But one man who is not holding back, is a former U.D.P. Minister who is now one of Moya’s attorneys. Hubert Elrington gave us his take. Hubert Elrington, Attorney for Mayor Zenaida Moya Flowers “The twenty-two charges of uttering, the charges are not even known to law, they don’t even exist in law. It shows […]
It is the third politician to be charged with criminal offences by the U.D.P. government in this term. But on Thursday, it will be the first time in history that a serving Mayor, a female at that, will be paraded to the Queen Street Police Station to be processed and taken to court to hear […]
We asked Peyrefitte if he feels the burden is on him to get her acquitted because so much, including her political career, is at stake. Michael Peyrefitte “It is not for Ms. Moya to prove her innocence, it’s for the Crown to show that she’s guilty because under the law she doesn’t have to prove […]
There was a flurry of activity today all connected to Thursday’s arrest. The Mayor has been talking through her attorneys, but personally she has been deafening silent. In a statement late this afternoon, Moya Flowers took the unprecedented step and came out publicly against the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. It is most unusual […]
And while Peyrefitte was more circumspect in his approach to the charges, last evening the Mayor’s other defense attorney, Hubert Elrington, was quite candid about her upcoming charge. Elrington thinks it’s all a power play between the Prime Minister and the Mayor. Hubert Elrington, Defense Attorney, Mayor Zenaida Moya Flowers “This is an intra-party squabble. […]
This afternoon, News Five took to the streets and got a sample of what voters think of Moya Flowers’ legal and political fights. And there are mixed reviews on whether Moya Flowers should be charged for the alleged financial improprieties at City Hall. Duane Moody “The Mayor of Belize City is expected to be charged […]
It has been a busy day of news, but we start with the mess at City Hall. Mayor Zenaida Moya Flowers has been quiet since the Auditor General’s report suggested that the act of under-depositing opened up doors for misappropriation of funds. Close to a quarter million dollars are unaccounted for the first four months […]
And what is the defense for the Mayor in light of allegations of unaccounted funds? Her attorney, Hubert Elrington, says government will have to come hard to win their case. And as for the reason behind the allegations against her? Elrington says it’s all because she stood her ground, and it’s all an effort to […]
As party leader, Briceño also says the party has been making significant moves to revitalize itself. John Briceño “We have been consulting with everybody. We did something that has never been done by a political party in this country where we brought in an independent person to come in take a deep and hard and […]
Briceño also explained why last week he offered his former contender, Francis Fonseca, the position as fourth deputy party leader. John Briceño “Francis Fonseca has a lot to offer to the party, he has worked very hard for the party. He did an excellent job as a Minister of Education—has been one of the best […]
Belize Maintenance Limited workers protested the Belize City Council this morning for “under paying” them by a quarter million dollars. But this afternoon, the focus was still on the issue of the under-depositing fiasco that continues to plague Mayor Zenaida Moya Flowers, who was again unavailable today for an explanation. And as the situation goes […]
So are the police close to making an arrest at City Hall for the unaccounted funds of close to a quarter of million dollars from its coffers? We asked the Director of Public Prosecutions, Cheryl-Lynn Branker-Taitt. She confirmed that she has completed her review of the file and has forwarded her instructions to the police. […]
Prime Minister Dean Barrow’s 2008 election campaign strategy focused heavily on a commitment to bring the cost of living down No Matta Wat. One year later in the House of Representatives on March sixth Prime Minister Barrow proposed a fuel tax of one dollar on fuel. He said it would keep gasoline at or below […]
In political news, the People’s United Party met in Independence Hall. It was no ordinary executive meeting. In fact, the purpose was to get the nod of the executive body for the creation of new posts which is generally perceived to strengthen the party leader’s standing. Briceno proposed and got the green light to bring […]
And there are some changes in the representation of the People’s United Party in the Senate. In a release today, party leader, John Briceño, announced the appointment of Eamon Courtenay and Lisa Shoman as senators replacing Hector Silva Senior and Eiden Salazar respectively. Both Courtenay and Shoman, who have both previously served as senators and […]
The Venezuelan housing money ended up in government hands; that is all of eighteen point five million dollars. But the money is still embroiled in battle and this time it is within the ranks of government. At least six million of it has been disbursed, according to last reports from the Ministry of Housing; mostly […]
Cardona has been trying to make a comeback politically but his main opponent is believed to be Landy Burns who is also in the construction business in Orange Walk. That is the reason that Cervantes says, Cardona prefers to take his constituents’ Pro forma invoices to San Isidro Construction Center. Ramon Cervantes, Co-owner, San Isidro […]
Hirian Good, the woman who lost her lost her job as a school warden has been a fixture with her husband at the foot of the Supreme Court in Belize City. She claimed it was political victimization and though she and her husband were offered jobs, they declined at decided to sue the Ministry of […]
While they did not vote in unison, the opposition People’s United Party has reacted to Monday’s takeover of Belize Telemedia by the government. A release this evening says that “the right of citizens to own or to hold private property is a hallmark of our democracy.” According to the P.U.P., the prime minister spoke of […]
Following Telemedia’s takeover on Monday, the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry stated that they viewed with concern the Amendment to the Telecommunications Act and the haste with which it was dealt. The Chamber also felt that the business community at home and abroad may be more discriminatory when considering future investments in Belize and […]
The Senator spoke to News Five today and said he does not have a problem with any other company related to the Ashcroft group of companies, including Smart, the other telecommunications supplier. Hulse says he does not see how the take-over could be extended to Smart. Godwin Hulse, Senator “As far as I know they […]
Early this afternoon, the Governor General, Sir Colville Young, penned his signature to put into law, G.O.B.’s acquisition of Belize Telemedia. Just like that in a period of twenty four hours, that began on Monday, with a special session of the House, G.O.B. hijacked the utility company. The events unfolded with a surprise introduction, debate […]
No doubt that you’ve have been following the news that Government has seized control of ninety-four percent of the shares in Telemedia. And after the legal formalities, Telemedia is now a state owned company. But what does the takeover really mean for investors? Will the litigations end? News Five asked attorney Eamon Courtenay earlier today […]
In the private sector, one of the first to weigh in is the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In a stern release issued late Monday evening, the B.C.C.I. said it viewed with concern the proposed Belize Telecommunication (Amendment) Act 2009 and the haste with which it was dealt. The Chamber says “the nationalization of […]
A day after government announced it was nationalizing Telemedia; the debate is raging on the airwaves and in the board rooms. While the Prime Minister says the take over will end legal battles, outgoing Chairman of the Executive Committee, Dean Boyce, appearing on this morning’s edition of Open Your Eyes, says the contrary and that […]
