Politics

Politics December 2, 2013

Sugar Talks Continue, PM Mediating

Prime Minister Dean Barrow mediates between cane farmers and ASR regarding bagasse compensation and the start of the cane season.

Politics December 2, 2013

Saldivar Wins Convention

Arthur Saldivar won the PUP standard bearer convention in Belize Rural North with 593 votes against Alburn Rivero and Beverly Small Lemoine.

Politics November 29, 2013

Mayor Bradley Passed On Freetown Candidacy?

Darrell Bradley did not submit his candidacy for the Freetown Division in the UDP convention, focusing instead on his current role in the city.

Politics November 28, 2013

PUP: “Run The Recall”

The PUP has formally initiated a recall effort against UDP representative Elvin Penner by submitting over 2000 signatures to the Governor General.

Politics November 28, 2013

Opposition Leader Calls PM’s Visa Flip-Flop \"Disgraceful\

Francis Fonseca criticized the Prime Minister's handling of the sugar industry and alleged visa recommendations for Chinese nationals, calling the situation disgraceful.

Politics November 28, 2013

Man Says Minister Chanced Him Out Of Leased Land

Lennox Garbutt claims Minister Pablo Marin used his influence to cancel Garbutt's land lease and transfer it to Marin's sister without his knowledge.

Politics November 28, 2013

Mayor Bradley Stonewalls On Freetown

Mayor Darrell Bradley declined to discuss potential candidacy for the Freetown Division after Lee Mark Chang stepped down.

Politics November 28, 2013

Interesting New Names For UDP Convention Races

Deputy Commissioner Elodio Aragon and CEO Beverly Castillo confirm their candidacies for UDP conventions, alongside former Senator Omar Figueroa.

Politics November 27, 2013

Another Castro Controversy? PM Says \"No Smoking Gun\" On Corruption

Prime Minister Dean Barrow defends Minister Edmund Castro against allegations of visa facilitation and corruption during a press conference in Belize City.