The Prime Minister has yet to announce the date of this year’s general elections. But political observers expect it sooner rather than later. And while we remain on the edge of our seats, one thing is clear: PM John Briceño is keeping his cards close
The United Democratic Party (UDP) remains divided. Both Albert Area Representative Tracy Panton and Opposition Leader Moses Barrow claim to be the legitimate leader of the party. That battle is now before the court. This morning, on Open Your Eyes, Prime Minister John Briceño weighed in
On Friday, the University of Belize unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, the iconic political ethicist celebrated for his leadership in nonviolent resistance that led to India’s independence from British rule. Gandhi’s enduring legacy of peaceful protest continues to inspire civil rights and freedom movements
Prime Minister John Briceño is considering renaming the "State of Emergency" (SOE) to better reflect its purpose against gang violence. In this morning's appearance on Open Your Eyes, Briceño likened the measure to a “time-out,” a strategy used by parents to manage children's behaviour. “Sometimes you
Efforts to repair the dirt roads leading to cane fields in northern Belize are underway. Last week, the Corozal Sugarcane Producers Association issued a press release raising concerns about their inability to meet the daily sugarcane delivery quota. The fields where mature cane is planted
Is the Tren Maya heading to Belize? Since early 2024, a delegation from Belize has been in talks with Tren Maya officials in Mexico. In March, they discussed the possibility of setting up a station at Belize’s northern border with Mexico. In July, Amir Espadas, President
Police Officer Caught Stealing Suspended with Full PayA police officer has been suspended after being caught on camera stealing money from a store he was assigned to protect.The security camera inside the Belize City store caught Police Constable Peter Graham rummaging through a cash pan
The scorching wildfires in Los Angeles, California, have swept through 39,000 acres, displacing over 153,000 people and killing 11 people. Canada and Mexico are stepping in to help Los Angeles battle the fires. The fires have also impacted Belizeans living in Los Angeles. The tight-knit Belizean
Strict new construction regulations are now in place for areas near aerodromes, which require approval to prevent hazards to aircraft operations. The Belize Department of Civil Aviation (BDCA) has outlined clear guidelines, under the Civil Aviation Aerodrome Design and Construction Regulations 2023 (SI No. 126).
A police officer was caught on camera stealing money from a store he was supposed to be protecting. The video, posted on social media, shows the officer opening a cash pan and rummaging through cash bills behind the store's desk and pocketing some of the
