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So, what’s Government’s reaction to this latest decision? This afternoon, G.O.B. issued a statement officially expressing its disappointment in the C.C.J. decision. It points out that, “The overall quantum of the Arbitral Award has not been increased in any wise altered; however G.O.B. now has to pay ten percent more of that award in U.S. […]
The media caught up with the Leader of the Opposition today at a separate P.U.P. event. John Briceño has repeatedly shared his discontent with the B.T.L. settlement and has even called the agreement, “the worst decision by a Government in modern Belizean history.” So following today’s ruling by the CCJ, we sought his reaction. […]
Written on September 29, 2016 | Posted in
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The Leader of the Opposition also believes that the actions of government are union busting. He says, “Something is seriously wrong with this government.” Now, there are some who claim that the actions of the B.N.T.U. are politically motivated. So has the Opposition Leader met with the teachers’ union? He says he’s been very deliberate […]
If the motion for the Senate Select Committee is approved on Friday, the composition of that committee is crucial. Prime Minister Dean Barrow has repeatedly stated that the committee should have a government majority, but will the P.U.P. agree to this? John Briceño, P.U.P. Leader “I think this is something where our senators will […]
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Today, the People’s United Party launched a “Policy Paper,” titled Good Governance – A Shared Responsibility. The paper contains eleven points that the P.U.P. say will form the basis of their consultations and reflect what the public expects from good governance. The eleven points of the paper that the P.U.P. seeks to address are categorized […]
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The Prime Minister conceded that he was prepared to increase to two the Opposition representatives on the Senate Select Committee to investigate the Special Audit on the Immigration Department. Today, we caught up with the Opposition Leader John Briceño. He expressed continued support to the B.N.T.U. That aside, Briceño condemned Government’s bullying and conniving ways. […]
Saturday’s National Party Council meeting of the People’s United Party in Belize City was more of a celebration of the party’s sixty-sixth anniversary of formation in 1950. But there was one major item of importance on the agenda. That is the formation of a “Shadow Cabinet” – a group of party spokespersons that will closely […]
Written on September 26, 2016 | Posted in
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The People’s United Party has been hammering Government on the B.T.L. deal, stating that Belizeans must find five hundred and fifty seven million dollars for a company worth about one hundred million dollars. Today, in advance of Thursday’s return to the Caribbean Court of Justice to settle the dispute over whether payments should be made […]
As we reported earlier, the sixty-sixth anniversary of the formation of the People’s United Party comes up later this week, on Thursday. The Opposition Party will dedicate this day to unveil a re-worked Good Governance Policy. Party leader John Briceño shared details today. John Briceño, P.U.P. Leader “It’s going to be a very important […]
Written on September 26, 2016 | Posted in
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On Thursday, we reported about Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales’ maiden speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, where he spent about two minutes of a nineteen-minute speech addressing the forensic report on the death of Guatemalan minor Julio Rene Alvarado Ruano in April, essentially contradicting points raised in the report, and […]
Written on September 23, 2016 | Posted in
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On behalf of the B.P.P., Smith called on Belize’s diplomatic leaders and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wilfred Elrington to issue a formal rebuke of President Morales’ remarks. He told us that anything less would not be acceptable. On the Phone: Paco Smith, Chairman, B.P.P. “It is obvious that based on the facts, with regards […]
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Belize marked the thirty-fifth anniversary of Independence this past Wednesday. This September twenty-first comes at a major crossroads, when much of the nation is agitating for change and there is unease about where the country is heading. The official ceremonies were held in Belmopan where both Prime Minister Dean Barrow and the Leader of the […]
Last Tuesday Cabinet caved in and the Prime Minister announced the government was prepared to support a senate select inquiry into the Special Audit Report of the Auditor General on the Immigration Department. The change of heart from its initial push for a bicameral investigation came after various social partners as well as the public […]
Written on September 20, 2016 | Posted in
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Cabinet minister Elodio Aragon Junior was also asked today about the Immigration investigation. He told News Five that at last Tuesday’s meeting, all ministers agreed to the senate select inquiry. And that the public hearings will expose any misdeeds by both political parties. Elodio Aragon Jr., Minister of State, Education Youth, Sports & Culture […]
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The teachers’ appearance on Independence Hill was peaceful and without trouble, but what happened after its conclusion wasn’t. Belize City vendor and noted P.U.P. supporter Paul “Chicken Dread” Ferguson decided to speak his mind about the issues of the day, and had much to say about the current administration. But his remarks rubbed some police […]
The People’s United Party was in Belmopan today on another mission which coincided with the teacher’s rally. While its rank and file generally stayed away, the parliamentarians did not miss the opportunity and proceeded to show solidarity with the thousands of educators that came out on Independence Hill. According to the P.U.P., its executive met […]
According to Briceño, PM Barrow is unable to dole out the final three percent salary adjustment due to teachers for several reasons. Briceño points out that the economy is contracting and G.O.B. is broke having rolled out the Petrocaribe funds to win elections. And now the government is unable to keep promises made. John […]
One of the events by the People’s United Party to mark National Service Day was the handing over of reports on assets and liabilities held by Opposition parliamentarians. It is a symbolic gesture made to the Integrity Commission which has been defunct since 2011. In fact, the last chairman to the Commission was attorney B.Q. […]
Written on September 19, 2016 | Posted in
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But the Integrity Commission has not been functioning for five years. So who receives the reports? P.U.P. Leader John Briceño says that the Secretary of the Commission will be handed the documents in Belmopan where there is office space, but as we said, no members. Briceño believes there are many reasons why PM Barrow and […]
Written on September 19, 2016 | Posted in
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The Father of the Nation George Price passed away five years ago. Price led the People’s United Party for four decades from the days of a colonial outpost, to self suffrage, internal self governance; and his crowning glory was the attainment of Independence in 1981. He is revered as the humble man with an extraordinary […]
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Last week we reported on the attempt by the Clerk of the National Assembly to withhold Cayo South area representative Julius Espat’s salary, community vote and office allowances following his so-called suspension from the House of Representatives on August twenty-sixth. We say “attempt,” because there has been some movement on the matter. Today, we learned […]
Written on September 19, 2016 | Posted in
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The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives has been the subject of much debate – but not among its members, who can barely agree on anything. The Committee last met before the last General Elections; it comprises of four government ministers and two members of the Opposition including the chair. Recently, the Government […]
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Former Prime Minister Said Musa spoke today on the William “Danny” Mason affair and he did not hesitate to say how he would have handled it. Mason is behind bars having been charged with the July beheading of Pastor Llewellyn Lucas whose head was found in the back of his vehicle as he partied in […]
Written on September 19, 2016 | Posted in
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On Tuesday, Cabinet revisited the Auditor General’s Special Audit Report on the Immigration Department. While Prime Minister Barrow was in favor of a bicameral committee, due to mounting pressure from various sectors including the public, social partners and the Opposition, a decision was taken that government will now support a Senate Select Committee investigation. That […]
Written on September 16, 2016 | Posted in
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So, was it difficult for PM Barrow to backpedal on his original position? He says no, but holds firm that a Joint Select Committee would have provided a broader scope in terms of the investigation. Prime Minister Dean Barrow “I thought the bicameral might have been, not more effective have given the impression of […]
Written on September 16, 2016 | Posted in
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