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 Yesterday, March 27, 2018, the Senate assembled in the Chamber of the National Assembly Building , Belmopan, for a Special Sitting that was called to order at 10:12 A.M. Each Senator had the opportunity of sharing their views and opinions on the General Revenue Appropriation (2018/2019) Bill, 2018. All Senators were present except for Senator Rev. Ashley Rocke who was replaced by Rev. Henry Brown, Temporary[...]

The House of Representative’s Budget Debate began on Thursday, March 22, 2018,  in the Chambers of the National Assembly Building, Belmopan. The debate on the General Revenue Appropriation (2018/2019) Bill, 2018, commenced with the Leader of the Opposition being the first person to debate the Bill. As the day progressed, only ten Members got a chance to give their support, or for[...]

19th March 2018 On Friday, March 16, 2018, the National Assembly welcomed two schools for an educational tour of the building and an informative presentation of the functions of the National Assembly. The first school arrived at 1:20 P.M, St. Luke’s Methodist School from Belize City, and shortly after the Victorious Nazarene Primary School from the village of San Jose Succotz[...]

On Wednesday, March 14, 2018, the Senate convened in the Chamber of the National Assembly Building , Belmopan for a Special Sitting. The agenda consisted of 1 Bill that was passed,  3 Papers brought from the House of Representative for approval and 9 Motions that were adopted. Those were: Bill brought from House of Representatives International Financial Services Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2017.   Papers 38/1/13 – Central Bank[...]

February 23, 2018 36th Ordinary Meeting of the Forum of Presiding Officers of Central America and the Caribbean Basin (FOPREL)  The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Laura Tucker-Longsworth, is in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, attending the 36th Ordinary Meeting of the Forum of Presiding Officers of Central America and the Caribbean Basin (FOPREL). The[...]

Today, January 24, 2018, the Senate convened in the Chamber of the National Assembly Building , Belmopan for a Special Sitting. The agenda consisted of 1 Bill and 4 Papers that were brought from the House of Representative for approval . Those are: Bill brought from House of Representatives General Revenue Supplementary Appropriation (2016/2017) (No. 3) Bill, 2017;   Papers      34/1/13 – Social Security Board – Financial[...]

18th January 2018 The United Evergreen Primary School visited the National Assembly today for an educational tour of the Building and its function.  The group arrived at 1:30 P.M. and were escorted to the galleries in the Chamber were all presentations are held. The group consisted of 72 students from standard IV,  and 4 teachers. The presentation was done by Ms. Mary August[...]

January 19, 2018 Madam Speaker Met with the Ambassador of Cuba to Belize The Honourable Laura Tucker-Longsworth, Madam Speaker in the House of Representatives, met today, Tuesday, 19th January 2018, with Ms. Lissette Perez Perez, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Belize, in the Committee Room and Chamber of the National Assembly Building , Belmopan. Madam Speaker gave Ambassador Perez a[...]

15th January 2018 In honouring the memory and celebrating the birthday of the Father of the Nation, the late Rt. Honourable George Cadle Price, the George Price Center for Peace and Development has an annual practice of  randomly picking a school and hosting them with an educational tour to several institution within the City of Belmopan. The National Assembly has annually been one of[...]

Today, December 13, 2017, the Senate convened in the Chamber of the National Assembly Building , Belmopan for a Special Sitting. The agenda consisted of 5 Motions and 4 Bills that were brought from the House of Representative for approval. As well there is one Private Motion by Senator Eamon Courtenay along with a Bill for introduction Those are: MOTIONS Resolution Authorizing the Ratification by Belize of the Agreement[...]