According to Prime Minister John Briceño, the ongoing redistricting matter before the High Court of Belize is not one of controversy. Briceno told News Five that those challenging the redistricting efforts could have acted earlier if they were truly concerned. "If these people knew that that's
The Elections and Boundaries Commission has firmly denied allegations of electoral fraud in the Cayo North Electoral Division. It said in a press release that all voter registration processes comply with the Representation of the People Act. The statement comes amid concerns over the inclusion of
The Government of Belize has secured funding for feasibility studies to develop the Northern Regional Hospital and Punta Gorda Town Hospital. The studies, valued at US$986,050, are funded through the Taiwan Cooperation Partnership Trust and facilitated by the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI). The
The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority (KHMHA) has received a donation of medical equipment from local and international donors. KHMHA acknowledged the contributions of donors, including Edward and Patricia Lord, who helped secure a donation worth $333,604.01 USD from the Providence Healthcare System in Southern California.
Gunfire erupted near the San Pedro Belize Express parking lot on North Front Street in Belize City over the weekend. The target of the attack, 32-year-old Akeem Smith, a fisherman from the Lake I area, was with three other men travelling along Haulover Creek toward
Belize Water Services (BWS) has issued an urgent notice to customers regarding low water pressure and an unplanned water interruption affecting Belize City. According to BWS, the disruption is due to a break in a 24-inch main transmission line, impacting both Northside and Southside Belize City. Water
There’s big news from the United Democratic Party! With less than a month to go before the general election, Albert Area Representative Tracy Taegar-Panton has secured a legal victory in the High Court. Earlier today, Justice Hondora threw out the contempt claims against the head
This afternoon, at a press conference at the U.D.P. headquarters, Shyne Barrow addressed the dismissal of his contempt claims. He argued that despite Justice Hondora's decision, the leadership of the party remains unchanged. Barrow's remarks have certainly stirred the political pot, leaving many to wonder
Shyne Barrow has also taken legal action against Panton, aiming to stop her from calling herself the leader of the United Democratic Party. Barrow argued that this violated the court's November ruling to maintain the status quo. According to Sheena Pitts, the Alliance’s chairperson, Panton
Earlier this week, News Five caught up with Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow after the election date was announced. During our interview, the Mesopotamia Area Rep didn't hold back, criticizing us for letting Tracy Taegar-Panton call herself the leader of the United Democratic Party. Barrow was
