Politics

Politics January 16, 2015

Cane Farmers Cave: Special Assembly Sunday, Signing Monday

The Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association will hold a special assembly to reverse a previous resolution affecting their agreement with BSI.

Politics January 16, 2015

PM Says BSCFA Led Astray By Extremists

The Prime Minister urged ASR to allow the BSCFA to sign an agreement after they initially rejected it due to bad advice from activists.

Politics January 16, 2015

CCJ President in Belize

The President of the Caribbean Court of Justice, Sir Denis Byron, visits Belize to address the Bar Association's Law Conference and discuss the court's plans for a sitting in Belize.

Politics January 16, 2015

PM Says Party’s Political Future Unaffected By Sugar Strife

The Prime Minister asserts that his party's political future remains strong despite ongoing issues in the sugar industry and accusations of neglecting cane farmers.

Politics January 16, 2015

PM Says Imer Under Review

The Prime Minister announced that the road project involving Imer Hernandez is under review due to concerns over its quality and contractor performance.

Politics January 15, 2015

NTUCB Lashes Out On Cansino

Audrey Matura-Shepherd criticizes Chairman Cansino at a press conference regarding the treatment of cane farmers by ASR/BSI.

Politics January 15, 2015

Evan As Hope Fades, Fred Ortega Still Pointing Fingers

Fred Ortega blames the Prime Minister for pressuring farmers into signing agreements with BSI/ASR as the cane crop season approaches.

Politics January 15, 2015

NTUCB Sticking By BSCFA, Calls For Unity In A Time Of Division

The National Trade Union Congress supports cane farmers and emphasizes the importance of unity against multinational companies affecting Belize's economy.

Politics January 15, 2015

NTUCB President Absent

NTUCB President Dylan Reneau was absent from a press conference attended by other union leaders, prompting comments from Vice President Adelaide Guerra.