Now news from the Senate Sitting today…the U.D.P.’s Antonio Herrera was the only opposition senator that was present inside the chamber of the National Assembly in Belmopan. Herrera, however, spent only a short time inside before walking out in protest, but not without Senator for
The Opposition has come out swinging at the Cabinet Secretary, Stuart Leslie, in his capacity as Acting Governor-General, over his decision to not sign the instruments of appointment for the United Democratic Party. Leslie’s decision not to sign the document effectively invalidated the participation of
Barrow criticized the P.U.P. for what he thinks is making a mockery of the process and to push their political agenda using the Governor-General’s office in the person of the Acting Governor-General. Moses “Shyne” Barrow, Leader of the Opposition “His concern was that there were three
Barrow said that when he called the Governor-General’s office on Friday evening to follow-up on his communication over the substitution of Senators Michael Peyrefitte and Beverly Williams, the employee at the office acknowledged receipt of his notification but did not indicate at that point that
Four days ago, the Ministry of Human Development announced that Gustavo Requena had been appointed as the Director of the Office of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs. The ministry said that Requena was born and raised in a Maya community and brings firsthand experience and understanding of
Aside from the lack of consultation, Coc says that the association is also concerned about the familial relations that Gustava and Minister Oscar Requena share. They are brothers. Spokesperson Cristina Coc says that this might lead to a conflict of interest. Cristina Coc, Spokesperson, MLA/TAA “Secondary
Senator for Government Business Eamon Courtenay opened today’s budget debate inside the National Assembly Building in Belmopan. Senator Courtenay expounded on a point made by Prime Minister John Briceño last week. The government is spending approximately seventy-three cents of every dollar to keep its operations
Business Senator, Kevin Herrera says that the government’s projected expenditure of one point six billion dollars for 2024 is manageable, with revenues projected at one point four billion dollars. He argued however that the government is foregoing too much money in land taxes on an
Church Senator Bishop Alvin Bengunche focused his contributions on poverty alleviation. Senator Benguche contended that poverty breeds crime and as such the government must place emphasis on providing more opportunities for the marginalized. He noted that improving the living conditions of the most vulnerable is
Today was the last time we'll hear from Elena Smith as Senator for the Unions. As we have reported, Smith is vacating the seat. Glenfield Dennison of the P.S.U. was elected to replace Smith. During her budget presentation today, Smith noted that if the Briceño
