Politics

Politics March 26, 2013

Unions Take A Hardline in Negotiations With GOB

Unions are preparing for negotiations with the Prime Minister over salary adjustments amid disagreements on proposals and public spending concerns.

Politics March 25, 2013

PUP Rejects Guatemala's ICJ Proposal; Urges Cabinet To Do Same

The PUP rejects Guatemala's proposal to change the ICJ referendum date and urges the Cabinet to do the same.

Politics March 22, 2013

Hon J Espat Goes From House \"Brat\" To Most Magnanimous

Julius Espat critiques the Barrow budget while also praising UDP ministers for their assistance in Cayo South during the Budget Debate.

Politics March 22, 2013

Chamber To PM: Rein In Spending, Freeze Wages, Raise Age For Pension

The Belize Chamber of Commerce urges Prime Minister Dean Barrow to control spending, freeze wages, and raise the pension age to 65.

Politics March 22, 2013

City Councilor Gave Mayor Letter Of Resignation, Not Accepted

City Councilor Alifah Hyde Elrington submitted her resignation letter to Mayor Darrell Bradley, which he did not accept, amid ongoing tensions within the council.

Politics March 22, 2013

Finnegan Says PUP Have \"Macobi\" For Mark Espat

Michael Finnegan defends Mark Espat against opposition attacks, highlighting past support and inviting him to join the United Democratic Party.

Politics March 22, 2013

Finnegan is Funny-gan?

Michael Finnegan and Santino Castillo engage in humorous banter while discussing youth culture and predictions for the upcoming Cross Country cycling event.

Politics March 21, 2013

Foreign Minister Discloses Guatemala’s \"Iffy\" Plans For Referendum Date

Foreign Minister Wilfred Elrington reveals Guatemala's proposals for a referendum date and the need for Belize to amend its legislation.

Politics March 21, 2013

Budget Debate Begins Leader Of Opp to PM: \"Sharp Tongue and Loud Mouth\

The budget debate in Belmopan featured sharp exchanges between opposition and government leaders over economic issues and government performance.

Politics March 21, 2013

Fonseca Calls Espat: Red Eye Bwai

Francis Fonseca criticizes Mark Espat's role in bond restructuring during a parliamentary session, highlighting tensions between the PUP and UDP.

Politics March 21, 2013

Fonseca Says Special Purpose Vehicle Is a \"Hustle Vehicle\

Francis Fonseca criticizes the government's Special Purpose Vehicle for a sports project, calling it a 'hustle vehicle' and questioning its necessity.

Politics March 20, 2013

Hon. Elrington Says He Wasn't Slighted By Guat Countrpart

Foreign Minister Wilfred Elrington discusses his recent meetings in Washington DC and the absence of his Guatemalan counterpart Fernando Carrera.