Earlier today, we caught up with UDP leader Tracy Panton at a press conference at the party’s headquarters and asked whether she’s heard anything more about José Mai’s health. She told us many Belizeans still aren’t convinced by the prime minister’s explanation. That said, she
The United Democratic Party stepped out today with its first press conference since electing a new executive, now led by Tracy Taegar-Panton. And this time, it wasn’t inside that cramped Euphrates Avenue office. Panton, her team, and supporters returned to the UDP Headquarters on Youth
Rebuilding for the UDP means more than mending fences, it means money. Tracy Taegar‑Panton says the party is starting from zero and needs help to repair its headquarters. She’s made the appeal, and support is rolling in from Belizeans who say they’re on board with
The United Democratic Party is calling the Ministry of Transport’s proposed cycling course “a hustle”. The party says it cannot support any initiative that will financially burden the working class with new taxes and fees. Party Leader Panton contends that the best alternative is to
The recent controversy surrounding Raul Rocha Cantu, a Mexican billionaire under investigation for serious criminal activities, has sparked heated debate in Belize. Despite being linked to fuel and arms trafficking, drug smuggling, and even organized crime, reports surfaced that Rocha secured a strategic position in
Belize just made history on the global cultural stage. Two of our most treasured Creole traditions, Krismos Bram and Sambai, are now officially recognized by UNESCO as part of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage. That announcement came today in New Delhi, India, where a proud Belizean
Imagine waking up to find the beach outside your home shrinking day by day. That’s the reality in Placencia, where the coastline is disappearing faster than anyone expected. Shops and homes are inching closer to the water, and every high tide feels like a warning.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the leading UN agency on migration, has played a pivotal role in Belize’s migration landscape since establishing its local office in 2010. Initially operating with a small team and limited programs, IOM Belize expanded significantly after 2017, launching major
It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas, and Bowen & Bowen is turning up the cheer. For sixteen years, their Jingle Box initiative has been brightening holiday tables, and this year they’ve stepped it up to three hundred boxes, up from two-fifty last year.
For the thirteenth year in a row, Belize Bank is bringing the holiday spirit to the students and staff of Stella Maris Primary School with its annual Christmas party. The event has become a cherished tradition, giving children gifts from Santa and a full turkey
