Politics and Government
Politics and Government
PUP Leader visits San Pedro Town to unveil his tourism plan ahead of the General Elections
Party Leader of the People’s United Party (PUP) John Briceño travelled to San Pedro Town on Thursday, October 29th, where later in the evening he presented his party’s tourism plan. Briceño said that it was more than appropriate to present such plan on the island which is considered the prime tourism destination in the country.
Politics and Government
Heredia denies land grab scheme in northern Ambergris Caye
BRS Area Representative Manuel Heredia Jr. denies land grab close to election time, adding that former mayor Elsa Paz and BTB Director Karen Bevans have earned the right to a piece of land in their service to community and country.
Politics and Government
The electoral process in the United States and Belize
Belize and the USA will hold elections only 8 days apart in November. Each country has its own electoral process, which we delve into.
Politics and Government
Belize People’s Front candidate Thomas Greenwood Jr. nominated to run in Belize Rural South
Caye Caulker resident Thomas Greenwood Jr. is another candidate contesting the BRS seat under the Belize People's Front (BPF) party.
Politics and Government
Nomination Day: PUP and UDP candidates officially nominated for upcoming General Elections
Nomination Day saw Andre Perez (PUP) and Manuel Heredia Jr. (UDP, incumbent) officially named as the General Elections candidates for Belize Rural South.
Politics and Government
United Democratic Party (UDP) decides against motorcades for Nomination Day
On Nomination Day, Wednesday, October 21st, the UDP has declared there will be no usual fanfare leading nominees and their nominators due to COVID-19.
Crime & Violence
Belize launches campaign to end Child Marriage and Early Unions
Data shows that Belize has the second-highest rate in child marriages and early unions in the Caribbean region, and the NCFC hopes to end this practice by providing young girls and boys the best of the opportunities to be strong and productive Belizeans.
Government
Still no plans for Belizean electorates quarantining during General Elections
At this point, Elections and Boundaries are still waiting to see if the Ministry of Health will put anything in place for voters in quarantine.
