A Trinidadian woman is now under a detention order after authorities say she posted a photo of one of Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s residences on social media and urged the Venezuelan Government to target it. The development comes after Venezuela declared Persad-Bissessar a persona non grata
Oscar Mira’s big move is stirring up plenty of talk. He’s left National Defense and Border Security to take on Home Affairs, a ministry many consider one of the toughest jobs in government. Why? Because the goal is to combat crime and keep Belizeans safe.
Minister Mira is on the lookout for a new CEO to lead the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the shortlist is already turning heads. Among the names being floated? Former Commissioner of Police Chester Williams and Deputy Commissioner of Police Bart Jones, two heavyweights in
And, as Oscar Mira steps into his new role as Minister of Home Affairs, he inherits not only the immense responsibility of tackling crime but also the lingering stench of the Joseph Budna investigation. This is a case that has eroded public trust in the
Prime Minister John Briceño has merged the Ministry of Enterprise with Home Affairs in a bid to strengthen security in the Corozal Free Zone. So today, we asked the new minister: What’s his plan to tackle those concerns? [caption id="attachment_71769" align="alignright" width="300"]
Kareem Musa is out of Home Affairs and now heading Immigration, Labor, and Governance. And that move has gotten everyone talking. Is this a reward for his work, or a quiet indictment? Some are even wondering if the Joseph Budna investigation played a role. Critics
On Tuesday, Prime Minister John Briceño announced that Minister of Agriculture Jose Mai took a leave of absence for health reasons. He explained that the Orange Walk South Area Representative had fallen off a horse a year or so ago and now requires surgery on
A major constitutional showdown has concluded at the Caribbean Court of Justice. At the heart of it is who gets to import LPG into Belize. The government, represented by the Controller of Supplies, the Minister of Economic Development, and the Attorney General, fought to overturn
We continue to follow the conclusion of a high-profile LPG case that’s been years in the making. The Caribbean Court of Justice has delivered its judgment, and the ruling clears the way for the government’s reorganization of Belize’s LPG market. What does that mean? Instead
The Briceño administration is asking Parliament to approve two big spending bills, together worth two hundred and ten million dollars. The money covers extra costs across several ministries for this year and next, including major investments and day-to-day expenses. But the headline item? A historic
