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July 23, 2025 No Comment

Shyne Bows Out of UDP Leadership Race, Says Panton Should

With the leadership convention being planned for early October, UDP Leader Moses Shyne Barrow, says

July 16, 2025 No Comment

Mike Peyrefitte Resigns Again as UDP Chairman Citing Deep Party

It was just 22 days ago that Mike Peyrefitte returned to the UDP as the

July 15, 2025 No Comment

Public Consultation on 13th Amendment Kicks Off Amid Mixed Views

The 13th Constitutional Amendment is a major undertaking and has been in multiple news cycles

July 15, 2025 No Comment

UDP Criticizes Government Over Unannounced CSME Agreement

Another national concern that the UDP’s Parliamentary Caucus brought up this afternoon had to do

July 15, 2025 No Comment

Tracy Panton Calls Out UDP Executive for Not Making Genuine

Leader of the Opposition Tracy Taeger Panton is calling out the executive of the United

July 14, 2025 No Comment

Dean Barrow Hints at Possible Comeback for Patrick Faber

As things might look grim for Patrick Faber’s future in the UDP, one man who

July 8, 2025 No Comment

Opposition Leader Warns of GST Hike and Economic Instability

Leader of the Opposition, Tracy Panton, has hinted in a public statement that the government

July 4, 2025 No Comment

UDP Unity Push Falters Amid Internal Disputes

Efforts to foster unity within the United Democratic Party (UDP) appear to have hit a

July 3, 2025 No Comment

UDP Moves Toward Unity with National Party Council Meeting and

On the political front, the United Democratic Party senior executives met yesterday at the party

July 3, 2025 No Comment

Shyne Barrow to Concede Mesopotamia Seat to Lee Mark Chang

In more news from within the UDP, Moses Shyne Barrow is prepared to step aside

July 2, 2025 No Comment

UDP Reunification Plan Unfolds with NPC Date and Key Reinstatements

As we reported on Monday, the United Democratic Party (UDP) is embarking on a strategic

June 30, 2025 No Comment

Is the new UDP Chairman Facing Internal Feud Amid Party

Reliable information to our newsroom is that the recently reinstated UDP Chairman, Michael Peyrefitte may

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 27, 2025 No Comment

High Court Clarifies Ruling on UDP Expulsions in Amended Judgment

The Belize High Court, through Justice Hondora, yesterday issued an amended written judgment further clarifying

June 27, 2025 No Comment

Panton Welcomes Peyrefitte’s Return as UDP Chairman

In related news, Tracy Panton has welcomed the reinstatement of Michael Peyrefitte as the UDP

June 26, 2025 No Comment

Court Rules UDP Expulsions of Panton and Others Were Unlawful

The High Court of Belize has declared the expulsions of Tracy Panton and Friends from

June 26, 2025 No Comment

Tracy Panton Says Court Ruling Underscores Rule of Law

Panton issued a release today, indicating, quote, “The decision is a powerful reminder that our

June 26, 2025 No Comment

Shyne Barrow Says Court Ruling Doesn’t Reinstate Panton

With or without a ruling, Moses Shyne Barrow issued a release today saying that the

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

Senator Patrick Faber to Stand Trial in September for Assault

Senator Patrick Faber will stand trial for obstructing a police officer and aggravated assault upon

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 19, 2025 No Comment

UDP Hosts Press Conference on National Issues

The United Democratic Party (UDP) convened a press conference earlier today to address a wide

June 16, 2025 No Comment

UDP National Meeting Descends Into Chaos Amid Infighting

The United Democratic Party continues to show no signs of progress, as Saturday’s National Party

June 16, 2025 No Comment

Panton Faction Rally Sparks Heated Scenes Outside UDP HQ

As Barrow prepared for the NPC that didn’t happen, dozens of UDP supporters were outside

June 16, 2025 No Comment

Attorney Hurls Expletives at Dianne Finnegan During UDP Clash

As we noted, our newsroom was live from the UDP Headquarters on Saturday which made

June 13, 2025 No Comment

UDP Factions Set for Dueling Party Council Meetings Tomorrow

As the unions are up in arms, and as the possible buy over of Smart

June 12, 2025 No Comment

Shyne Barrow Dismisses Leadership Rumors Ahead of Crucial UDP Meeting

Moses Shyne Barrow, Party Leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has issued a strong

June 11, 2025 No Comment

UDP Tensions Rise as Hugo Patt Urges Boycott of NPC

UDP’s Hugo Patt, has issued a press release, signaling that internal conflicts persist within the

June 11, 2025 No Comment

Shyne Barrow’s Lawyers Tell Hugo Patt to Cease and Desist

With Hugo Patt now declaring to be the UDP’s Interim Leader, the lawyers for Moses

June 3, 2025 No Comment

Government Slammed for Underfunding Transportation in National Budget

Also in last week’s debate sessions in Belmopan, the government was criticized for the monies

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

Opposition Leader Says Tourism Sector Still Struggling Despite Government Claims

Leader of the Opposition (LOTO), Tracy Panton, claims that the country’s tourism sector is not

May 28, 2025 No Comment

UDP Struggles in Village Elections Amid Leadership Uncertainty

Leader of the Opposition Tracy Panton says the United Democratic Party (UDP) is challenged in

May 27, 2025 No Comment

Opposition Calls for Scrutiny of Controversial Amendment Bill

Leader of the Opposition Tracy Panton is calling for careful scrutiny of the Briceño Administration’s

May 26, 2025 No Comment

Tracy Panton Opens Budget Debate with Criticism of Corruption and

Day one of the Budget Debate rolled out today in Belmopan. The House of Representatives

May 26, 2025 No Comment

PUP’s Francis Fonseca Slams Tracy Panton’s Budget Address as Weak

The 50-minute address by the Leader of the Opposition, Tracy Panton, was lackluster when compared

May 26, 2025 No Comment

Two UDP Reps Missing from Budget Debate Spark Speculation

Two members of the United Democratic Party were noticeably absent from today’s opening session of

May 13, 2025 No Comment

Shyne Barrow Sues Election and Boundaries Commission Over Use of

A major legal challenge is underway as Former Leader of the Opposition Moses “Shyne” Barrow

May 12, 2025 No Comment

Tracy Panton Issues Ultimatum as UDP Leadership Standoff Intensifies

After lobbying for the leadership seat in the United Democratic Party for several months, Tracy

May 12, 2025 No Comment

Panton Raises Concern for Budget for Neglecting Health, Education and

Leader of the Opposition (LOTO), Tracy Panton, has expressed concern over the government’s budget and

May 12, 2025 No Comment

Panton and Chang Say They’re Ready for Bi-Election as Legal

UDP’s Tracy Panton and Lee Mark Chang say they are ready for a bi-election if

May 8, 2025 No Comment

UDP Leadership Crisis Deepens as Panton Declares Party Leaderless

Leader of Opposition Tracy Panton has declared that the United Democratic Party (UDP) is currently

May 8, 2025 No Comment

UDP Divided Over Legitimacy of Constitution Amendment Committee

There is a dispute within the United Democratic Party (UDP) over the apparent establishment of

May 8, 2025 No Comment

Barrow and Noble Clash on Live TV Over UDP Court

Former Leader of the Opposition, Moses Shyne Barrow and radio personality, Alfonso Noble, got into

May 7, 2025 No Comment

Court Rules Tracy Panton’s UDP Expulsion Was Unlawful

A recent court ruling has found that the expulsion of Tracy Panton from the United

May 7, 2025 No Comment

High Court Invalidates October 2024 UDP Convention

As it relates to the famous October 20 UDP Convention held at the Civic Center,

May 6, 2025 No Comment

UDP Interim Leader Calls for Return to Party’s Constitutional Order

In a move aimed at stabilizing the United Democratic Party (UDP) following recent electoral setbacks

April 29, 2025 No Comment

Patrick Faber Charged With Assault After Traffic Stop Incident.

Senator Designate Patrick Faber is out on a thousand dollar bail after being taken to

April 24, 2025 No Comment

Shyne Declares Return as UDP Leader, Panton Pushes Back

Things had been relatively quiet in the United Democratic Party since the last court appearance

April 23, 2025 No Comment

Opposition Leader Urges Bipartisan Strategy on Belize’s Crime Crisis

Leader of the Opposition, Tracy Panton, is calling for a unified and bipartisan approach to

March 31, 2025 No Comment

UDP Leadership Battle Continues in Court Despite General Election Outcome

Despite the general elections over and done with, the court case of the UDP leadership

March 31, 2025 No Comment

Shyne Barrow Rejects Panton’s Leadership as UDP Legal Battle Drags

With the court judgment pending, Shyne Barrow maintains he will not acknowledge Panton’s leadership of

March 31, 2025 No Comment

Patrick Faber Alleges Fraud After Losing Collet Seat by 63

Coming off of his loss in the March 12 General Elections, Patrick Faber is claiming

March 28, 2025 No Comment

Shyne Barrow Threatens Legal Action Over Passport Report

A legal dispute has arisen between former UDP leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow and 7 News

March 19, 2025 No Comment

NTUCB congratulates Tracy Panton for becoming Belize’s first woman Leader

Tracy Taegar Panton has made history as the first woman to assume the role of

March 14, 2025 No Comment

Tracy Panton Makes History as Belize’s First Female Leader of

Tracy Panton has made it in the annals of Belize’s history by becoming the first

March 14, 2025 No Comment

Newly Appointed Opposition Leader Tracy Panton Prioritizes Budget Debate for

With Tracy Panton now declared the Leader of the Opposition, she told the media that

March 14, 2025 No Comment

Newly Elected Area Representative for Queen Square says he has

Prime Minister John Briceno is expected to announce Cabinet portfolios over the weekend with the

March 14, 2025 No Comment

Tracy Panton on Election Results: “Mission Accomplished”

Another perspective on this general elections has to do with the way campaigns were handled

March 13, 2025 No Comment

Tracy Taegar Panton Triumphs in Elections, Poised to Become First

Tracy Taegar Panton is once again returning to parliament after defeating the People’s United Party’s

March 13, 2025 No Comment

Unprecedented Election Season Ends with Historic Number of Independent Candidates

The months leading up to the general elections were filled with unprecedented moves, squabbles and

March 13, 2025 No Comment

Historic Victory in Collet as People’s United Party Ends UDP’s

In one of the most surprising upsets of yesterday’s General Elections, the Collet Division saw

March 13, 2025 No Comment

Moses ‘Shyne’ Barrow Unseated in Stunning Election Upset by Lee

Another shock that came from yesterday’s election was the loss of Moses “Shyne” Barrow in

March 11, 2025 No Comment

OAS Election Observers Arrive in Belize, Enhancing Electoral Transparency

The Organization of American States (OAS) Electoral Observation Mission is in Belize ahead of tomorrow’s

March 11, 2025 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceno Calls for Strong Voter Turnout Ahead of

Prime Minister John Briceno is encouraging all eligible registered voters to show up tomorrow to

March 6, 2025 No Comment

UDP Seeks Judicial Review Over Election Color Controversy, Chief Elections

Chief Election Officer Josephine Tamai has weighed in on the United Democratic Party’s (UDP) decision

March 6, 2025 No Comment

Area Representative Candidates Debate in San Pedro

The candidates vying for the post of Area Representative in the Rural South Constituency faced

March 5, 2025 No Comment

Queen Square Candidate Godwin Haylock Confident of Victory

Godwin Haylock, Queen Square candidate under the Tracy Panton slate, says he’s confident of a

March 5, 2025 No Comment

Intense Competition in Port Loyola as UDP Candidates Vie for

With only seven days before the General Elections, the political climate is heating up in

March 5, 2025 No Comment

Phillip Willoughby Promises Economic Development for Port Loyola if Elected

Phillip Willoughby, Tracy Panton’s UDP candidate for Port Loyola, believes he’ll be able to positively

March 3, 2025 No Comment

Elections and Boundaries Intensifies Preparations for March 12 General Elections

With less than 10 days remaining until the highly anticipated general election, on March 12,

March 3, 2025 No Comment

Patrick Faber Confident of Re-election in Collet, Cites Dedication to

Standard Bearer for the Collet division under the Panton faction of the United Democratic Party

March 3, 2025 No Comment

UDP Standard Bearer for Collet says GOB has failed to

While Faber believes he’s been able to do a good job in Collett, he says

February 28, 2025 No Comment

Port Loyola Heats Up: Candidates Ramp Up Efforts as Belize

With twelve days to go before the General Elections, candidates are making last-minute efforts in

February 27, 2025 No Comment

UDP Factions to Share Color Red in Upcoming General Elections

The Election and Boundaries Commission has weighed in on its decision to have the three

February 27, 2025 No Comment

Belize PEACE Movement Seeks Redistricting Before March Vote

The clock is ticking with just 13 days left until the general elections, but efforts

February 26, 2025 No Comment

On the Campaign Trail: Prime Minister Briceno Vies to Break

Prime Minister John Briceno was on the campaign trail today in Belize City in hopes

February 26, 2025 No Comment

PUP Gains Momentum: Party Leaders to Assist in Crucial Constituencies

The People’s United Party is looking to add some extra muscles to its machinery in

February 25, 2025 No Comment

Diverse Slate of 90 Candidates Officially Nominated for Upcoming General

Ninety men and women were officially nominated yesterday across the country to contest next month’s

February 25, 2025 No Comment

Uncontested Elections in Pickstock and Fort George as Mahler and

And, as verified by the Elections and Boundaries, history was made yesterday when for the

February 25, 2025 No Comment

Elections and Boundaries Commission Assigns Red for Panton and Barrow’s

The Elections and Boundaries Commission concluded a meeting a few minutes ago where it decided

February 25, 2025 No Comment

Nomination Day Energizes Supporters, Political Fanfare Abounds

Yesterday, the country’s political parties and persons looking to contest the upcoming general elections were

February 25, 2025 No Comment

Nomination Day Highlights Cost of Political Apparel

With thousands of people seen yesterday wearing their color of choice in tee shirts, it

February 25, 2025 No Comment

Elections and Boundaries Rules on Party Colors Amidst UDP Leadership

The Elections and Boundaries Commission’s decision on one colour for the Tracy Panton and the

February 24, 2025 No Comment

Unopposed Victory: Mahler and Usher Declared Winners in Pickstock and

While the general elections are 15 days away, tonight we can tell you that Anthony

February 24, 2025 No Comment

Nomination Day Energies Vary Across Belize Ahead of 2025 General

Nomination Day 2025 took center stage today across the 31 electoral divisions. It is an

February 24, 2025 No Comment

Controversy Erupts Over Alleged Body-Shaming Remarks by PUP Candidate

Another issue that arose over the weekend were remarks made by PUP’s Kaya Cattouse, its

February 21, 2025 No Comment

UDP’s Moses “Shyne” Barrow to Unveil 31 Standard Bearers; High

Leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), Moses Shyne Barrow, is scheduled to introduce his

February 21, 2025 No Comment

Election Season Security: Belize Police Mobilize Amid Political Tensions and

As the election season intensifies, the Belize Police Department is preparing to deploy teams to

February 20, 2025 No Comment

Tracy Panton Unveils Slate of 15 Candidates for March 12

Fifteen standard bearers were officially presented this morning as part of the Tracy Panton slate

February 20, 2025 No Comment

Panton Defends Inclusion of Controversial Figures in Her Political Slate

While Panton’s slate includes a few newcomers, among the hopeful candidates are figures who suffered

February 20, 2025 No Comment

Tracy Panton Rejects Jose Uk Espat’s Candidacy in the Albert

Tracy Panton has condemned and rejected the candidacy of Jose Uk Espat in the Albert

February 20, 2025 No Comment

Phillip Willoughby, Nelma Mortis, and Boots Martinez in Three-Way Race

Another issue at the forefront is the race in the Port Loyola Division, where Phillip

February 20, 2025 No Comment

UDP Facing Campaign Funding Issues? Reports Suggest Financial Struggles Within

Is the Moses Barrow-led United Democratic Party having issues funding its campaign? In recent days,

February 19, 2025 No Comment

UDP Factions to Choose Unique Symbols Alongside Red for Election

The two factions of the United Democratic Party are now working to decide what symbols

February 19, 2025 No Comment

Panton-led UDP Chairperson comments on color decision

One of the many concerns over the decision by the Elections Commission has to do

February 19, 2025 No Comment

Barrow-Led UDP Chair Says Decision on Party Symbols Was Premature

While Panton’s faction believes a final determination will be made on Monday, the Chair for

February 19, 2025 No Comment

Three UDP Candidates Battle for Port Loyola Amid Party Division

Continuing with our political coverage, when it comes to the confusion in the United Democratic

February 18, 2025 No Comment

Belize PEACE Movement Awaits High Court Ruling on Redistricting Challenge

The Belize PEACE Movement (BPM) says that it is awaiting a response from the High

February 18, 2025 No Comment

Elections Commission Votes for ‘Traditional UDP Red’ for Both Factions

The Elections and Boundaries Commission has voted to use the color red for both the

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