Long-time U.D.P. figure and now retired politician Michael Finnegan is throwing his support behind Tracy Panton in her bid for party leader. But some are asking, should he share some of the blame for where the party stands today? After all, it was Finnegan who
The United Democratic Party is planning a unity meeting on June fourteenth, but there's already controversy brewing. Opposition Leader Tracy Taegar-Panton says she wasn’t invited, and she’s not the only one. According to her, several other parliamentarians were also left out. “If this is supposed
Today, teachers across Belize once again marched through the streets, sending a clear message to the government: they’re not backing down in their fight for fair wages. The protest is part of a larger movement that began in April, when the Belize National Teachers’ Union,
It’s a new chapter for Belize’s National Assembly as parliamentarians, both fresh faces and seasoned lawmakers, gather for a three-day Post-Election Seminar. Hosted by the National Assembly and led by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and ParlAmericas, the event is all about sharpening the tools of
On Tuesday, Ambassador Alexis Rosado stood before the Belmopan High Court, formally arraigned on serious charges: one count of rape, one count of sexual assault, and aggravated assault. The allegations are deeply disturbing; Rosado is accused of engaging in unlawful sexual activity with a female
June fourth marks a key moment in the Trump administration’s global tariff standoff. Earlier this week, the U.S. gave dozens of countries a deadline—submit your best trade deal offer by today, or risk facing tariffs. But Belize is in the clear. Andy Sutherland, Director General
September might still be months away, but the excitement for Belize’s 44th Independence anniversary is already building. This afternoon, the National Celebrations Commission officially revealed this year’s patriotic theme at a lively ceremony held at the Belize House of Culture. The winning theme? “Stronger Together,
A routine police checkpoint turned violent on Tuesday night when gunfire broke out near Victoria Street in Belize City. The incident unfolded around 10:30 p.m., just a few blocks from where officers were stationed on New Road. According to ASP Stacy Smith, “An officer who was
Police say that a 12-year-old girl was raped by her stepfather in Corozal. The investigation began on May 29, when a woman and her daughter visited the Corozal Police Station to report a series of incidents involving the child’s stepfather. The girl disclosed that the abuse
The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Workers’ Union (KHMHWU) is calling on the government to urgently address unresolved pension concerns affecting hundreds of employees. According to the union president, Andrew Baird, workers have been in a “struggle” for nearly six years to secure pension benefits promised under
