is the police minister and the Briceño administration drunk on power? That is the question

June 1, 2026 No Comment

Deleted Post by Minister’s Brother Sparks Double Standards Debate

As the debate continues over Alberto August’s arrest, attention did shift toward comments made by

May 18, 2026 No Comment

O.W. East Area Rep. Jose Mai Continues Recovery After Knee

Orange Walk East Area Representative, Abelardo Mai, returned for a medical checkup in Guatemala this

March 24, 2026 No Comment

Jose Mai Returns Home After Successful Knee Surgery in Guatemala

The Area Representative for Orange Walk South, Jose Abelardo Mai, has returned to Belize following

February 16, 2026 No Comment

Large Crowd Fills Belmopan for PUP National Party Council Meeting

An estimated fifteen hundred supporters turned out in Belmopan yesterday as the People’s United Party

February 16, 2026 No Comment

PUP Marks 10 Years of Briceño Leadership at National Party

In addition to the PUP’s National Party Council meeting yesterday, the occasion also marked ten

February 11, 2026 No Comment

New Poll Shows Mixed Approval for Dangriga Area Rep Louis

A newly released opinion survey conducted by political analyst Dr. Philip Castillo suggests that while

February 10, 2026 No Comment

Opposition Leader Renews Criticism of BTL-SMART Acquisition Despite Government Pause

The proposed acquisition of Speednet (SMART) by Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) returned to the political

February 6, 2026 No Comment

Government Slams Opposition Absence During OSH Bill Debate

Members of the government side have condemned the absence of members of the Opposition United

February 6, 2026 No Comment

Sparse Turnout as Expected Protest Fails to Materialize

The anticipation of a massive protest outside the National Assembly was diminished when the media

February 2, 2026 No Comment

Julius Espat disturbed by release from the PUP Northern Caucus

Meanwhile, the Minister of Infrastructure Development and Housing, Julius Espat, has voiced concerns over the

January 27, 2026 No Comment

Barrow Warns BTL-SMART Deal Could Backfire on Government

Former Prime Minister Dean Barrow is cautioning the Briceño administration that moving on the proposed

January 16, 2026 No Comment

Panton Ashcroft Yacht Meeting Sparks Funding Speculation

The recent meeting between Tracy Panton and Lord Michael Ashcroft on the Atlantic Goose yacht

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 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 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

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 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

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 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 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 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

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 4, 2025 No Comment

PUP Opens 75th Anniversary Exhibition Celebrating Belize’s Political Legacy

The People’s United Party’s 75th Anniversary Traveling Exhibition officially opened last evening at the George

June 27, 2025 No Comment

Musa Throws Jab as He Says House Misses Shyne Barrow

In a twist of irony and surprise, Area Representative for Caribbean Shores, Kareem Musa, pronounced

June 25, 2025 No Comment

UDP Senator Slams 13th Amendment, Warns of Increased Police Powers

UDP Senator, Sheena Pitts, has come out condemning and expressing concerns over the 13th Constitutional

June 24, 2025 No Comment

Michael Peyrefitte Returns as UDP Chairman to Mend Party Rift

After being out of the United Democratic Party Executive for three and a half months,

June 24, 2025 No Comment

Over 40 KHMH Staff Call in Sick, Dialysis Patients Affected

Over 40 employees of the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital called in sick today in what

June 24, 2025 No Comment

KHMH Sickout Follows Union’s Rejection of Pension Proposal

While the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority Workers Union has not acknowledged today’s incident as

June 24, 2025 No Comment

Libertad Avenue Repairs Spark Feud Between Belmopan Leaders

The Belmopan Mayor and the Area Representative had a bit of a spat over who

June 24, 2025 No Comment

Peyrefitte Blasts Gov’t Over Economy and Union Pay Demands

Peyrefitte took the opportunity to remind the electorate that the Briceno Administration is what the

June 23, 2025 No Comment

KHMH Union Rejects Ex-Gratia Payment Offer

The workers’ union of the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) met late this evening to

June 23, 2025 No Comment

Minister Francis Fonseca says government is committed to restoring the

Tensions between the Government of Belize and the country’s major unions reached a boiling point,

June 19, 2025 No Comment

Unions Unite Over Salary Demands

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) called a press conference this morning in

June 19, 2025 No Comment

Oscar Requena Campaign Promise Video Resurfaces Amid Teachers Demand For

A video of Oscar Requena resurfaced earlier this week where the then opposition member had

June 19, 2025 No Comment

PSU Slams Govt Rent Spending Amid Pay Dispute

While the government has insisted that they cannot afford the full 8.5 percent salary increase

June 19, 2025 No Comment

Govt Prepares New Offer After Union Protest

As the unions continue to keep the pressure up with protests, the government’s negotiating team

June 18, 2025 No Comment

Unions Stage Airport Protest Over 8.5 Percent Salary Demand

The unions may have gone quiet over the past few days, but their fight for

June 18, 2025 No Comment

Airport Protest Draws Mixed Reactions From Locals and Tourists

As union members and supporters protested at the international airport, locals and tourists looked on,

June 18, 2025 No Comment

Minister of State for Finance Accuses Unions of Spreading Misinformation

Minister of State for Finance, Christopher Coye, has called out the unions for what he

June 18, 2025 No Comment

Unions Slam Government Contracts in Wage Fight, Minister of State

As the unions clamor for an increase in wages, one point of contention they have

June 18, 2025 No Comment

Teachers Union Declares All or Nothing on Salary Increase

As for the Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU), its president has indicated that at this

June 17, 2025 No Comment

Minister Musa Highlights Belize’s Fight Against Organized Crime

Belize’s Minister of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries, Kareem Musa, is currently in Lima,

June 16, 2025 No Comment

Gerald Henry Defends Refusal to Sign Ethics Code Amid Pay

After coming under scrutiny for comments made to the media on Friday, the former President

June 13, 2025 No Comment

Labour Minister Responds to PSU Trade Dispute

Minister of Labour, Florencio Marin Junior, is in Switzerland tonight, but it did not deter

June 13, 2025 No Comment

PSU Chief Raises Alarm Over Potential BTL / SMART Takeover

Public Service Union President Dean Flowers has weighed in on the ongoing rumors surrounding a

June 13, 2025 No Comment

Former PSU Leader Claims Victimization Over Salary Deductions

Former PSU President, Gerald Henry, says he has been functioning for two and a half

June 12, 2025 No Comment

PSU President Accuses GOB of Union Busting via Media Campaigns

President of the Public Service Union, Dean Flowers, has coined recent advertisements as a form

June 11, 2025 No Comment

Placencia Village Council Fights to Reclaim Iconic Public Land Sold

Concerns over the private ownership of the Placencia Point are mounting and alarms are being

June 11, 2025 No Comment

Utility Unions Back Teachers

Belize’s Utility Unions today issued a strong statement expressing “grave concern” over the ongoing public

June 10, 2025 No Comment

PSU Delivers Official Strike Notice to Labour Ministry

The Public Service Union (PSU) delivered their notice of strike action this morning to the

June 10, 2025 No Comment

Charges Against Striking Teachers Dropped After Meeting with Commissioner

Charges against the teachers have officially been withdrawn. The educators received letters rescinding the court

June 10, 2025 No Comment

MET Clarifies Hiring Process for Global Fund Finance Administrator

The Ministry of Economic Transformation (MET) has released a statement to clarify recent media reports

June 6, 2025 No Comment

PUP Mourns Passing of Veteran Politician Ralph Fonseca

The People’s United Party (PUP) has issued a statement on the passing of the Honorable

May 29, 2025 No Comment

Espat and Panton Clash in Heated Budget Debate Exchange

Sparks flew in the National Assembly yesterday during the 2025–2026 Budget Debate as Minister of

May 29, 2025 No Comment

Minister Pushes for Bigger Budget to Expand Low-Income Housing Program

Minister of Infrastructure Development and Housing Julius Espat is calling for an increase in his

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