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The Caribbean Shores constituency in Belize City is readying for the November eleventh elections. The constituency is considered an affluent bell weather district and has only been in Opposition twice. The incumbent Kareem Musa is facing a challenge from Lee Mark Chang, who moved to Caribbean Shores from Freetown where he was defeated in the […]
Written on October 8, 2020 | Posted in
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The United Democratic Party will formally introduce Patrick Faber as its new leader in a televised event scheduled for Thursday night. Across the country, the U.D.P. has been reaching out to constituents in a bid to persuade their vote; however, it has been forced to do so in an unconventional manner given the COVID-19 situation. […]
Written on October 7, 2020 | Posted in
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November eleventh, by predictions, is expected to have a low voter turnout due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Traditionally, general elections have drawn voters from all over, even those living in the diaspora, but with the virus still ravaging the country it is expected that many will remain at home on that day. So how does […]
Written on October 7, 2020 | Posted in
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Election season is in full swing across the country but the banners, t-shirts and other propaganda items that adorn all major streets in the respective municipalities are at a minimum. That’s because both parties have taken a conscious decision to tone down on the excess visibility amid the coronavirus pandemic. For the U.D.P., its members […]
Written on October 7, 2020 | Posted in
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The allegation made against U.D.P. Mesopotamia Standard Bearer Shyne Barrow, by his wife, continues to make headlines. The aspiring politician is accused of domestic violence, despite a retraction of a police report made by his spouse over the weekend. So how does the incident affect Barrow’s image and what bearing, if any, will it have […]
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The United Democratic Party is optimistic that it will be successful at the polls on November eleventh, in its bid to a win a fourth consecutive term in office. While it is fighting an uphill battle, its new leader is confident that his area representatives and standard bearers will dominate on election day. Stopping short […]
Written on October 7, 2020 | Posted in
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The People’s United Party today issued a release on the state of affairs as it relates to the government. It follows on the heels of a release by the government to the effect that they retain executive powers. According to the P.U.P., the National Assembly is now dissolved and the U.D.P. ministers continue in office […]
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Political parties are strategizing how to get voters out on election day. But will persons who are in quarantine for COVID-19 be able to participate in the national vote on November eleventh? It’s a decision that ultimately falls on the Quarantine Authority of the Ministry of Health. According to Chief Elections Officer Josephine Tamai, the […]
Written on October 7, 2020 | Posted in
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Where it concerns Belizeans in the diaspora who are eligible to vote, Tamai also says that similarly, they too would be subjected to the same protocols as persons who are in quarantine. While they won’t be able to identify persons who are COVID positive, the same rules apply at all polling stations. Josephine Tamai, […]
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With all the strict measures being put in place to ensure that voters, as well as public officers invigilating the elections process remain COVID-free, will voters be allowed to carry their own pens to the polling stations? It’s a consideration that has been made by the Elections and Boundaries Commission. And according to the Chief […]
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U.D.P. Standard Bearer Tony Herrera is running in the Corozal Southeast constituency, but is presently sick with COVID-19. His wife is also hospitalized after having contracted the disease. So how will this most unfortunate development affect his chances in a constituency that has traditionally remained a P.U.P. stronghold? According to the new party leader, Herrera […]
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The constituency of Belmopan is getting over crowded; as many as five persons are fielding their name for Belmopan in the upcoming general elections. The incumbent, U.D.P. area rep John Saldivar; P.U.P. standard bearer Oscar Mira; independent candidates, Anna Banner-Guy and Arthur Saldivar have all been on the ground campaigning. But today, a fifth person […]
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But even as Menzies announced his candidacy, he is expecting that come nomination day, on October twenty-first; he will be rejected because according to the section fifty-eight of the constitution, a Belizean with dual citizenship cannot hold political office. But Menzies says he plans to challenge the law in the Supreme Court. Patrick Menzies, […]
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Tonight there is also the issue of last minute government contracts. Opposition Leader John Briceño says that these contracts are being issued left, right and centre even as the current government is winding down. Briceño says that another lucrative contract is proposed for U.D.P.’s favorite contractor Imer Hernandez. The contract is reportedly valued at more […]
Written on October 6, 2020 | Posted in
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B.P.P. Fort George candidate, Wil Maheia is calling on ComPol Chester Williams to follow through on his word and take action against Shyne Barrow for a domestic violence incident for which Barrow’s wife made a report. Catherine Barrow gave a statement to the police saying that over the weekend, Shyne Barrow hit her on the […]
Written on October 6, 2020 | Posted in
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More than two thousand two hundred cases of COVID-19 cases are confirmed and four more deaths have been recorded in the past twenty-four hours in the north and the number of cases continues to rise every day. Many persons have criticized the government’s handling of the pandemic as being reactive and disorganized. The People’s United […]
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When we spoke to P.U.P. leader John Briceño, we also asked him about his plans for the first hundred days should be become Prime Minister. There are thirty-five more days for the national elections on November eleventh and whichever party becomes victorious will need to deal with a number of national issues affecting every single […]
Written on October 6, 2020 | Posted in
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The Belize Progressive Party is contesting the 2020 General Elections with eight candidates. Today, the political party called a press conference to present their candidates to the public. Each candidate presented why he or she was running for electoral politics, as well some plans for the constituencies. Here’s a look at how that went earlier […]
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During today’s press conference to present their candidates, the B.P.P. also gave an update on their campaign finances. As you will recall, a few weeks ago we told you that the party is seeking to fundraise one hundred thousand dollars to fund their campaign. Today Party Leader Patrick Rogers says they still want to get […]
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Former U.D.P. Lake Independence Area Representative Mark King has tossed his hat into the ring once again, this time as an independent candidate in Mesopotamia, ahead of the November eleventh general elections. As the incumbent area rep for Lake-I, King was challenged by the P.U.P.’s Cordel Hyde, his predecessor in that constituency. King was trounced […]
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Belizeans are heading to the polls on November eleventh to elect a new government. The announcement was formally made this morning via a press release from the Office of the Prime Minister. A couple of things: the general elections will be held during a pandemic, a historic first for the country. While there is precedence […]
Written on October 5, 2020 | Posted in
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PM Barrow is now retiring and cannot seek a fourth term; Patrick Faber will be appointed as the U.D.P. Leader later this week, but will not automatically take up the post as Prime Minister for the rest of the term of government. Leader of the Opposition John Briceño has been calling on PM Barrow to […]
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After a three consecutive terms in at the helm of power, the U.D.P. is fighting an uphill battle to return to Belmopan for a fourth term. Is John Briceño prepared to lead the country? Briceño says that he is confident on the work that his thirty candidates have been doing leading up to the elections. […]
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It is said that elections are won on election day and this time, Briceño is the maximum leader of the P.U.P. Though confident of victory, Briceño’s fate is in the hands of the electorate. Win or lose government, Briceño says he will continue to serve as area representative for Orange Walk Central—a seat he is […]
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Corruption in government is one of the big issues that Belizeans are unhappy about, and from all accounts corruption is rampant in rampant in Belmopan. The outgoing PM has admitted there is corruption in government and several of his ministers have been accused of corrupt acts many times. In 2004, Prime Minister Dean Barrow famously […]
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