Politics and Government
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...
Community and Society
Cabinet will not table Equal Opportunities Bill
Stating that it is regrettable that there was purposeful misinformation from some stakeholders, Cabinet will not table the Equal Opportunities Bill.
Community and Society
San Mateo residents ask local authorities to address dire street conditions and ongoing use of garbage for landfill
Despite numerous please to both the local SPTC and Area representative, San Mateo residents still have not gotten proper streets or proper garbage disposal.
Health
Mysterious private flight on July 10th brought foreign investor to Ambergris Caye
PM Barrow shares details on the July 10, 2020 private flight carrying a foreign businessman/investor that was allowed inside Belize during the SOE.
Health
Opinion: The future of Belizean citizens and their country are at risk in this upcoming general election
"Based on the history of Belizean people’s voting sentiment, when they get angry the results of the elections become unpredictable." Wellington C Ramos
Government
Health plans for Belize Rural South unveiled by Leader of the Opposition
PUP Leader Honourable John Briceño spoke to island residents, discussing his intentions to deliver adequate health services to the islands.
Business & Economy
Tour Guide protest demands solutions from local island leaders on the way forward amidst lockdown
Tour guide Oscar Iboy staged a peaceful protest outside of the SPTC building to ask local authorities for a real plan to move the island forward during this pandemic and its ensuing economic crisis. Disheartened by a lack of vision by Mayor Guerrero, Iboy asks that leaders craft a solid plan.
