Politics

Politics March 5, 2012

Mass Parties Hold Pre-Election Rallies

Both major political parties held pre-election rallies across the country, with significant turnout reported in Belize City and Orange Walk.

Politics March 5, 2012

PUP Leader Fonseca: What I Would Do With Telemedia

PUP Leader Francis Fonseca discusses his party's stance on the Ashcroft Alliance and the Telemedia matter during a pre-election rally.

Politics March 5, 2012

Barrow Would Consider Settling With The Ashcroft Alliance

Prime Minister Dean Barrow expresses willingness to consider settling the dispute with the Ashcroft Alliance regarding Telemedia.

Politics March 2, 2012

Barrow Says Yes To Referendum

Prime Minister Dean Barrow supports holding a referendum on offshore drilling following a successful public vote against it.

Politics March 1, 2012

Too Big to Ignore: 30,000 Vote In People's Referendum

The People's referendum saw 29,235 voters, with 96% opposing offshore drilling, highlighting significant public sentiment against the issue.

Politics March 1, 2012

OAS Election Observers In Belize

The Organization of American States has arrived in Belize to oversee the upcoming General and municipal elections for the first time.

Politics February 29, 2012

Referendum Haters Allege Fraud

A man claims to have voted multiple times in the People's Referendum, alleging fraud in the voting process.

Politics February 29, 2012

Lee Mark Cries Foul In Freetown

Lee Mark Chang denies involvement in a hoax letter claiming he promised land to the Belize-Chinese Association in exchange for campaign contributions.

Politics February 28, 2012

Yolanda Schakron Says She Is Renouncing

Yolanda Schakron discusses her disqualification as a PUP candidate and her ongoing renunciation of US citizenship amid allegations of passport theft.

Politics February 28, 2012

Francis Smith Says PUP Voters Will Be Disenfranchised

Dr. Francis Smith claims PUP voters in Pickstock will be disenfranchised due to the reduction of polling stations favoring the UDP candidate.

Politics February 28, 2012

COLA Scolds PM Over Superbond

COLA criticizes the Prime Minister for his statements on the Superbond, urging him to adopt a more tactful approach during the election season.

Politics February 24, 2012

How The Double Election Will Work

The Chief Elections Officer explains the voting process for the upcoming double election and addresses rumors about ballot printing.