A massive quarter-billion-Belize dollar grant from the United States to the Briceno administration is making headlines tonight, and not just for its size. The money, coming through the Millennium Challenge Corporation, is supposed to boost development, but the details of the deal raise serious questions
So what’s really in this deal, and what strings might be attached? That’s the question Opposition Senator Patrick Faber is pressing tonight. He’s calling on the Briceño administration to come clean about the details, and he raised those concerns at today’s U.D.P. press conference. Here’s
Today, the Taiwanese Embassy, in partnership with ITVET, held the International Tours of Taiwan Gourmet Cuisine program. This culinary affair brought together chefs, trainees, members of the Taiwanese community, and ITVET faculty to share flavors, skills, and culture. Guests enjoyed a unique culinary exhibition where
Members of the Belize Police Department were out in numbers on Saturday for the Carnival Road March. And their presence led to the arrest of a sixteen-year-old minor who was carrying an unlicensed firearm with fifteen unlicensed ammunitions. The arrest went down inside Digi Park
But apart from the detention of a gun wielding minor, police say there were no major incidents during Carnival Road March 2025. Revelers moved off from the Memorial Park at exactly two p.m. and made their way to the Marion Jones Sporting Complex with several
Good evening, I am Paul Lopez with this week’s edition of Sports Monday. It is playoffs time for the Belize Premier Basketball League. Two divisions, two cups, and four teams fighting to make the championship series. In the Toucan Cup finals, the San Pedro Tigersharks
The court has denied bail to 21-year-old Christy Guzman, who has been formally charged with manslaughter in connection with the shooting death of 28-year-old Wilson Hernandez. Guzman’s attorney, Hurl Hamilton, argued that she should be granted bail on the grounds that she is young, has no
At least 52 people have been killed in Gaza since dawn Wednesday, including 32 in Gaza City, as Israeli military operations intensify. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Israeli troops will soon enter Gaza City, urging residents to flee immediately to avoid being caught
On Saturday, the streets of Belize came alive with vibrant colors, pulsating rhythms, and incredible energy for the Carnival Road March 2025. This year, the Belize Carnival Association proudly announced the champions in both the senior and junior categories. In a fiercely competitive senior division, Soca
While the Government of Belize has taken swift administrative action in the Budna abduction matter, the official press release issued today leaves several critical questions unanswered. Despite confirming that Prime Minister John Briceño received the Police Department’s investigative report last Friday, the release fails to explain
