A new political clash is brewing over the future of healthcare funding and tonight, the Prime Minister is responding. Opposition Leader Tracy Panton is taking aim at the proposed National Health Insurance Authority Bill, warning it could mean new contributions from members, what she calls
Municipal elections are slated for March 2027, and things are heating up between the two major parties. The United Democratic Party has yet to announce its slates and says it will strike when the iron is hot. But the People’s United Party is not holding
Mayor Earl Trapp is sounding the alarm over alleged voter fraud in San Ignacio and Santa Elena. It’s a long-running issue in the Twin Towns that has now landed in the Magistrate’s Court. But, with only a few months left before the municipal elections, Mayor
There’s a health update tonight on Foreign Affairs Minister Francis Fonseca. Two weeks after undergoing heart surgery, Fonseca remains in recovery, but Prime Minister John Briceño says the signs are encouraging. He’s been in regular contact with the minister and reports that his recovery is
A bad knee or a bad back? Prime Minister John Briceño says former Minister of Agriculture, Jose Mai, is suffering from both. Today he gave us an update on Mai condition. We also asked when Mai’s return is expected. Here is what he had to
Six months later, a life-saving promise is still sitting on the shelf. Back in November 2025, lawmakers made headlines with sweeping changes to strengthen protections for survivors of domestic violence. Two key pieces of legislation, the Justices of the Peace (Amendment) Bill and the Domestic
Belize is making a bold push into the digital economy. Today, government and international partners launched Talent Up Belize, a program aimed at training young people with in-demand tech skills and opening doors to higher-paying jobs. With a youthful population, leaders say the initiative could
Police have seized 382 pounds of suspected cannabis following an intelligence-led operation in northern Belize. Assistant Superintendent Stacy Smith reported that the operation was carried out by officers attached to the Mobile Interdiction Unit on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at around 8:40 p.m. Smith said the team
Municipal elections are ten months away, and the two major parties are already making moves. On Tuesday, Sheena Pitts said the United Democratic Party is "gearing up" and the party is ready for 2027's ballot polls. "we are a party that strikes when the iron is
Foreign Affairs Minister Francis Fonseca is recovering well following a triple bypass surgery earlier this month, Prime Minister John Briceño confirmed. He said, "The last time that I messaged him, he was doing well. He's getting better. I went to see him on a Friday after
