Politics

Politics June 19, 2006

Belize Is Against Guatemala; Not For Venezuela's UN Bid

Belize opposes Guatemala's UN Security Council bid while navigating support for Venezuela amid regional diplomatic tensions.

Politics June 19, 2006

UDP: Jorge Won't Replace Mike Peyrefitte

UDP Leader Dean Barrow denies reports of Jorge Espat replacing Michael Peyrefitte as the standard bearer in the Freetown Division.

Politics June 19, 2006

Galvez & Rosado Win PUP Conventions

Oscar Rosado and Charles Galvez won their respective PUP conventions in Port Loyola and Cayo South, defeating their opponents with significant vote margins.

Politics June 16, 2006

Musa: Belize Must Avoid U.S. Sanctions for Human Trafficking

Belize is at risk of U.S. sanctions for human trafficking and must act within 60 days to improve relations with the United States.

Politics June 16, 2006

Patrick Manning on Oil & Corruption

Prime Minister Patrick Manning discusses Trinidad and Tobago's support for Belize's petroleum legislation and the country's commitment to combating corruption.

Politics June 14, 2006

The Senate Report Is In!

The Senate received the final report from the Select Committee on Social Security's investments, which will be debated and potentially acted upon by the Legislature and Executive.

Politics June 13, 2006

Mark Espat Vs. Ralph Fonseca on Debt Re-Profiling

the government is engaged in a contentious debt restructuring process, with Minister Mark Espat opposing Bear Stearns in favor of Houlihan Lokey.

Politics June 12, 2006

Oil Companies Will Pay 40% Income Tax

The government has decided that oil companies in Belize will pay a 40% income tax on their earnings after expenses.

Politics June 12, 2006

Belize & Venezuela: Too Close for Comfort?

Belize's growing ties with Venezuela raise concerns over foreign policy implications, as leaders debate the nature of a US$25 million loan and support for Venezuela's UN bid.

Politics June 12, 2006

House Approves US$25 million loan from Venezuela

The House approved a US$25 million loan from Venezuela to help Belize manage its external debt amid economic pressures.

Politics June 8, 2006

Smith's Chairmen Resign En Masse

Two chairmen resign from Godfrey Smith's ministry, including Sylvana Woods from the Broadcasting Authority and Therese Rath from the Belize Tourism Board.

Politics June 8, 2006

SATIIM Wins Round 1; Leave Granted

SATIIM wins a preliminary court decision against the government and U.S. Capital Energy regarding seismic testing in a national park.