Belize, Guatemala Discuss Post-ICJ Relations at OAS Meeting

Belize and Guatemala held discussions today at the OAS Adjacency Zone Office on the future of relations between the two countries following the International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision. Belize’s Foreign Minister, Hon. Francis Fonseca, and Guatemala’s Foreign Minister, H.E. …

Municipal Election 2027 in Dangriga – First Preview

Dr. Philip Castillo The most recent data from the Elections Dept show that at the end of July 2026, Dangriga had 5,357 voters. That total can be broken down into four (4) broad groups: (a) PUP voters, (b) UDP voters, …

Prime Minister Briceño On Official Visit to Honduras

On Sunday 23 August 2026, Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño was formally received in Honduras by Pamela Handal Rivera, Subsecretary of State for Foreign Policy, marking the start of his official visit. The Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with …

Standard & Poor Says Peoples United Party Will Win Next General Elections

In its 18 August report issued on Belize, credit rating agency S&P predicts that the ruling People’s United Party led by John Briceño will win the next general elections in 2030. The PUP regained power in 2020 after being out …

When the pendulum swings

Dr. Philip Castillo In any two party democracy, the pendulum eventually swings. Key word…eventually. But what makes it swing? Focus on the comparatively more recent “Pendulum Swing” General Elections and recall the tremendous outpouring of pure national joy that accompanied …