Thursday, September 10, 2026

Politics and Government

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.

Polling Updates at 5:00pm

As of 5:00pm today voter turnout in the Belize Rural South General Elections has reached 4,035; which accounts for 56.83% of the total electorate. In San Pedro Town Council Municipal Elections 3,421voters have turned out to vote or 54.4% of the voter total.

Polling Station Voter Turnout: 2PM

As of 2:00pm this afternoon voter turnout in the Belize Rural South General Elections has reached 2,645; which accounts for 37.25% of the total electorate. In San Pedro Town Council Municipal Elections 2,172 voters have turned out to vote or 34.54% of the voter total.

Polling Station Update: 1PM

As of 1:00pm this afternoon voter turnout in the Belize Rural South General Elections has reached 1,911; which accounts for 26.92% of the total electorate. In San Pedro Town Council Municipal Elections, 1,519 voters have turned out to vote or 24.17% of the voter total.