Monday, November 24, 2025

Politics and Government

PM Barrow appoints Cabinet, Senators, Cabinet Secretary and Speaker of the House

Eleven of the elected seventeen parliamentarians from the ruling United Democratic Party were appointed as Ministers while all remaining six were appointed as Ministers of State in various ministries

PUP, VIP and Independent Candidates suspect Election Fraud in Belize Rural South/San Pedro Town

A meeting was held this morning, comprising of the committees and candidates of PUP, Independent Candidates and the VIP who contested the general elections for Belize Rural South and the Municipal elections in San Pedro.

Prime Minister Deam Barrow Sworn In

The Hon. Dean Oliver Barrow was today sworn in as the Prime Minister of Belize, by His Excellency, the Governor-General of Belize, Sir Colville Young.

Newly re-elected PM Dean Barrow addresses the nation

Newly re-elected Prime Minister Dean Barrow addresses the nation, thanking supporters for giving the UDP a second chance to continue the work they've begun.

SP Poly-Clinic targeted by thieves

According to Dr. Javier Zuniga, someone broke into the clinic last night and stole three Dell type desktop computers. The computers contained important information including the database of the clinic patients' information.

San Pedro remains mostly UDP

San Pedro has a mostly UDP Council, as Municipal Elections have declared Daniel Guerrero Mayor, along with 5 UDP and 1 PUP Councilors. Manuel Heredia Jr. (UDP) remains as Standard Bearer for Belize Rural South for 3rd time.

Heredia re-elected as Belize Rural South Area Rep.

On Wednesday, March 7th United Democratic Party (UDP) incumbent Jose Manuel Heredia JR was re-elected as Belize Rural South (BRS) Area Representative.

Polling Station Gates Now Closed – Final Vote being cast

At 6PM at all polling station #37, the main gates were officially closed. With tight security by the San Pedro Police, only electorates already in line are allowed to remain in the polling areas.