On March twelfth, Belizeans will head to the polls to elect a new government. To ensure everything runs smoothly, public officers who will serve as returning officers, presiding officers, and election clerks are undergoing training. Today marked the second round of training. While some officers
Tamai assured that having multiple red boxes on the ballot paper shouldn't be an issue, even for first-time voters. She explained that each candidate will have a unique number next to their name. So, once you find your candidate, just mark an X beside their
What about the lawsuit Moses "Shyne" Barrow filed against the Elections and Boundaries Commission over the color assignments? Tamai said that while the case is still before the courts, her department must be prepared to act accordingly. That's why she's continuing with the training sessions,
Last week, Prime Minister John Briceño hinted that Belize might be stepping away from the Hague Group. This coalition, formed on January thirty-first, 2025, aims to support the rulings of the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. While
The escalating trade war between the United States, Mexico, and Canada has sent ripples through the global economy, with significant implications for small importing countries like Belize. Initiated by the imposition of twenty-five percent tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods by the U.S., this conflict
Higher import costs can contribute to inflation, reducing the purchasing power of Belizean consumers. This could particularly affect low-income households, worsening economic inequality. Dr. Leroy Almendarez, Economist “But for us, when it comes to inflation, we have to look at increasing our manufacturing capability, domestic production… but
On Monday, we reported on Herbin Bans, who was found dead along Old Well Road. Police said the forty-two-year-old Lord's Bank resident tried to steal a motorcycle and escaped by swimming in nearby ponds. He was found floating in the water the next day. However,
This morning, police shot a man named Edward Saldano inside the Michael Finnegan Market. Officers reportedly found a firearm in the market, and when they tried to approach Saldano, he ran. They shot him in the leg to stop him and took him to the
Commissioner of Police Chester Williams is conducting a two-day tour of irregular border crossings in northern Belize. According to the Belize Police Department, the commissioner is meeting with officers from the Northern Operations Unit to discuss challenges and explore ways to improve security and operational
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has denied a special leave application filed by Jeremy Enriquez in his case against the Attorney General of Belize. The ruling, delivered on March 4, 2025, marks the latest development in a legal battle that also involves the Elections
