Politics and Government
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.
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.
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.
