Politics and Government
Business & Economy
Belize’s Ambassador to Belgium and the European Union weighs in on the Guatemalan claim and the ICJ
HE Dylan Vernon says that Belizeans need not be concerned about heading to the ICJ, as Belize has a watertight case and a great wealth of documentation to counter any arguments from Guatemala.
Politics and Government
PUP heads to court over list of electors in Belize Rural South constituency
A legal team from the Belize Rural South (BRS) People’s United Party (PUP) was at the San Pedro Magistrate Court on Wednesday, November 21st, petitioning for the removal of 15 persons registered to vote in the BRS constituency.
Business & Economy
GOB Rejects Leader of the Opposition’s Call to legalize the drug trade
On Tuesday, October 23rd, Cabinet condemned the sudden position adopted by the People’s United Party via its leader John Briceño to completely legalize the drug trade, calling it 'simplistic, ignorant and downright dangerous.'
Politics and Government
André Perez endorsed as PUP standard bearer for Belize Rural South
The Belize Rural South (BRS) People’s United Party (PUP) endorsed San Pedro’s André Perez as their new standard-bearer during their endorsement convention held at the Honorable Sylvestre Sporting Complex in San Pedro Town on Saturday, October 14th.
Politics and Government
ICJ and the State of Emergency highlighted during Independence Day Ceremony
During this year's address to the nation, Deputy Prime Minister Patrick Faber delivered the speech on behalf of Prime Minister Dean Barrow who was not available for the event. He spoke on various projects that the government has embarked on as well as on issues of service delivery, national security, the economy, infrastructure and the future of Belize as a country. As per tradition, the Leader of the Opposition John Briceño also had the opportunity to address the Belizean public, highlighting the many national issues the country is confronting.
Politics and Government
First UDP Leader, Dean Lindo passes at 86
Former politician and first leader of the ruling United Democratic Party (UDP) Attorney Dean Russel Lindo passed away on Monday, September 17th at his residence in Belize City.
Politics and Government
Belize hosts meeting of Directors of Cooperation of the Central American Integration System (SICA)
During the SICA meeting, a report on regional cooperation indicated that the largest donor in the region continues to be the European Union, along with Germany, followed by the Republic of China (Taiwan).
Crime & Violence
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Coast Guard Station in Bacalar Chico
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a Coast Guard Patrol Base in Bacalar Chico, north of Ambergris Caye. The design of the facility is to house 16 officers, it will include a 30 ft lookout tower, and a vessel will be assigned to the location.
