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As the regulator of Belize’s financial system, the Central Bank of Belize supervises more than six point six billion dollars held by financial institutions. Domestic banks account for more than four point five billion, while credit unions account for one point three billion dollars. The two top domestic banks are Belize Bank Limited which holds […]
Written on December 20, 2023 | Posted in
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During the conference in Jamaica, Michael said “My bosses want us to do more of the draconian type of measures and it is important that I am able to explain to them why these things shouldn’t apply”. He didn’t share details, but today he said he may have used a strong word. Kareem Michael, […]
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Twelve years after husband and wife couple James and Keisha Young held their first community Christmas party for children in Lake, the annual event continues to grow and is eagerly anticipated by parents and kids, alike. Earlier today, a few hundred children descended on Lawrence Avenue where the street was blocked off to accommodate the […]
Written on December 20, 2023 | Posted in
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Foreign Minister Eamon Courtenay is stepping down from his post as Belize’s chief diplomat in the days ahead. News of his pending departure was confirmed in a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister earlier today. Courtenay, a preeminent attorney, was appointed senator when the Briceño administration took office in November 2020, and was […]
Written on December 19, 2023 | Posted in
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The era of digital and technological advancement has made life much easier than back in the day when missing a call would mean not being able to reach the person for several hours until they reached another point where there was a telephone. So now that there are countless brands and models of cell phones, […]
Written on December 19, 2023 | Posted in
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The University of Belize has elected Senior Counsel Godfrey Smith as chair of its board of trustees. Smith replaces former chairman Anthony Sylvestre who has since taken up the office of the Attorney General. Earlier today, Smith was a guest on Open Your Eyes where he spoke briefly of what he envisions for Belize’s national […]
Written on December 18, 2023 | Posted in
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The Miss Universe Belize franchise promises a new era of diversify and empowerment under its new ownership. We spoke with Former Miss Universe Belize 2019 and new national director of the franchise, Destinee Arnold on the change. Destinee Arnold, National Director, House of Crowns “The Miss Universe Belize franchise is now under new directorship. […]
Written on December 18, 2023 | Posted in
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President-elect Bernardo Arevalo arrived in Belize this morning where he met with Prime Minister John Briceño and Foreign Minister Eamon Courtenay. The incoming Guatemalan head of state is set to assume office on January fourteenth, 2024. He arrived at the Philip Goldson International Airport sometime around 10:30 this morning and was escorted to the Laing […]
Written on December 15, 2023 | Posted in
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Arevalo’s visit also comes a few days after Guatemala applied to the International Court of Justice to join, as interested party, the claim involving Belize and Honduras over sovereignty of the Sapodilla Cayes. Foreign Minister Courtenay reiterated government’s position in the latest development where that matter before the World Court is concerned. Eamon Courtenay, […]
Written on December 15, 2023 | Posted in
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On Thursday, in Argyle, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Guyanese President Irfaan Ali and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro met to discuss the Essequibo, a territory in dispute between the two countries. The discussions were facilitated by Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, the pre-tempore president of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, CELAC. Coming out […]
Written on December 15, 2023 | Posted in
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Tonight, there is good news for consumers. The price of sixteen-ounce sliced bread will remain at one dollar and fifty cents wholesale and one dollar and seventy-five cents retail. Earlier this month, we reported that the “Collective Bakers” issued a statement in which it said that the price of slice bread would be increased to […]
Written on December 15, 2023 | Posted in
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During the Sitting of the House of Representatives on December seventh, the Minister of Indigenous People’s Affairs, Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, said that Belize is progressing towards implementing the Caribbean Court of Justice Consent Order regarding Maya land rights. Minister Balderamos-Garcia also provided an update on the government’s development of a Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) […]
Written on December 15, 2023 | Posted in
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We also asked Coc about comments made by Minister Dolores Balderamos-Garcia in mid-November. The minister said that the MLA grouping cannot have the entire Toledo district. Minister Balderamos-Garcia went on to say that the government would be the one to impose a limit. Coc first clarified that the Maya people are not asking for a […]
Written on December 15, 2023 | Posted in
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We also asked Coc about those Maya people who do not want to be part of the CCJ Consent Order and do not want to pursue customary land rights. She says that they are free to make their own decision. Cristina Coc, Spokesperson, MLA/TAA “The way that we have organized has always been through […]
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COP28 wrapped up with an additional twenty-four hours of negotiations, signaling what many believe is the start of the decline of the fossil fuel era. The final agreement committed to expediting the phase-out of coal, tripling renewables, doubling energy efficiency by 2030, and steering towards net-zero emissions in the energy sector by mid-century. While the […]
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In a world that is increasingly grappling with the complexities of mental health, a Belizean Yogi-turned-author is offering a timely and practical guide to navigating the intricate landscapes of the mind. As the universal conversation around mental well-being takes center stage, Yogi Charu’s new book, aptly titled ‘A Practical Guide to Mental Hygiene,’ becomes a […]
Written on December 15, 2023 | Posted in
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We begin our newscast tonight with the ever-pertinent issue of inflation. Massive increases in the cost of goods and services can potentially deflate the economy and consumers across the country are desperately looking for much needed reprieve. Today, the media had a chance to speak with Prime Minister John Briceño on the topic once again. […]
Written on December 14, 2023 | Posted in
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Meanwhile, the Supplies Control Unit in the Ministry of Agriculture is mandated to enforce the provisions of the supplies control prices regulations. This means that they are responsible to ensure that there is compliance in the business community on the goods that the government has put under price control. When we spoke with him, the […]
Written on December 14, 2023 | Posted in
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And while Prime Minister Briceño has addressed the issue of the port acquisition on previous occasions, the issue remains a live matter as many continue to weigh in on government’s latest major decision. PM Briceño said that the government believes that acquiring back the port is the best decision that it could have made because […]
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And the question was also put to the Prime Minister about the state of the Belizean economy, in light of what his fiercest critics have been saying. The PM pointed to actions that his government has taken since assuming office back in November 2020. He says that increasing the minimum wage, along with subsidies the […]
Written on December 14, 2023 | Posted in
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And in another story involving the Belize Police Department, talk of a sixty-four dollar bonus being awarded to the men and women in uniform has been spreading like wildfire, not for the so-called act of kindness, but for the meager sum that will reportedly be shared among the officers. As it stands, there is no […]
Written on December 14, 2023 | Posted in
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Tonight on Belize On Reel, we look at the charitable work that Copal Tree Distillery has been spearheading in Toledo District. The company, famous for Copalli Rum, has been engaged in a number of social activities geared towards helping the residents of Punta Gorda Town and the surrounding communities. In this edition of our weekly […]
Written on December 14, 2023 | Posted in
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The Labor Force Survey is conducted by the Statistical Institute of Belize to determine the number of persons who are employed across the country. It collects information on the size and structure of the employed and unemployed population. In Belize, there are almost two hundred thousand persons in the work force. Tanisha Chavarria, Statistician, […]
Written on December 14, 2023 | Posted in
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S.I.B.’s statistician, Tanisha Chavarria also spoke about the composition of the potential labor force, meaning those persons who may at some point be joining the world of work. Tanisha Chavarria, Statistician, S.I.B. “The potential labor force makes up eight point three percent of persons not in the labor force. Males make up thirty-seven point […]
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Earlier this month, the Joint Public Accounts Committee (J-PAC) met with Prime Minister John Briceño, as the Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment. And following meetings with the Financial Secretary, Accountant General, and Auditor General on the needs and urgency to bring up to speed outstanding Financial Reports, the committee agreed to seek an […]
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