Politics

Politics October 30, 2015

OAS Observer Team Looking In On Elections

The OAS observer team is in Belize to monitor elections and address issues like campaign financing and participation of women and youth.

Politics October 30, 2015

Chief Elections Officer Invites PUP To Look At Proxy Register

The Chief Elections Officer has invited the PUP to inspect the proxy register amid allegations of abuse by UDP Chairman Alberto August.

Politics October 30, 2015

Papas Went To Renounce

Greg Papas Garcia, PUP Candidate for Corozal Bay, renounced his Guatemalan nationality to affirm his Belizean citizenship ahead of elections.

Politics October 29, 2015

FCIB Workers Strike

FCIB workers, represented by the Christian Workers Union, staged a nationwide strike due to stalled negotiations over labor issues and uncertainty regarding the bank's future.

Politics October 29, 2015

PUP’s Greg Papas: Born In Guatemala, Wishes He Wasn’t

Greg Papas Garcia, a PUP candidate, confirms he was born in Guatemala but claims he is 100% Belizean and does not hold Guatemalan nationality.

Politics October 29, 2015

PUP Makes Claims Of Proxy Fraud, UDP Calls It Silly

The PUP accuses UDP Chairman Alberto August of proxy vote fraud, while August denies the allegations and defends his actions regarding a proxy form.

Politics October 29, 2015

Chief Elections Officer Rejects PUP Claim

Josephine Tamai, Chief Elections Officer, defends her actions against allegations from the PUP regarding proxy forms and faces a demand for inspection of the proxy register.

Politics October 29, 2015

OAS Election Observer Mission In Belize

The OAS election observer mission has arrived in Belize to oversee the electoral process and provide recommendations for improvement.

Politics October 29, 2015

The BPP: Not Your Average Political Party

The Belize Progressive Party introduces its 8867 Progressive Plan, aiming to differentiate itself from traditional political parties with radical policy proposals.