Few issues expose the divide between government’s economic message and the public’s daily experience, quite like the cost of living. Prime Minister John Briceño says external forces are largely responsible for the financial pressures facing Belizean consumers, and maintains that government has stepped in to
The government has delivered its assessment of the nation, and now Belizeans are weighing in. Prime Minister John Briceño used Tuesday’s address to highlight a growing economy and outline plans to provide relief to families. But for residents facing high living costs and other daily
The government is pointing to economic growth as evidence that Belize is moving forward, but Opposition Leader Tracy Panton says the numbers must match the reality on the ground. Responding to Prime Minister John Briceño’s State of the Nation remarks, Panton questioned whether Belizeans are
For Opposition Leader Tracy Panton, the State of the Nation Address was just as notable for what Prime Minister John Briceño did not say. While the Prime Minister highlighted his administration’s achievements, Panton says he failed to confront concerns about corruption, mounting pressure within the
Courage may have carried Belizeans up the Sarstoon, but Opposition Leader Tracy Panton says bravery alone cannot protect the country’s borders. Prime Minister John Briceño praised the civilians and security personnel who participated in the recent expedition, calling them courageous. Panton agrees, but says Belizeans
As the public searches for answers in the deaths of Michael Williams and Delisha Estrada, two families are living with pain, loss and unanswered questions. The case has renewed concerns about domestic violence and the warning signs that may have come before the tragedy. Estrada’s
The murder case against two Belize City men ended before the trial could begin, not because a court cleared them, but because prosecutors could not find their main witness. Twenty-eight-year-old Ulide Allen and twenty-seven-year-old Marquis Conorquie appeared before High Court Justice Nigel Pilgrim expecting to
First, a court order forced Eugene Thompson from the Belama house he had called home for five years. One day later, fire destroyed the property and everything he owned. Thompson says he was serving a fifteen-day court-ordered absence amid a dispute with his former girlfriend
Belize has long depended on imported electricity to keep the lights on, but recent load shedding has exposed just how vulnerable that dependence can be. Now, the government is moving to generate more power at home. During his State of the Nation Address, Prime Minister
The Prime Minister may have explained why electricity prices are rising, but Opposition Leader Tracy Panton says that explanation does nothing to lower people’s bills. She also questioned the Briceño administration’s temporary power-generation agreement with a Belgium-based company, which government says will help reduce load
