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And, those B.D.F. officers who survived last week’s tragic road traffic accident are in recovery. Eight of the ten surviving officers have been released from the hospital. Two, however, remain hospitalized at the K.H.M.H. One of those officers is currently in need of blood donations. Jermaine Burns, the Chief of Staff at the Belize Defense […]
Written on August 17, 2022 | Posted in
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The Ministry of National Defense and Border Security is facilitating a series of strategic and operational actions to address recent reports of sea piracy off the coast of the Stann Creek District. The Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard met with fisher folks in the south to devise a plan of action, following the reports. […]
Written on August 17, 2022 | Posted in
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The Belize Defense Force Air Wing is in need of new operational aircrafts. Established in 1993, many of its aircrafts have since been decommissioned. The number of aircrafts currently operational is insufficient, and so the Belize Defense Force is looking for a new fleet. But, an aircraft for military purposes does not come cheap. The […]
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A meeting of mayors was held today at the House of Culture in Belize City by National Celebrations Commission Chair Francis Fonseca. The N.C.C. commits to support all municipalities for the observance of September Celebrations activities annually. In line with that tradition, Minister Fonseca presented support funding to the representatives of the various municipality. […]
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But, how can the police department investigate its own? Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa told the media today that the family has been afforded the opportunity to appoint a person to oversee the investigation and liaise with the chief investigators, Senior Superintendent Hilberto Romero and Assistant Superintendent Jamie Gonzalez. Minister Musa says that the […]
Written on August 16, 2022 | Posted in
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Will the Uh family be compensated for the wrongful death of Derrick? That was a question posed to the Minister of Home Affairs earlier today. While legal recourse via a civil suit can be pursued by the family, Minister Musa believes that, as in the case of Laddie Gillett and Alyson Major, Uh’s family should […]
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In the wake of Derrick Uh’s death, the United Democratic Party called for the removal of ComPol Chester Williams, C.E.O. Kevin Arthurs and Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa. Today, Musa responded by apologizing to Uh’s family and chiding U.D.P. Chairman Michael Peyrefitte for politicizing the tragedy. Kareem Musa, Minister of Home Affairs “I […]
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In late July, a state of emergency was declared for Lake Independence as a reaction to the increased tension and gun violence in that area of south side Belize City. It is a band-aid solution which will expire at the end of the month, but how effective has it been? Over the past two weeks, […]
Written on August 16, 2022 | Posted in
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The U.D.P’s only elected Mayor, Earl Trapp, has also penned a few lines on his opinion of the ongoing internal rift. He addressed his views in the form of a letter sent to the party’s chairman, Michael Peyrefitte. In it, he also expressed concern over, “the worrying instability in our party” and the decisions to […]
Written on August 16, 2022 | Posted in
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A woman from San Ignacio Town is urging the Belize Police Department to act swiftly in detaining her ex-common-law husband, Ludin Najera, after he allegedly attacked her in a fit of jealousy outside of a night club. Angela Lemus says she was out with her former partner on Saturday night when he became jealous after […]
Written on August 16, 2022 | Posted in
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Earlier today, we got a chance to speak with Tanya Santos the C.E.O in the Ministry of Human Development who commented on the high number of domestic violence reports in Belize. Here are her thoughts on how these acts of gender-based violence can be decreased. Tanya Santos, C.E.O., Ministry of Human Development “It is […]
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Fuel prices are falling globally. Last week, the global benchmark for oil prices has fallen below one hundred U.S dollars per barrel, down from over one hundred and twenty dollars in June. So, when will Belizeans be able to take advantage of these decreasing fuel prices at the pumps? As we have reported, the Government […]
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During the launch of the MSME Road Show on August fourth, an announcement was made that the Government of Belize is proposing to offer MSMEs one million dollars in duty exemption which can be accessed all in one year or over a period of four years, as a form of tax relief. On Monday, Doctor […]
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Last week, travel media brand Passport Heavy premiered its Belize episode of the popular television program after filming at various locations across the country over a period of thirty days. During that time, host Jubril Agoro visited tourism destinations, including San Pedro, San Ignacio and Placencia. The involvement of the Belize Tourism Board in facilitating […]
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On Monday, the Tourism Police Unit received a donation of motorcycles and bicycles from the Ministry of Tourism to assist personnel from the agency with patrolling the streets of Belize City and other tourist destinations. News Five’s Isani Cayetano reports. Isani Cayetano, Reporting Since its inception, the Tourism Police Unit has been working carefully […]
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The first-ever Belize International Music and Food Festival was held in San Pedro on the weekend of August first. According to Minister of Tourism Anthony Mahler, the event drew as many as eight thousand concertgoers during the two nights that it was held. He also says that the festival created significant economic activity for the […]
Written on August 15, 2022 | Posted in
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Lighting on stage was also an issue during the concert, that’s according to concertgoers who described poor lighting and other technical hiccups during the show. Mahler was also asked about the criticism that Belizean artists may have been unfairly matched as opening acts for bigger, regional and international artist. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism […]
Written on August 15, 2022 | Posted in
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The first of four Climate Change Vulnerability and Livelihood consultations for the coastal zone and fisheries sector was held this morning in Belize City. The goal of these consultations is to assess the vulnerabilities of three coastal communities, Belize City, Dangriga, and San Pedro. Subsequent to these consultations being held, the Ministry of Blue Economy […]
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Waterloo Investment Holdings has resubmitted an application for review of its E.I.A. to the Department of Environment for the construction of a cruise terminal and cruise tourism village at the Port of Belize Limited. A public consultation is scheduled for September first, at the Best Western Biltmore Plaza Hotel. The National Environmental Appraisal Committee denied […]
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Angelfish Caye L.L.C. is planning to develop a two acre eco-resort on the island of Angelfish Caye located ten miles southeast of Hopkins Village, within the South Water Caye Marine Reserve. On Saturday, public consultations were held on the project’s EIA in Hopkins Village. Angelfish Caye L.L.C. submitted its Environmental Impact Assessment report to the […]
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And, while the E.I.A. for the proposed eco-resort on Angelfish Caye is being looked at, the Ministry of Blue Economy must weigh the economic impact. Angelfish Caye L.L.C. says the resort will provide employment for the residents of Hopkins Village. Like the proposed port expansion project, C.E.O. Carillo says her ministry is looking at this […]
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Four men and four women are representing Belize at the North American Power-lifting Federation’s Regional Classic Power-lifting Championships in Panama this week. But there was criticism that the team went without receiving much assistance through the Belize Power-lifting Association from the Ministry of Sports. Today, Minister of Sports Rodwell Ferguson clarified that matter. He said […]
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People who commute every day to and from work and home can expect to see better buses serving them within the coming months. That is, if they live up to their end of the bargain to provide better buses for the prices they charge. Today, News Five asked Minister of Transport, Rodwell Ferguson how that […]
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Today the Football Federation of Belize, with assistance from FIFA and UNESCO launched a Football in Schools program for primary school children in Belize. It is an initiative that seeks to engage youths in the discipline of football from an early age and to get them to develop their skills to international standards. It is […]
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The controversial seven million dollar loan from the Social Security Board to Pharmacy Express Limited, as we reported on Thursday, has been called off. As it came to be, the Government of Belize raised the only objection that was submitted in writing to the S.S.B. on the basis that the pharmaceutical company which operates out […]
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