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October 1, 2026 No Comment

Senate Debates Expanded Protections for Domestic Violence Survivors

A bill aimed at expanding protection for survivors of domestic violence and intimate partner violence

October 1, 2026 No Comment

Senate Debates $47M Loan for Early Childhood Education and Women’s

A forty-seven-million-dollar loan for early childhood education and women’s employment came before the Senate today,

October 1, 2026 No Comment

Senate Considers Visa Exemption Agreement With Kazakhstan

In other news from the Senate, Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Eamon Courtenay,

September 8, 2026 No Comment

Senate Debates New National Awards for Bravery and Valour

The Senate today debated amendments to Belize’s national honours system aimed at formally recognising citizens

August 20, 2026 No Comment

Senator Presses Government Over Stalled Whistleblower Legislation

Senator Glenfield Dennison also turned his attention to the Protected Disclosures Bill, commonly referred to

August 12, 2026 No Comment

Senate President confirms BTL’s invitation for all senators to a

While the independent senators came out publicly to say they were not invited to consultations

August 6, 2026 No Comment

Church Senator Explains Why He Disagrees on Senate Walkout

The decision by opposition and independent senators to walk out of Tuesday’s Senate meeting was

August 6, 2026 No Comment

Minister Francis Fonseca Says Senate Walkout Shows Strength of Belize’s

Cabinet Minister Francis Fonseca has weighed in on Tuesday’s walkout by opposition and independent senators,

August 6, 2026 No Comment

BCCI President Says Senate Walkout Caused No Lasting Damage

President of the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Giacomo Sanchez, does not believe Tuesday’s

August 4, 2026 No Comment

Occupational Safety Bill Returns to Senate After Years of Consultation

After more than a decade of discussion, review and national consultation, the Occupational Safety and

August 4, 2026 No Comment

House Debate Turns Heated Over Plan to Rename DFC

The Development Finance Corporation, better known as the DFC, is set to receive a new

April 28, 2026 No Comment

Senate Debate Intensifies Over Judges Salaries and Pension Reform

The Senate resumed its sitting today in Belmopan with much of the morning dominated by

April 28, 2026 No Comment

Senate Debates Import Duty Changes Amid Cost-of-Living Concerns

The senate met today in Belmopan with several bills reviewed. A part of the morning

February 23, 2026 No Comment

Senate Sitting Abruptly Cancelled, Questions Raised Over Virtual Meeting Plans

Tonight, there is uncertainty surrounding the Senate after tomorrow’s scheduled meeting was abruptly cancelled, with

February 3, 2026 No Comment

Independent Senators Outline Concerns Over Telecom Monopoly in BTL-SMART Deal

The independent senators came together this afternoon to publicly outline their concerns regarding Belize Telemedia

February 3, 2026 No Comment

Independent Senators Question PUC Timing, Call Dominance Review Disingenuous

In relation to that very statement from the PUC, the independent senators pushed back strongly,

January 27, 2026 No Comment

Independent Senators and Evangelicals Reject BTL-SMART Deal

The opposition to the proposed acquisition of Speednet (SMART) by Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) continued

November 12, 2025 No Comment

NGOs Call for Stronger Oversight in Lottery Bill Debate

In our continued coverage of yesterday’s Senate sitting on the Gaming and Lotteries Control Bill

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 7, 2025 No Comment

Senate to Debate and Ratify Safe Third Country Agreement with

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

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

October 21, 2025 No Comment

Senate Debates Government’s Purchase of Fortis Dams and BEL Stake

The Senate convened yesterday to debate the government’s proposed acquisition of three hydroelectric dams from

September 15, 2025 No Comment

Senate Debates Belize’s Role in Global Trade Rules

The Senate continues at this hour in Belmopan for its first sitting since the parliamentary

May 30, 2025 No Comment

Senate Debates Budget as Economic Concerns Take Center Stage

The Sitting of the Senate continues at this hour in Belmopan with the legislative body,

May 30, 2025 No Comment

Senators Clash Over Debt as Government Tables New Bills

In today’s Senate meeting, several Bills were brought from the House including the Customs and

April 24, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceño Nominates Carolyn Trench Sandiford for Second Senate Term

Prime Minister John Briceño has announced his decision to nominate Carolyn Trench Sandiford for a

April 8, 2025 No Comment

Young Senators Applauded for Diversifying Belize’s Political Landscape

Recently appointed Senator Hector Guerra has commended the Briceno administration for the diversity in the

March 21, 2025 No Comment

NTUCB Confirms Glenfield Dennison as Union Senator, Awaits Opposition’s Nominations

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has written to the Governor General indicating

March 20, 2025 No Comment

Prime Minister John Briceño Appoints Six Senators Including Four Newcomers

Four new faces will grace Belize’s legislature as Prime Minister John Briceño has announced the

March 13, 2025 No Comment

Janelle Chanona Re-endorsed by NGOs to Continue as Senator

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) across Belize have endorsed Janelle Chanona to continue serving as the Senator

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 11, 2025 No Comment

Senate Debate Sparks Concerns Over Auditor General Appointment and Salary

Yesterday, we told you of the Senate debate that spent hours on several national issues.

February 11, 2025 No Comment

Peyrefitte Calls Attention to Senatorial Pay, Highlights Time and Effort

Also coming out of the Senate was the issue of stipends for the Parliamentarians. Lead

February 10, 2025 No Comment

Senate Debates Loan Deferrals and Auditor General Appointment Amid Opposition

On Friday, we told you of the more than 12 loan motions that were taken

February 10, 2025 No Comment

Senate Committees Deliver Reports; Peyrefitte Commends President Sandiford

Prior to the Senate debate over the Auditor General’s appointment, there were presentations from several

November 13, 2024 No Comment

Senate Rejects Acting Auditor General Appointment Amid Concerns Over Government’s

Belize continues to operate without an Auditor General as the government had failed to develop

November 12, 2024 No Comment

Senate Blocks Interim Appointment of Deputy Auditor General

Tonight, the country is without an Auditor General after the Senate blocked a move to

November 11, 2024 No Comment

Government Seeks Senate Approval for $106 Million Supplementary Budget, Opposition

In today’s session, the Supplementary Budget was brought before the Senate as the government seeks

October 28, 2024 No Comment

Erwin Contreras refuses to testify before Senate inquiry

The Special Select Senate Committee convened this morning for a very brief session. Today’s witness

September 11, 2024 No Comment

Senators Return from Miami Conference on Digital Transformation in the

Two members of the Senate returned to the country this week after attending a two-day

July 30, 2024 No Comment

Disabilities Bill Gains Support in Senate Despite Concerns Over Targets

When the country’s first-ever Disabilities Bill came up for debate in the Senate last week,

June 24, 2024 No Comment

Special Senate Select Committee Hearing Canceled Without Notice

Five days ago the National Assembly issued a release indicating that the seventh hearing of

April 24, 2024 No Comment

Glenfield Dennison Set to Be Sworn In as Union Senator

Attorney Glenfield Dennison is preparing to be sworn in as the next union Senator. Love

April 24, 2024 No Comment

PM Briceno Denies Government Interference with Senate Committee

Prime Minister John Briceno has denied criticism of the government undermining the work of the

March 27, 2024 No Comment

Senate Inquiry Postponed Amid Accusations of Bias and Flawed Invitations

Today was to be the next sitting of the Special Senate Inquiry. The event, however,

March 26, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Senator Leaves Senate Debate After Only Thirteen Minutes

While political freedoms are not practiced in many countries across the world, Belize enjoys the

March 26, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Senators Absent from Budget Debate: Allegations of Political Interference

As the popular adage goes, there are two sides to every story. It turns out

March 26, 2024 No Comment

Senator Herrera Critiques Budget Draft, Questions Allocation Ratios

Senator Herrera utilized the full-time allotted to each member. In the last leg of his

February 28, 2024 No Comment

Former Minister Hugo Patt Returns to Senate Inquiry, Dodges Questions

Former Minister of Lands, Hugo Patt, appeared again before the Special Select Senate Committee this

February 19, 2024 No Comment

Glenfield Dennison Elected as New Union Senator

Glenfield Dennison will be the new union Senator come April 1. Dennison was duly elected

February 16, 2024 No Comment

PM Briceno says it was simply confidentiality

Confidentiality :::: Prime Minister John Briceno says that is the reason the government is denying

February 16, 2024 No Comment

Deputy PM Hyde Speaks on Senate Select Committee Proceedings

The media also spoke with Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde on Wednesday’s inquiry. Hyde says

February 15, 2024 No Comment

Senator Smith resigns from the Senate

She has been a firebrand Senator for the past seven years, but in a few

February 9, 2024 No Comment

Senate Discusses Amendments to Educational Bill

In yesterday’s Senate sitting, the amendments to the Educational and Training Bill was ventilated with

January 31, 2024 No Comment

Lack of Government Senator means there can be no Senate

Lead Senator for the UDP, Michael Peyrefitte, is vexed over the current Senate composition, and

January 24, 2024 No Comment

Special Senate Inquiry postponed due to lack of quorum

The Special Senate Inquiry that was scheduled to take place today has been postponed to

December 11, 2023 No Comment

Senate Debates $86.9 Million Appropriations Bill for Public Sector Expenditure

The Senate convened today in Belmopan where they debated several Bills brought from last week’s

December 11, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Senator Criticizes Expenditures

Earlier in this newscast we told you of the nearly eight seven million dollars being

December 11, 2023 No Comment

Senate Approves Port Acquisition & Settlement Deeds Bill 2023 for

Another major topic of discussion in today’s Senate meeting was the Port Acquisition & Settlement

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