PM Briceño then proceeded to emphasize that of every dollar government earns, only twenty-three cents is invested in social programs and infrastructure projects. He also spoke on public investment programs, including the expansion of National Health Insurance. Prime Minister John Briceño “In effect, seventy-three cents of every
The prime minister only focused on two primary areas, including health, during this morning’s budget presentation. PM Briceño also spoke about the recent breaking of ground for the construction of the San Pedro General Hospital. He also spoke about CABEI’s involvement in funding assessments of
Tonight, Prime Minister John Briceño is celebrating victory in eight municipalities, following Wednesday’s municipal elections. He says that the results at the polls indicate that Belizeans continue to support Plan Belize. PM Briceño thanked voters for coming out to exercise their democratic right. So, will
The data from polling stations across the country from Wednesday reveals that voter turnout among the youth demographic was significantly low. Prime Minister Briceño was asked if the figures are a sign that youths are disenchanted with both major political parties and are not buying
The People’s United Party is also celebrating victory in Belmopan. This is the second consecutive municipal elections in the Capital City that the P.U.P. has secured. Only this time around, the results reveal that the United Democratic Party has made some gains in that municipality
Earlier this week, the High Court handed down a judgment in the case of Belize Sugar Industries Limited and the Corozal Sugar Cane Producers Association against the Attorney General, the Sugar Industry Control Board, the Minister of Agriculture and the Controller of Supplies. This was
In March 2023, the Government of Belize announced its decision to launch a Commission of Inquiry with the explanation that it was to modernize the sugar industry. The decision came after the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association and A.S.R/B.S.I made presentations to the government. While
The Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association is demanding that the Briceño administration fast-track the work of the sugar industry’s commission of inquiry. The agreed deadline for the commission to be established and its investigation to commence has passed. Well, Prime Minister John Briceño says he
We received a brief statement from the prime minister on the High Court’s ruling in relation to the Sugar Import/ Export Regulations. Prime Minister Briceño says he is not surprised by the ruling. He added that the government will adhere to the court’s decision. Prime Minister
As we told you last night, Opposition Leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow is of the view that the People’s United Party won in eight municipalities because of foreign government interference and electioneering. Well, PM Briceño says Barrow needs to look in the mirror and evaluate his
