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Section Fifty-three of the Criminal Code, its interpretation, as well as the ramifications of the newly modified piece of legislation, remains a trending topic in public discourse. Chief Justice Kenneth Benjamin, following a lengthy deliberation, has ruled that the law prohibiting carnal intercourse against the order of nature, which includes anal sex between consenting adults, […]
While members of the clergy have opined on government’s stance on appealing the Supreme Court ruling, the respective political organizations are yet to fully weigh in on the matter. So, what is the B.P.P.’s position on the striking down of Section Fifty-three? They maintain that it is a matter for the Belizean people to decide. […]
During a press conference on the Section Fifty-three decision on Wednesday, PM Barrow flatly refused to answer a question concerning his personal stance on LGBT issues, claiming that it was “not the right forum” to do so. Today, Party Leader of the Belize Progressive Party Patrick Rogers claimed that Barrow was hiding behind the judgment […]
In a letter written by the Roman Catholic Church to Prime Minister Barrow earlier this week, bishops Dorick Wright and Christopher Glancy highlighted the urgent need for appeal. They alluded to other countries where decriminalization of certain aspects of the sodomy law was successfully challenged. The church maintains that legalization gave sudden rise to gay […]
The sexual abuse of a minor by his sixteen-year-old sibling last Friday, during which the eleven-year-old boy was sodomized by an older brother is most unfortunate. The timeliness of the incident, in the wake of a landmark decision in the Section Fifty-three challenge, has certainly added to the confusion surrounding the Supreme Court judgment. That […]
Take it to the people! That is the advice of the Belize Progressive Party on issues ranging from the recent decision on Section Fifty-three of the Criminal Code, to legalization of marijuana use, to signing the United Nations Anti-Corruption Convention. In terms of background, the 2008 referendum on electing the Senate, the only one in […]
Rogers noted that the United States uses referenda at the city, county and state levels to glean the people’s thoughts on important social and governance issues. But given that the judiciary has a role to play in interpreting the law and advising on the rights of persons who feel infringed upon, as Caleb Orozco did, […]
Police continue their investigations into how Deputy Prime Minister Patrick Faber’s Toyota Prado ended up in the Caribbean Sea near Marine Parade on Sunday night. The Minister says it was stolen from its parking place on the George Price Highway, but many are sceptical to say the least. Today, the Belize Progressive Party’s chairman, Paco […]
In calling once again for the Government to sign the United Nations Anti-Corruption Convention, B.P.P. Political Leader Patrick Rogers declared that they are not comfortable with former comrade in the cause for political reform, Senator Godwin Hulse, being put in charge of the Police Department. Unless the Government changes its ways, Rogers said, the change […]
The Belize Progressive Party is approaching its first anniversary of formation; but as with any political party there is internal turmoil. In this case, at least one member may face internal discipline up to possible expulsion as a result of alleged misrepresentation of a meeting held with a prominent local personality. The party’s political leader, […]
Two women accused of trafficking one hundred and forty-eight pounds of cannabis found inside a vehicle at the La Democracia police checkpoint were released after Magistrate Deborah Rogers found they had no case to answer. Twenty-year-old Eve Beeks of Belize City and twenty-one-year old Dawn Parchue avoided a heavy fine and jail sentence after their […]
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Former U.D.P. senator Doug Singh has been named chair of the Elections and Boundaries Commission. His appointment was made formal on Monday, despite having assumed the post since January first. Singh, who is also a former minister of police, succeeds Chief Elections Officer Josephine Tamai, who acted in the capacity as chair. On Monday, during […]
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Attorney Michel Chebat, who was sworn in as a temporary senator on Monday, sat in for Senator Eamon Courtenay. He shared the opposition’s perspective on Singh’s appointment. Michel Chebat, P.U.P. Senator “Prior to today’s official appointment of Mr. Singh, it has come to my attention that in fact Mr. Singh has already held one […]
Hurricane relief funds were handed over to the Belize Red Cross today by an unusual donor. The Protected Areas Conservation Trust, an environmental N.G.O., handed over a forty thousand dollars cheque to the humanitarian organization to assist children most affected by Hurricane Earl. The brief ceremony took place this morning at the Red Cross Headquarters […]
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It’s yet another donation to the Belize Red Cross and essentially for Belizeans across the country who were affected by the category one hurricane. The donation will get children prepared for the new school year which starts as early as next week. Lily Bowman, Executive Director, Belize Red Cross “Ten thousand dollars will be […]
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As to the other sixty thousand dollars; it is being used to assist co-managers, who manage protected areas and parks on behalf of the government of Belize. The winds associated with Hurricane Earl damaged many of the visitors centers, the trail systems and many trees are down. PACT’s Board Chair, Doctor Colin Young told News […]
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“Love Your Heart” – That’s the theme under which the Belize Medical Associates will be hosting its annual anniversary symposium. So many of us are at risk of heart disease; based on our lifestyle, our diet and prevalence of other conditions like hypertension and diabetes. In tonight’s edition of Healthy Living, we look at the […]
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