Politics

Politics March 29, 2004

...While PM Musa Plays Ball

the Prime Minister toured the Corozal southwest division and opened an airstrip in Sarteneja while supporting Florencio Marin Jr.

Politics March 24, 2004

The Re-districting Remix!

The Elections and Boundaries commission has accepted a proposal to add two new electoral divisions in Cayo District for the next general election.

Politics March 24, 2004

Will Ashcroft Block ICC?

The UDP plans to challenge the transfer of BTL shares to ICC, citing concerns over foreign ownership and potential profits for Jeffrey Prosser.

Politics March 24, 2004

Some Allowances Allowed

The Ministry of Public Service is reviewing allowances for public officers, clarifying that only expired allowances will be discontinued, not all allowances.

Politics March 24, 2004

Civil Society Gives PM Musa Its Report Card

The Society for the Promotion of Education and Research presented a report to Prime Minister Musa on enhancing the role of NGOs in Belize's public policy.

Politics March 22, 2004

GOB: Standard Isn't Poor

The Government of Belize disputes Standard and Poor's report on national debt, claiming their actual debt is lower than reported.

Politics March 17, 2004

UDP on The BTL / ICC Deal

The opposition criticizes government concessions to ICC in the BTL sale, claiming it undermines competition and threatens to challenge the deal in court.

Politics March 17, 2004

Guatemala Gives Belize Extra Confidence

Belize and Guatemala have not yet established a new agreement on confidence building measures following the installation of Guatemala's new government.

Politics March 15, 2004

Speednet And BTL: What Does It Mean For GOB?

The government plans to challenge the legality of a contract between BTL and Speednet, raising concerns over potential conflicts of interest and financial risks.

Politics March 14, 2004

b> EXCLUSIVE: The Bricenos and Michael Ashcroft Negotiate a Secret BTL Deal

a secret deal between BTL and Speednet threatens the sale of BTL to ICC and involves Deputy Prime Minister John Briceno's relatives.

Politics March 12, 2004

EXCLUSIVE: The Bricenos and Ashcroft's Secret BTL Deal Does it Threaten to Undermine the Sale of BTL to ICC?

A secret deal between BTL and Speednet threatens the sale of BTL to ICC and raises questions about Deputy Prime Minister John Briceno's involvement.

Politics March 9, 2004

Said Musa: One Year After the Party Ended

Prime Minister Said Musa reflects on his government's achievements and challenges one year after being elected for a second term.