The Senate pushed past ten p.m. Wednesday as tensions flared over a divisive judges’ pension bill. The debate, shifting behind closed doors, focused on vesting terms and payout rates, leaving livestream viewers in the dark. After hours of back-and-forth and repeated votes, the bill scraped
On Wednesday, Prime Minister John Briceño chaired the Government’s Union Consultation Team in a meeting with representatives from the National Trade Union Congress of Belize to continue dialogue on priority reforms and other issues of national importance. Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde and Ministers Kareem
A new direct route could soon make it even easier for travelers to trade chilly weather for Belize’s sunshine. BermudAir has announced plans to launch nonstop flights between Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina and Belize starting in December 2026. The seasonal service will run
Questions are being raised over the police handling of a traffic accident that occurred on the Ring Road in Belmopan on the night of May first. One of the drivers involved, Cory Middleton, is now publicly alleging that officers gave him conflicting accounts about who
A peaceful protest took to the water in Sittee River this morning, as Garifuna activists traveled by boat from Hopkins to call out what they describe as disrespectful and discriminatory remarks made during a recent village boundary meeting. The demonstration comes after tense exchanges over
Sports development in Belize is gaining strong momentum, and it’s already taking shape on the ground. Government is rolling out an ambitious plan to build a network of high-performance training centers across the country, starting with a major overhaul of the Marion Jones Sporting Complex.
The Briceño administration has secured approval from the House of Representatives to borrow BZ$47 million from the World Bank's International Development Association for a project aimed at expanding early childhood education and boosting employment opportunities for women. The loan comes with an additional US$1.28 million
Police are investigating a reported home invasion in Cristo Rey Village that led to the apprehension of two suspects, one of whom was shot during the incident. According to information received, the home invasion occurred on Thursday afternoon. Residents alerted authorities, prompting a swift response from
Belizean DJ "Mistah Geeh" announced this week he is cancer-free after his months-long battle with cancer and kidney failure that forced him into dozens of combined treatment, including chemotherapy, dialysis and a stem cell transplant. The entertainer, whose real name is Jiri Loskot, was diagnosed in
Trinidad and Tobago has secured a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term, winning one of the most emphatic election results of the day with 181 votes out of 191 cast, including the support of all five permanent members of
