The United Democratic Party came out blazing against Commissioner of Police Chester Williams, following the Commissioner’s letter to W.P.C. Alicia Trapp’s attorney, Orson Elrington, on Monday. In the letter, Compol Williams noted that while Trapp, in a report to police, claimed that Area Representative Julius Espat pointed his hands at her causing her to apprehend […]
Last night, we told you about the Prime Minister’s letter to U.D.P. Chairman Michael Peyrefitte which details the amount of monies Courtenay Coye L.L.P has received from the Government of Belize for its services. The Prime Minister’s response was prompted by a request from Peyrefitte for such details under the Freedom of Information Act. As […]
Chairman Peyrefitte also responded to the allegation that Barrow and Williams received over twenty million dollars from the Government of Belize under the U.D.P. administration, fourteen million of that twenty million in legal fees. Peyrefitte defended the U.D.P., contending that the claim is untrue and defamatory. Michael Peyrefitte, Chairman, U.D.P “This is how the […]
Opposition Leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow says his position on the Prime Minister’s speech at the ninth Summit of the Americas is his stance alone and not that of the U.D.P. Barrow reportedly said that PM Briceño’s was, quote, nothing more than diplomatic prostitution, unquote. In his speech, P.M. Briceño chastised the Biden Administration for not […]
The Opposition is calling for the resignation of P.U.P. Senator Collet Montejo from the upper house. Citing sections sixty-three and sixty-four of the Constitution of Belize, U.D.P. Chairman Michael Peyrefitte says Montejo is disqualified from remaining in the Senate, because of his appointment as field coordinator for the re-districting exercise. Michael Peyrefitte, Chairman, UDP […]
Last week, we showed you the lawyer letters that were sent out in the aftermath of a hotly contested village council election in Teakettle. During the process, Woman Police Constable Alicia Trapp got into a verbal exchange with Cayo South Area Representative Julius Espat outside of the venue. Both of them had their attorneys write […]
A meeting was held today between school bus operators from the south, the Minister of State for Education, Doctor Louis Zabaneh, C.E.O. Dian Maheia and a finance officer, over their contracts. The bus operators claim that they are operating at a loss due to increases in fuel prices and so the ministry is reaching out […]
His time as deputy mayor of Belize City should have come to an end today, but tonight Micah Goodin is holding on to his seat as the second most powerful officer at City Hall. He was given an additional week to deliberate and decide whether he will be stepping down on his own volition or […]
The pending re-districting exercise is set to begin in the weeks ahead, following a long-drawn out battle in the Supreme Court. While the machinery for this extensive process is being put together, the decision by the Elections and Boundaries Commission to appoint Collet Montejo as the supervisor of all fieldwork is being met with consternation […]
When we asked former Mayor Belisle about the questionable transfer of public lands under his leadership, and the blemish the accusations have left on his legacy as mayor, he reiterated that he would not apologize for what he believes is, quote, a progressive and aggressive approach to developing the City of Belmopan, unquote. Belisle explained […]
Former Mayor Khalid Belisle aspires to be the next U.D.P. representative for the Belmopan constituency. His opponent in an upcoming leadership convention, for which a date is yet to be announced, will be former Area Representative John Saldivar. It was at the encouragement of the former Leader of the Opposition, Patrick Faber that Belisle decided […]
The events of Sunday morning, in Teakettle Village, during which there was a verbal exchange between Cayo South Area Representative Julius Espat and Woman Police Constable Alicia Trapp continues to gain traction in the news. The tiff happened while both individuals were standing in front of the primary school where village council elections were being […]
Senior Counsel Andrew Marshalleck, who is representing Cayo South Area Rep Julius Espat, has since responded to Elrington’s letter. In the letter addressed to W.P.C. Alicia Trapp, Marshalleck accuses her of causing attorney Orson Elrington to publish a false statement that, for all intents and purposes, defames his client, Minister of Infrastructure Development and Housing, […]
W.P.C. Alicia Trapp is being investigated by the Professional Standards Branch for an alleged breach of the police department’s social media policy. The allegation against W.P.C. Trapp is that she violated standard procedures when she took to Facebook to air out her grievances over a reported altercation with Cayo South Area Representative Julius Espat. While […]
Also on Sunday while electioneering in Teakettle, there was a physical altercation between a supporter of the People’s United Party and U.D.P. Vice Chairman Alberto August. August was holding up a placard when the woman shoved the sign in his face. Police quickly got involved in the fracas and diffused the tension. But was the […]
Superintendent of Police Daniel Arzu is retiring from the Police Department and entering politics at the village council level. He remains in the force until he is officially pensioned off and, according to the Commissioner of Police that date is quickly approaching. Yet and still, Arzu has already been nominated as an independent candidate in […]
What’s with all the partisan politics overwhelming the village council elections? After all, it should be a democratic exercise free of red, blue and any other political hue. But that hasn’t been the case. Despite being at the lowest level of local government, village council elections have been overrun by party politics. Here’s a perspective […]
Prime Minister John Briceño, in an interview with the media in Orange Walk last Thursday, gave assurances that his administration would make available various documents that have been requested by U.D.P. Chairman Mike Peyrefitte under the Freedom of Information Act. The opposition senator is seeking copies of all agreements made between the Government of Belize […]
While with the Minister of National Security, Florencio Marin Junior, we asked him to comment on the contract that has been given to his father to sit as an advisor to the Sugar Industry Control Board. The Briceño administration has been catching flak from the opposition for the thirty-six thousand-dollar contract to former deputy prime […]
A woman police constable is in hot water tonight, following an alleged confrontation with Cayo South Area Representative Julius Espat, at the polling station in Teakettle Village on Sunday. But, the officer is not being questioned because of the verbal exchange she had with Espat during the village council elections. Instead, the officer is under […]
We also reached out to Area Representative Julius Espat who denies ever hurling expletives at the officer. Espat told us over the phone that he was simply attempting to point out her unlawful behaviour, which he says she confirmed in her live broadcast. On the Phone: Julius Espat, Area Representative, Cayo South “I don’t […]
Former U.D.P. Minister Rene Montero is still wanted by police on a single charge of Willful Oppression. Police have been seeking his whereabouts for the past seven months. And, tonight we can tell you that his attorney has made a commitment to police that he will turn himself in as soon as he returns to […]
The Belize Nationality (Amendment) Bill sets the legal framework necessary to implement Amnesty 2022. The program will see anywhere between forty to sixty thousand irregular migrants receiving regularized status. The bill was passed through the House of Representatives today. During the presentation, Prime Minister John Briceño noted that persons who benefit from the amnesty program […]
Changes are coming to the judiciary. The Senior Court Bill 2022 is an amalgamation of the Courts of Appeal Act and the Supreme Court of Judicature Act. The bill seeks to rename the Supreme Court to the High Court. The proposed law contains provisions for a number of administrative changes, including provisions for specialized divisions […]
During today’s House Meeting, Prime Minister John Briceño presented a U.S. six point two million-dollar loan motion. It’s credit that the government seeks from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to finance the purchasing of COVID-19 vaccines, deploying those vaccines, and strengthening capacity. Here’s how the PM introduced the motion today in the House. […]
