Opposition Leader Tracy Panton has spoken to News 5 about the government’s decision not to renew Ombudsman Gilbert Swazo’s contract. She warns that Belize is now left without a key constitutional oversight officer. Panton’s comments follow her Tuesday statement criticizing the timing and handling of the
That burst of motivation on January 1st is a familiar feeling. So is the guilt when your new gym routine or budget plan falls apart a few weeks later. If this cycle sounds familiar, you are in the overwhelming majority. Research suggests nearly 80% of
Families and patients affected by bleeding disorders across Belize gathered in San Antonio on December 14 for the country’s first-ever meeting to share support, get information, and learn how to manage their condition. The event was hosted by the Belizean Foundation for Bleeding Disorders at the
When something big happens, most of us do the same thing: we grab our phones and Google it. Google Trends’ Year in Search 2025 shows what people around the world were most curious about this year, based on data from 57 countries. The Global Top 10
The decision not to renew the Ombudsman’s contract has triggered public concern, and the Opposition is now questioning why no explanation has been given and what it means for government accountability. The contract of Ombudsman Major Herman Gilbert Swazo will expire today, December 31st. "We are
Ombudsman Gilbert Swazo says he was caught off guard by a letter he received on Christmas Eve from Cabinet Secretary Stuart Leslie. The note thanked him for his service and wished him well in his future endeavors. Swazo’s three-year contract officially ends tomorrow, December thirty-first,
Placencia is known for its stunning beaches and vibrant tourism scene. But right now, this jewel of the south is facing a serious garbage problem. The village’s dumpsite is practically unreachable. The road leading there is in such bad shape that getting waste out has
The Placencia Village Council says it’s been dealt a major financial blow after the government decided to delay the Trade License Act. The council had been counting on those trade license revenues to fund community projects, but now, with the Briceño administration’s decision, they’re scrambling
You may have heard about President Trump’s so-called ‘One Big Beautiful Bill.’ Well, one part of that law is about to hit home for Belizeans, and it starts this Friday. The law introduces a new tax on money sent from the U.S. to other countries,
It has been one week since forty-one-year-old Linden Kelly lost his life to injuries sustained during a vicious machete attack in Dangriga Town. Police reports indicate that Kelly was assaulted by two men in the Rivas Estate area following a confrontation on December nineteenth. While
