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A decision by the National Environmental Appraisal Committee, NEAC, was rendered last week in respect of the proposed Port of Belize Expansion Project. In the wake of that decision which was a near-unanimous vote against the project, NEAC, as well as the Ministry of Sustainable Development, remained tight-lipped about the rationale behind that decision. Finally, […]
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Initial reports indicated that members of NEAC voted unanimously against the project. But today, the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry issued a statement clarifying its stance regarding the recent rejection of the Port of Belize Expansion Project by the National Environmental Appraisal Committee. According to the Chamber, a vote was taken last Thursday on […]
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The Caribbean Court of Justice chastised the Government of Belize, following reports that G.O.B. has moved to implement a draft Free, Prior and Informed Consent Protocol without first consulting the claimants, particularly the Toledo Alcaldes Association. During its latest compliance hearing, Justice Adrian Saunders, the President of the C.C.J., told government’s lead attorney, Andrew Marshalleck, […]
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The Toledo Alcalde Association and the Maya Leaders Alliance has raised a number of issues with the proposed draft of the FPIC protocol according to Coc. One such matter arises from a portion of the draft document which states that the government is not obligated to consult with indigenous communities where it concerns matters of […]
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We also asked Coc about reports that U.S. Capital Energy is in discussions with Maya communities on the return of oil exploration in southern Belize. News Five understands that U.S. Capital Energy is seeking approval from a number of indigenous communities to this end. Reports suggest that several communities have already given their approvals to […]
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Late this evening, we spoke with Senior Counsel Andrew Marshalleck, government’s lead attorney in their effort to implement the Maya Customary Land Rights in Belize. According to Marshalleck, Christina Coc and the Mayan claimants are making much ado about nothing. He responded to the assertion that the Toledo Alcalde Association is being excluded from the […]
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Senior Counsel Marshalleck says that in order for Belizeans to appreciate the magnitude of the task the Government of Belize has undertaken to fully implement the Customary Maya Land Rights in Belize, they must first understand the claim in dollars and cents. So, he broke it down for us, noting that while the government must […]
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A new Integrity Commission has been sworn into office, several months after a motion was passed in the National Assembly for the appointment of its members. On Wednesday, at Belize House, in Belmopan, seven persons, including Chairman Andrea McSweaney McKoy, George Swift, Zoe Roberson-Zetina, Ricardo Moguel, Katherine Meighan, Payal Ghanwani and Jaraad Ysaguirre were administered […]
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A declaration of intent between the United Nations Country Team and the National Assembly of Belize was signed this morning at the Leigh Richardson Building in Belmopan. Birgit Gerstenberg, Resident Coordinator of United Nations Belize and Valerie Woods, Speaker of the House of Representatives, delivered addresses during this morning’s ceremony.
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An official ceremony to mark the closing for phase one of the Belize Urban Resilience and Disaster Prevention Project was held in Belmopan today. It was carried out through partnership between the Government of Belize and the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan). The celebration also led to the signing of the Flood Warning […]
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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development and the PROCASUR Corporation from Chile, hosted a five-day business capacity and skills building exercise for agricultural organizations across the country. PROCASUR applied its learning route tool, a mechanism developed by the company to build management capacity […]
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Today, the Belize Police Department held its officer’s conference at the National Police Training Academy in Belmopan. It is held to chart the way forward for the department and the policing strategy going into the New Year. It’s a time used to refocus and News Five’s Duane Moody was allowed to attend, even if only […]
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City Administrator Stephanie Lindo-Garbutt is on a three-week hiatus from her desk at City Hall, reportedly after fallout with Mayor Bernard Wagner, who, reports say, is not pleased with her performance and professional conduct. But is her position with the Belize City Council coming to an abrupt end? It has been reported elsewhere in the […]
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During that same caucus meeting, it is also reported that the Belize City Council approved a one-point-two-million-dollar contract to Gel Quarry Company Limited. The contract is for infrastructure works in the Gungulung area of Belize City. But is there conflict of interest involving a sitting member of the Belize City Council? On LinkedIn, Councillor Edmund […]
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While the city administrator’s job is secure – at least until March 2024, Mayor Bernard Wagner confirmed today that Auditor Marilyn Garvin, is no longer with the council. Reports are that there may have been fundamental differences between Garvin and the council as it relates to spending practices. Another auditor in that department has also […]
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The Football Federation of Belize purchased nineteen acres of land today with the future of the sport in mind. The land is located behind F.F.B.’s administration building and dormitories, at its headquarters in Belmopan. But, before it made the purchase, the federation had to sort out its land documents. While F.B.B. has been laying claim […]
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Earlier today, Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow appeared on Open Your Eyes as a guest to discuss recent developments within the United Democratic Party. He spoke about a push for unity within the fractured U.D.P. and also touched briefly on the Patrick Faber fiasco. As we’ve reported, the Collet Area Representative and former party leader has […]
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When it came to the disgraced former Minister of National Security, Party Leader Barrow reiterated that despite John Saldivar’s designation by the U.S. State Department as a significantly corrupt individual, the U.D.P. will afford him due process. Shyne Barrow, Leader of the Opposition “I totally abhor endemic corruption. I believe it is a problem […]
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On Sunday, the residents of Santa Rosa Village in the Stann Creek District gave their written affirmation to the Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) Agreement and the Indigenous People’s Plan (IPP). The agreement indicates that Santa Rosa Village has given its consent for the Resilient Rural Belize Program to commence work in the community. […]
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Councillor Micah Goodin is away studying at law school. His stint as deputy mayor was short-lived, following a shooting incident in which a shadow youth councillor was injured. So who takes over Goodin’s portfolio at the council? Mayor Wagner says that he has been attending the council’s caucus meetings virtually and that the technical team […]
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It is disabilities week and today, one of the activities included the launch of a priority seating program with Floralia. The bus company, which is based in the south and has three runs – two from Punta Gorda and one coming out of Independence – has partnered with the Belize Assembly for Persons with Diverse […]
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The Belize City Council will soon acquire two garbage trucks to compliment its fleet in its sanitation department. The purchasing of the new compactor trucks will be made possible through a donation of over five hundred thousand Belize dollars from the Government of Japan. Today at City Hall, a grant contract signing ceremony was held […]
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But what then happens to the contract with Belize Waste Control? Mayor Bernard Wagner says that the trucks will assist the council with filling in the gaps in certain garbage hotspots across the city. Bernard Wagner, Belize City Mayor “It’s a collaboration. As you know, Belize Waste Control has a contract for commercial and […]
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Speaking about garbage, the media asked Mayor Bernard Wagner for an update on the massive cleanup campaign that the council launched in the wake of Hurricane Lisa. Residents will recall images from Belize City where there were fallen trees and debris strewn across streets and a multi-stakeholder approach to rid the city of truckloads of […]
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The month of November comes to an end today, which means it’s time to officially kick off the Christmas season. Across the country, municipal leaders are preparing to turn on the lights on their Christmas trees. The Orange Walk Town Council is taking the lead. On Thursday night, they will be hosting their tree lighting […]
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