Two Cabinet shake-ups in just one week, what’s driving all these changes inside the Briceño administration? Earlier today, senior ministers gathered in Belmopan to map out the new lineup and the way forward. It comes only days after the People’s United Party marked five years
Prime Minister John Briceño says Jose Abelardo Mai stepped down from Cabinet to focus on his health, pointing to an upcoming back surgery. But that explanation has sparked questions, could there be more to the story? After all, resigning is very different from taking a
The Briceno administration huddled in Cabinet today, figuring out the next steps after a major shake-up. Orange Walk South Area Representative Jose Abelardo Mai suddenly resigned as Minister of Agriculture on Monday. His exit didn’t come quietly; it followed recent allegations of cartel ties and
The political back-and-forth is heating up. Since news broke of Jose Mai’s resignation from Cabinet, Opposition Leader Tracy Taegar-Panton has been on the offensive. She’s calling Mai’s departure, and the recent Cabinet reshuffle, signs of what she describes as the ‘unraveling of a corrupt regime.’
Amid growing fears of cartel influence and illicit trade in the Corozal Free Zone, the Belize Coast Guard has stepped in. Their latest operation targeted suspicious cargo found outside the zone’s permit area. News Five has confirmed that cargo contained a shipment of illicit cigarettes
Concerns are growing tonight over reports that cartel activity may be inching closer to Belize’s northern border. Allegations of influence in the Corozal Free Zone have been making headlines for weeks, and now, Prime Minister John Briceño is weighing in. He admits the threat is
Rear Admiral Elton Bennett is telling it straight; he says the security concerns in and around the Corozal Free Zone are very real. While the Coast Guard couldn’t confirm if cartel operatives were behind the recently seized cargo, Bennett makes it clear, those involved are
Prime Minister John Briceño is urging Belizeans to cash in on this year’s tax-free weekends. With the cost of living climbing, the PM says his government is taking action, and this initiative is just one creative way to ease the pressure. He’s also announced a
Your water bill will be going up in the coming year. That’s because the Public Utilities Commission has approved an increase in water rates of thirteen-point-five percent. We asked Prime Minister Briceño about the news today. He says it is tough, but the increase is
Garifuna Settlement Day is almost here, and Belizeans everywhere have already begun their celebrations. Whether it’s vibing to Andy Palacio’s greatest hits at home or dancing Punta down south, Garifuna Settlement Day celebrations are in full swing. For one Belize City family, the day is
