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During his press conference which was held at his constituency office on Antelope Street Extension, Faber criticized the composition of the Nominations Committee, the trio that vetted and subsequently rejected his application to run in Collet. He also emphasized that as a proud member of the United Democratic Party, he isn’t going anywhere and will […]
Written on October 28, 2022 | Posted in
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The United Democratic Party held a press conference today to discuss a variety of issues, save for the elephant in the room which is the failed recall attempt of Shyne Barrow’s leadership, as well as the Patrick Faber fiasco. The U.D.P. also discussed recent concerns being raised by the public service in respect of allowances […]
Written on October 28, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Shyne Asks, “Where are the Briceño Administration’s Priorities?”
Beyond the internal wrangling of the United Democratic Party, conversations this week have been centered around the dire situation that nurses and hospital staff are faced with at the K.H.M.H. On Wednesday, the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Workers Union came forward to voice serious concerns regarding a lack of medicine, equipment, human resources and morale. […]
Written on October 28, 2022 | Posted in
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It’s official, Patrick Faber is no longer running for the United Democratic Party in Collet, after five terms of representing that constituency in parliament. A letter written to the former party leader today by the Nominations Committee, informed him that notwithstanding his effort to finally comply with the directive of the National Party Council, several […]
Written on October 27, 2022 | Posted in
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Jones, who is now employed by the Football Federation of Belize, continues to explain the steps that he took in respect of the application process. He also describes the existing social conditions in Collet and what his plans are for the constituency. Ian Jones, U.D.P. Candidate, Collet “If it were that the Nominations Committee […]
Written on October 27, 2022 | Posted in
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The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital is facing extremely difficult times as the national referral facility. Employees are dissatisfied with existing working conditions; there is also a severe lack of basic supplies, as well as a constant stream of resignation by nurses and doctors on staff. It all came to a head this morning when the […]
Written on October 26, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Chaos at K.H.M.H! Shortage of Equipment, Medicine and Manpower
This morning’s media brief held by the K.H.M.H. Workers Union caught the management of the hospital flat-footed. Notwithstanding a cordial relationship with the union, Chief Executive Officer Chandra Cansino expressed her dismay with the approach that has been taken. Nonetheless, she does admit that there have been serious challenges where operational expenses are concerned. […]
Written on October 26, 2022 | Posted in
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According to C.E.O. Cansino, the hospital has had to rely on the good graces of its suppliers to make available pharmaceuticals, as well as basic items, using a line of credit. The supply crisis, she says, is not an issue that is unique to Belize. Nevertheless, a lack of essential resources threatens the wellbeing of […]
Written on October 26, 2022 | Posted in
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Earlier today, Minister of Health and Wellness Kevin Bernard also weighed in on the situation at the K.H.M.H. including concerns about pension and other benefits for members of staff. Minister Bernard acknowledges the fact that a letter was written to himself and Prime Minister Briceño by the K.H.M.H. Workers Union. Several of the requests being […]
Written on October 26, 2022 | Posted in
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There are similar concerns being raised regarding the tendering and procurement of pharmaceutical supplies. A list of various items was recited to the Minister of Health and Wellness this morning, and while he could not confirm the availability of those prescribed drugs, he gave assurances that come next year, the tendering cycle will not see […]
Written on October 26, 2022 | Posted in
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A concerted effort by a dissenting minority within the United Democratic Party to unseat Mesopotamia Area Representative Shyne Barrow as leader, has fallen flat, after failing completely to produce the intended effect of triggering a recall mechanism. As we reported on Friday, two hundred and one signed petitions were turned over to the U.D.P. secretariat […]
Written on October 25, 2022 | Posted in
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The vetting of the signatures was a process that was overseen by U.D.P. Secretary General Juliet Thimbrel, along with Chairman Michael Peyrefitte. According to the presiding officer of the United Democratic Party, despite the retraction of signatures ahead of the formal submission on Friday, it was still a long-drawn-out process to ensure that the petitions […]
Written on October 25, 2022 | Posted in
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The Special Sitting of the Senate on October twenty-fourth, unveiled new developments in Belize’s case that is presently before the International Court of Justice. The age-old territorial dispute with Guatemala has been taken to the World Court for resolution, and memorials, as well as counter-memorials, are being filed ahead of the matter being heard. During […]
Written on October 25, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Should There be a Referendum on Honduras’ Sapodilla Cayes Claim?
This afternoon, Lead U.D.P. Senator Michael Peyrefitte also opined on the issue, acknowledging that the argument that would be brought before the court does have value, based on the American Treaty on Pacific Settlement, also known as the Pact of Bogota. This accord was signed by the independent republics of America gathered at the Ninth […]
Written on October 25, 2022 | Posted in
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The Belize Coast Guard has maintained a law enforcement presence at Sapodilla Caye Range with a forward operating base at Hunting Caye. Notwithstanding the geopolitical issue at play between Belize, Guatemala and Honduras, Rear Admiral Elton Bennett, Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard, explains the strategic importance of the remote string of islands. Rear […]
Written on October 25, 2022 | Posted in
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A fiery debate topped the Senate’s agenda today on the Belize-Guatemala dispute. It happened when Senator Eamon Courtenay presented a Motion for Belize to accede to the Treaty of Bogota, to which Honduras is a signatory. The treaty stipulates for a general obligation on the signatories to settle their disputes through peaceful means and also […]
Written on October 24, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Motion Presented in Senate to Include Honduras Claim as Part of I.C.J.Case
U.D.P Senator, Mike Peyrefitte, who was in government when the referendum was held on whether Belize should go to the I.C.J. with Guatemala, roundly rejected Belize’s accession to the Bogota Treaty. He suggested that the government takes the issue to Belizeans and if necessary, hold another referendum on whether Belize should accede to the Bogota […]
Written on October 24, 2022 | Posted in
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Following Peyrefitte’s argument, Senator Courtenay pointed out that it was Peyrefitte and his government in 2019 that held the I.C.J. Referendum without disclosing the Honduras claim to Belizeans. Courtenay explained that they are now prohibited from sharing everything on the matter, so as to protect the integrity of Belize’s case against Guatemala. Senator Eamon […]
Written on October 24, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Senator Courtenay Blames U.D.P. for Late Revelation on Honduras Claim
Despite Peyrefitte’s efforts, a majority of the senators supported Courtenay’s motion, including Kevin Herrera, senator for the business sector, Janelle Chanona for the non-government organizations, and Reverend Moses Benguche for the Churches. Notably, the National Trade Union Congress of Belize remained neutral on the matter, as their Senator, Luke Martinez outlined in his presentation. […]
Written on October 24, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Senators Support Belize’s Accession to Bogota Treaty; NTUCB Neutral
After a year and a half of planning and carefully coordinating with a team of designers and technology experts from various departments across the Government of Belize, the Briceño administration has introduced a new passport. The travel document, along with a new electronic passport issuance and control system, succeeds an older, antiquated process that was […]
Written on October 24, 2022 | Posted in
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The United Democratic Party is on the verge of another convention in the days ahead, following the submission of a sheaf of documents containing signatures from delegates who demand a recall of Shyne Barrow. This afternoon, shortly after two o’clock, Vice Chairman Alberto August arrived at the U.D.P. secretariat in the company of Delroy Cuthkelvin […]
Written on October 21, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on A Step Closer to a Recall Convention to Remove Shyne as U.D.P. Party Leader
Following our interview with Vice Chairman August, embattled party leader Shyne Barrow also spoke with the media. He shared with us his initial reaction on what has transpired. Not only does the Mesopotamia Area Representative describe the actions of his in-house opponents as a distraction, he also views it as counterproductive in the face of […]
Written on October 21, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Shyne Responds to Criticism of His Leadership
Noticeably absent from this afternoon’s gathering at the U.D.P. headquarters were parliamentarians Patrick Faber and Tracy Panton. Faber was equally a no-show at Monday’s house meeting in Belmopan, in the wake of another video that was recently released that shows him in a physical altercation with the mother of his child which resulted in him […]
Written on October 21, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on What Prompted Move to Recall Shyne Barrow as Party Leader?
According to Barrow, the move to unseat him via a recall convention is being brought about by influential persons within the People’s United Party who are intent on winning the 2025 general elections at all costs. But is it likely that parliamentarians within the U.D.P. are in collusion with this plan and is Delroy Cuthkelvin, […]
Written on October 21, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Is the P.U.P. Behind the Move to Unseat Shyne as U.D.P. Party Leader?
There is great news coming out of the Briceño Administration, following a recent trip by a high-level delegation headed by Junior Minister of Finance Chris Coye to Washington to meet with representatives from the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. The financial agencies are impressed with Belize’s economic recovery post the COVID-19 pandemic, so […]
Written on October 21, 2022 | Posted in
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