Politics

Politics March 16, 2015

Dr. Carla “Eena It” Officially

Dr. Carla Barnett received her Freetown endorsement from UDP political figures at a convention in Belama Phase 1 despite rainy weather.

Politics March 13, 2015

Briceno Recording Dominates Budget Day In House: Barrow Calls Out Musa

Budget Day discussions were overshadowed by a secret recording involving John Briceno, prompting heated exchanges between Prime Minister Dean Barrow and former Prime Minister Said Musa.

Politics March 13, 2015

Opp. Leader Fonseca Says Barrow Is Grandstanding

Francis Fonseca responds to Prime Minister Dean Barrow's allegations of corruption, calling it political grandstanding and asserting the issues have been publicly discussed.

Politics March 13, 2015

Deputy Espat Says Party Leader Gave Him A Free Facebook Pass

Deputy Leader Julius Espat publicly criticized Party Leader John Briceno on Facebook, claiming he was attacked and requesting an apology.

Politics March 13, 2015

Chief Justice Says Police Don’t Have To Hand Over Penner File

The Chief Justice ruled that police do not have to hand over the file related to Elvin Penner's acquittal in the Won Hong Kim Passport scandal.

Politics March 13, 2015

A Budget Powered By Petrocaribe

the Prime Minister presented a budget focused on public spending, primarily funded by Petrocaribe, amid political implications from recent municipal elections.

Politics March 13, 2015

Hon. Fonseca & Hon. Espat Hold Their Ground On Executive Immunity From Election

Hon. Francis Fonseca and Hon. Julius Espat assert that the PUP leadership will not be challenged despite recent electoral losses and internal party issues.

Politics March 13, 2015

Briceno Has Interesting Position On Convention

John Briceno expresses a flexible stance on the possibility of a national convention within the PUP, pledging loyalty to party leader Fonseca.

Politics March 13, 2015

BTV Tells OAS To Bring It On

The Belize Territorial Volunteers challenge the OAS to verify GPS readings regarding palm trees planted on disputed territory.

Politics March 12, 2015

Julius Calls John a Liar

Julius Espat accuses John Briceno of lying about campaign fund mismanagement amid ongoing tensions within the PUP following Briceno's allegations of corruption.

Politics March 11, 2015

PUP Say Briceno Recording Is “Internal Party Matter”

John Briceno's secretly recorded comments about party colleagues spark controversy within the PUP, leading to a tense meeting among party leaders.

Politics March 11, 2015

Briceno Wanted To Challenge Fonseca

John Briceno expresses aspirations to lead the PUP amid internal party tensions and a leaked recording revealing his criticisms of the Musa Administration.