Nearshore Americas

Belize Ousts Dean Barrow’s Party, Elects New Prime Minister

Opposition party politician Johnny Briceno has become the new Prime Minister of Belize, with the country’s long-time premier Dean Barrow’s United Democratic Party (UDP) suffering a humiliating defeat ...
The Jamaica Observer

Widening rift within Shyne’s Opposition party in Belize

BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC) — A rift within Belize’s main Opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) is widening with Opposition Leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow and several others filing an ex-parte application ...
Mena FN

Commentary: It is now time for Garifuna people in Belize to seek an alternative party

When the British conquered and demolished our nation in 'Yurumein', now known as St Vincent and the Grenadines, in 1796, we were independent, self-reliant and controlling our own destinies. This was ...
The Jamaica Observer

Belize ruling party heading for third consecutive term in office

BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC) – The ruling United Democratic Party (UDP) was heading towards its third consecutive victory in general elections here, according to preliminary figures released here. The UDP, ...