The Barrow Administration is amending the Court of Appeal legislation to allow expedited hearings of appeal cases before the mandatory 21-day period.
Darrell Bradley was inaugurated as the new president of the senate during a session in Belmopan, receiving congratulations from fellow senators.
Senators debated amendments to the Customs and Excise Duties Act, the University of Belize Act, and the Tax and Administration procedure bill in a recent session.
The Prime Minister announced a settlement regarding the Sanctuary Belize scam, while opposition member Kareem Musa raised concerns about the implications for Atlantic International Bank.
Julius Espat and Prime Minister Dean Barrow engaged in a heated exchange over social security contributions and personal insults in the House of Representatives.
The House of Representatives passed the Tax Administration and Procedure Bill, creating the Belize Tax Service Department from the Income and Sales Tax Departments.
Opposition Leader John Briceno criticizes the UDP for neglecting rural areas and mismanaging water boards ahead of village council elections.
Senator Eamon Courtenay has resigned from the Senate to focus on his new role with the Belize - Guatemala Committee.
Deputy Prime Minister Patrick Faber discusses the necessity of increasing Social Security contributions amid opposition allegations of mismanagement.
The Social Security Board defends its financial management against opposition claims of mismanagement and the need for increased contributions to sustain the fund.
Colin Young, CEO of SSB, responds to PUP allegations regarding the financial decisions affecting the Social Security Fund.
The PUP criticizes the UDP government for the Social Security fund's financial struggles and calls for an end to political interference in its operations.
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