Politics and Government
Crime & Violence
Patrick Faber resigns as leader of the United Democratic Party and Leader of the Opposition
Leader of the Opposition and the United Democratic Party, Honourable Patrick Faber, announced his resignation on Monday, January 24th, via Facebook. Both concessions are to become effective on January 31, 2022. Faber remains Area Representative for the Collet Constituency in the Belize District.
Crime & Violence
Police issue warrant for UDP Leader Hon. Patrick Faber for domestic violence accusation
Police have issued an arrest warrant for the Leader of the Opposition and the UDP Honourable Patrick Faber in response to a domestic violence complaint. His fiancée, Dr. Shanikka Arnold, made a report to police on Wednesday, January 19th alleging that he caused damage to her laptop and assaulted her.
Politics and Government
Hon. Patrick Faber reinstated as Leader of the Opposition
On Thursday, September 16th, the Honourable Patrick Faber, leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) was reinstated as Leader of the Opposition (LOO) by Governor General H.E. Froyla Tzalam at the Belize House in the City of Belmopan. Faber had been replaced as the LOO in June of this year by fellow Honourable Moses ‘Shyne’ Barrow. Faber was forced to give up this post, also executed by a party leader, after losing support within his party.
Politics and Government
UDP Party Leader visits San Pedro and calls for BTL’s Chairman resignation
The Honourable Patrick Faber, Leader of the United Democratic Party, visited San Pedro Town on Thursday, August 26th, to meet with his party supporters. Faber also weighed on national issues like the national telephone company Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) losing a multi-million contract to Speednet/Smart. Faber said BTL's Chairman Mark Lizarraga did not do enough to prevent this and is calling on him to resign from his post.
Community and Society
Ground-breaking ceremony for new PolyClinic in Caye Caulker held
An official ground-breaking ceremony for a new PolyClinic was celebrated in Caye Caulker. The first phase of the clinic’s construction will be equipped with a pharmacy, triage room, asthma bay, treatment room, consultation rooms, observation rooms, sterile room, waiting areas, restroom, and facilities for staff and visitors. There will also be a laundry room, utility room, and waste disposal and storage facilities.
Politics and Government
San Pedro Town Council assigns portfolios
The SPTC councilors have gotten their respective portfolio assignments, and for the first time in a long time, a female, Dianeli Aranda, is Deputy Mayor.
Community and Society
Newly elected San Pedro Town Council sworn in; PM Briceño attends the ceremony
Mayor-elect Gualberto 'Wally' Nuñez and his six councillors were sworn in on Monday, March 8th, during a short ceremony at the Ambergris Stadium. The swearing-in was carried out by Legal Counsel Eduardo Aguilar and Senior Justice of the Peace Evelia Paz. The occasion was also attended by the Prime Minister of Belize, the Honourable John Briceño, Area Representative and Minister of the Blue Economy and Civil Aviation, the Honourable Andre Perez, Minister of Health and Wellness (MOHW), the Honourable Michel Chebat, and a host of friends and family members.
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.
