Politics and Government
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
Politics and Government
Hon. Andre Perez unveils plans for Belize Rural South and discusses challenges in his Ministry of the Blue Economy and Civil Aviation
Area Representative for Belize Rural South (BRS) Honourable Andre Perez addressed his constituency via Facebook to discuss his plans to address issues affecting the coastal constituency immediately.
Business & Economy
Belize has a Blue Economy Ministry; where did it emerge from, and what is it about?
The Blue Economy is a strategy created by the Commonwealth, an association of 54 countries, of which Belize is a member. These nations have agreed to actively cooperate to solve ocean/sea-related problems and meet commitments for sustainable marine areas’ development.