As the national budget debate continues in the House of Representatives, questions are swirling—not just about the numbers, but about the presence, or lack thereof, of the opposition. Of the five elected opposition members, only three showed up for today’s session. Notably absent were Hugo
The leadership tug-of-war within the United Democratic Party is far from over—and now, a familiar voice is weighing in. Former Mesopotamia Area Representative Michael Finnegan, a seven-time U.D.P. veteran, says Tracy Taegar-Panton is the only one fit to lead the party right now. But with
Last week, we reported that the Government’s Joint Negotiation Team had officially sent its proposal to the unions, following Cabinet’s green light. Today, that proposal took center stage in the House of Representatives. Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde, who leads the talks on behalf of
In a world where news moves faster than ever, staying ahead means staying connected—and here at Greater Belize Media, we’re doing just that. We’re proud to roll out our “One Newsroom” initiative—a dynamic, unified approach that brings our entire news team together under one roof.
Good evening, welcome to this week’s installment of Sports Monday. I am Paul Lopez brining you the latest highlights from this weekend in sports. We begin tonight with the basketball showdown in Dangriga that gave fans their money’s worth. The EZ Investment Dream Ballers took
After 34 incredible years of bringing you Belizean news, entertainment, and stories that matter, we’re turning the page to an exciting new chapter. As of May 26, 2025, Channel 5 is now officially Greater Belize Media. But don’t worry; we haven’t changed who we are
Leader of the Opposition Tracy Taegar Panton paused her maiden address in the House of Representatives on Monday to take a brief break, citing recovery from a recent medical procedure on her right knee. Panton, who was delivering her first speech as Opposition Leader during the
The national budget debate opened with strong criticism from the Opposition today, as members of the House of Representatives began deliberations over the proposed $1.78 billion budget for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. Opposition Leader Tracy Panton criticised the Briceño Administration’s financial plan, calling it “optimism passed
Leader of the Opposition Tracy Panton is back for the Sitting of the House of Representatives today to continue her budget presentation. Earlier today, Panton had asked for a break during her budget speech and was heard saying that she felt she was going to faint. An
Leader of the Opposition Tracy Panton suffered a medical emergency during her budget speech in Belmopan. An ambulance was sent to the House Sitting to provide care. This is a developing story.
