What about the lawsuit Moses "Shyne" Barrow filed against the Elections and Boundaries Commission over the color assignments? Tamai said that while the case is still before the courts, her department must be prepared to act accordingly. That's why she's continuing with the training sessions,
Last week, Prime Minister John Briceño hinted that Belize might be stepping away from the Hague Group. This coalition, formed on January thirty-first, 2025, aims to support the rulings of the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. While
The escalating trade war between the United States, Mexico, and Canada has sent ripples through the global economy, with significant implications for small importing countries like Belize. Initiated by the imposition of twenty-five percent tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods by the U.S., this conflict
Higher import costs can contribute to inflation, reducing the purchasing power of Belizean consumers. This could particularly affect low-income households, worsening economic inequality. Dr. Leroy Almendarez, Economist “But for us, when it comes to inflation, we have to look at increasing our manufacturing capability, domestic production… but
On Monday, we reported on Herbin Bans, who was found dead along Old Well Road. Police said the forty-two-year-old Lord's Bank resident tried to steal a motorcycle and escaped by swimming in nearby ponds. He was found floating in the water the next day. However,
This morning, police shot a man named Edward Saldano inside the Michael Finnegan Market. Officers reportedly found a firearm in the market, and when they tried to approach Saldano, he ran. They shot him in the leg to stop him and took him to the
Commissioner of Police Chester Williams is conducting a two-day tour of irregular border crossings in northern Belize. According to the Belize Police Department, the commissioner is meeting with officers from the Northern Operations Unit to discuss challenges and explore ways to improve security and operational
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has denied a special leave application filed by Jeremy Enriquez in his case against the Attorney General of Belize. The ruling, delivered on March 4, 2025, marks the latest development in a legal battle that also involves the Elections
The two candidates were supposed to go head-to-head in a debate organised by the Citizens for Good Governance in Dangriga. However, the debate has been called off due to a disagreement over the venue. Dr. Louis Zabaneh of the People's United Party and independent candidate
The Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs has partnered with Agape International Missions Belize (AIM) to expand care services for survivors of violence. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed. The partnership is aimed at enhancing the ministry's efforts to provide essential rehabilitative services
