Leigh Richardson, Dead at 84
Leigh Richardson, a key figure in Belize's political history and co-founder of the PUP, has passed away at the age of 84 in New York.
Leigh Richardson, a key figure in Belize's political history and co-founder of the PUP, has passed away at the age of 84 in New York.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Wilfred Elrington announced that the compromis document will not be made public until it is signed next month.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is preparing to sign a compromis regarding the Belize-Guatemala border dispute, with plans for a simultaneous signing with Guatemala.
Conrad Lewis has been fired as clerk of the House, with Herbert Panton expected to take over the position.
San Pedro Mayor Elsa Paz withdraws her candidacy but later is endorsed again, while Juliet Thimbriel remains a UDP Senator after not formalizing her resignation.
The Belize Bank continues its legal battle for ten million U.S. dollars against the government's plans to distribute the funds as housing grants.
The Appeals Court has reserved judgement on a case regarding a constitutional amendment that would expand the Senate's numbers.
The Prime Minister defended the decision to repatriate four Mexican soldiers caught with an unlicensed firearm, citing international treaties and diplomatic relations.
Prime Minister Dean Barrow met with the City Council to address financial issues and the Mayor's salary amid political tensions.
Belize and Guatemala are nearing a referendum on the International Court of Justice matter, with Prime Minister Dean Barrow confident of a favorable outcome.
The government announced Venezuelan housing grants will be available as free money for construction and improvement by Christmas, while arbitration over $20 million continues in London.
NGOs elected Greg Ch'oc as their Senate representative despite the constitutional amendment for an expanded Senate not yet being passed into law.
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