Prime Minister John Briceño has weighed in on a recent land distribution hosted on Friday in the Belize Rural North area. The event raised questions about whether applicants were required to be registered voters or if Belizean citizenship alone should qualify individuals for land ownership. PM Briceño
A group of 55 students, teachers, and parents from Patchakan RC Primary School in Corozal embarked on an educational expedition at the Caracol Archaeological Site. Led by Friends for Conservation and Development's Environmental Educator Justin Pook Jr., the group explored the vast Chiquibul Forest, gaining
United Democratic Party (UDP) Deputy Leader Hugo Patt has expressed deep concern over the ongoing internal conflict within the party, describing the situation as "unprecedented" and "disheartening" for supporters across the country. During his appearance on Open Your Eyes, Patt acknowledged the turmoil that has plagued
Politicians are knocking on every Belizean's door, which means the election season is officially in full swing for the next 30 days. Campaigns are heating up, political flags are going up, and many are proudly displaying their allegiance by wearing their party's colour on their
According to Prime Minister John Briceño, the ongoing redistricting matter before the High Court of Belize is not one of controversy. Briceno told News Five that those challenging the redistricting efforts could have acted earlier if they were truly concerned. "If these people knew that that's
The Elections and Boundaries Commission has firmly denied allegations of electoral fraud in the Cayo North Electoral Division. It said in a press release that all voter registration processes comply with the Representation of the People Act. The statement comes amid concerns over the inclusion of
The Government of Belize has secured funding for feasibility studies to develop the Northern Regional Hospital and Punta Gorda Town Hospital. The studies, valued at US$986,050, are funded through the Taiwan Cooperation Partnership Trust and facilitated by the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI). The
The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority (KHMHA) has received a donation of medical equipment from local and international donors. KHMHA acknowledged the contributions of donors, including Edward and Patricia Lord, who helped secure a donation worth $333,604.01 USD from the Providence Healthcare System in Southern California.
Gunfire erupted near the San Pedro Belize Express parking lot on North Front Street in Belize City over the weekend. The target of the attack, 32-year-old Akeem Smith, a fisherman from the Lake I area, was with three other men travelling along Haulover Creek toward
Belize Water Services (BWS) has issued an urgent notice to customers regarding low water pressure and an unplanned water interruption affecting Belize City. According to BWS, the disruption is due to a break in a 24-inch main transmission line, impacting both Northside and Southside Belize City. Water
