Tag: National Lands

In a deal that's raising eyebrows across Belize, 2.5 acres of coveted beachfront property, once a cherished public space, was sold for a mere $1,000 to John Pollard, a known associate of former UDP Minister Anthony "Boots" Martinez. The transaction occurred approximately three months before the 2020 general elections, during the tenure of then-Minister of Lands Hugo Patt. Critics argue that the timing and price suggest a "sweetheart deal" benefiting political insiders. The land, now fenced off and inaccessible to the public, has sparked outrage among Belizeans who recall its former status as a communal beach. Martinez has denied ownership, claiming to work merely as a contractor for Pollard—a claim met with skepticism given their close political ties. Similar land deals have come ...

Another shocking case of political land-grabbing has rocked Belize, and this time, the beneficiaries are none other than the sons of a government minister! Remember when land reform was about helping hardworking Belizeans? Not anymore! Over the past 25 years of PUDP rule, we’ve seen land handed out like candy—but only to the politically connected. And now, a jaw-dropping case has come to light that will have taxpayers fuming! On April 24, 2023, Bullet Tree Falls landowner Frederick Warrior got a notice that his 40 acres of land were being seized by the government. The official reason? Village expansion. Fast forward to July, and the acquisition was finalized—51 residential lots, 8 commercial lots, all set for new owners. And at first, it seemed like a decent deal—land was selling ...