There has been an outpouring of condolences since the announcement was made on Thursday evening of the death of former two-time Prime Minister, Sir Manuel Esquivel. Sir Manuel was Belize’s first Prime Minister following Belize’s Independence in 1984 and again in 1993. He passed away on Thursday. News Five’s Marion Ali has put together the […]
It’s official, Shyne Barrow and Tracy Panton will face each other for leadership of the United Democratic Party on March twenty-seventh. Both candidates have submitted letters to the Chairman of the United Democratic Party expressing their desire to run for the office of party leader. The Leader of the Opposition is presently out of the […]
The appointment of Shyne Barrow as Leader of the Opposition was met with criticism in some corners of the United Democratic Party, particularly among those who argued that the U.D.P. constitution should have been invoked during the selection process. That was the position taken by Albert Area Representative Tracy Panton, a sentiment echoed by Patrick […]
Earlier this week during an appearance on the Wendy Williams Show, Shyne Barrow referred to himself as Leader of the House of Representatives. We note that there is no such distinction in our parliamentary system, the highest office belonging to the prime minister. While we initially believed that he may have misspoken, the Mesopotamia Area […]
Since returning to U.S. soil in an official capacity as Leader of the Opposition, Shyne Barrow has been capitalizing on all the publicity he is being afforded by the American media. Aside from his individual pursuits, hobnobbing with music celebrities, and meeting with high-level members of the U.S. Congress has given Belize the kind of […]
On Thursday, Lord Michael Ashcroft responded to a Breakingbelizenews.com article on the one point five million dollars the Government of Belize has agreed to pay Port of Belize stevedores for the financial hardship they claim they suffered since the port was privatized back in 2002. Lord Ashcroft raised the question of who exactly will be […]
A police constable finds himself behind bars tonight after he was arraigned today for the crime of “Rape of a Child.” The charge stems from a report made on Tuesday, February eighth, alleged to be the second time that the officer had intercourse with the thirteen-year-old girl. That day, the deputy commander of the Punta […]
It seems some people have begun cashing in on the COVID-19 testing market, without the approval of the Ministry of Health. Today the M.O.H.W. issued a reminder that Statutory Instrument Number fifteen of 2022 states that every person who desires to offer testing for COVID must apply in writing to the ministry responsible for health […]
A three-day workshop on the migration environment and climate change concluded today in Belmopan. The objective of the NEXUS project is to improve the management of internal migration caused by climate change. Through partnership with the International Organization for Migration, the Government of Belize is enhancing its capacities, evidence, and policy planning. So what does […]
Imagine checking your bank balance and suddenly finding an unexpected deposit. Not just one hundred dollars, but one thousand dollars. That is exactly what happened to ten lucky Belize Bank customers as part of the bank’s raffle to encourage account holders to pick up their new Master Card Debit Card early. Belize Bank says its […]
It is the season of love, and one couple’s story may help us all appreciate a dedicated and committed partner by our side. The love birds were making plans when disaster struck. But, now with their dreams of marriage still alive, they entered an online competition sponsored by Channel Five’s Open Your Eyes. Their story […]
With only three days left before Valentine’s Day, many will be out gift hunting over the weekend. Some will try to be offbeat and original, but for most the traditional flowers and chocolates still top the list. And then, there is always a special meal together or something in a precious metal to symbolize the […]
Motherhood is never easy, but it can be even more difficult when you find out you have a special needs child. Tonight on the Bright Side, I bring you the uplifting story of a mother from Ladyville who is not only coping, but finding joy, as she raises her autistic son. As you will see, […]
