PM Says Unity After Divisive Campaign
The Prime Minister emphasizes that the referendum results should unite Belize rather than be seen as a political victory for any party.
The Prime Minister emphasizes that the referendum results should unite Belize rather than be seen as a political victory for any party.
The PUP accepted the referendum result and emphasized the importance of national unity and cooperation with Guatemala.
The Prime Minister stated that the opposition's constitutional challenge to the Special Agreement is now irrelevant as Belize will proceed with the international agreement.
The Prime Minister committed to full opposition involvement in the ICJ process, emphasizing the need for bipartisan cooperation.
The Prime Minister announced plans to repeal the Maritime Areas Act to prepare for a case before the ICJ, seeking bipartisan support in the House of Representatives.
The Prime Minister discusses the possibility of applying to the ICJ for provisional measures regarding Guatemalan military actions on the Sarstoon.
Commonwealth Observers confirmed the credibility and transparency of the recent referendum in Belize, commending the professionalism of the electoral staff.
Prime Minister Dean Barrow praised Belizeans for the orderly conduct of the recent referendum, highlighting the absence of violence.
The Head of Commonwealth Missions praised Belizean voters for their extraordinary confidence in the electoral process and high voter turnout in the recent referendum.
Voters expressed strong opposition in the polling booths, as noted by the head of the observer mission, Hubert Ingraham.
Commonwealth observers reported no irregularities in the voting process despite some voters finding their names missing from the list.
the story recaps events from Belize's historic Referendum Wednesday, focusing on coverage from Belmopan, Cayo, and Benque.
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