Just three weeks ago, Prime Minister John Briceño quietly introduced what could become one of the most controversial pieces of legislation in recent memory, the Thirteenth Amendment Bill. On the surface, it’s about tightening the rules around declaring a state of emergency to tackle crime.
From the union halls to the halls of parliament, the Thirteenth Amendment is stirring up serious debate. This afternoon in Belize City, Opposition heavyweight Tracy Panton stepped up to the mic, leading a press conference to tackle what she called pressing national concerns. But the
Back to today’s press conference where the political heat wasn’t just about policy. We asked Leader of the Opposition Tracy Panton to weigh in on a growing controversy: a series of ads aimed at discrediting union leaders. Panton herself has become a target in the
And while the headlines have been dominated by union demands and government responses, we took the conversation a step further, asking Opposition Leader Tracy Panton where she stands on the hot topic of tax hikes. Her response? Not so fast. Panton says before the Briceño
The Ministry of National Defence and Border Security is clearing the air after rumors began circulating about salary cuts for members of the Belize Defence Force (BDF). The Ministry says those claims are simply not true. A recent memo from the Ministry of Finance sparked
Belize is on high alert as the New World Screwworm continues to spread across the country. First confirmed back in January, the parasitic outbreak has now led to one hundred and sixty reported cases, affecting communities from the deep south in Toledo to as far
While livestock have been the primary focus, Belize’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Doctor Roxana Alvarez, is now sounding the alarm about a sharp rise in cases among pets, especially dogs. As of June fourteenth, over fifty dogs have been affected, with twenty new cases reported in
Belize’s sugar industry is facing a bitter blow this season, as the impact of Fusarium disease proves far worse than expected. Agriculture Minister Jose Abelardo Mai says the numbers tell a troubling story, sugarcane production is down by over one hundred and forty thousand tons
The Trump administration’s push for global tariffs is shaking up trade around the world. Countries are scrambling to respond without triggering a full-blown trade war. Back in May, the U.S. hit pause on tariffs for over seventy-five nations, giving them a ninety-day window to negotiate.
Schools may be out for the summer, but for forty bright young minds across Belize, the excitement of a new academic journey is already in full swing. This morning in Belize City, the non-profit organization Pathlight lit up the future for students at every level,
