Throwing money at a problem, only creates more problems.

Many politicians view TAXES - as an unlimited Well, for them to tap.
This can be very dangerous, and very harmfull in the long run.

This is a complicated issue -

Will higher taxes chase away investors?

Will you tax people out of house and home, or do you provide "excemtions" and adopt a Socialist System of "each according to his ability, each according to his need"

Do you tax a Resident Less- or do you charge him More ?
(if the tax is to pay for services) he uses the services year-round, and benifits the most.

The collection of Property Taxes - is skewed collection system and is not "Use Based",
Does the owner of a $900K home really use more services than the owner of a $200k home???

Studies show - No, individuals in Lower income housing residents tend to use police, fire & schools more .

Where are the current GST Taxes going?
Does A/C get it's fair share?

Does A/C currently benifit from the Millions in foriegn aid?

The U.S. Agency for International Development provided $110 million worth of development assistance to Belize, and continues to provide regional assistance for the construction and renovation schools ,youth hostels, medical assistance programs, and drug reduction programs.

Additionally, the US provide $2.5 million per year for general "Economic Assistance" , not counting private donations from individuals and various groups.

Belize needs to "Stop The Bleeding" first.
Evaluate it's systems.
Impliment Policy.
Approve a budget.
.... before it even thinks about raising taxes.