Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 36-year-old Wendy Mendez, a resident of Concepcion Village, who was found unconscious on Sunday, March 9, 2025. According to Police Commissioner Chester Williams, Mendez was transported for medical treatment after being discovered, but she later succumbed to
Police have formally arrested and charged 25-year-old Roland Cody Lopez for the murder of Dueton Dwayne Coy. The fatal shooting occurred on Sunday, March 16, around 7 p.m. near the cemetery in Punta Gorda Town. Officers responded to the scene and discovered Coy’s lifeless body with
Just after nightfall on Monday, heartbreaking news emerged about the death of Garifuna musical and cultural icon, Aurelio Martinez, in a plane crash. The small Lanhsa Airlines plane had just taken off from Roatan Islands, heading to La Ceiba on the Honduran mainland, when it
Former Mesopotamia Area Representative Shyne Barrow has stepped down as leader of the United Democratic Party, effective immediately. His resignation comes just five days after losing his seat to Lee Mark Chang in the General Election. In a letter to U.D.P. Chairman Michael Peyrefitte, Barrow
Tracy Taegar-Panton has officially received the backing of the United Democratic Party to become its new leader. Party members gathered at the Biltmore today to chart the way forward for the U.D.P., following the resignation of former leader Moses 'Shyne' Barrow. In his resignation letter,
Today, everyone present signed two important documents: a resolution outlining the future direction of the U.D.P. and a pledge of support for Tracy Taegar-Panton as the party leader. Panton expressed confidence that she won't face any challenges, based on the commitments she received today. We
When it comes to the party’s representation in the Senate, Panton emphasized that there will be a fresh perspective with new faces representing the U.D.P. So, what’s next for former Lead Opposition Senator Michael Peyrefitte under Tracy Panton's leadership? We asked her. Reporter “Will you extend an
Hugo Patt continues to serve as the Deputy Party Leader of the United Democratic Party. We spoke with him about Barrow’s resignation letter, which named him as the interim party leader. He also shared his thoughts on why he decided to support Panton as the
Aurelio Martinez, a name synonymous with Paranda music, has left an indelible mark on Garifuna culture. With his soulful melodies and expressive lyrics, Martinez has not only preserved but also elevated the rich traditions of the Garifuna people. From the vibrant rhythms of his acoustic
The National Evangelical Association of Belize has conveyed a congratulatory message to Prime Minister John Briceño and the P.U.P. on their election victory. NEAB also extends its congratulations to the new Leader of the Opposition, Tracy Taegar-Panton. In a press release issued today, NEAB also
