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The Belize Government Lotteries Limited (BGLL) signed contracts with the newly selected sales distributors of Boledo on Tuesday. The signing took place during a closed event at the George Price Center for Peace and Development in Belmopan, where agreements were formalized with Nando’s Wholesale Limited and MGM Entertainment Limited. According to a statement, the new […]
Written on November 22, 2023 | Posted in
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Going back to the issue of anti-corruption, Minister Usher said that in order for Belize to adapt the conventions to which we have signed onto, including the UN Convention against Corruption, UNCAC, legislation has to be enacted. But he said that we are on schedule with introducing those laws. Henry Charles Usher, Minister of […]
Written on November 22, 2023 | Posted in
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In a recent Women in Business Award Ceremony, fifteen entrepreneurs from the Cayo Northeast Women’s Group were celebrated for successfully completing a fifteen-day training program in sewing, embroidery, craft making, and financial management. The program highlighted the significance of these newfound skills in enhancing the lives of the women and their families. News Five’s Hipolito […]
Written on November 21, 2023 | Posted in
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Copal Tree Lodge is a privately-owned Belizean luxury stay just outside of Punta Gorda Town. It has been in operation for several decades and a majority, if not all, of its workforce comes from communities across Toledo District. More recently, the investors in the company have ventured into another lucrative business on its property, the […]
Written on November 21, 2023 | Posted in
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Belize has joined a list of countries that have severed diplomatic ties with Israel over the war in Gaza. On Tuesday, the government issued a statement reiterating its call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid. Belize also announced the suspension of all diplomatic activities in Tel Aviv and the withdrawal of […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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So the government of Belize has withdrawn its accreditation of Israel’s Ambassador Designate to Belize Einat Kranz-Neiger. It has suspended all activities conducted by the Israeli Honorary Consulate in Belize and the appointment of the Honorary Consul. The government has also suspended all activities of Belize’s Honorary Consulate in Tel Aviv and withdrawn the appointment […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eamon Courtenay today clarified the government’s position on the war between Israel and Hamas. Today, Courtenay told reporters that while that is the case, the way that Israel has responded is illegal, contrary to international humanitarian law, disproportionate and amounts to genocide. Courtenay reiterated the government’s position on the war, condemning […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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As the war rages on in Gaza, the Israeli Defense Force reported the discovery of a tunnel in the Al-Shifa hospital, suggesting it is part of an extensive network beneath the Gaza Strip. The I.D.F. conducted a raid on the Al-Shifa medical complex, suspecting its use by Hamas as an operations base. Footage shared by […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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On Thursday, the religious community joined the public discourse surrounding Belize’s decision to severe diplomatic ties with Israel. The Belize Council of Churches and the National Evangelical Association of Belize issued their respective statements, chiding the Government of Belize for taking stringent diplomatic measures against Israel, as the war in the Middle East continues. Today, […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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Orozco subsequently shifted focus to the Briceño administration, equally criticizing government as speaking, quote unquote, with a forked tongue. This is in respect of government’s decision to support the human rights of Palestinians being slaughtered in Gaza, but not the rights of Belizeans as they pertain to anti-discrimination issues. Caleb Orozco, Executive Director, UNIBAM […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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On Thursday, the government responded to the Belize Council of Churches and the National Evangelical Association of Belize’s statements in which they expressed individual positions that the government was being too heavy-handed in suspending diplomatic relations with Israel. The government issued a release of its own, stating that when the war erupted, arrangements were made […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow has written to former prime ministers Said Musa and Dean Barrow, as well as former foreign ministers Assad Shoman and Godfrey Smith. The U.D.P. party leader began by stating, “I write to confess my utter dismay to read your statement declaring unwavering support for the Government of Belize’s wrongheaded decision to […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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While Barrow is taking the former prime ministers and foreign ministers to task on their collective position on Israel, the People’s United Party has mounted a legal battle in the lower court in an attempt to have him removed from the voters roll in Mesopotamia. In the courtroom of the Chief Magistrate earlier today, several […]
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Earlier this week, the U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory to Americans visiting Belize in which it informed that they should exercise increased caution in the country due to crime and that some areas have increased risk. Today when we spoke with him, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eamon Courtenay said that he had a discussion […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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Farnum says that the aim is to catalyze climate-smart businesses and bridge the gap in climate funding. By doing so, CCSA hopes to attract investments that can contribute to closing the funding gap for climate initiatives. Farnum emphasized the importance of showcasing the positive strides made within the region. While discussions often revolve around the […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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Today the Minister of Transport, Rodwell Ferguson gave us an update on electric buses in Belize. While plans for the pilot project on the electric buses in the north, west and Belize City are well in the making, the buses arrival will mark an important milestone in the transportation industry. In addressing questions on the […]
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The COVID pandemic placed challenges on the Peace Corps service in 2019, but plans remained to resume the program. Today, a new cohort of nineteen Peace Corps volunteers from all across the United States took their oath to serve Belize in the area of sports. The volunteers will be deployed across the country for the […]
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The decision by the Government of Belize to suspend diplomatic relations with Israel has been met with strong support by former prime ministers Said Musa and Dean Barrow, as well as former foreign ministers Assad Shoman and Godfrey Smith. In a joint statement issued by the erstwhile government officials, the decision is regarded as, “the […]
Written on November 16, 2023 | Posted in
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On Tuesday, the Government of Belize announced a bold decision that it was suspending all diplomatic ties with Israel indefinitely. In rationalizing its position, the Briceño administration pointed to the mounting number of Palestinian casualties since Israel declared war on Hamas, following the deadly attacks on October seventh. Foreign Minister Eamon Courtenay is on record […]
Written on November 16, 2023 | Posted in
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But why is the National Evangelical Association of Belize weighing on what is clearly a diplomatic position being taken by government? According to Pastor Lance Lewis, it all ties back to the origin of Christianity. Lance Lewis, Nat’l Evangelical Association of Belize “Christianity came out of Judaism and so there is a connection. When […]
Written on November 16, 2023 | Posted in
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The Belize Council of Churches also issued a release on the contentious issue earlier today stating, “the recent decision of the Government of Belize to suspend diplomatic relations with Israel, therefore, increase obstacles for Belizeans wanting to visit the Holy Land, is unfortunate, and fails to foster the dialogue necessary for peace; however, we are […]
Written on November 16, 2023 | Posted in
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In acknowledging the press releases issued by the Belize Council of Churches and the National Evangelical Association of Belize, the Government of Belize responded to the respective statements. G.O.B.’s response addresses the concern of the Council of Churches regarding the suspension of diplomatic relations with Israel. It goes on to say, quote, the public should […]
Written on November 16, 2023 | Posted in
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Last week, we reported that the road service permits that the Belize Transport Board had issued to Floralia over the past two years for runs to Punta Gorda and Independence were quashed in the High Court. The court passed a decision that favoured the proprietors of Griga Line and James Bus Line. The two bus […]
Written on November 16, 2023 | Posted in
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A bitter land dispute involving an elderly couple on Eve Street is in the news tonight because, according to Maria Magana, she has explored all avenues in effort to resolve the issue with her neighbors. Here’s that story.
Written on November 16, 2023 | Posted in
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The proposal for a National Energy Policy for Belize was presented in 2011, and over those years it took consultations with various sectors, and a call by the global community for countries to move towards greener sources of energy production. Today, the final product was presented. It calls for a reduction in fuel-based energy and […]
Written on November 16, 2023 | Posted in
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