Politics

Politics January 22, 2009

PUP Old Guard Wants Its Money

John Briceno's leadership of the PUP faces a financial dispute over unpaid assets sold by Said Musa and Ralph Fonseca.

Politics January 22, 2009

Barrow: ICJ Much Ado About Nothing

Prime Minister Dean Barrow expressed skepticism about the ICJ process and discussed the responsibility for a controversial structure in Jalacte.

Politics January 22, 2009

GOB Suing Jose Coye; Jaguar Paw Suing NICH

The Ministry of Natural Resources is suing Joe Coye, while Jaguar Paw Resort is seeking judicial review against NICH and its President Dianne Haylock.

Politics January 21, 2009

GOB Will Turn to Taiwan for a Big Budget Bailout

Belize's government plans to seek financial assistance from Taiwan to address its fiscal deficit amid a global economic crisis.

Politics January 21, 2009

Old Guard & New PUP Warring Over Assets

The PUP faces internal conflict as party leader John Briceno is warned about potential asset loss due to unpaid debts to former leaders Musa and Fonseca.

Politics January 21, 2009

Barrow Says NICH-Gegg Contract Should Stand

Prime Minister Dean Barrow states that the NICH-Gegg contract should remain in place despite legal concerns and potential liabilities for the government.

Politics January 20, 2009

AG Wilfred Elrington Drops Bombs on the Bench

Attorney General Wilfred Elrington criticized the judiciary's resource issues and questioned the competence of some judges during the Supreme Court's ceremonial opening.

Politics January 20, 2009

Guatemala Medals House Speaker Emil Arguelles

Belize’s Speaker of the House Emil Arguelles received Guatemala’s Orden Presidencial at a ceremony in Guatemala City alongside representatives from other countries.

Politics January 19, 2009

Chief Justice & Attorney General Spar at Supreme Court Opening

The Chief Justice and Attorney General exchanged sharp criticisms regarding judicial funding and case delays during the Supreme Court's opening session in Belize City.