Politics

Politics March 28, 2006

Miami Judge Rolls Back US$50,000 a day Contempt Fine

A Miami judge has vacated a US$50,000 a day contempt fine against the government of Belize, previously totaling over US$1.5 million.

Politics March 27, 2006

Belize Back from Guatemala City Talks

Belize and Guatemala concluded ministerial talks in Guatemala City, discussing maritime issues related to their territorial dispute with input from Honduras.

Politics March 27, 2006

Shoman Says Oil Find is 'Irrelevant' to Belize/Guat Talks

Assad Shoman stated that the discovery of oil is irrelevant to Belize's negotiations with Guatemala over territorial claims.

Politics March 24, 2006

Speaker Shuts Down Patrick Faber

Patrick Faber confronted Speaker Elizabeth Zabaneh during a debate over unaccounted City Council funds, leading to a heated exchange about parliamentary procedure and corruption.

Politics March 24, 2006

What A Difference A Year Makes...

The budget debate this year contrasted sharply with last year's violent protests outside the National Assembly in Belmopan.

Politics March 24, 2006

Espat & Hyde Tell PUP To Reform or Retreat

PUP representatives Cordel Hyde and Mark Espat urged their party to reform in response to voter dissatisfaction during the budget debate at the National Assembly.

Politics March 23, 2006

2006/2007 Budget Debated

The budget debate in the House saw opposition leaders criticize the government's financial management and call for general elections amid concerns over public confidence.

Politics March 22, 2006

Finance Technicians on 2006/2007 Budget

The Prime Minister's budget will be debated, with technicians presenting fiscal details and projections for growth and inflation.

Politics March 21, 2006

Integrity Commission Rebukes Sol Gen

The Integrity Commission has ruled that Solicitor General Elson Kaseke violated the code of conduct regarding his role in the BELIPO scandal.

Politics March 20, 2006

Eamon Courtenay Chairs Oil Board

Eamon Courtenay has been appointed to chair Belize's first Petroleum Advisory Board following the discovery of oil in Spanish Lookout.

Politics March 17, 2006

Barrow Says Budget is \"Flat\

Opposition leader Dean Barrow criticizes the Prime Minister's budget presentation, calling it a farce and highlighting the ongoing debt crisis.

Politics March 17, 2006

$12 million from OPEC for Southside Project

The House approved a $12 million loan from OPEC for a $47 million southside development project aimed at poverty alleviation in Belize City.