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Immigration Scandal
Government
BNTU demands voter re-registration following Senate Inquiry into the Immigration Scandal
In a statement issued on Thursday, February 9th, BNTU emphasized the need for voter re-registration following the immigration scandals.
Government
Senate Special Select Committee interrogates former Immigration Director
On January 18th, the Senate Special Select Committee resumed its Senate hearings on the Immigration Department in Belmopan.
Government
Senate Select Committee moves forward
The hearings for the Senate Select Committee are scheduled from 9AM to 12 noon, and then from 1PM to 4PM on each subsequent Wednesday.
Government
Senate Special Select Committee holds first meeting; no chair is elected
The newly appointed Senate Select Committee met for the first time on Wednesday, October 12th.
Government
Prime Minister Barrow commits to investigate Immigration Audit findings
Prime Minister Dean Barrow announced that the Government of Belize (GOB) will commission an investigation into the various irregularities revealed in the recent audit of the Immigration Department.
Politics and Government
Motion for a Senate Inquiry into Immigration scandal not approved
Senator Ashley Rocke votes against a private investigation inot the immigration scandal.
Politics and Government
Auditor General’s report unveils high levels of corruption involving elected officials
A special audit revealing details of multiple cases of fraud in the issuance of Belizean visas, nationality and passports has caused major controversy
Government
Charges against Elvin Penner dismissed due to lack of evidence
Area Representative for Caye Northeast and former Minister of State, Elvin Penner was freed of all criminal charges due to lack of evidence during...