Sunday was a big day for Belizean politics. Hundreds of United Democratic Party supporters gathered to witness history in the making, the swearing-in of the country’s first-ever female leader of a major political organization. It’s been a rough year for the UDP. Internal battles over
What does it mean for Belizean politics when women rise to leadership in both governing and opposition parties? As the country observes the Sixteen Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a rare moment of unity emerges in the National Assembly. Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, speaking as a
The United Democratic Party promised a new era of unity at its National Leadership Convention, but behind the scenes, things were anything but calm. Just hours before delegates gathered, leaked WhatsApp messages revealed a storm brewing inside the party. Bitter accusations of betrayal and greed
There’s a political storm brewing in Orange Walk South. Jose Abelardo Mai has stepped down from Cabinet, and the timing couldn’t be more controversial. Officially, Mai says he’s taking a break because of a horse-riding injury, but that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill. Social media
Attorney Tiffany Cadle is pushing back hard against what she calls an “illegal” customs checkpoint and what appears to be an overreach of authority that led to a pursuit on the George Price Highway. In a fiery Facebook Live video that has since gone viral,
Facing public backlash over the proposed thirty-hour mandatory motorcycle training, the Transport Ministry is easing up, not just on the price tag. Today, CEO Chester Williams announced a key amendment. Riders with at least five years of motorcycle experience and a clean driving record will
If you’re a new motorcycle rider in Belize City, here’s what you need to know: getting that license will cost you one hundred and twenty dollars. Half of that goes toward your application and testing fees before you can hit the road legally. With new
As the country debates the rollout of new motorcycle regulations, fresh data from the Crime Fusion Centre is showing a very different reality from the public’s perception. Despite the loud concerns surrounding motorcycle safety, fatal accidents involving motorbikes have actually fallen sharply compared to last
Since the recent Cabinet reshuffle and the appointment of Oscar Mira as Minister of Home Affairs, speculation has been mounting over who will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer. Minister Mira has made it clear that he wants someone he trusts and feels
Today, as the world pauses to observe World AIDS Day, Belize confronts a sobering reality: despite decades of awareness and progress, the fight against HIV is far from over. Nearly forty years into the global epidemic and more than twenty-five years since Belize launched its
