Politics and Government
Business & Economy
Island businessman interrogated by the Commission of Inquiry on dubious land transactions and relation with former Deputy Prime Minister
On Friday, February 26th, the commission interrogated another group of persons of interest, among them San Pedro’s businessman Kevin (Zhourong) Li, who was questioned about his relationship with the former Minister in charge of the Lands Department Hugo Patt, and how he was able to obtain multiple properties within a short time.
Politics and Government
Prime Minister visits San Pedro ahead of municipal elections; UDP slate presents manifesto
The campaign trail continues in San Pedro Town with both slates of the People’s United Party (PUP) and the United Democratic Party (UDP) making final preparations for the upcoming Municipal Elections on Wednesday, March 3rd. On Friday, February 26th, Prime Minister Honourable John Briceño landed on San Pedro to support the PUP slate ahead of the big day. Meanwhile, the UDP group launched their manifesto early the same day.
Crime & Violence
Security forces work together to deter piracy activities increasing on Belizean waters
The Belize Police Department and the national coast guard have joined forces to combat piracy activities following the aggravated burglary at Lark Caye, six miles east of Placencia Village in southern Belize. On Friday, February 19th, thieves invaded and burglarized the home of Austrian retiree 46-year-old Christian Gusenbauer, who lives on the said caye, and shot him once.
Business & Economy
Former PM Dean Barrow answers to the Commission of Inquiry about sale of government assets
Former prime minister Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow explained the process when selling government property such as vehicles for more than an hour.
Politics and Government
San Pedro PUP and UDP candidates officially nominated for Municipal Elections
With 16 days left before the 2021 Municipal Elections, aspiring candidates with intentions to form the next local government in San Pedro Town were officially nominated on Monday, February 15th. Both the People's United Party (PUP) and the United Democratic Party (UDP) marched to the Town Council building where their mayoral and councillor candidates were nominated as required by law by registered voters in the Belize Rural South (BRS) constituency.
Politics and Government
San Pedro’s political parties continue on the campaign trail; PUP releases manifesto
Both the PUP and UDP teams have been campaigning on the island, and the PUP have released their manifesto ahead of the March 3rd municipal elections.
Business & Economy
Senate passes UN Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
GOB says the move to ratify the UN Convention is all about debt management, investment confidence, rule of law and about a sound diplomacy.
Politics and Government
Political parties contesting the upcoming Municipal Elections start campaigning
Candidates aspiring to become part of the next San Pedro Town Council have begun campaigning across the island. While aspirants under the current United Democratic Party (UDP) administration have been appearing on television speaking about their plans, members of the People's United Party (PUP) Slate are campaigning house to house.
