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
The United Democratic Party is marking 53 years since its founding, celebrating the activists, supporters and leaders who have sustained the party through decades of political battles and national development. The milestone comes as the UDP continues the difficult work of unifying a fractured organization,
Belize’s endangered manatees may soon have a new lifeline. Nearly two years after the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute broke ground on a marine rescue and education center, the facility is nearing completion. News Five spoke with Director Jamal Galvez about the progress so far
Just because the land clearing may predate today’s reserve rules, does that make it environmentally acceptable? Marine Conservationist Jamal Galvez says no. A joint government inspection found that three acres along the Belize River were cleared right up to the water’s edge. Galvez warns that
