Politics and Government
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.
Politics and Government
Guatemala submits its memorial on the Belize territorial claim to the ICJ
Guatemalan government has submitted its Memorial to the ICJ on its territorial claim to Belize. Belize has until June 8, 2022 to submit its Counter-Memorial.
Environment
Queen’s Land on Ambergris Caye – what the law says
The relevant authorities have yet to respond to our queries regarding the curren, alleged sale of Queen's Land
