Politics

Politics June 27, 2007

Rolando Zetina Leaves Social Security for Politics

Rolando Zetina resigns from Social Security to pursue a full-time political career as a PUP candidate for Belmopan.

Politics June 26, 2007

The Case Against The Wall

The case against the wall separating tourism areas in Belize City was presented in court, highlighting issues of discrimination and regulatory failures.

Politics June 25, 2007

Mike Espat Doesn't Expect To Win Seat as PUP Deputy Leader

Mike Espat expresses low expectations for winning the PUP deputy leader position at the upcoming national convention in Corozal Town.

Politics June 22, 2007

Musa Says Universal Owes 33 Million Belize Dollars

Prime Minister Said Musa clarifies that the government owes BZ$33.5 million to the Belize Bank, despite confusion over a US dollar figure.

Politics June 22, 2007

Musa Says He Supports Johnny Briceno for Deputy Leader

Said Musa publicly supports Johnny Briceno for deputy leader ahead of the PUP's national convention in Corozal.

Politics June 22, 2007

CARICOM Leaders Got President Bush to Extend Caribbean Basin Initiative

Prime Minister Said Musa met with U.S. President George Bush to discuss the renewal of the Caribbean Basin Initiative and issues related to deportees.

Politics June 21, 2007

Prime Minister Musa Meets President Bush

Prime Minister Said Musa participated in high-level meetings with U.S. President George Bush in Washington DC.

Politics June 21, 2007

Arguments Close in Mayan Land Rights Case

Closing arguments were presented in the Mayan land rights case involving the Villagers of Conejo and Santa Cruz against the government of Belize.

Politics June 21, 2007

Godfrey Smith Argues Against An Elected Senate

Godfrey Smith argues against the idea of an elected Senate, supporting the current non-legislative role of senators.

Politics June 20, 2007

Does Universal Owe Belize Bank US$33.5 or BZE$33.5 million?

The Solicitor General revealed discrepancies in the debt amount owed by Universal to Belize Bank, raising questions about the signed documents by the Prime Minister and Attorney General.

Politics June 18, 2007

Narda Wins Victory in Court of Appeal

Narda Garcia won a significant ruling in the Court of Appeals allowing her case against the Hulse Senate Committee report to be reviewed.

Politics June 15, 2007

Inside Scoop on Why Ralph Fonseca is Running

Ralph Fonseca confirmed his candidacy for the Belize Rural Central Committee after initially deciding against running, amid party dynamics and upcoming elections.