Aside from those at the head table, the front rows were packed with political hopefuls vying for various constituencies under Panton's banner. The room at the Alliance for Democracy’s headquarters on Euphrates Avenue was overflowing with supporters. So, does this spell trouble for Barrow? Patrick
When it was finally Lee Mark Chang's turn to speak at the event, he kept it brief. He explained his decision to run in the Mesopotamia constituency against Barrow, emphasizing that when he fights, he fights to win. He also dismissed any claims that he's
Panton was asked if Chang’s candidacy in Mesopotamia means both he and Barrow will lose, potentially giving up a seat the U.D.P. has held for decades. Panton firmly dismissed that idea, saying she doesn't buy into that narrative. [caption id="attachment_33592" align="alignright" width="300"]
Lord Michael Ashcroft joined the Open Your Eyes talk show this morning, diving into Belize's political landscape. The prominent businessman and keen political observer didn't hold back, offering his take on the increasing rift within the United Democratic Party. Lord Michael Ashcroft, Political Observer “This is a
Today, Panton announced that the alliance has filed a motion in the High Court to stop Shyne from appointing candidates to run against the duly elected and endorsed standard bearers of the U.D.P. She also mentioned that their attorneys will be writing to the Elections
Is there a right or wrong way to spell words in Belizean Kriol? Opinions vary on this. The short answer is that spelling Kriol words isn't easy. Depending on who you ask, there is a standardized way to write in Kriol. Despite the publication of
Residents of Monkey River Town are deeply worried about their community's future. It's a tale many Belizeans know all too well. For decades, this small coastal town has been slowly disappearing into the sea. The situation has only gotten worse over the years, thanks to
While chatting with Lord Ashcroft this morning, the topic of cruise tourism also came up. As a major player in the industry, he didn't shy away from sharing his thoughts on the Stake Bank project. He also pointed out the flaws in the proposed Portico
One of the big worries hanging over the B.D.F. is the talk of low morale among the soldiers. Brigadier General, the Commandant of the B.D.F., acknowledges that there's definitely room for improvement, but assured that steps are being taken to address these issues. Loria mentioned
Loria also discussed how the B.D.F. manages weapon handling on bases, especially in situations where disputes between soldiers could escalate. He highlighted that militaries worldwide focus heavily on training and proper weapons handling. Additionally, command leaders are trained to defuse conflicts before they become serious,
