Politics and Government
Community and Society
After 18 years under a UDP leadership, San Pedro has a PUP Town Council; Wally Nuñez is Mayor
The People’s United Party (PUP) slate, led by Mayoral candidate Gualberto ‘Wally’ Nuñez, was declared the winner of the 2021 Municipal Elections held on Wednesday, March 3rd in San Pedro Town. The swap in power brought an end to almost two decades of control by the United Democratic Party (UDP), which has governed the island since 2003.
Politics and Government
Electorate turnout picking up in San Pedro municipal elections
With a total of 4,029 cast by 4PM, a slight increase in the turnout of the electorate was observed. With less than two hours before the polls officially close, the recent update shows about 50% of registered voters have cast their ballot, with a further increase anticipated by the end of the day.Â
Politics and Government
Questions from the public for Mayoral candidates in San Pedro town
With the municipal elections taking place this Wednesday, March 3rd, The San Pedro Sun shares answers from our Mayoral Candidates to questions solicited from our readers. Below is the response from both candidates. Please note the submitted responses have not been edited in any way.
Business & Economy
Island businessman interrogated by the Commission of Inquiry on dubious land transactions and relation with former Deputy Prime Minister
On Friday, February 26th, the commission interrogated another group of persons of interest, among them San Pedro’s businessman Kevin (Zhourong) Li, who was questioned about his relationship with the former Minister in charge of the Lands Department Hugo Patt, and how he was able to obtain multiple properties within a short time.
Politics and Government
Prime Minister visits San Pedro ahead of municipal elections; UDP slate presents manifesto
The campaign trail continues in San Pedro Town with both slates of the People’s United Party (PUP) and the United Democratic Party (UDP) making final preparations for the upcoming Municipal Elections on Wednesday, March 3rd. On Friday, February 26th, Prime Minister Honourable John Briceño landed on San Pedro to support the PUP slate ahead of the big day. Meanwhile, the UDP group launched their manifesto early the same day.
Crime & Violence
Security forces work together to deter piracy activities increasing on Belizean waters
The Belize Police Department and the national coast guard have joined forces to combat piracy activities following the aggravated burglary at Lark Caye, six miles east of Placencia Village in southern Belize. On Friday, February 19th, thieves invaded and burglarized the home of Austrian retiree 46-year-old Christian Gusenbauer, who lives on the said caye, and shot him once.Â
Business & Economy
Former PM Dean Barrow answers to the Commission of Inquiry about sale of government assets
Former prime minister Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow explained the process when selling government property such as vehicles for more than an hour.
Politics and Government
San Pedro PUP and UDP candidates officially nominated for Municipal Elections
With 16 days left before the 2021 Municipal Elections, aspiring candidates with intentions to form the next local government in San Pedro Town were officially nominated on Monday, February 15th. Both the People's United Party (PUP) and the United Democratic Party (UDP) marched to the Town Council building where their mayoral and councillor candidates were nominated as required by law by registered voters in the Belize Rural South (BRS) constituency.
