Prime Minister John Briceño has labelled Joseph Budna a “monster,” saying the public has overlooked his dark criminal history amid outrage over his kidnapping. Speaking on Open Your Eyes today, Briceño reiterated that his government had no involvement in Budna’s kidnapping. Budna was abducted near the
Three howler monkeys have fallen victim to New World Screwworm (NWS) infestations since July, according to the Belize Wildlife & Referral Clinic (BWRC). Two did not survive, while one, named Georgie, remains in recovery. BWRC described the cases as “heartbreaking”, noting that NWS is a flesh‑eating
Two U.S. fighter jets were spotted circling the Gulf of Venezuela on Tuesday, adding to growing tensions between the United States and Venezuela. The BBC reported that the F/A-18 Super Hornet jets appeared on public flight-tracking websites near the city of Maracaibo, Venezuela’s second-largest city, and
Travellers planning to visit the United States may soon have to hand over five years of their social media history before entering the country. The requirement is part of a new proposal, according to a notice issued by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Police are investigating a shooting in Belize City that left three people injured on Tuesday night, including two teenage boys and a 60‑year‑old woman. Authorities say the incident occurred around 7:28 p.m. on December 9, 2025, while the victims were standing on M & J Street.
Breaking his silence tonight, José Abelardo Mai opens up about his sudden departure from Cabinet. In our News Five exclusive, the Orange South Area Representative and former Agriculture Minister tackles the allegations head on. His story, complete and on the record, starts now. Shane Williams
You’ve heard José Abelardo Mai explain why he resigned. Now comes the harder part: the allegations that followed. In his first interview since leaving office, we asked Mai directly about three serious claims: alleged cartel ties, whether his safety is at risk, and any role
When José Mai resigned as Agriculture Minister in November, many assumed it was tied to the Joseph Budna abduction. Budna was beaten and taken from outside the Orange Walk Police Station, an incident some reports linked to state actors’ and an Orange Walk politician. Mai’s
Does José Abelardo Mai’s sudden resignation mean the end of his political career? We put that to him today at Compassion Primary School in Yo Creek Village. Mai says his doctors expect months of recovery and therapy. And while he had planned to step away
Earlier today, we caught up with UDP leader Tracy Panton at a press conference at the party’s headquarters and asked whether she’s heard anything more about José Mai’s health. She told us many Belizeans still aren’t convinced by the prime minister’s explanation. That said, she
