While she may not be able to preside over every House session due to ongoing cancer treatment, Speaker of the House Valerie Woods remains focused on progress. In today’s ceremonial sitting, Woods confirmed that newly appointed Deputy Speaker Marconi Leal Junior will step in when
Prime Minister John Briceño is setting the record straight: there was no delay in calling the first parliamentary session—just careful planning. Speaking to reporters, the PM explained that the timing of the session is entirely up to the government, and they chose what they believed
Just days after a state of emergency was declared in the Lake Independence area, Belize City has recorded yet another fatal shooting. The latest victim is twenty-six-year-old Zinedine Pinelo, a fisherman from San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Around 12:35 p.m. on Hunter’s Lane, police responded to
After nearly three hours of legal summing-up, the jury in the William “Danny” Mason and Ryan Rhaburn trial delivered a dramatic verdict this afternoon. Mason was found guilty of kidnapping Mennonite couple Lloyd and Rosie Friessen, while Rhaburn was acquitted on all charges. The nine-member
A bold move by Belize’s top cop is stirring up controversy. Commissioner of Police Doctor Richard Rosado is pushing for the current State of Emergency in Belize City to be extended for six months—a proposal that’s raising eyebrows and concerns. Critics argue that detaining individuals
Following the dramatic hijacking of a Tropic Air flight on April seventeenth, the government moved quickly to tighten airport security—but now, questions are being raised about how one key contract was awarded. A company was hired in the aftermath of the incident, but eyebrows went
The Belize Civic Center buzzed with energy today as over three hundred marketing pros, content creators, and business leaders came together for the Belize Tourism Board’s 9th annual Digital Marketing Summit. The event, now a staple in the local marketing calendar, focused on the latest
Cashew lovers, get ready! The countdown is on for one of Belize’s most flavorful and festive traditions—the annual Cashew Festival and Agricultural Show. This Saturday, Crooked Tree Village will come alive as Belizeans from near and far gather for a day packed with food, fun,
For years, Carlos Lopez was a familiar sight on the streets of Belize City, known for his steady hands behind the wheel and his commitment to getting passengers where they needed to go. As a pioneer in the local bus industry, he built a reputation
On Friday, May 9, 2025, at approximately 12:35 p.m., Belize City police responded to reports of gunfire on Hunters Lane. Upon arrival, officers discovered the lifeless body of 26-year-old Zinedine Pinelo, a Belizean boat captain from San Pedro Town, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. According to initial
