Prime Minister John Briceño devoted a significant portion of his UN General Assembly address to regional crises. He called for urgent international action on Haiti and renewed Belize's call for an end to the United States embargo on Cuba. In Haiti, Briceño framed the crisis as
Prime Minister John Briceño used his address to the 81st UN General Assembly to formally inform the international body of what he called a serious breach of international law by Guatemala, referencing the September aircraft incident over Belizean airspace. "Belize informs this assembly of a serious
What was a Guatemalan military aircraft doing over Belizean territory for more than an hour? Belizean officials say the plane entered without authorization, circled near Caye Caulker and Lighthouse Reef, and then left without explanation. Even more troubling, the aircraft reportedly disappeared from standard radar
Belize’s military tracked the unauthorized Guatemalan aircraft and gathered intelligence as it moved through the country’s airspace. But it never responded from the air. That is raising a critical question tonight: does Belize have the resources to defend its skies against Guatemala’s far superior air
A possible violation of Belize’s sovereignty should bring both sides of the political divide together, but Opposition Leader Tracy Panton says the government is leaving the Opposition in the dark. Panton is disappointed that there has been no briefing on the alleged airspace incursion, especially
Is it coincidence or cause for concern? Guatemala received its first shipment of U.S. military equipment on Monday, and four days later, one of its military aircraft allegedly crossed into Belizean airspace without permission. The Ministry of Defense says the military purchase is nothing unusual.
Investigators found that several employees raised concerns about Belmopan City Council employee Efrain Novelo, but no eyewitness, physical or electronic evidence independently supported the main allegation of unwanted physical contact. According to the report, Novelo denied all allegations and maintained that the complaints were retaliatory
No audit, no answers and, according to Opposition Leader Tracy Panton, no return to Cabinet for Oscar Mira. His three-month leave has ended, but Prime Minister John Briceño says a decision on his future remains pending. Panton insists Mira should not resume oversight of the
As the cost of living climbs, Opposition Leader Tracy Panton says too many Belizean families and businesses are struggling without enough support. She argues that social justice must be more than a political talking point and should guide how any government responds to those being
As next year’s municipal elections draw closer, the UDP insists it has no trouble assembling its slate of candidates. Opposition Leader Tracy Panton says the party is instead preparing to unveil all nine of its mayoral candidates at a major media event next week. Panton
