2025 has started on a grim note, with Belize recording its second murder of the year. The first was fifty-nine-year-old fisherman Godfrey Hyde Junior from Belize City was found shot to death on Saturday morning at a fishing camp on the Turneffe Atolls. The violence
In recent years, Belize has seen a troubling increase in drug-related violence, exacerbated by the flow of drugs across its borders. This issue is particularly worrisome in the northern region of the country. Several recent crimes, including the double murder of cousins Marvin Cante and
The date for the 2025 general elections is still a mystery, but Prime Minister John Briceño has hinted that the national vote will probably happen before June. He also noted that, despite their best efforts, he doesn't expect the People’s United Party to win all
But what if the prime minister suddenly announced elections for tomorrow? How prepared is the United Democratic Party, especially with all their internal conflicts and leadership battles? Let's hear what Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow has to say about their readiness. Isani Cayetano “If the prime minister was
The United Democratic Party’s Alliance for Democracy faction, led by Tracy Taegar-Panton, has just set up a new headquarters on Euphrates Avenue, right in the heart of Mesopotamia Area Representative Shyne Barrow's territory. This faction has been clashing with the Leader of the Opposition in
For months now, the United Democratic Party's internal squabbles have been splashed across the headlines. The drama even escalated to the courtroom, with party leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow and Albert Area Representative Tracy Taegar-Panton at the center of an attempted leadership ousting. Despite these ongoing
A panel of three, including Cabinet Secretary Stuart Leslie, Financial Secretary Joseph Waight, and C.E.O. Rolando Zetina, has recommended Maria Rodriguez for the role of the next auditor general. On Tuesday, Cab Sec Leslie shared this recommendation with the cabinet. Next, it will be presented
Last week, we reported that the contract between the Kolbe Foundation, which has been managing the Belize Central Prison since 2002, and the government of Belize had not been renewed. This left many wondering about the future management of the prison. However, Minister of Home
For the past two years, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams has praised the Belize Police Department for their efforts in keeping the country's murder rate below one hundred victims. In 2024, Belize recorded eighty-nine murder victims, just two more than the previous year. When asked
Over the years, states of emergency (S.O.E.s) have played a role in lowering the murder rate, but they also strip away the rights of citizens who fall under suspicious profiles or are suspected gang members. These individuals can be detained by the state for as
