Politics

Politics June 2, 2005

PSU President Gets Supreme Leave

The Supreme Court granted PSU President Dylan Reneau leave to apply for a judicial review of his transfer, blocking the government from enforcing it.

Politics June 1, 2005

UDP Unveils Economic Rescue Plan

The UDP unveiled its economic rescue plan aimed at addressing Belize's debt crisis and improving the economy.

Politics June 1, 2005

DFC Commission Unaware of Supreme Court Filing

The DFC Commission Chair David Price disputes the Solicitor General's agreement with the Supreme Court regarding Troy Gabb's prosecution and employee testimonies.

Politics June 1, 2005

PUP: UDP's Plan is Nonsense

Johnny Briceno criticizes the UDP's plan as lacking substance and defends the PUP's record on financial reforms and governance.

Politics May 31, 2005

GOB Finalizes List of Contract Officers to Go

The government has finalized a list of contract officers to be terminated in an effort to save $3 million annually.

Politics May 31, 2005

Assad Shoman Plans Exit from Cabinet

Assad Shoman plans to resign from the Musa Cabinet after losing a key battle regarding Belize's economic policy.

Politics May 30, 2005

UDP: PUP Cannot Adjust

The UDP criticizes the PUP's adjustment plan, claiming it will lead to economic difficulties and asserting their own capability to manage the crisis.

Politics May 27, 2005

GOB Says NO To IMF and YES To Salary Cuts

The government announces a $70 million budget adjustment plan involving salary cuts, rejecting a formal IMF program while asserting its financial discipline.

Politics May 27, 2005

AG: DFC Will Disclose Documents

Attorney General Francis Fonseca asserts that the government will disclose documents to the Commission of Inquiry as required by law.

Politics May 27, 2005

Troy Gabb Before DFC Commission

Troy Gabb appeared before the DFC Commission of Inquiry but failed to produce required documents, leading to potential prosecution and police involvement.

Politics May 26, 2005

JUST IN: GOB Proposes 'Program of Adjustment'

the government proposes a homegrown strategy called 'the Belize program of adjustment' to avert a financial crisis and stabilize debt and currency.

Politics May 26, 2005

Cabinet Decides Against IMF Standby

Cabinet has decided against entering a Standby Arrangement with the IMF and will pursue a homegrown remedy for economic challenges.