The “Operation Stand Strong campaign” which COLA organized held a press conference featuring a panel to speak in solidarity with the Belize National Teacher’s Union. COLA’s objective was to show support for the eight demands the teachers are making from the government and to encourage the public to support Wednesday’s rally. Among the speakers were, COLA’s President Geovanni Brackett, Leader …

The President of Citizen Organized for Liberty through Action, COLA, Geovanni Brackett, was charged in relation to the bonfire set at the Belcan Bridge on Monday. Brackett handed himself over to police this morning and Love News reporter, Hipolito Novelo was there to see how it unfolded.  Here is his report. Also arrested and charged for causing a bonfire was …

COLA President, Geovanni Brackett and his band of loyal followers were escorted out of the National Assembly today by police officers. At the start of Senator Ashley Rocke’s presentation, Brackett loudly proclaimed that Rocke is not representing the views of the Church. The Vice President of the Senate who was stepping in for President Lee Mark Chang, Senator Dr. Carla …

Citizens Organized for Liberty through Action (COLA) has issued a release accusing the Government of undermining the trade unions of Belize.  Their 5-paragraph release was issued today and has condemned the actions of the Government and expressed great concern at what they have perceived as the Prime Minister attempting to create division within the Belize National Teachers Union.  Geovannie Brackett …

Yesterday the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) issued a release in an attempt to clarify statements of a Guatemalan employee resigning and subsequently awarded a contract to conduct rehabilitation works for NICH.  NICH says these statements are untrue and that George Anibal Orellana remains employed with them and that no tender has even been issued as yet since …

Just hours before the Prime Minister’s press conference, Citizens Organized for Liberty through Action (COLA) held a press brief to discuss a couple issues. President, Geovanni Brackett spoke of the Guatemala dispute, he said the decisions being made by Government seems aimed at appeasing Guatemala. GEOVANNI BRACKETT “We’ve seen the veracity by the government who is very eager to change …

Yesterday, Citizens Organized for Liberty through Action (COLA) spoke to Love News about their concerns as it relates to Belize’s economic state; specifically, the fifty five million dollar shares being bought by the Social Security Board from Belize Telecommunications Limited and Belize Electricity Limited. COLA has since then met with attorney Kareem Musa, to seek legal advice.  President Geovanni Brackett …

Citizens Organized for Liberty through Action (COLA) has issued a release entitled, “MUST WORKING BELIZEANS PAY FOR GOVERNMENT’S ECONOMIC INCOMPETENCE?”  The release begins by questioning the selling of shares.  It reads, quote, “For what reason, we ask, is Government seeking to sell to the Social Security Board $55 million worth of shares in Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL), for which it …

The Coalition organized for Liberty through Action (COLA) issued a press release this morning on the topic of Belize’s economy and the recent report from the International Monetary Fund.  The organization has registered serious concerns at Belize’s economy based on not only the findings of the IMF but also from confirmations they have reportedly gotten from within the Ministry of …

Yesterday we told you of the incident where Wil Maheia of the Belize Territorial Volunteers and members of the media were blocked from the Sarstoon by the Guatemalan Armed Forces.  Opposition Leader speaks on that incident. COLA’s President, Geovanni Brackett today pointed out that there was much clamor for the construction of the Forward Operating Base at the Sarstoon.  Now …