Last week, Harrison Sutherland, also known as “Dr. Sutherland," was slapped with an unusual charge. He was arrested for carrying a water bottle in a way that allegedly hindered his control of his bicycle. The 34-year-old said that he was helping an elderly woman by transporting
Fifty-two-year-old police constable Peter Graham has been charged with theft after he was caught stealing $550 from a store in Belize City. Graham was assigned to special duty at J&Y Block Factory on Mahogany Street. The incident took place on January 6. The footage shows the officer
The Prime Minister has yet to announce the date of this year’s general elections. But political observers expect it sooner rather than later. And while we remain on the edge of our seats, one thing is clear: PM John Briceño is keeping his cards close
The United Democratic Party (UDP) remains divided. Both Albert Area Representative Tracy Panton and Opposition Leader Moses Barrow claim to be the legitimate leader of the party. That battle is now before the court. This morning, on Open Your Eyes, Prime Minister John Briceño weighed in
On Friday, the University of Belize unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, the iconic political ethicist celebrated for his leadership in nonviolent resistance that led to India’s independence from British rule. Gandhi’s enduring legacy of peaceful protest continues to inspire civil rights and freedom movements
Prime Minister John Briceño is considering renaming the "State of Emergency" (SOE) to better reflect its purpose against gang violence. In this morning's appearance on Open Your Eyes, Briceño likened the measure to a “time-out,” a strategy used by parents to manage children's behaviour. “Sometimes you
Efforts to repair the dirt roads leading to cane fields in northern Belize are underway. Last week, the Corozal Sugarcane Producers Association issued a press release raising concerns about their inability to meet the daily sugarcane delivery quota. The fields where mature cane is planted
Is the Tren Maya heading to Belize? Since early 2024, a delegation from Belize has been in talks with Tren Maya officials in Mexico. In March, they discussed the possibility of setting up a station at Belize’s northern border with Mexico. In July, Amir Espadas, President
Police Officer Caught Stealing Suspended with Full PayA police officer has been suspended after being caught on camera stealing money from a store he was assigned to protect.The security camera inside the Belize City store caught Police Constable Peter Graham rummaging through a cash pan
The scorching wildfires in Los Angeles, California, have swept through 39,000 acres, displacing over 153,000 people and killing 11 people. Canada and Mexico are stepping in to help Los Angeles battle the fires. The fires have also impacted Belizeans living in Los Angeles. The tight-knit Belizean
