Politics and Government
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.
Politics and Government
General Election 2020
His Excellency the Governor General has issued a Writ of Election for the holding of a General Election to be held on Wednesday 11th November 2020. Polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m. Nominations for persons wishing to contest the election will be received on Wednesday 21st October 2020 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the various nomination centers, countrywide.
Politics and Government
General Elections set for November 11th – Candidates for Belize Rural South unveil plans
On Monday, October 5th, the Office of the Prime Minister announced that the next general elections would take place on November 11, 2020. In...
