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On September twenty-first, Pollard and his supporters, donning his campaign shirts, joined the Independence Day Parade in Belize City. His participation in the procession rubbed several of his fellow councilors the wrong way, as it was seen as the deputy mayor doing his own thing, despite the party’s intention to endorse the sitting mayor. But […]
Written on September 25, 2023 | Posted in
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Prime Minister John Briceño has also weighed in on the situation involving Deputy Mayor Pollard. It is an interesting scenario as, on the one hand, the party is appealing to younger candidates to participate in governance, but on the other, Pollard is essentially being told to wait his turn. Prime Minister John Briceño “I […]
Written on September 25, 2023 | Posted in
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Returning to the latest political developments, credible information to News Five is that Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner has been endorsed by the People’s United Party as its mayoral candidate in Belize City for the 2024 Municipal Election. As we have reported, Mayor Wagner publicly announced that he would not contest the seat if it […]
Written on September 14, 2023 | Posted in
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Belize Rural South Area Representative Andre Perez remains on a leave of absence, as an investigation into a sex scandal involving the cabinet minister is being concluded. On August twenty-first, Prime Minister John Briceño accepted a request from Perez and granted permission for the besieged Minister of Blue Economy to take time off from work […]
Written on September 13, 2023 | Posted in
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Former Belize Rural South Standard Bearer, Jazelie Azueta has been expelled from the United Democratic Party, following the political fracas that ensued over the weekend during the National Party Council. As we’ve reported, Azueta and another member of the U.D.P. executive in that constituency issued a public statement drawing distance between supporters of the party […]
Written on September 5, 2023 | Posted in
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According to Barrow, there is no explanation that can be offered by Azueta that justified her action, as well as that of her fellow committee member. Regarding the heated exchange between himself and Albert Area Representative Tracy Panton, the Leader of the Opposition says he stopped short of calling any names in respect of an […]
Written on September 5, 2023 | Posted in
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On Thursday, U.D.P. Chairman Mike Peyrefitte led a small group of protestors to picket in front of the bakery belonging to Belize Rural South Area Representative Andre Perez in San Pedro. The demonstration failed to gain traction from other residents and supporters on the island, but during the march, Peyrefitte can be heard using language […]
Written on September 5, 2023 | Posted in
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The Municipal Elections are set for next March and the two-term P.U.P. Mayor, Bernard Wagner has expressed his wish to serve for a third time in that capacity, but without having to go to an election convention with other mayoral candidates. And today when News Five’s Marion Ali caught up with him, he was steadfast […]
Written on September 5, 2023 | Posted in
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Last week, we told you about the decision made by the U.D.P. Belize Rural South Executive Committee to disassociate itself from the U.D.P. protest that took place in San Pedro Town during the Belize Investment Summit. A release from the committee at the time stated that the executive and standard bearer, Jazelie Azueta, are in […]
Written on September 4, 2023 | Posted in
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Last week, when we sat down with Gualberto “Wally” Nunez, the Mayor of San Pedro Town, he commented on the U.D.P. protest. We asked Mayor Nunez about the culture of San Pedranos that Jazelie Azueta and her team referred to in their press release. Here is what he told us. Gualberto “Wally” Nunez, Mayor, […]
Written on September 4, 2023 | Posted in
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The National Party Council of the U.D.P. is to hold an emergency meeting on Saturday morning to address the situation that played out in San Pedro on Thursday, in respect of a protest that was organized by the opposition. As you would recall, the United Democratic Party sought permission to demonstrate outside of the venue […]
Written on September 1, 2023 | Posted in
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The embattled Area Representative for Belize Rural South, Andre Perez, is the talk of the town in San Pedro. And, one accusation being tossed around is that Gualberto “Wally” Nunez, the Mayor of San Pedro Town was the orchestrator behind the text message and picture leaks. The assertion is that Mayor Nunez has his eyes […]
Written on September 1, 2023 | Posted in
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A small protest was staged by the United Democratic Party earlier today in San Pedro to coincide with the start of the 2023 Belize Investment Summit. On Wednesday the opposition party indicated that it would be taking to the streets of the island town, despite not being granted a permit by the Belize Police Department […]
Written on August 31, 2023 | Posted in
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Bernardo Arévalo, an anti-corruption advocate representing the progressive Movimiento Semilla party, emerged victorious in Guatemala’s presidential election on Sunday. He defeated former First Lady Sandra Torres. With a complete tally of votes, Arévalo secured an impressive 58.01% of the votes compared to Torres’s 37.24%. The election of Arévalo stands as a robust rejection of the […]
Written on August 21, 2023 | Posted in
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It’s official, there are three candidates within the People’s United Party, including incumbent Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner, vying for the highest seat in municipal government. As we reported a few weeks ago, Deputy Mayor Allan Pollard has tossed his hat in the ring and is joined by businessman Lawrence Ellis who has also submitted […]
Written on August 17, 2023 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Where is Bernard Wagner in the Belize City Mayoral Race?
Businessman Lawrence Ellis, a member of the People’s United Party, is also entering the political fray after submitting his name earlier this month to contest the candidacy for the mayorship of the Old Capital. Many may recall that he was also the owner of Belize Maintenance Limited, a sanitation company that was contracted by the […]
Written on August 17, 2023 | Posted in
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On Monday, we asked Prime Minister John Briceño for his projections of the municipal elections, given his administration’s performance up to this point. In 2021, the People’s United Party dominated the municipal elections, conceding only two seats. Can they repeat this performance in 2024? Prime Minister Briceño says they will do everything possible to maintain […]
Written on August 17, 2023 | Posted in
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The United Democratic Party is yet to formally introduce its mayoral candidate for Belize City. She is Doctor Nelma Mortis-Jones. For the better part of thirty years, she has been involved in education, Mortis-Jones has also been involved in the social sector. She is offering herself in a race that is dominated by men. […]
Written on August 17, 2023 | Posted in
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Last week, U.D.P. Party Leader Shyne Barrow also weighed in on the municipal race. While he is confident that the United Democratic Party will emerge victorious in all nine municipalities, he was also critical of the P.U.P. for refusing to endorse Mayor Wagner’s candidacy, as well as the comments made by Deputy Mayor Allan Pollard. […]
Written on August 17, 2023 | Posted in
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On Sunday morning in Belize City, stalwarts of the United Democratic Party descended on Youth for the Future Drive. They came from all corners of the country and gathered at the U.D.P. secretariat where a procession of several thousand supporters made its way to Birds Isle. The energetic throng protested against the steep cost of […]
Written on August 14, 2023 | Posted in
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Will there be an amendment made to force Queen Square area representative Denise “Sista B” Barrow to show up to House Meetings? That’s a question that was posed to cabinet minister and Freetown area representative Francis Fonseca. He told the media that house committees are looking at the absences. Francis Fonseca, Area Representative, Freetown […]
Written on August 10, 2023 | Posted in
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The United Democratic Party is holding an endorsement convention this weekend in Belize City. That national event promises to be massive and will be captured as part of Barrow’s upcoming bio doc. Beyond the cameras and the punchy sound bites, has Barrow truly mended the deep fracture that has divided the U.D.P.? Shyne Barrow, […]
Written on August 9, 2023 | Posted in
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The United Democratic Party has scheduled its national convention for this Sunday, August thirteenth. Several months ago the U.D.P.’s National Party Council voted to endorse its current executive in an upcoming national convention. That is expected to happen at Sunday’s event. But, added to the occasion is a protest march through the streets of Belize […]
Written on August 8, 2023 | Posted in
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On Tuesday, Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow submitted a No-confidence Motion against Prime Minister John Briceño to the Clerk of the House of Representatives. The move is intended to establish that the head of government is no longer capable of leadership in that capacity and that his ministerial colleagues, as well as other elected members of […]
Written on August 4, 2023 | Posted in
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Replacing the controversial Definitive Agreement that was symbolically rubbished in the House of Representatives is a proposed legislation which seeks to address significant investments that include tourism development. According to Prime Minister Briceño, government is shifting from the kind of arrangements that gave rise to the Definitive Agreement. Prime Minister John Briceño “The idea […]
Written on August 4, 2023 | Posted in
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