Politics

Politics May 26, 2010

The Battle Over Baymen

The liquor license for 48 Baymen Avenue, owned by Karim Berges, was contested by residents and ultimately cancelled by the Ministry of Local Government after a public hearing.

Politics May 26, 2010

PM Says “No Go” To Creamy

Prime Minister Dean Barrow opposes the granting of a liquor license for 48 Baymen Avenue, supporting Minister Perdomo's stance against it.

Politics May 25, 2010

“Z” no Longer a UDP

Mayor Zenaida Moya-Flowers has been expelled from the UDP, with a possibility of appeal against the decision.

Politics May 20, 2010

Deputy Willoughby: “To Be Or Not To Be”

Deputy Mayor Phillip Willoughby addresses rumors about stepping down and reflects on his political future amid concerns.

Politics May 20, 2010

48 Baymen: Much Ado About Nothing?

The Belize District Liquor Licensing Board demands the reversal of a liquor license cancellation, but the ministry has already withdrawn the decision and scheduled a public hearing.

Politics May 19, 2010

Will Wilmot Be Pushed Out?

The Belize District Liquor Licensing Board is suing the Ministry of Local Government over the cancellation of a liquor license, causing political tensions within the UDP.

Politics May 18, 2010

Ashcroft: Another Appeal

The Belize Bank has received permission to appeal a ruling on a loan note to the Privy Council in London.

Politics May 18, 2010

Ashcroft Injunction

Seven appellants, including Lord Michael Ashcroft, challenge an injunction related to the nationalization of Belize Telemedia in the Belize Court of Appeal.

Politics May 18, 2010

48 Baymen Avenue: It’s Going To Court

The Belize District Liquor Licensing Board is seeking judicial review after the Ministry of Local Government overturned a liquor license decision for 48 Baymen Avenue.

Politics May 18, 2010

PM To CDB; Vega To Taiwan

Prime Minister Dean Barrow and Deputy Prime Minister Gaspar Vega are abroad for official meetings in The Bahamas and Taiwan, respectively.

Politics May 13, 2010

The Privy Council vs. The Privileges of the CCJ

Belize will replace the Privy Council with the Caribbean Court of Justice as its highest court of appeal starting June first.

Politics May 6, 2010

Imagine the Im-possibilities

Mayor Zenaida Moya advocates for social transformation in Belize City inspired by Bogota's success in reducing violence during a Violence Prevention Summit.