UDP

August 10, 2026 No Comment

Dwayne Sampson Wins UDP Mayoral Nomination in Dangriga

The United Democratic Party has selected its mayoral candidates for Dangriga and Benque Viejo del

August 10, 2026 No Comment

Independent Poll Predicts Dangriga UDP Convention Results

An independent poll conducted ahead of Sunday’s United Democratic Party municipal convention in Dangriga correctly

August 6, 2026 No Comment

UDP, Trade Unions Find Common Ground Amid BTL-Smart Controversy

The United Democratic Party and the National Trade Union Congress of Belize met today and

July 10, 2026 No Comment

UDP Rallies in Belize City Calling for Greater Government Accountability

A protest march and rally led by Leader of the Opposition Tracy Taegar-Panton drew supporters

July 7, 2026 No Comment

Tracy Panton says she had no authority over the infamous

Leader of the Opposition Tracy Panton is responding after coming under repeated criticism from members

July 7, 2026 No Comment

UDP Endorses Bernadette Fernandez for Twin Towns Municipal Race

The United Democratic Party (UDP) has announced that Bernadette “Bernie” Fernandez will receive the party’s

July 6, 2026 No Comment

Cybercrime Charge Against Alberto August Dropped

A cybercrime charge against Alberto August was formally discontinued at the San Ignacio Magistrate’s Court

July 6, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB Declines Invitation to Join UDP Protest

The United Democratic Party is calling on Belizeans to join a protest march and rally

July 2, 2026 No Comment

Ritchie Galvez Seeks UDP Endorsement for Belmopan Mayor

Following the Prime Minister’s confidence that the PUP can hold all nine municipalities, the United

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 Party Leader Preparing Lawsuit Against Shyne Barrow

The United Democratic Party (UDP) Leader Tracy Taegar-Panton has told Love News that she is

June 29, 2026 No Comment

UDP Begins Strategic Push for 2027 Municipal Elections

With the March 2027 municipal elections drawing closer, the United Democratic Party is beginning to

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 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 22, 2026 No Comment

UDP Says Mira Leave of Absence Falls Short of Accountability

The United Democratic Party has now joined the National Trade Union Congress of Belize in

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 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 16, 2026 No Comment

UDP wants Oscar Mira gone as the party calls for

The Opposition United Democratic Party says its wants Oscar Mira’s resignation. The call follows the

June 16, 2026 No Comment

Panton Highlights Experience but Offers No New Employment Plan

With all the criticism made against the government by the UDP, Love News asked the

June 16, 2026 No Comment

UDP Raises Concerns Over Government’s BEL Investment Plan

Meanwhile, the United Democratic Party has voiced opposition to government’s plan to acquire additional shares

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

June 1, 2026 No Comment

Alberto August’s Arrest Exposes Divisions Within UDP Leadership

In another angle that surfaced in the detention of Alberto August, the political partisan optics

June 1, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Steps In to Secure Alberto August’s Release

After all was said and done, it was Prime Minister John Briceno who called for

May 21, 2026 No Comment

Elvin Penner, once again under scrutiny after allegedly taking materials

Tonight, former government minister Elvin Penner is once again at the center of controversy after

May 21, 2026 No Comment

Questions Mount Over Penner’s Land Holdings Near BDF Training Area

Another piece of information emerging out of this incident is where Elvin Penner was able

May 19, 2026 No Comment

UDP Rejects Claims It Delayed Occupational Safety and Health Bill

The Opposition United Democratic Party is clapping back at the Government, insisting that it is

May 12, 2026 No Comment

Shyne Blasts UDP Leadership

Former Leader of the Opposition Moses ‘Shyne’ Barrow has launched a sharp criticism of the

May 7, 2026 No Comment

UDP removes Alberto August from the Elections and Boundaries Commission

A decision within the United Democratic Party (UDP) to remove long-serving representative Alberto August from

April 23, 2026 No Comment

UDP Criticizes Government Response to Garbutt Case

The domestic abuse case involving Police Constable Phillip Garbutt continues to generate national debate, with

April 23, 2026 No Comment

CEO Chester Williams calls the UDP hypocritical over bus fare

In related news, Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Transport, Chester Williams, has accused

April 22, 2026 No Comment

UDP Slams Briceño Administration Over Crime, Prices and Corruption

The United Democratic Party held a press conference this morning at its headquarters in Belize

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 10, 2026 No Comment

UDP Presses Government on Unresolved Cross-Border Abduction of Joseph Budna

As we noted earlier, the United Democratic Party held a press conference this morning in

February 10, 2026 No Comment

UDP Defends Boycott of House Sitting

During the hundred-minute briefing, party executives also defended their decision to boycott Friday’s sitting of

February 10, 2026 No Comment

Opposition gives conditional support to the OSH Bill

And while the UDP was not in the house to express their views on the

February 10, 2026 No Comment

UDP Chair Accuses Government of Political Victimization After Arrest of

The arrest of Brian “Yellowman” Audinett has sparked political debate after UDP Chairman Sheena Pitts

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 4, 2026 No Comment

UDP Protest Rerouted as Police Block Princess Margaret Drive

A morning intended for a United Democratic Party demonstration against BTL turned into a standoff

February 4, 2026 No Comment

UDP Protest Shuts Down Belcan Bridge After Party Loyalist Detained

The frustration from that early morning diversion simmered for three hours before reaching a breaking

February 4, 2026 No Comment

Yellowman Released as UDP Threatens Legal Action

The standoff eventually de-escalated by midday when news broke that Yellowman had been released. While

February 4, 2026 No Comment

UDP Says Telecom Merger Still Central Issue Despite Protest Chaos

While the early morning was defined by confrontations with the police and the dramatic detention

February 2, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB Plans Protest at SSB Over BTL–Speednet Acquisition

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize is planning a protest this week at the

February 2, 2026 No Comment

UDP Moves to Address Internal Disputes, Panton Signals Possible Comebacks

Will Boots come back to Port and will Faber try again in the Collet division.

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

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

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

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 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 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

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 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

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 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 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 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

Public Support Grows for UDP Headquarters Rehabilitation Drive

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

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 24, 2025 No Comment

Former UDP Senator Macario Coy Charged With Sexual Assault in

A 39-year-old Belizean educator, Macario Coy, who also served as a former senator for the

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

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

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 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 5, 2025 No Comment

UDP’s Tracy Panton Poised to Make History as Belize’s First

She’s made her foray into party politics in 2015 and you could say that despite

November 4, 2025 No Comment

Elections and Boundaries Attorney Provides Update on Ongoing Court Case

Today, attorney Hector Guerra, attorney for the Elections and Boundaries Commission, gave an update on

October 28, 2025 No Comment

Opposition Leader Urges Focus on Budna Kidnapping Inquiry

Leader of the Opposition Tracy Panton addressed several national issues at her party’s press conference

October 24, 2025 No Comment

Senator Sheena Pitts Urges Stronger Action Against Gender-Based Violence

During the Opposition’s press conference held yesterday, Senator Sheena Pitts chided several in authority and

October 23, 2025 No Comment

Opposition Slams Government Over Secretive Safe Third Country Agreement with

On Monday Belize officially signed the Safe Third Country co-operation agreement with the United States

October 14, 2025 No Comment

UDP Concludes Caretaker Conventions with Toledo East Endorsement of Franklin

The United Democratic Party on Sunday wrapped up its caretaker conventions across the country with

October 7, 2025 No Comment

Earth Lopez Elected UDP Caretaker for Dangriga Constituency

Earth Lopez, a teacher of Mathematics at the Stann Creek Ecumenical College in Dangriga Town

October 3, 2025 No Comment

Former UDP Candidate Dean Williams Passes Away

News has been received of the death of Dean Williams, a former United Democratic Party

October 2, 2025 No Comment

Pressure Mounts on Government to Release Joseph Budna Surveillance Footage

A day after the Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Tracy Panton and her parliamentarians

October 2, 2025 No Comment

UDP Senator Says Health System Failing Despite $50 Million Injection

United Democratic Party Senator Sheena Pitts examined a healthcare system she said is failing despite

October 1, 2025 No Comment

Opposition Calls Out Government Over Budna Report and Rosado Reinstatement

The Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Tracy Panton and her parliamentarians held a press

September 11, 2025 No Comment

Can Commissioner Rosado Make a Comeback ? Leader of the

Another national matter that the Opposition Leader weighed in on is the role of Dr.

September 11, 2025 No Comment

UDP Leaders Unite for September 10th Celebrations in Belize City

For a few hours yesterday, the factions of the United Democratic Party came together and

September 9, 2025 No Comment

Lee Mark Chang Slams Rising Food Prices and Weak Economy

Area Representative for the Mesopotamia Division, Lee Mark Chang has lamented the continuous increase in

September 8, 2025 No Comment

Opposition Slams PM Over Handling of Budna Investigation

While many may find some consolation in the bold and unprecedented decisions taken by the

September 8, 2025 No Comment

Leader of the Opposition says the Briceno Administration is extremely

Leader of the Opposition says the corruption of the current administration is blatant, and that

September 6, 2025 No Comment

UDP Demands Independent Investigation Into Budna Abduction

United Democratic Party Leader Moses Shne Barrow has reiterated his call for an independent investigation

August 25, 2025 No Comment

UDP Raises Alarm Over Alleged Abduction of Joseph Budna

In related news, the United Democratic Party (UDP) has voiced grave concern over the alleged

July 28, 2025 No Comment

UDP Receives 50 Applications for 18 Standard Bearer Slots

Fifty applications were reportedly submitted to the UDP Secretariat for the 18 standard bearer vacancies

July 23, 2025 No Comment

UDP Leader Moses Barrow Speaks on Recent Breakdown of UDP

When Michael Peyrefitte returned as the UDP Chairman on June 24, it was the hope

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