Prime Minister John Briceño is once again weighing in on the Budna investigation; this time, responding to questions about why he didn’t go the route of an independent probe, as urged by his Home Affairs Minister, Kareem Musa. His comments come just days after he
And what about those calls to release the surveillance footage in the Budna investigation? Well, Prime Minister Briceño says that won’t happen, at least not yet. He insists the footage will only be made public once the investigation wraps up. But here’s another big question:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs isn’t taking Wednesday’s Sarstoon incident lightly. They’ve fired off a strongly worded protest note to Guatemala and the OAS after Guatemalans planted their flag on Sarstoon Island, on the very day Belizeans were celebrating the Battle of St. George’s Caye.
So, what’s behind this latest show of aggression from the Guatemalan Armed Forces? Prime Minister Briceño believes it has more to do with politics than patriotism. He says President Bernardo Arévalo is dealing with internal challenges, even though he’s seen as a forward-thinking leader. On
And while tensions at the Sarstoon are still simmering, the Belize Territorial Volunteers are planning to head there this Saturday, and they’re bringing the media along. But Prime Minister Briceño isn’t exactly cheering them on. In fact, he’s warning against the move, saying, quote, ‘You
If you thought the rain was heavy yesterday, you weren’t imagining it. An upper-level low-pressure system brought in a surge of moisture, triggering thunderstorms and downpours across the country. Some areas saw just a few drops, while others got drenched with over five inches of
A quiet Friday morning in southern Belize was shattered by gunfire, as police launched an investigation into the shooting death of a Punta Gorda resident. Authorities responded to a distressing report around 8:54 a.m. on VOA Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered the lifeless body of
For over a year, he managed to stay one step ahead of the law, running, hiding, and evading capture. But last week, the chase came to an end. Thirty-three-year-old Ellis Meighan was extradited back to Belize, and this morning, under tight security, he was escorted
A Belize City man is recovering tonight after a late-night shooting sent him to the hospital. Police say the incident happened just after 10:15 p.m. on Thursday night. Twenty-eight-year-old Esau Louima was standing on the veranda of his home when an unknown man entered his
We are two weeks into the new school year and the students at Stella Maris are still out of the classroom. These students are losing important learning opportunities. But, according to Minister of Education, Oscar Requena, it’s a necessary delay, because the compound is set
