Politics

Politics July 6, 2017

Hon. Martinez Says Restraint Is Difficult

Hon. Anthony Martinez expressed difficulty in restraining himself from insulting Senator Michel Chebat during a discussion about Edmond Castro's testimony.

Politics July 6, 2017

Panton Says Minister Colleagues Need To Be Mindful of their Role

Tracey Taegar Panton emphasizes the need for government representatives to maintain decorum during senate hearings.

Politics July 6, 2017

Will UDP Hold Door Open For Darrell

Deputy Prime Minister Patrick Faber discusses the potential candidacy of Belize City Mayor Darrell Bradley for the upcoming elections.

Politics July 6, 2017

Justice Barrow Assumes Post On CCJ Bench

Denys Barrow officially became a Justice of the Caribbean Court of Justice, selected over international candidates.

Politics July 6, 2017

Castro and The Ukranian Recommendation

UDP Ministers Edmond Castro and Anthony Martinez faced scrutiny in the Senate Select Committee regarding visa recommendation letters and allegations of forgery.

Politics July 6, 2017

Hon. Boots, Mr. “Yessir”

Minister Anthony "Boots" Martinez faced questions about a visa recommendation he made for Chinese applicant Wen Zan Yu during Senate hearings.

Politics July 6, 2017

Senate Debates Tax On Land Transactions For Foreigners

The Senate debated changes to taxes on land transactions by foreigners and discussed the Economic Development Council Bill.

Politics July 5, 2017

Senate Select Filled With Fireworks

Senate hearings on immigration escalated into hostility as UDP ministers Edmond Castro and Anthony Martinez faced intense questioning and accusations regarding visa approvals.

Politics July 5, 2017

And What About Those Letters of Recommendation?

Senators questioned Minister Edmond Castro about the influence of his letters of recommendation on Belizean immigration applications during a testimony.

Politics July 5, 2017

Castro Confronted With Documented Evidence

Edmond Castro faced allegations of forgery regarding immigration recommendation letters during a Senate hearing.

Politics July 5, 2017

Not Answering Alvarine

Senators questioned Minister Edmond Castro about allegations made by former immigration agent Alvarine Burgess regarding bribery for visa recommendations.

Politics July 5, 2017

Boots Blocked Questions On Burgess

Anthony "Boots" Martinez refused to answer questions regarding Alvarine Burgess during a Senate hearing, insisting he would only address matters in the report.