The alleged gang members who were swept up at the beginning of the state of emergency, in parts of Belize City and Cayo District, will spend the next three months behind bars at the Belize Central Prison. Earlier today, during the sitting of the House
Two weeks ago, an attempt on the lives of Doris Grant and her common-law husband, Austin Underwood was made while the two were on their way home from a Trinibad concert in Belize City. Grant’s name had been in the news on several occasions, following
We took the opportunity while we spoke with the Opposition Leader to ask him about his thoughts on the attack on Williams’ residence. He said that while it was relieving to know that no one got hurt during the shooting of the house, the act
Prime Minister John Briceño also weighed in on the crime situation this morning. He pointed to various initiatives that his administration has undertaken to provide employment for opportunities youths, as an alternative to crime and violence. He also touched on the importance of education and
Today’s house meeting was a one-sided affair after the Leader of the Opposition and four other U.D.P. area representatives boycotted the sitting of the House of Representatives. On Thursday, Shyne Barrow wrote to the Speaker of the House, pointing out that the schedule for the
We asked the Leader of the Opposition to explain his reason for boycotting today’s House Meeting. He said that if the Opposition had attended the session, it would not have sent the message that they wanted to send. He also shared with the media his
The Clerk of the National Assembly spent his final day at work participating in the sitting of the House of Representatives. After fourteen years, Eddie Webster is saying goodbye to parliamentary life following his resignation from the post a week ago. Earlier today, the Speaker
In the House of Representatives today, Prime Minister John Briceno introduced a proposed amendment to the Fiscal Incentive Act which will do away with the need for a definitive agreement to be signed with outside investors. According to P.M. Briceño, the proposed amendment will create
The House of Representatives met today in regular session and one of the main highlights of the proceedings was the presentation of a Disabilities Bill. The bill seeks to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal privileges, rights, interests, benefits and treatment of persons
The bill received the support of Prime Minister John Briceno, as well as from the ministers of Education, Francis Fonseca and Labour, Oscar Requena. All these officials made references to either their own relatives or an associate who had a disability and believe the bill
