Courtenay stated that attorney Ramlogan’s application to the CCJ was a last-ditch effort due to the Court of Appeal’s directives. He argued that there is a long-standing tradition in Commonwealth countries where courts do not prevent elections from taking place once a prime minister dissolves
We also heard from Jeremy Enriquez, the claimant in this case. He explained that his attorney filed the last-minute special application to the CCJ because they were worried, they wouldn't get a Court of Appeal hearing before March twelfth. Despite the outcome, Enriquez is glad
Interestingly, if the Court of Appeal rules in favor of the Government of Belize, they are entitled to costs. But will the defendants seek costs from Jeremy Enriquez in this public interest case? Some might argue that it would be unfair to impose costs on
Courtenay has stated that they do not plan to seek costs from the claimants. However, when we asked Jeremy Enriquez for his opinion, he said it would be hypocritical and disrespectful for them to even consider such a move. Jeremy Enriquez, Claimant “The government seeking cost in
The Belize Peace Movement has a redistricting case currently before the High Court. It's still in the early stages, and it's unclear if it needs to be resolved before the general election. The movement is asking the court to determine if the current electoral divisions
In the vibrant political landscape of Dangriga, the upcoming general elections are set to be a closely watched contest between two prominent figures. Dr. Louis Zabaneh, the incumbent area representative and a member of the People's United Party, brings a wealth of experience and a
With just over a week until the general election, the candidates in Belize Rural North are in full campaign mode, trying to connect with as many voters as they can. This constituency has three fresh faces entering the race. In tonight’s edition of “Meet the
For many voters, this Election Day will be their first time voting for a U.D.P. candidate in several constituencies where there are multiple red boxes on the ballot paper. On March twelfth, this might cause some confusion about which red box to mark. However, Chief
On March twelfth, Belizeans will head to the polls to elect a new government. To ensure everything runs smoothly, public officers who will serve as returning officers, presiding officers, and election clerks are undergoing training. Today marked the second round of training. While some officers
Tamai assured that having multiple red boxes on the ballot paper shouldn't be an issue, even for first-time voters. She explained that each candidate will have a unique number next to their name. So, once you find your candidate, just mark an X beside their
