Politics

Politics April 6, 2005

...And Will Appeal Miami Contempt Ruling

The Belize government plans to appeal a Miami court ruling regarding the removal of Prosser's directors and seeks to present new evidence to the judge.

Politics April 5, 2005

CJ Defers BTL Ruling

Chief Justice Abdulai Conteh deferred the ruling on BTL's Articles of Association, impacting Jeffrey Prosser's entitlement to directors on the board.

Politics April 4, 2005

GOB & Ashcroft Team-Up Against Prosser

The Government of Belize and Michael Ashcroft's team secured an injunction blocking a board meeting involving Jeffrey Prosser and are awaiting a court ruling on director removals.

Politics April 1, 2005

Unions: 'Tax Write-off Is an Insult'

The Trade Union Congress criticizes the government's tax write-off for the Carlisle Group, calling it an insult to the Belizean people.

Politics April 1, 2005

Government Gives In To Miami Court

The Government has accepted a U.S. Federal Court order to re-appoint two directors to BTL's board.

Politics April 1, 2005

So Who Will Control BTL?

The control of BTL is in dispute, with a potential deadlock between government and Ashcroft's interests amid ongoing litigation.

Politics March 31, 2005

GOB in Contempt of Miami Court!

The Government of Belize was found in contempt of a U.S. Federal Court regarding its handling of Belize Telecom and related transactions.

Politics March 30, 2005

ACB Concerned over BTL Mess

The Association of Concerned Belizeans criticizes the government for mishandling the BTL buyback deal and forgiving Ashcroft's tax debt.

Politics March 24, 2005

George Meerabux Loses at Privy Council

George Meerabux's appeal to the Privy Council was dismissed, upholding previous court decisions regarding his removal from the Belize Supreme Court.

Politics March 24, 2005

Miami Judge Chides GOB

A Miami judge ruled that Prosser should control the board of ICC, highlighting government actions as causing irreparable harm.

Politics March 23, 2005

More DFC and Novelo's Bus Revelations

The government lost $10 million in public funds due to a default by Northern Data Pro Limited, while DFC continued to lend to the insolvent Novelo's Bus Line.

Politics March 23, 2005

DFC Commission of Inquiry's First Meeting

The DFC Commission of Inquiry held its first meeting to investigate irregularities in the DFC's banking procedures and prepare for upcoming public hearings.