Politics and Government
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.
Politics and Government
PM Barrow says General Elections will take place during first week in November
PM Dean Barrow has announceannounced that General Elections will take place by the first week of November 2020. He is not seeking re-election.
Politics and Government
President Donald Trump nominates Andre Bauer as new ambassador for Belize
Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer has been nominated by President Donald Trump to be next ambassador to Belize, the first in nearly four years.
Community and Society
Patrick Faber is UDP’s new party leader; Foreign Minister Elrington signals an end to his political career
With a margin of 19 votes, Patrick Faber narrowly wins the post of UDP leader-elect over John Saldivar. Wilfred Elrington took only 10 votes.
Politics and Government
Mayor Daniel Guerrero supports Honourable John Saldivar for UDP party leader
The Mayor of San Pedro Town, Daniel Guerrero, has shown his support to Belmopan Area Representative, Honourable John Saldivar for the leadership post of the ruling United Democratic Party (UDP). On Sunday, July 12th, the UDP will host a second convention in Belize City to elect a party leader. The two aspirants for the post are Saldivar and Minister of Education, Honourable Patrick Faber.