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Shyne Barrow criticizes Minister Anthony Mahler for spending taxpayer money on foreign artists while advocating for local Belizean talent at upcoming festivals.
Shyne Barrow criticizes Minister Anthony Mahler for spending taxpayer money on foreign artists while advocating for local Belizean talent at upcoming festivals.
Senator Mike Peyrefitte is demanding transparency on payments made to Courtenay Coye LLP and Douglas Mendes for government legal work.
Brads Gaming Company is challenging a new lottery tax in court, represented by former PM Dean Barrow, claiming it threatens their business.
The Senate discussed a motion for a posthumous pardon for Nora Parham, addressing historical injustices and ongoing issues of domestic violence in Belize.
The Senate approved the appointments of Andrea Mcsweaney McKoy and other members to the Integrity Commission for a two-year term.
Senators debated a $25 million loan for a climate project aimed at supporting Belizean farmers, with objections raised about its distribution and effectiveness.
City Councillor Michael Novelo criticized a cemetery expansion bid linked to another councillor's family while documents reveal a contract awarded to a company tied to councillor Edmund Kwan.
Prime Minister Briceno proposed a new lottery tax, which received unexpected support from Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow during a press conference.
Councillor Michael Novelo supports Deputy Mayor Micah Goodin's claim to act as mayor during the mayor's absence, citing legal grounds for his position.
UDP officials criticize the handling of Deputy Mayor Micah Goodin's involvement in a shooting incident and call for accountability from the police.
Councillor Michael Novelo opposes awarding a cemetery expansion contract to a company owned by a fellow councillor's family member.
The UDP opposes the Trade License Bill, arguing it unfairly taxes struggling Belizeans recovering from COVID-19, while the government claims it does not affect small vendors.
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