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The United Democratic Party came out swinging today in support of Doctor Marvin Manzanero. The party says their position is one of principle and not a political statement. According to Leader of the Opposition Patrick Faber, Doctor Manzanero is a consummate professional who is being unfairly targeted and victimized. The U.D.P. also slammed the government […]
Written on February 26, 2021 | Posted in
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The United Democratic Party is heading to court to get P.U.P.’s Mayoral candidate Bernard Wagner disqualified from the 2021 municipal race. The U.D.P., through its Chairman Michael Peyrefitte, launched a Supreme Court application which will be heard before the court on Monday afternoon. The contention is that Wagner doesn’t live in Belize City and according […]
Written on February 26, 2021 | Posted in
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The Commission of Inquiry into the sale of government vehicles and other equipment at the end of the United Democratic Party’s last days in government resumes on Friday. Former Deputy Prime Minister Hugo Patt will be among those appearing. He is facing scrutiny about the purchase of a 2020 Toyota Tacoma pick-up truck. It was […]
Written on February 25, 2021 | Posted in
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Loose ends are being tied up by both major political parties ahead of the municipal elections next Wednesday in Corozal. The People’s United Party is seeking another term of office under the leadership of Mayor Rigo Vellos. The incumbent head of local government is being challenged by the U.D.P.’s Roger Arana, who has professional experience […]
Written on February 25, 2021 | Posted in
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Former Corozal Mayor Hilberto Campos is running against the younger sibling of David ‘Dido’ Vega next Wednesday in a bye-election to represent Corozal Bay in parliament. Vega died of COVID-19 complications on December eleventh, 2020, the day when he was set to be sworn in as a member of the House of Representatives. In the […]
Written on February 25, 2021 | Posted in
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The Municipal Election is exactly one week away from today and as we have been showing you, the political teams are hitting the campaign trails. Today, the U.D.P. slate in Belize City held a virtual launch of its manifesto that they say will “bring back fi we city.” Here’s a snippet of some of the […]
Written on February 24, 2021 | Posted in
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A new Elections and Boundaries Commission was sworn in during a brief ceremony today at Belize House. Five members, including Chairman Oscar Sabido, were administered the oath of office. Along with a new presiding officer are Orlando Espat, Conrad Lewis, Phillipa Griffith Bailey and Alberto August. Senior Counsel Sabido takes up the reins from former […]
Written on February 24, 2021 | Posted in
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The first one hundred days are often critical for any political party upon assuming office. Not only does it serve as a transition period for an incoming administration, it is also an opportunity to start off on the right foot. Since taking office in November of last year, Prime Minister John Briceño has been occupied […]
Written on February 23, 2021 | Posted in
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Hurdles aside, PM Briceño also lauded the accomplishments of his administration thus far, including the efforts of the Ministry of Health and Wellness at containing the spread of COVID-19. Prime Minister John Briceño “Already in just three months, many positive results are showing. Our health team is leading the way to flattening the COVID […]
Written on February 23, 2021 | Posted in
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An online media outlet reported today that sitting Belize City Mayor, Bernard Wagner is to be disqualified from running in the March third municipal elections. The article claims focuses on the mayor’s nomination papers which indicate that he resides in the Los Lagos community, in the Belize District. According to the story the Belize City […]
Written on February 19, 2021 | Posted in
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As viewers prepare for the Municipal Elections countrywide on March third, electors in Corozal Bay will also be casting their ballots in the division’s by-election. Chief Elections Officer, Josephine Tamai explains where those electors can go to cast both ballots, and how the Elections and Boundaries Department will ensure no one is double dipping in […]
Written on February 18, 2021 | Posted in
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News Five asked the Chief Elections Officer when our viewers might expect to see results on the night of March third. She says do not expect the results to be too early. Josephine Tamai, Chief Elections Officer “Most definitely it will take a bit longer because we know for one ballot paper you may […]
Written on February 18, 2021 | Posted in
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If you registered to vote by January twenty-fifth, you are eligible to vote in the upcoming municipal elections and Corozal Bay constituency election. The Elections and Boundaries Department says that there are ninety-four thousand eight hundred and ninety registered electors for municipals; while five thousand seven hundred and twelve are registered to vote in the […]
Written on February 17, 2021 | Posted in
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Tamai told the media today that polling stations will open at seven and close at six in the evening. She also addressed the number of polling stations and changes that had to be made to ensure proper social distancing and adherence to COVID-19 protocols. Josephine Tamai, Chief Elections Officer “In terms of the polling […]
Written on February 17, 2021 | Posted in
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…and this municipal election comes with a hefty price tag. The price associated with the enhanced safety measures, which had to include personal protective equipment, took up the cost. Josephine Tamai, Chief Elections Officer “When it comes to conducting an election and especially when it comes to COVID, it will take roughly a million […]
Written on February 17, 2021 | Posted in
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Elections and Boundaries also will be very stringent in their enforcement of mask wearing and social distancing, so electors will need to comply to cast their ballots. Josephine Tamai, Chief Elections Officer “We discussed the protocols that were in place for the General Elections and we realized that what we did then worked extremely […]
Written on February 17, 2021 | Posted in
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In Cabinet today, the Prime Minister and his ministers reviewed a number of items including a report from the Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Technology, Francis Fonseca, on the consultations held with the unions from February tenth to the twelfth, 2021. Urgent response and follow-up was recommended. Cabinet also received an update on the […]
Written on February 17, 2021 | Posted in
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Nomination Day has officially kicked off the Municipal Election fervor. News Five spoke with United Democratic Party Leader Patrick Faber on Monday about the Belize City slate and his party’s ability to assemble some strong candidates even during difficult times. Patrick Faber, Leader, U.D.P. “The fact that our party is so close after the […]
Written on February 16, 2021 | Posted in
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In our coverage of the lead-up to the municipal elections, Monday’s nomination day in Dangriga started with a People’s United Party motorcade. The P.U.P.’s Dangriga Seven were ushered to Town Hall, where mayoral candidate, former Deputy ComPol Robert Mariano, and his councilor candidates were nominated. Later in the day, the incumbent mayor Francis Humphries, who […]
Written on February 16, 2021 | Posted in
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The Belize Mayors’ Association members wrapped up their terms in office with a final meeting on Friday in Belmopan. The Ministry of Local Government recognized those mayors who are not contesting the upcoming elections. These include former mayor Kevin Bernard, now member of the National Assembly and Minister of Youth, Sports and E-Governance, who has […]
Written on February 16, 2021 | Posted in
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It was only the first day, but what has been revealed so far during the first sitting of the Commission of Inquiry is being described in most quarters as incredible. The details on the fire sale of government assets under the Barrow administration between October 2019 and November 2020 stunned listeners and viewers even as […]
Written on February 16, 2021 | Posted in
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He was the former Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. Still today, Dean Barrow was the first witness to testify before the Commission of Inquiry tasked with investigating the sale of Government assets. Barrow was questioned by commissioners for a little over an hour as they inquired into the sales of government assets, including all […]
Written on February 15, 2021 | Posted in
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According to Barrow, three persons were allowed to purchase their assigned vehicle before the November eleventh election. One of those persons is the former Deputy Prime Minister Hugo Patt. Patt bought a 2020 Toyota Tacoma for sixty-five thousand dollars. While his request had the support of the former Prime Minister, Barrow’s formal approval as Minister […]
Written on February 15, 2021 | Posted in
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The former Minister of Finance also revealed that some department and ministries were all too eager to dispose of their vehicles as unserviceable. During the period that the Commission is investigating, one hundred and twelve government vehicles were sold for an estimated three hundred thousand dollars. About twenty-five government vehicles were sold weeks before the […]
Written on February 15, 2021 | Posted in
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The final witness to be called before the commission was Ruperto Vicente, the Head of the Vehicle Care Unit. Vicente is tasked with ensuring that the proper procedures are followed. Vicente testified this afternoon for a little less than an hour, during which he explained the process practiced at the Vehicle Care Unit. Ruperto Vicente, […]
Written on February 15, 2021 | Posted in
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