Politics and Government
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.
Politics and Government
Municipal Elections 2021: Official PUP slate unveiled for San Pedro Town
The official PUP team is headed by Mayoral candidate Gualberto 'Wally' Nuñez, with councilor candidates Dianeli Aranda, Johnnia Duarte, Marina Kay, Adaly Ayuso, Jose Castellanos, and Ernesto Bardalez.
Politics and Government
Kamala Harris, first female Vice President of the USA, and President Joe Biden sworn in
56-year-old Kamala Harris made history on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, when she was sworn in as the first female, Black/Asian-American Vice President.
Politics and Government
Aspiring mayoral candidates submit their names ahead of Municipal Elections
Municipal Elections are fast approaching, and candidates eyeing the post of mayor from both the United Democratic Party (UDP) and the People’s United Party (PUP) have already announced their intentions to contest the upcoming political race on March 3, 2021. These aspiring candidates and their respective councilor slates will seek the opportunity to serve San Pedro Town for 2021-2024.
Government
Two new Belizean Public and Bank holidays in 2021; Pan American Day removed
2021 Public and Bank Holidays: January 15th is George Price Day, and August 2nd is Freedom Day. Not being observed this year is the October 12th Pan American Day.
Health
GOB introduces new regulations to contain the spread of COVID-19
The new regulations put in place are set to start December 20th, and will remain in place until a new set of rules are determined. The rules include a new curfew, restricted inter-district travel and 50% transport capacity.
Politics and Government
Elections and Boundaries prepares for 2021 Municipal Elections
The upcoming countrywide Municipal Elections are set for the first Wednesday of March 2021, when voters from among the nine towns and cities will head to the polls to cast their vote. The deadline for nominating candidates is the second week in February as per Elections and Boundaries, and the deadline for persons to register to vote is January 11, 2021.
