Belize is hosting a two-day national workshop to review and strengthen its greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting as part of its ongoing efforts to meet international climate commitments. The Greenhouse Gas Inventory Review Workshop brings together technical experts, sector leads, and key stakeholders. The workshop aims to
According to Al Jazeera, Spain and Portugal experienced one of Europe's worst blackouts, affecting tens of millions of people and disrupting transport, communications, and medical procedures. The blackout lasted from Monday to early Tuesday, plunging major cities like Barcelona, Madrid, and Lisbon into darkness. Emergency meetings
This morning, former Collet Area Representative Patrick Faber stood alongside Opposition Leader Tracy Taegar-Panton at a UDP press conference in Belize City. Just as he finished his presentation, a team of officers swooped in and arrested him. Faber is accused of assaulting a police officer
Notably, Faber has yet to be sworn in as the lead senator for the opposition. So, will his party leader have second thoughts about appointing him to the role after today's events? That's the question he’s facing, given public perception surrounding these charges. Here's how
Patrick Faber was represented in court today by attorney Orson “OJ” Elrington. Elrington explained that his client tried to file a counter report to share his side of the story but was denied the opportunity. He noted that Faber is prepared to file a counterclaim
Despite the events following the 2025 general elections, turmoil continues to brew within the United Democratic Party (U.D.P). Former Area Representative “Shyne” Barrow stepped down as party leader after losing to Lee Mark Chang in Mesopotamia. However, just last week, Barrow claimed that he still
After a significant defeat in the 2025 General Election, Opposition Leader Tracy Taegar-Panton is promising a new path forward for the United Democratic Party. At today's press conference, Panton outlined the party's plan to step into leadership in 2025. However, she claims the loss wasn't
It's been eight weeks since the 2025 General Election, and the government still hasn't debated Belize's national budget. Earlier this month, the Briceño Administration faced heavy criticism for approving salary increases for CEOs and the Cabinet Secretary, especially with no budget presentation in sight. Today,
The Government of Belize is about to lose access to a hundred and twenty-five million dollars in a development grant from the United States. This loss comes after the Department of Government Efficiency decided to shut down the foreign aid agency, Millennium Challenge Corporation. With
As the Trump Administration in the United States continues to shake up the global economy with increased tariffs, vulnerable nations that rely heavily on imports are feeling the heat. These tariffs threaten to spark an international trade war, which could have a ripple effect on
