Politics and Government
Politics and Government
UDP Condemns Acts of Violence Against Women
The United Democratic Party strongly condemns any act of violence against women and girls and any threat of such violence whether done in private or in a public space.
Politics and Government
Manuel Heredia Jr. endorsed as UDP Standard Bearer for Belize Rural South
On November 23, 2019, Manuel Heredia Jr. was officially endorsed as the UDP Standard Bearer for Belize Rural South in San Pedro Town.
Business & Economy
Belize removed from the EU List of Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions for Tax Purposes
The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) of the European Union (EU) has agreed to remove Belize from the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions (the ‘blacklist’).
Community and Society
BRS Area Representative Manuel Heredia Jr., running for UDP Second Deputy Party Leader
With Prime Minister Right Honourable Dean Barrow and leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) set to retire, a reshuffling is about to take place with applicants vying for several vacant posts within the party, ranging from party leadership down to chairmanship.
Politics and Government
Elections and Boundaries Department classifies on Representation of the People Act
The Elections and Boundaries Department wishes to advise the general public that the Representation of the People Act clearly outlines the process and steps that are required to be taken prior to any individual becoming a registered elector. As such, the department operates strictly within the rule of law.
Politics and Government
Head of British diplomatic service travels to Belize
Permanent Under-Secretary of State (PUS) at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Sir Simon McDonald will pay an official visit to Belize on 30 August.
Politics and Government
Meet the UDP Leadership Convention 2020 Candidates!
The anticipated convention will take place at the Belize Civic Centre in Belize City, and the two candidates contending the leadership post are Honourable Patrick Faber and Honourable John Saldivar, two senior UDP ministers.
Politics and Government
After a controversial election, Caye Caulker has a new Village Council
Amidst the controversy, Caye Caulker Village Chairperson-elect Seleny Villanueva-Pott thanks everyone who voted for her, and assures all island residents that she, along with her six councilors, will work hard to make Caye Caulker a better place.
