The UDP is taking its corruption claims against the Briceño administration to the streets on Friday, with a protest planned in Belize City. But the big question is whether the opposition can draw the kind of crowd that forces government to pay attention. A strong
Belize has joined the humanitarian regional response to Venezuela's earthquake disaster. The country sent over three containers of aid as the death toll climbs past 3,800 and Caracas pushes for access to billions in frozen overseas funds. The shipment departed the Port of Georgetown, Guyana, on
Fresh leaked invoices from the Ministry of Defense have drawn Prime Minister John Briceño’s brother into the government's widening procurement scandal. The newly obtained records show that the Ministry of Defense paid $242,230.09 to two individuals connected to the same Orange Walk address. One of them
Public Service Union President Dean Flowers has accused three of Belize's top financial watchdogs of enforcing laws on everyone but themselves in a lengthy statement. According to Flowers, Financial Secretary Joseph Waight has ignored the Fiscal Transparency and Responsibility Regulations, Statutory Instrument No. 95 of 2010,
Public Service Union (PSU) President Dean Flowers is encouraging Belizeans to participate in Friday's anti-corruption protest being organized by the United Democratic Party (UDP). He says the demonstration should be viewed as a stand against corruption rather than support for any political party. Flowers told News
The Ministry of Defence audit is no longer just about the "Mira Millions." Prime Minister John Briceño says investigators will examine the ministry's finances all the way back to 2015. It is a period that covers both the previous UDP administration and the current PUP
Taiwan and eastern China are preparing for Typhoon Bavi, a powerful storm forecasters say could be one of the strongest to hit the region in decades, as southern China continues recovering from deadly floods left behind by Tropical Storm Maysak. Chinese authorities say at least 39
A New Look for Belize’s Coins Belizeans will soon begin seeing a brand-new series of coins in circulation, each proudly showcasing one of the country's national symbols. On today’s episode of Open Your Eyes, Delroy Rhaburn, Assistant Manager, Currency Management, Banking, Investment & Currency Department at the
Five police units across Belize are receiving brand new patrol vehicles, an investment expected to deliver what communities want most: faster responses and safer streets. The Government of Belize announced on Thursday that it has handed over five new Isuzu D-Max pickups to strengthen police operations
Prime Minister John Briceño this morning confirmed the government's $10,000 payment threshold is about to change. It was revealed during a CTV3 interview livestreamed on his official Facebook page, where Briceño defended former Miss Universe Belize Isabella Zabaneh for clearly stating her position about government
