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But while there was a suspected “wet drop” a couple weeks ago in southern Belize, Commissioner Williams indicated that there were reports on Monday night of a suspicious plane also in the south. He said that police officers were on patrol in Dangriga just prior to the murder when their attention was diverted to a […]
Written on July 27, 2022 | Posted in
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The coming together of various branches of the judiciary to form what will hereafter be known as the Senior Courts, succeeds a piece of legislation that was introduced in parliament earlier this year. The proposed Senior Courts Bill will rescind the Supreme Court of Judicature Act and replace it with the Court of Appeal Act. […]
Written on July 27, 2022 | Posted in
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With the pending amalgamation of the court system, where will the legal fraternity fall within this new arrangement and what will its role be? Hector Guerra, Vice President, Bar Association “The bar really is here to support the judiciary. Of course, we interact with the court system on a daily basis and so, we […]
Written on July 27, 2022 | Posted in
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The Commonwealth Games are being held this year in Birmingham, England and a delegation comprising of fourteen athletes has travelled to the U.K. to participate in cycling, triathlon and athletics. The athletes arrived earlier today for the first multi-discipline games since COVID in which eleven thousand athletes will be participating. Known as the friendly games […]
Written on July 27, 2022 | Posted in
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Alamilla spoke of the importance of Belizean athletes participating in the Commonwealth Games, which can serve as a qualifier for other international sporting events. Giovanni Alamilla, Head of Delegation, Team Belize “We firmly believe that we need to give our athletes access to these events. Yes it would be great for us to make […]
Written on July 27, 2022 | Posted in
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Pharmacy Express Limited (P.E.L.) has broken its silence on the proposed seven million dollar loan from the Social Security Board. As we reported on Monday, the Social Security Board is proposing a seven million dollar loan to Pharmacy Express Limited which will be used for refinancing and inventory purposes. A release from the company notes […]
Written on July 26, 2022 | Posted in
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The Social Security Board has been in our newscast for various reasons since last week, primarily as it relates to loans that the institution plans to make available to the Development Finance Corporation and Pharmacy Express Limited. But tonight, we’re highlighting the plight of an individual whose lower right leg was amputated in May due […]
Written on July 26, 2022 | Posted in
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Following the election of Plus TV’s Pastor Louis Wade as the media’s representative on the People’s Constitutional Commission on Friday, the LGBT community has come out strongly against his appointment. On Monday, Caleb Orozco, who also sits on the newly-formed task force, spoke out against Wade and the fact that he has taken staunch anti-rights […]
Written on July 26, 2022 | Posted in
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Today, the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital announced that its cardiac program is now reopened for persons with heart conditions who need medical attention. Over the last decade, through this specialty, hundreds of Belizeans have benefited from this cardiovascular service, but it was put on hold over the last two years. With an upgrade in equipment […]
Written on July 26, 2022 | Posted in
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It is a tradition that has been around for generations, and one that the two-party system has perpetuated. In his book, Political Clientelism and Democracy in Belize from My Hand to Yours, author, Doctor Dylan Vernon exposes the problem that is political clientelism and the dangers that it poses to our democracy. The book informs […]
Written on July 26, 2022 | Posted in
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Doctor Vernon’s book lays blame at the feet of politicians for perpetuating the bad habit of political handouts. But one political leader who was present at today’s launch of the book “Political Clientelism and Democracy in Belize from My Hand to Yours” told News Five that she endorses the book. Leader of the Belize People’s […]
Written on July 26, 2022 | Posted in
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The launch of Doctor Vernon’s book brought up other factors, such as genuine social problems that force voters to seek political assistance. Kathy Esquivel, who was in attendance and who has in the past served in several key capacities, has pointed out that the matter is gender-based because women, mostly single mothers, are in need […]
Written on July 26, 2022 | Posted in
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Young Leaders Alliance of Belize (YLAB) is requesting at seat on the People’s Constitution Commission. Two representatives from the youth organization were present at the National Assembly yesterday for the Foreign Affairs Committee Meeting on the People’s Constitution Commission Bill 2022. A release from YLAB says the representatives were there to present the organization’s request […]
Written on July 26, 2022 | Posted in
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A signing ceremony took place on Monday between the Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation and the Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) for the last phase of a program within Belize’s Marine Reserve Network. PACT’s Targeted Investment Program titled “Improving the Management of the Marine Reserve Network,” will be carried out by the Fisheries […]
Written on July 26, 2022 | Posted in
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Beginning today at the Biltmore Plaza in Belize City, technical sports experts from across the Central American region, except for Panama, converged for the first-of-its-kind Physical Education Congress. CODICADER is the sports arm of SICA, the Central American Integration System, and the objective of the conference is to identify and share a structured curriculum for […]
Written on July 26, 2022 | Posted in
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At the end of the four-day technical meeting, a PE manual will be developed and will be incorporated in the curriculum. National Sports Council Deputy Director Marvin Ottley explains the benefits of having a regionally-structured program like this. Marvin Ottley, Deputy Director, National Sports Council “When we look at some of the leading countries, […]
Written on July 26, 2022 | Posted in
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The Social Security Board is proposing a seven million dollar loan to a private pharmaceutical company which will be used for refinancing and inventory purposes. That public notice of investment comes hard on the heels of a similar written announcement that was issued last week when the S.S.B. made known that it was also investing […]
Written on July 25, 2022 | Posted in
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While S.S.B. is aware of government’s statement, nothing has been tendered in writing with respect of its objection. C.E.O. Ruiz, nonetheless, explained the vetting process used to scrutinize Pharmacy Express’ application. At the end of that series of actions, the Social Security Board says that is satisfied with the company having met the criteria for […]
Written on July 25, 2022 | Posted in
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According to C.E.O. Ruiz, Pharmacy Express Limited initially requested more than the seven million dollars that was ultimately agreed upon. In fact, she went on to say that borrower has put up collateral that almost triples the amount being sought. Deborah Ruiz, C.E.O., Social Security Board “They did ask for more money, they did […]
Written on July 25, 2022 | Posted in
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On Friday, we announced the appointment of Pastor Louis Wade as the media’s representative on the People’s Constitutional Commission. Wade, the owner of Plus TV, was elected near-unanimously by his colleagues in the media, followed by Channel Seven’s Daniel Ortiz as his alternate. But tonight, Wade’s selection is being frowned upon the LGBT community which […]
Written on July 25, 2022 | Posted in
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According to Orozco, the media lost an opportunity to appoint someone who would uphold the value of fairness within the citizenry of the country. Caleb Orozco, Executive Director, UNIBAM “What they fail to realize is that there’s already one group of people who represent the church and that is a person from the Council […]
Written on July 25, 2022 | Posted in
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The Public Service Union is up in arms over a proposal by the Briceño administration to Moises Cal as Chair of the Public Service Commission. As Belize’s former Ambassador to Guatemala, Cal’s reputation was tarnished when he was reportedly under investigation by law enforcement authorities in Panama after allegedly being found in possession of a […]
Written on July 25, 2022 | Posted in
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What is a half-blind shark with a life span of up to four hundred years, and native to the Arctic and North Atlantic oceans doing in Belize? The Greenland shark, known to scavenge on polar bear carcasses in ocean temperatures below thirty five degrees Fahrenheit was for the first time found in the Caribbean Sea. […]
Written on July 25, 2022 | Posted in
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Over the past week, Medical Wings International and American Airlines have been assisting the neediest in the Belize District with free medical care. Hundreds of residents formed lines at the Saint John’s College campus over the course of the six days to consult medical professionals on matters related to their physical health and to receive […]
Written on July 25, 2022 | Posted in
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Heart 4 Kids, a non-profit organization based in the U.S., is hosting a United Belize Basketball Clinic to train a group of coaches and high school basketball players. Heart 4 Kids brought in a group of superstar coaches from the N.B.A., the G-League, the N.C.A.A., and top tier high school levels to facilitate these trainings. […]
Written on July 25, 2022 | Posted in
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