Sunday, November 23, 2025

Politics and Government

Letter to the Editor: Pamela Zetina’s Volunteer Services Dismissed

Dear Island Residents, I am truly saddened that it has come to this and now I realize that politics plays a very dirty role on...

PetroCaribe Loan Motion passed: Legitimizes GOB spending without House of Representatives’ approval

Members of Parliament and the Senate approved the PetroCaribe Loan motion of 2015, which allows the Government of Belize (GOB) absolute power to borrow...

Budget Debate sparks heated arguments: Opposition says PM Barrow took 8 years to almost double the national debt

The House of Representatives took two days to debate the proposed national Budget 2015/2016 before accepting and passing it to the Senate for ratification....

Editorial: Marine Reserve Politricks

On Thursday, February 26th one of our front page headlines read, “Monumental expansion of Hol Chan Marine Reserve is official”. The photo inside on...

Celebrated Hol Chan Reserve Expansion Yet to Happen

The cold cool beers flowed and a full buffet beckoned as the expansion of Hol Chan Marine Reserve was launched just days before a...

UDP 7 wins 2015 Municipal Elections in San Pedro; Daniel Guerrero re-elected as Mayor!

The San Pedro Town Council remains in control of the UDP (United Democratic Party), as all 6 councilors & the mayoral candidate won the March 4th elections.

Editorial: Unelected Candidates Can Still Serve Their Community

Now that elections are over, what will become of the candidates who did not win? They can continue to serve the people as promised during their campaign.

Belizeans in 7 municipalities and 2 cities go to the election polls

The 2015 Municipal Election is here: Belizeans in San Pedro Town will be choosing 1 Mayor and 6 councilors from the 3 Mayoral and 18 Councilor candidates available.