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What Matters in the South?
By Dr Philip Castillo Taking all things into consideration, do you approve of the job that Dangriga Area Representative Dr Louis Zabaneh...
Jan 11
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Redistricting Decision Pushed to 2025
The High Court has postponed a decision on the Belize Peace Movement’s (BPM) legal redistricting challenge, which seeks to ensure...
Dec 22, 2024
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Faith, Power, and Hypocrisy: A Global and Local Lens"
By Dr. Philip Castillo I will not bother to define a church, because a church could be a gathering of believers or a family home such as...
Dec 22, 2024
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Keep PCC Referendum Separate from General Elections, Vernon Warns
The government should avoid holding a constitutional reform referendum on the same day as general elections, as this risks reducing...
Nov 23, 2024
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Shyne Bright on Hulu: Rapper's Remarkable Redemption Story Hits Top Spot
The Honorable Shyne documentary has soared to the top spot on Disney's Hulu, telling the compelling story of Jamal “Shyne” Barrow’s...
Nov 23, 2024
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Trump’s Victory: Implications for Belize
By Dr. Philip Castillo To secure his electoral victory, Donald Trump made several promises but gave little indication how those will be...
Nov 16, 2024
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UDP’s Internal Conflicts Emphasize Need for Registration of Political Parties Political Scientist Dr. Vernon Says
Dr. Dylan Vernon, a political scientist and former chair of Belize’s 2000 Political Reform Commission, suggests that an official...
Nov 16, 2024
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Rain or 'Shyne!' AfD’s Legal Opinion Says Unity Convention Good to Go
A legal opinion shared by Hon. Tracy Panton argues that the October 20th Unity Convention is constitutionally valid, despite objections...
Oct 19, 2024
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Panton and Faber Unlikely to Lose Seats, Says Vernon
Political Scientist Dr. Dylan Vernon argues that despite the UDP leadership's claim of “constructive resignation,” Hon. Tracy Panton and...
Sep 9, 2024
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UDP Leader Moses "Shyne" Barrow Outlines Party Platform Amidst Internal Divisions
Amidst ongoing internal party conflict and belief that there will be early General Elections, United Democratic Party (UDP) Leader Moses...
Aug 9, 2024
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‘Totalitarianism!’: Williams Condemns Peyrefitte’sDenial of National Convention Request
Accusing UDP Chairman Michael Peyrefitte of hijacking the party, 2nd Deputy Leader Beverley Williams denounced his decision to reject a...
Aug 9, 2024
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Mayor Trapp's Retraction highlights deep UDP divisions, while leadership anticipates snap Gen. Elections
The recent retraction of San Ignacio/Santa Elena Mayor Earl Trapp's call for Collet Area Representative Hon. Patrick Faber to be expelled...
Aug 3, 2024
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Mayor calls for Faber’s Expulsion After Exclusive with The Reporter
Countering claims made by Hon. Patrick Faber and other ranking UDP members regarding poor leadership within the United Democratic Party...
Jul 30, 2024
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UDP 'I'm with Her' campaigners risk Party sanctions: Faber warns
Sanctions are a possibility for key UDP members who posted "I'm with Her" photos on social media in support of Tracy Panton, says Collet...
Jul 26, 2024
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Economist Wins Toledo East By-Election, Emphasizes Job Creation
Dr. Osmond Martinez won the Toledo East by-election with a significant majority, a win that political observers say reflect strong...
Jul 18, 2024
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Tracy Panton Refutes Allegations in Gegg’s Senate Testimony
Belize, May 31, 2024 — Albert Area Representative Hon. Tracy Panton has raised concerns about the practice of witnesses being able to...
Jun 7, 2024
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Can Senate Cmte. compel attendance? Former PM says in Contreras' case it's complicated
Barrow also referenced the Legislative Privileges and Immunities Ordinance, which provides the Senate with the power to summon witnesses
Jun 1, 2024
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Contreras refuses to attend Special Select Committee hearing
Belmopan, May 29, 2024 — The Senate Special Select Committee postponed its seventh public hearing on the Portico Definitive Agreement...
Jun 1, 2024
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Senate Inquiry highlights need for corruption reforms
Business community Senator Kevin Herrera said this week that the testimony of Portico developer David Gegg has highlighted the need for...
May 24, 2024
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NTUCB President Calls for Campaign Finance Laws Amid Senate Revelations
"Revelations such as those raised at this week's Senate Select Committee session, whether substantiated or not, is a constant reminder...
May 12, 2024
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