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Peyrefitte, the former Minister of Police under the Barrow Administration, went on to challenge Minister Musa about the current state of affairs in the Police Department, accusing him and his C.E.O. of lacking the ideas and vision to steer the department forward. Michael Peyrefitte, Chairman, U.D.P. “This is what Kareem Musa said two years […]
Written on November 16, 2021 | Posted in
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On matters related to the economy, area representative Tracy Panton today called on the Briceño administration to immediately lower taxes on fuels. Panton argues that while government cannot control global prices, it has the ability to decrease its tax intake on fuel. Panton reasoned that skyrocketing fuel prices is the main driver of price increases […]
Written on November 16, 2021 | Posted in
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And, on the issue of corruption, Leader of the Opposition Patrick Faber called for transparency in the payment of legal fees brought on by the Blue Bond Agreement. A recently tabled 2021/2022 supplementary budget allocation brought before the House of Representatives called for the approval of fifteen million dollars to be paid in legal fees […]
Written on November 16, 2021 | Posted in
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The Leader of the Opposition also called on Prime Minister Briceño to give an open explanation for public monies reportedly spent on a medical bill for Ingrid Vega, the wife of deceased Corozal Bay Area Representative David “Dido” Vega. Reports are that the bill dates back to December twenty-fourth, 2020 at Belize Healthcare Partners where […]
Written on November 16, 2021 | Posted in
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The United Democratic Party is questioning Cabinet’s approval of amendments to the Belize Building Act. The opposition party says any changes to the act by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing and the Attorney General’s Ministry raise two concerns. One: there appears to be no provision for consultation with all stakeholders in the construction […]
Written on November 12, 2021 | Posted in
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On Tuesday, the Briceno administration introduced a motion, via a proposed legislation, to effectively do away with the office of the Director of Health Services. This would be achieved by bifurcating the role of the DHS. Two new senior positions would instead be created, including the offices of the Director of Hospital Services and the […]
Written on October 29, 2021 | Posted in
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In regional news, a Haitian gang has blocked entrances to fuel ports and is calling for the resignation of that country’s Prime Minister. Some businesses have closed because transportation is being cut off and diesel generators are facing the possibility of shutting down. Leader of G9 Coalition of Gangs in Port-au-Prince, Jimmy Cherizier, said he […]
Written on October 29, 2021 | Posted in
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The Stake Bank causeway has been controversial with FECTAB tour operators airing their side last week. While we were speaking to the tour guides out protesting gas prices today, we asked John Pollard of Big John Tours for his view on the causeway. He says he supports the project for income generation and any concerns […]
Written on October 28, 2021 | Posted in
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The Upper House met in special session today in a marathon sitting that’s reminiscent of Monday’s extended House Meeting. Among the bundle of bills brought before the Senate for approval was a proposed piece of law that makes way for the arrival of the Blue Bond, a unique financial configuration that will see the disposal […]
Written on October 28, 2021 | Posted in
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NGO Senator Osmany Salas holds the firm position that it should not be credited to any one party and that it shows political maturity that such an initiative can commence under one administration and be concluded under another. Osmany Salas, Senator, NGO Community “This is not about the PUP, it is not about the […]
Written on October 28, 2021 | Posted in
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Former Central Bank Governor Gustavo Manuel Vasquez demitted office abruptly in mid-August when his appointment as head of Belize’s monetary authority was canceled by the Governor-General. Vasquez succeeded Ambassador Joy Grant on April first and, during his short-lived tenure, was unable to see eye-to-eye with the bank’s board of directors. Vasquez’s sudden departure meant that […]
Written on October 26, 2021 | Posted in
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Today, the United Democratic Party issued a release saying this is the worst time to play politics with the health care system and accuses the Briceño administration of making moves to destroy the DHS Office. The U.D.P. says that “Politics above professionalism is the clear rational and purpose behind the announced intention of the Briceño […]
Written on October 22, 2021 | Posted in
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The island of Barbados elected its first president today as they transition towards becoming a republic. Dame Sandra Mason secured two-thirds of the votes in the Barbadian Parliament. In September 2020 Mason had said in a speech “the time has come to fully leave our colonial past behind.” That same month Barbados announced they would […]
Written on October 22, 2021 | Posted in
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It’s been almost a year since the P.U.P. took office in central government and the Minister of Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform was asked where his ministry is in terms of short-term and long-term goals. More specifically, Minister Henry Charles Usher was asked to give a report card on his ministry. He says that […]
Written on October 21, 2021 | Posted in
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Exactly three weeks from today, on November eleventh, the P.U.P. will be celebrating one year of being in power at central government. The party recently turned seventy-one on September twenty-ninth. Former Chairman and P.U.P. Minister Henry Charles Usher told the media today that a virtual activity will be held to commemorate both milestones. Henry […]
Written on October 21, 2021 | Posted in
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The Leader of the Opposition also took on the issue of crime that continues to plague Southside Belize City. In response to the Prime Minister’s recent announcement that the Southside would be declared a special development zone, Faber accused the Government of having no real plan to tackle crime. Patrick Faber, Leader of the […]
Written on October 19, 2021 | Posted in
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On the other hand, the Opposition is often criticized for not being able to successfully get a handle on crime and violence while in government for the last thirteen years. Faber responded to these allegations and suggested the current administration is not responsive to the needs of the most vulnerable in society. Patrick Faber, […]
Written on October 19, 2021 | Posted in
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Over the weekend, news circulated on social media that CEO in the Ministry of Natural Resources, Dr. Lesbia Guerra had resigned from her post just eleven months into her appointment. Some comments suggested there was a conflict with the minister or that Guerra was among the candidates being considered to be appointed as Director of […]
Written on October 18, 2021 | Posted in
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The Leader of the Opposition, Patrick Faber has reportedly given his approval for the process to proceed for the appointment of four persons as Judges of the Supreme Court. Today, Cabinet Secretary, Stuart Leslie confirmed that Faber has responded in support of the appointments. As we reported on Thursday, there was communication between Faber and […]
Written on October 15, 2021 | Posted in
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The Opposition, United Democratic Party, has come out swinging against the Government for, in their view, not making COVID testing readily accessible to the public, forcing many to have to pay for tests done privately. Prime Minister John Briceno denied that claim, saying that the Ministry of Health has opened up more testing sites where […]
Written on October 14, 2021 | Posted in
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The Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association’s (BSCFA) Committee of Management has written to the Prime Minister requesting a meeting on the status of their commercial agreement with the Belize Sugar Industries Ltd. The Association says its members are becoming increasingly frustrated by, quote, “BSI’s attitude to our request for the negotiation of a new commercial […]
Written on October 14, 2021 | Posted in
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The Leader of the Opposition, Patrick Faber has given an update on the consultations concerning the Justices of Supreme Court. Faber says he received the letter from the Cabinet Secretary on the matter on October fourth and on the fifth he met with his shadow cabinet to discuss the proposed appointments. The concern raised was […]
Written on October 14, 2021 | Posted in
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Land activist Nigel Petillo has taken to Facebook Live to vent his frustration over what he says is the refusal of the Minister of Natural Resources, Cordel Hyde, works with him now that he is in office. In 2020, Petillo launched a land acquisition movement to try and improve access to land for grassroots people. […]
Written on October 14, 2021 | Posted in
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The United Democratic Party is calling for the Minister of Health, Michel Chebat, to be removed and is criticizing the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic overall. At a press conference this morning at party headquarters the party made a list of demands, including the resignation –or removal– of the Minister of Health and Wellness. […]
Written on October 7, 2021 | Posted in
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Leader of the Opposition Patrick Faber spoke about his recent personal experience and having to spend those tens of thousands at a private hospital when his mother fell ill with COVID. Patrick Faber, Leader of the Opposition. “Anti Viral and Monoclonal treatment is very important. Some people will say Faber, you shouldn’t get into […]
Written on October 7, 2021 | Posted in
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