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People's United Party
Politics and Government
Nigel Belisle Reappointed President of National PUP Marshals Executive
For the third consecutive term, San Pedro’s Nigel Belisle has been sworn in as President of the National People’s United Party (PUP) Marshals Executive. The official ceremony took place on January 10th in Belize City, where Belisle was joined by fellow executive members Carol Francis, Vice President; Delvorine Bennet, Treasurer; and Josue Perez, Secretary.
Politics and Government
Independent Candidate Seleny Villanueva-Pott Re-Elected Caye Caulker Chairperson for a Third Time
The Caye Caulker electorate re-elected Seleny Villanueva-Pott as their Chairlady for the next three years in the village council elections held on Sunday, June 29th, on La Isla Cariñosa. Pott ran under an independent slate named Generation 7, of which five members/councillors were re-elected. The second slate, under the People’s United Party (PUP) and led by Celina Jimenez, managed to win one seat.
Politics and Government
Hicaqueños Prepare for Upcoming Village Council Election
On Sunday, June 29th, residents of La Isla Cariñosa, Caye Caulker, will head to the polls to elect a new village council. The election will see two slates contesting for leadership of San Pedro’s sister island. These include the incumbent independent slate led by Chairlady Seleny Villanueva-Pott and a slate under the People’s United Party (PUP), led by Celina Jimenez.
Politics and Government
UDP holds press conference to discuss current state of government affairs
The leadership of the United Democratic Party (UDP), led by Opposition Leader Tracy Panton, held a press conference on April 29, 2025, in the Toucan A Conference Room at Belize Biltmore Plaza. During this event, they strongly critiqued the current state of government affairs in Belize and outlined their vision for the future.
Community and Society
San Pedro’s Gabriel Zetina ready to serve as Senator
Gabriel Enrique Zetina, an entrepreneur from the island, has been appointed as an Opposition Senator. He is one of three appointees selected by the new leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) Opposition, the Honorable Tracy Taeger-Panton.
This appointment follows the re-election of the ruling People’s United Party (PUP) government on March 12th, during which new members were assigned to the Senate.
Government
The Belize Senate finalized for 2025-2030 term
The Belize Senate has been finalized for its 2025 term. The ruling People’s United Party (PUP) and social partners quickly appointed their representatives. At the same time, the United Democratic Party (UDP) introduced a new opposition lineup, featuring Gabriel Zetina, a young real estate agent from San Pedro Town.
Politics and Government
OAS Commends Belize for Peaceful Elections, Highlights Need for Reforms
The Organization of American States (OAS) Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) has released its preliminary report on Belize's General Elections, which took place on March 12, 2025. The report commends the peaceful and efficient conduct of the electoral process while highlighting areas that require improvement. Maricarmen Plata led the mission, which consisted of 12 experts and observers from seven different countries. They monitored key aspects of the electoral process, including organization, technology, justice, and campaign financing.
Politics and Government
Andre Perez celebrates his re-election with Victory Rally in Belize Rural South
After the 2025 General Election on March 12th, the People’s United Party (PUP) retained power. Its re-elected and newly elected candidates hosted victory rallies throughout the country. In the Belize Rural South (BRS) constituency, which includes Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker, Andre Perez held his victory rally on Saturday, March 15th, in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. The celebration continued the next day with another rally in Caye Caulker.
