A new batch of leaked invoices is adding momentum to the controversy over government spending, and it’s the fine print that’s turning heads. Records show more than one-point-five million dollars paid to a company reportedly tied to the Mira family. Now, auditors are raising red
The United Democratic Party is calling for greater transparency in the Auditor General’s investigation into the Mira Millions and public procurement issues. In a letter dated June twenty-fourth, twenty-twenty-six, Opposition Leader Tracy Taegar-Panton wrote to Prime Minister John Briceno raising concerns about the scope, independence,
As the fallout from the “Mira Millions” scandal continues to dominate the political conversation, former Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow is taking a notably different approach, turning the spotlight inward. Instead of piling onto the controversy surrounding the Mira family, Barrow used the moment to call
Cabinet Minister Andre Perez is weighing in on the growing controversy over Defense Ministry payments tied to relatives of Belmopan Representative Oscar Mira but says it’s too early to draw conclusions. Perez stressed that the Prime Minister’s audit must run its course before any findings
Two men charged with the murder of “Bobo Youth” walked out of court on Wednesday after the case against them collapsed. The Director of Public Prosecutions dropped the charges when police failed to locate their key witness, who had reportedly feared for his life. Travis
Punta Gorda has seen the highest inflation rate for the first quarter of the year across all municipalities in Belize. Based on the Statistical Institute of Belize’s latest data, PG is followed closely by San Ignacio and Benque Viejo. Notably, every municipality has recorded price
This morning, stakeholders from across government, NGOs, fisherfolk, and academia gathered for the Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation’s Fourth Climate Resilience Forum. This event brought together diverse voices to tackle pressing challenges such as sargassum, beach erosion, climate change, and warming waters. There,
Belize’s healthcare system runs on the people who show up every day to care for others, and now, there’s a renewed push to better care for them. In a move aimed at easing staff shortages and strengthening frontline services, the Ministry of Health and Wellness
With public anxiety mounting over rampant crime and brazen killings in Belize, the recent state of emergency has come under sharp scrutiny. Critics argue the measure failed to prevent violence in the very zones it was meant to secure. Just five days after the tragic
A series of police promotions is now under scrutiny, amid claims that some officers may have moved up the ranks without following standard procedures. One case drawing particular attention is that of Corporal Wilbert Coc. He was caught on camera choking a woman in Benque