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We have been reporting on the ongoing cleanup efforts across Belize City and the fact that over one thousand truck loads of debris have been transported to the transfer station in Belize City. But, how much fuel is being consumed for such a massive operation? And, who is footing that bill? Well, according to Prime […]
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The Belize Sugar Industries Ltd. has set a tentative date of December nineteenth to start the 2022/2023 season. The announcement was made today during a press conference called by A.S.R/B.S.I. to address a number of criticisms being made by the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association against the company. Last night, we told you that B.S.C.F.A. […]
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Despite the tension between A.S.R./B.S.I. and the B.S.C.F.A., the management of the sugar mill is still hopeful that a commercial agreement can be signed before the start of the sugar crop. This is despite indications from the Minister of Agriculture that an agreement will not be reached before the end of the year. Notwithstanding the […]
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In discussing the financial benefits to farmers as a result of B.S.I.’s move to the Port of Big Creek, McLachlan noted that farmers were able to save just over three million dollars, which translated to an increase in cane price by two dollars. Additionally, B.S.I.’s investment in value added direct consumption sugar in 2021 earned […]
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The News Five team of reporter Duane Moody and cameraman Kenroy Michael are at the United Nation’s Conference of the Parties, better referred to as COP27, being held in Sharm El Sheikh (shawm el shake), Egypt. Approximately one hundred and twenty world leaders and other stakeholders have gathered in this African city to work out […]
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There are a number of additional activities in which members of the Belize delegation will be engaged. But apart from the negotiations, meetings and side events, bilateral meetings are equally very important for things that Belize can gain – be that project funding, capacity building, equipment or for the implementation of the national determined contributions. […]
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Victory has been declared at the United Nation’s Conference of Parties, even before the twenty-seventh edition of the World Climate Change conference is completed. On Wednesday, something those small island developing countries and others were able to successfully lobby for is compensation for loss and damage arising from the adversities of climate change. Earlier this […]
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The international community has united assist Belize’s recovery efforts. Today, the Government of Japan decided to provide emergency relief items in the form of generators, sleeping bags and blankets. Also, on behalf of the American people, Chargé d’Affaires Leyla Moses-Ones met with Ambassador Amalia Mai, Chair of the National Emergency Management Organization’s Foreign Assistance Committee, […]
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Many residents in the Belize District are without a roof over their heads, following Hurricane Lisa. The Government of Belize is intent on rebuilding a number of these homes. In the interim, several families are being provided with temporary shelter. Prime Minister Briceño discussed this topic further on Open Your Eyes. Prime Minister John […]
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“Help is coming.” It’s a widely used trope when discussing humanitarian relief. In the case of the Belize Red Cross, hurricane-ravaged communities are being visited systematically in order to assist as many residents as possible with the resources that have been made available to the organization. This morning, we joined a team of volunteers distributing […]
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The high season for tourist arrivals this year is expected to perform well, although not at pre-pandemic levels. Notwithstanding the impact of Hurricane Lisa, every effort is being made in the travel and leisure sector to rebound from the damage caused by the natural disaster. According to Chief Executive Officer Nicole Usher-Solano, the high season […]
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There is unease in the sugar industry tonight, as another sugar crop will likely begin without a revised commercial agreement between the A.S.R./B.S.I. and the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association. The last time we reported on the ongoing negotiations, we told you that both parties have agreed to hire an independent mediator. That news brought […]
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So, what will happen in the event that a new agreement is not signed by early December? That is what we asked the Minister of Agriculture when we caught up with him today. Jose Mai was more optimistic than Ortega that an independent mediator will be indentified shortly. But, Minister Mai also said that an […]
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Last night, we told you that A.S.R. /B.S.I. announced its third and final payment to sugar cane farmers for the 2021/2022 sugar crop. As was reported, farmers received a final permanent of thirteen dollars and thirty-three cents for every ton of sugar cane delivered. That final payment, according to A.S.R./B.S.I., is based on a final […]
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Several poultry farmers lost tens of thousands of dollars over what turned out to be just an Avian Influenza scare. Back in September, after increasing suspicions that the virus was spreading in farms in northern Belize, drastic actions were taken to depopulate those farms. Well, a test sent to the National Veterinary Service Lab in […]
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And today, we asked the Minister of Agriculture if there are any plans to compensate those poultry farmers who lost money as a result of the depopulation exercise. He told us that there must first be a discussion between all stakeholders to determine the next step forward. Here is what he had to say. […]
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The massive cleanup effort across Belize City is on its sixth day. More than a thousand truckloads of debris have been removed from across Belize City. It has been all hands on deck in a herculean effort to get Belize City back to a place of normalcy following the devastation. And today, sugar cane farmers […]
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Over the weekend, images of San Ignacio Mayor Earl Trapp, Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner, San Pedro Mayor Gualberto Nunez and Prime Minister John Briceño were posted on social media, following a large-scale cleanup campaign in Belize City. It was a bipartisan show of solidarity to return the Old Capital to a sense of normalcy […]
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COVID-19 has proven that the tourism industry is quite fragile and not immune to shocks. Those sudden blows can also be brought about by natural disasters. In the wake of Hurricane Lisa, the Ministry of Tourism and the Belize Tourism Board have been taking stock of the damage caused to the industry. Earlier today, News […]
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Comments Off on Several Tourism Destinations are Impacted by Hurricane Lisa
In Belize City, the Fort Street Tourism Village was also adversely affected by the hurricane. The devastation at F.S.T.V. forced a rethink of cruise ship arrivals that were scheduled for this week. After careful consideration, it was decided that cruise ships would continue to call on Belize, despite the state of the city. Nicole […]
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In the wake of Hurricane Lisa, the Belize Tourism Board has been conducting a survey to determine the extent of damage that stakeholders suffered as a result of the natural disaster. According to C.E.O. Solano, an estimate of the total losses incurred is in the region of six million dollars. Nicole Usher-Solano, C.E.O., Ministry […]
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The losses in the agriculture sector, as a result of the damages caused by Hurricane Lisa, are estimated to be twenty million dollars. According to the Minister of Agriculture, Jose Mai, cane fields were destroyed, and a lot of fruits trees were also damaged. He says assessments are still ongoing. Jose Mai, Minister of […]
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Comments Off on Twenty Million Dollars in Losses Agriculture Industry Caused by Hurricane Lisa
Exactly one week after Hurricane Lisa wreaked havoc on Belize City and surrounding environs, the experts in disaster risk management and drafting climate change policies began a two-day workshop to look at just what measures Belize needs to take in order to be better able at coping with the impacts of climate change. To take […]
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Caribbean countries and small-island developing states have welcomed the inclusion of loss and damage on the U.N. Climate Change COP Twenty-seven, taking place in Egypt this year. One hundred and twenty world leaders and relevant parties are meeting at the forum to strategize the best way forward in the global response to climate change. Small […]
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The last set of titles and awards that were approved by the late Queen Elizabeth the Second were today bestowed upon several Belizeans by Governor-General, Froyla Tzalam in Belmopan. The awards were presented in the late Queen’s name in three categories. Receiving the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.) award was Sean Feinstein, […]
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