Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Politics and Government

The PUP almost ready to file a petition for new municipal elections in San Pedro

The People’s United Party (PUP) are making final preparations before heading to the Supreme Court to challenge the results of the San Pedro Municipal Elections held on March 7th, where the United Democratic Party emerged victoriously.

PM Dean Barrow joins UDP Victory Rally in San Pedro Town

In San Pedro Town, the newly elected UDP town council held their rally in grand style on Saturday, March 17th, with the added presence of Belize’s Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Dean Oliver Barrow.

UDP San Pedro Town Council sworn in

Amidst the controversy of the recent municipal elections in San Pedro, whereby the People’s United Party (PUP) is contesting the results at the Supreme Court for a new election, the United Democratic Party (UDP) swore in the newly elected San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) on Tuesday, March 13th.

PUP to seek court action for a new election in San Pedro

The PUP alleges that they are in possession of legal documents, including official documents from the Elections and Boundaries Commission that show over 200 unaccounted ballots. The next legal action, according to PUP Senator and attorney Eamon Courtenay, will be to demand a re-election in San Pedro after challenging the recent results at the Belize City Supreme Court in the upcoming days.

UDP wins Municipal Elections in San Pedro Town; PUP questions results

Daniel Guerrero and his six United Democratic Party (UDP) Councillors have been declared winners of the 2018 Municipal Elections held on Wednesday, March 7th. However, that victory is being questioned, with allegations of discrepancies in the election’s official results.

UDP 7 celebrates pre-election rally in San Pedro Town

A day after the People’s United Party (PUP) Town Council Slate held their pre-election rally at the Honorable Louis Sylvestre Sporting Complex, the incumbent...

Letter to the Editor: My vote counts, so does yours

An election is how we hire our management team – we sometimes forget that they work for us, and spend our money. If you were hiring a team to run your household, property, or business, would you hire a team that: - Refuses to explain what they have done with your money for the past 6 years? - Refuses to answer to their shortcomings and plans are for another 3 years? - Ignores their employer?

PUP 7 hosts pre-election rally in San Pedro Town

Supporters of the People’s United Party (PUP) San Pedro Town Council Slate gathered at the Honorable Louis Sylvestre Sporting Complex to witness their last...