Panton also told reporters that she did not take part in her party’s protest on Tuesday, because she was working in her constituency. She told us that she also had some concerns with the fact that the protest was still being held even after the U.D.P. was denied its application to protest by the police. […]
The United Democratic Party took to the streets of Belize City today in protest. After failing to acquire the necessary permits from the Belize Police Department to demonstrate, the U.D.P. still went ahead and executed its plan to march against the cost of fuel. However, protestors were brought together at a time when the party’s […]
Former Party Leader Patrick Faber and Area Representative for Albert Division Tracy Panton did not attend the demonstration. Both elected members of the U.D.P. have been at odds with the party’s leader. And, while the National Party Council sought to resolve the internal divide over the weekend, the absence of Faber and Panton was noticeable. […]
While Barrow’s focus was on exorbitant gas prices and the cost of living, John Saldivar has his eyes set on Belmopan. The U.D.P.’s National Party Council has set a deadline of September thirteenth for individuals who are interested in running as standard bearers to apply. Endorsement conventions will be held first, in January 2023, and […]
On Monday, we told you about the discounted settlement that the Government of Belize has signed on to for financial damages payable to the Belize International Services Limited. As we reported, B.I.S.L was forcibly acquired by government under former Prime Minister Dean Barrow in 2013. The initial ask from B.I.S.L was seventy million U.S. dollars; […]
The United Democratic Party’s National Party Council met over the weekend, in another attempt at putting an end to the internal strife that threatens to destroy the U.D.P. at its core. A meeting several weeks ago between former Party Leader Patrick Faber, Albert Area Representative Tracy Panton, and current Party Leader Shyne Barrow, with the […]
Despite the internal turmoil, the United Democratic Party is planning a protest for Tuesday in Belize City. On Thursday of last week, Assistant Commissioner of Police Howell Gillett, the Regional Commander for Eastern Division, denied the U.D.P. Chairman’s application to conduct a protest. Still, Peyrefitte told reporters today that the party will be out in […]
Chairman Peyrefitte contends that his application to protest was denied on political grounds. He accuses the Commissioner of Police of attempting to muffle the U.D.P., asserting that ComPol Williams’ feelings are hurt and that he is thin skin. When asked how protestors would respond to an attempt by police officers to shut down the protest, […]
Councilor Micah Goodin attended a farewell event held by the People’s United Party secretariat on Thursday night, as he prepares to go away for law school at U.W.I.. As we reported last week, Goodin initially requested a leave of absence for a period of six months from City Hall, while he pursues legal studies at […]
According to Mayor Wagner, the request by Councilor Goodin to participate virtually in council meetings was not far-fetched. In fact, it is a similar arrangement to what has been approved for Councilor Kaya Cattouse who rides professionally as a cyclist in the United States. Bernard Wagner, Belize City Mayor “We neva sih di request […]
The public saga that’s being perpetuated within the United Democratic Party over decisions made by its leadership has spilled over into another day. Party Chairman, Michael Peyrefitte explained to the media that former leader, Collet Area Representative Patrick Faber was removed from the party’s Central Executive Committee on Monday for refusing to remove Facebook posts […]
The U.D.P’s only elected Mayor, Earl Trapp, has also penned a few lines on his opinion of the ongoing internal rift. He addressed his views in the form of a letter sent to the party’s chairman, Michael Peyrefitte. In it, he also expressed concern over, “the worrying instability in our party” and the decisions to […]
The U.D.P. has removed its former Leader and Collet Area Representative, Patrick Faber from its Central Executive Committee. In a letter dated today, August fifteenth, U.D.P. Chairman, Michael Peyrefitte informed that Faber’s removal was because he failed to comply with demands to remove social media posts he had made against the party and its current […]
Peyrefitte opined that what is happening in the Opposition Party now that it has been in government for so long is not uncommon. He also compared the U.D.P’s internal rift to the P.U.P’s when they also had internal disputes. In fact, Peyrefitte said he feels that what the U.D.P. is experiencing now is “child’s play”. […]
Two days after Belmopan Mayor Sharon Palacio went public to announce that Pauline Soberanis-Tillett was the new deputy mayor, Chairman of the People’s United Party, Henry Usher, called a press conference at the Belmopan City Hall to essentially nullify the new nomination. Usher also informed that Palacio and the councilors have agreed to set aside […]
The United Democratic Party is calling for the resignation of councilor Micah Goodin, following his acceptance to U.W.I.’s law program. In a release issued on Thursday, the opposition congratulates the former deputy mayor, but minces no words in demanding that he abdicates his post should he decide to pursue a law degree during the remaining […]
According to P.M. Briceño, the People’s United Party is confident that fielding a new candidate, should there be a bye-election to fill Goodin’s seat, will result in another victory at the polls. Reporter “So that should qualify him for a stipend though, sir?” Prime Minister John Briceño “Well that’s another matter that needs […]
Public objection to the naming of Moises Cal as government’s choice to chair the Public Service Commission has ended with Cal withdrawing himself from consideration. The rejection surrounded allegations made against the former ambassador in 2007, that he attempted to launder a large amount of money while traveling through Panama on his diplomatic passport. Today, […]
Another topic that has attracted a lot of attention is the nomination of former Belmopan Mayor, Anthony Chanona to serve as Chairman of the People’s Constitutional Commission. Today, Minister Usher said while there’s been candid statements made over the selection of persons and groups to contribute on the Commission, there have not been any kind […]
Did Belize Rural North Area Representative Marconi Leal Senior compromise his reputation when his name was attached to a customs vehicle appraisal form, for an SUV that is the subject of a theft investigation? Leal has told another media house that he was simply putting in a word for a friend to receive a discount […]
Controversy has erupted once again at the Belmopan City Council. This time a few of the councilors have come public to criticize Mayor Sharon Palacio for naming a new deputy mayor. That individual has also come public to reject the position on the basis that the position came without an election. News Five’s Marian Ali […]
This is the second time since the municipals in 2021 that the Belmopan City Council, under Mayor Palacio, has been in contention over her management style. The optics of it does not look too good and she says that she is now dealing with councilors who she did not select to run on the same […]
Palacio has come under heat before from her councilors who have accused her of misappropriating funds and of not being transparent and accountable. But the mayor insists that it’s because the councilors have not gone in to sit down and discussed the matter with her. They’ve also indicated that the council has not put out […]
One of the points of contention raised by Councilor Nikki Augustine on her post was that the fundamental needs of the capital, having clean drains and streets, are not being prioritized because, in her words, the focus has not been on the betterment of this city but rather on personal benefits and trips. But when […]
Former deputy mayor Micah Goodin has been awarded a scholarship by the Government of Belize to pursue a law degree at the University of the West Indies and is set to depart the country in the days ahead. But his leave-taking is not without dispute. The councilor has written to City Hall requesting that his […]
