Convicted kidnapper and murderer William “Danny” Mason is expected to be sentenced on Thursday. He will find out how many more years he’ll spend behind bars. Mason, who is already serving a life sentence for the brutal 2016 murder of Dangriga pastor Llewellyn Lucas, was back
If you thought teachers were the only ones leaving Belize for greater opportunities, you may have overlooked the opportunities students also get. For 36 years, Belize has shared a strong and collaborative diplomatic relationship with Taiwan. At Monday's Senate meeting, that relationship was reaffirmed in
The Government of Belize has proposed a bill that seeks to reform how bail is granted, but senators across the aisle and social partner representatives raised major concerns, which led to withholding the legislation for further review. The Bail Bill aims to consolidate six existing laws
News Five has confirmed that Michael Peyrefitte has once again stepped down as Chairman of the United Democratic Party. When he returned to the position, Peyrefitte said he had clear expectations for unity and order within the party. However, ongoing infighting and recent turmoil at
Is the UDP’s leadership playing by the rules or rewriting them? That’s the question being raised tonight as the National Party Council, led by Michael Peyrefitte, faces serious scrutiny. Opposition Leader Tracy Panton is speaking out forcefully. At a press conference today, she and her
After a court ruling declared the expulsions of certain party members unlawful, some are asking whether the U.D.P.’s National Party Council even has the authority to reinstate anyone. According to Party Leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow, the answer is yes. He argues that while the court
The battle inside the U.D.P. is far from over and Tracy Panton is making that crystal clear. She and her parliamentary colleagues are standing firm, insisting their expulsion from the party was never valid. Why? Because, according to them, they’ve got a High Court ruling
While appearing on Open Your Eyes earlier today, Party Leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow confirmed the results of an online voting process during the U.D.P.’s National Party Council over the weekend. But what really caught attention was his explanation for why former leader Patrick Faber was
Patrick Faber says, “Don’t believe the hype.” He’s vehemently denying claims that he crashed Saturday’s meeting just to stir up trouble. According to Faber, that version of events is completely backwards. He insists he was on his best behavior, even if he did refuse to
So, where does the United Democratic Party go from here? Well, that really depends on who you’re talking to. Ask Moses “Shyne” Barrow or Michael Peyrefitte, and they’ll tell you the door is wide open; Panton, Beverly Williams, and John Saldivar are welcome back in
