Prime Minister: “Power resides with the people”
By Aaron Humes: As he begins a second term as Prime Minister and eighth in the National Assembly, Prime Minister John Briceño reminded that the power of the Government is only temporary and “held in trust” for the Belizean people. Sixty-six percent of those who voted eight weeks ago, voted to continue his administration into […]
“A strong economy for the 21st century”
By Aaron Humes: Governor General Dame Froyla Tzalam is reading the Government Speech at the start of the new term. After greetings, she has moved into the main focus of the Statement, which is increasing economic development for all. “Government will continue to work toward greater economic opportunity and social justice to improve the lives […]
National Assembly kicks off new term after recent elections
By Aaron Humes: The 14th session of the House of Representatives and 15th of the Senate is underway this morning in Belmopan. Valerie Woods has been confirmed as Speaker of the House of Representatives for a second term, with Marconi Leal Jr, member of the House for Belize Rural North, elected Deputy Speaker by acclamation. […]
British High Commissioner meets with Minister of Sustainable Development and Climate Change
By Zoila Palma: Today, Acting British High Commissioner, Christine Rowlands, and the Climate Change, Environment & Energy Officer and Regional Caribbean Lead, Zana Kristen Wade, met with Orlando Habet, Minister of the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Climate Change, as well as his Chief Executive Officer, Milagro Matus. Discussions included strengthening collaboration between the UK […]
Ambassador Dr. Candice Pitts celebrate graduates at 2025 Taiwan Scholarship and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Recipients Farewell Party
By Zoila Palma: Belize’s Ambassador to Taiwan, Dr. Candice Pitts, joined Belizean students and officials today at the 2025 Taiwan Scholarship and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Recipients Farewell Party, celebrating the academic accomplishments of Belizean scholars. Graduating from the program this year are Corey Giab Garcia, Analee Nicki Chuc, Celine Angelique Chan, Aldair Etmar Garcia, and […]
International News: Robert Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV, First American Pontiff
By Zoila Palma: Robert Francis Prevost, 69, has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first American—and second from the Americas after Francis—to lead the Roman Catholic Church. Born in Chicago to immigrant parents, Prevost spent decades as a missionary and pastor in Peru, where he gained citizenship and a reputation for working with […]
International News: Rights Groups urge release of Venezuelans deported from U.S. and held in El Salvador
By Zoila Palma: International human rights organizations have filed an emergency petition with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, seeking the release of Venezuelan migrants deported from the U.S. and imprisoned in El Salvador. Over 200 Venezuelans, allegedly linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, were deported by the U.S. in March under a deal […]
Police recapture escapee near Belcan Bridge
By Aaron Humes: Police have indicated that an escapee by the name of Albert Pou has been recaptured. A team of Police cornered Pou in a private lot on Peter Seco Street after he reportedly jumped from the bridge into Haulover Creek. Pou was then handed over and escorted to Mahogany Street police station. No […]