Belize's general elections are set for March twelfth, 2025, and a recent online poll shows voters have mixed feelings about the timing. The poll asked Belizeans if they thought the election date was a good idea. Most respondents, one thousand, two hundred and two people,
After months of speculation, Prime Minister John Briceño finally made the big announcement that Belizeans have been eagerly awaiting: the 2025 elections will be held on March twelfth. With just one month to prepare, we hit the streets of Dangriga in the Stann Creek District
March 12 of this year is officially the day Belizeans will be marching to the polls and casting their votes, and despite the ongoing legal battle within the United Democratic Party (UDP), Tracy Panton stated today that her faction is "absolutely prepared" for the upcoming
Governor-General Dame Froyla Tzalam has officially proclaimed Wednesday, March 12, 2025, as the date for Belize’s general elections, following the dissolution of the National Assembly on February 11, 2025. The proclamation, issued under Section 85(1) of the Belize Constitution, grants the Governor-General the authority to set
The Elections and Boundaries Department has officially announced that the cut-off date for voter eligibility in the upcoming March 12, 2025, General Election was January 10, 2025. This means that only individuals whose names appeared on the electoral register as of Nomination Day, February 24,
Brian Guardado, founder of the We Walk As One Foundation, has strongly criticised Patrick Faber for his remarks in the House of Representatives following the tragic death of Gabriel Orellano, a child with special needs who drowned in Belize City. In a statement, Guardado expressed disappointment
5-month-old baby Ishmael Villamil is in need of your help so that he can undergo a life-saving surgery. Born prematurely at just 28 weeks on September 11, 2024, baby Ishmael weighed only 2 pounds, 2 ounces. His early birth caused complications, including underdeveloped lungs and hydrocephalus,
A serious mould infestation at the Lower Courts building in Belize City has led to health issues among staff, forcing employees to take drastic action in demanding a permanent solution. Workers have reported suffering from kidney problems, migraines, and chest pains, all of which they
The government has officially constituted the Essential Services Arbitration Tribunal to address an ongoing industrial dispute between the Christian Workers Union (CWU) and Port of Belize Limited (PBL). The tribunal was formed following a January 31, 2025 letter from the CWU, which invoked a 21-day notice
A legal injunction to halt the upcoming general elections, citing the absence of a constitutionally mandated redistricting exercise, has been filed. The claimants argue that proceeding with the elections without redrawing electoral boundaries violates the principle of equal representation. They contend that significant disparities in constituency
