One decision that's drawing a lot of attention is the move to place the Ministry of Youth and Sports under the Ministry of Tourism. Anthony Mahler has been reappointed as the main minister, while Prime Minister John Briceño has brought in newcomer Devin Daly as
Goodnight and welcome to another edition of Sports Monday, I am Paul Lopez. Back in 2023, Robotics was officially declared a sport in Belize. Over the weekend, eight robotic teams from across the country gathered inside the Belize High School Auditorium to compete in the
Police are investigating the death of 37-year-old Wendy Mendez, who was found unconscious in Concepcion Village, Corozal District, on Sunday, March 9. Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero confirmed that Mendez "succumbed to her injuries on Friday." Romero stated that authorities are conducting interviews to
Police continue investigating the murder of Dueton Coy on Sunday night in Punta Gorda. According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero, "Coy was along with two other persons in that area consuming alcoholic beverages when several gunshots were heard." The incident occurred near the cemetery
Thea Garcia-Ramirez has been appointed as the new Minister of Human Development, Family Support & Gender Affairs by Prime Minister John Briceño. Her appointment has come with scrutiny because some political observers say that it is 'uncommon' for a first-time member of the House of
Yale Law professors have alerted international students about the possibility of a new U.S. travel ban under the Trump administration. Yale law professors Muneer Ahmad and Michael Wishnie cautioned in an email on Sunday night that a ban could soon target nationals from multiple countries,
In an interview with News 5, Prime Minister John Briceño explained his decision-making process behind his cabinet appointments. Briceño explained the complexities of forming a cabinet, stressing the need for a careful balance of geographic representation, ethnicity, and gender. "It's a lot of work trying to
On Sunday morning, March 16, the Belize Coast Guard intercepted a Guatemalan military patrol operating in Belizean waters. Rear Admiral Elton Bennett, Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard (BCG), confirmed that "a patrol that was based out at Hunting Caye spotted a Guatemalan vessel that
The Association of Defense Attorneys has extended its congratulations to Anthony Sylvester on his reappointment as Attorney General of Belize. In a letter signed by Secretary Orson J. Elrington, the association praised Sylvester's dedication, legal expertise, and unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law. The
A British jury convicted Ugandan High Court judge Lydia Mugambe on Thursday for forcing a young Ugandan woman to work as a slave whom she “exploited and abused” in the United Kingdom. According to her profile on the UN website, Mugambe had been appointed to a
