Following widespread criticism of the botched police investigation into the abduction of Joseph Budna, the Briceño administration is exploring new legislation aimed at strengthening accountability in government. Cabinet discussions have centered on the appointment of an independent investigator, an approach inspired by successful models in
The Ministry of National Defense and Border Security has announced its pick for acting commandant of the Belize Coast Guard. On Tuesday, we announced that Rear Admiral Elton Bennett, former Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer
It’s official, the Belize City Swing Bridge, a century-old icon and the last manually operated swing bridge in Central America, is about to get a major upgrade. Today in Belize City, the Governments of Belize and Japan signed a landmark agreement to fund its reconstruction,
The long-awaited Belcan Bridge project is moving forward, with bids expected to open in January. Infrastructure Minister Julius Espat says persistent lobbying paid off, keeping the project under MIDH’s oversight, after it was previously managed by the Belize City Council. Espat emphasized that the initiative,
A massive road upgrade is about to kick off, stretching from Pound Yard Bridge in Belize City all the way to Hattieville, a twenty-five-kilometer stretch that thousands of commuters use every day. The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing says the project will boost road
From widening lanes and installing new drainage systems, to reconstructing bridges and stabilizing flood-prone areas, the project aims to upgrade the George Price Highway into a modern, resilient roadway. On Tuesday, Moody provided Senators with a detailed explanation of why the project is valued so
Earlier this month, Belize City saw a surge in police presence, and for good reason. Gun violence spiked in the Lake Independence area, leaving residents on edge. On December tenth, two minors and a sixty-year-old woman were shot on M and J Street near La
Cayo South Area Representative Julius Espat is speaking bluntly tonight on Belize’s spiraling crime situation. Espat warns the country is heading down a dangerous road, one that mirrors the security crises seen across Latin America. His concern comes in the wake of a shocking double
Cayo South Area Representative Julius Espat is calling for unity when it comes to protecting the Chiquibul. His comments follow Tuesday’s Senate meeting, where NGO Senator Janelle Chanona accused the government of frustrating the work of Friends for Conservation and Development. Those remarks were likely
Julius Espat is clearing the air tonight after last week’s orange shirt controversy during the House sitting. He was the only government representative who didn’t wear the bright orange guayabera, and yes, people noticed. Espat admits the public reaction wasn’t great, but says lessons were
