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Feb 1, 2021
Magali Marin-Young
A new cohort of local magistrates took the oath of office as alcaldes in their respective villages over the weekend. The system that is a legally constituted form of traditional governance is predominantly practiced in Toledo District’s Maya communities. On hand for the swearing-in ceremony was Attorney General Magali Marin-Young. She told the media this morning that the incoming group of local magistrates replaces those in office for the past two years.
Magali Marin-Young, Attorney General
“The alcaldes were sworn in this Saturday. I don’t have the precise numbers but quite a few alcaldes and deputy alcaldes, there’s nothing new in terms of the swearing-in. As you know, that is a system that predates our contemporary court system. It’s an adjudicative system that is unique to the south and unique to Mayan communities in the south. The AG’s ministry intends to engage in training of the alcaldes to ensure that they f
Since coming into opposition following the 2020 General Elections, the United Democratic Party Leader and current Leader of the Opposition Hon. Patrick Faber formed a slate to make up a Shadow Cabinet and Opposition spokespersons. They are now the persons responsible to hold the current administration to their word and to ensure that they are acting legally and within the best interest of the country. While they meet on a weekly basis, since the November election, the first public proclamation from members of the Shadow Cabinet and Opposition spokespersons was held on Thursday, January 21, 2021 when Hon. Patrick Faber expressed that it is his and the party’s opinion that the PUP is not acting in the country’s best interest in some areas. Some of their actions so far have not been productive to the country’s development.
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Dec 30, 2020
Justice Minnet Hafiz-Bertram
Justice Minnet Hafiz-Bertram has been elevated to Acting President of the Belize Court of Appeal. Earlier today, during a virtual swearing-in, the high court judge was administered the oath of office by Governor General Sir Colville Young. Justice Hafiz-Bertram will remain in that capacity until further notice from the prime minister who will advise the G.G. of his appointee after meeting with Opposition Leader Patrick Faber. Justice Hafiz-Bertram is originally from Guyana and took her seat on the bench of the Court of Appeal in 2013. Her swearing-in was witnessed by Attorney General Magali Marin-Young.
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