Politics

Politics January 23, 2013

ICJ Campaign Launched; Opponents Gain Prominence

The ICJ education campaign was launched in Belize, coinciding with Guatemala's territorial claims and upcoming referendums on the dispute.

Politics January 23, 2013

COLA Pres Says Referendum Resistance Won't Stop

COLA President Geovanni Brackett was removed from a ceremony for protesting against the ICJ, claiming he did nothing wrong.

Politics January 23, 2013

Flag Monument Victim Of Early Morning Mischief (by COLA?)

Activists raised flags protesting the ICJ public awareness campaign at the flag monument before dawn, but the City Council removed them by 8:00 am.

Politics January 23, 2013

Guatemala + Int'l community Looking At Bze Referendum Law

Guatemala scrutinizes Belize's referendum law, which requires 60% voter participation for binding results, raising concerns about fairness in the upcoming referendum process.

Politics January 23, 2013

PM Says He Does Not Support Faber For Deputy

Prime Minister Dean Barrow publicly stated he does not support Patrick Faber's bid for Deputy Leader of the UDP, citing ethnic and geographic balance.

Politics January 23, 2013

Finnegan Says He Never Paid Gangs

Michael Finnegan denies rumors of paying gang leaders for a retreat and defends his engagement with them as a means to rehabilitate their involvement in society.

Politics January 23, 2013

Hon. Finnegan Calls Hon. Fonseca A \"Congenital Liar\

Michael Finnegan accuses Francis Fonseca of lying about community meetings and conditions in the Mesopotamia Division.

Politics January 22, 2013

BNTU Says GOB Union Busting

Labour unions accuse Minister John Saldivar of attempting union busting regarding a meeting invitation for select schools in Belmopan.

Politics January 22, 2013

Joint Team Givers Their Version Of Why Union Can Afford Increments

Union leaders argue that the government can afford salary increments despite claims of financial constraints, citing economic growth and mismanagement of figures.