Politics

Politics July 29, 2013

Stirm Strikes Back At SPLC

Scott Stirm responds to allegations from the Southern Poverty Law Center regarding the influence of foreign organizations on Belize's stance against homosexuality.

Politics July 29, 2013

APAMO, Right Back At Hon. Alamilla

APAMO criticizes Minister Lisel Alamilla for her handling of protected areas and the co-management agreements with wildlife sanctuaries.

Politics July 26, 2013

GOB Gets Major CCJ Victory

The Caribbean Court of Justice ruled in favor of the Barrow Administration, declaring previous tax agreements with the Ashcroft Alliance unconstitutional.

Politics July 26, 2013

Caleb On “Dangerous Liaisons” Report

Caleb Orozco discusses the SPLC report on the influence of US religious groups on Belize's anti-LGBT movement.

Politics July 25, 2013

Government Gluttons Fresh-Pond Feeding Frenzy Causes Inter-Ministerial Friction

A dispute between the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of Housing escalated over the allocation of abandoned homes in Fresh Pond.

Politics July 25, 2013

Long-Pending, Major Maya Judgment Handed Down

The Court of Appeal affirmed the Maya community's land rights but ruled that the government has no obligation to protect those rights.

Politics July 25, 2013

Practical Significance Of Judgment?

The Court of Appeal has reaffirmed Indigenous Maya rights but reversed government obligations to protect them, impacting ongoing oil exploration disputes.

Politics July 25, 2013

Hon. Alamilla Vs. Apamo

The Minister of Forestry, Lisel Alamilla, addressed the termination of SATIIM's co-management agreement for Sarstoon Temash National Park amid disputes with NGO representatives.

Politics July 25, 2013

Southern Poverty Law Center Takes On Stirm

The Southern Poverty Law Center released a report alleging US religious groups are funding anti-LGBT campaigns in Belize, prompting local pastor Scott Stirm to consider legal action.