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While the traces of Hurricane Agatha may not pose a direct threat to Belize, farmers in low-lying and flood prone areas are being advised, nonetheless, that the northern, central and southern parts of the country may be in danger of flooding. Farmers are being advised to pay keen attention to the weather situation which is […]
Written on June 1, 2022 | Posted in
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For the past two decades, Belize has established a working relationship with the Central American Commission for Maritime Transport, COCATRAM. While Belize Port Authority has been working closely with the regional organization, the country is not yet a member and hasn‘t been enjoying the full benefits of membership. That’s until now, Port Commissioner Gilbert Swaso […]
Written on June 1, 2022 | Posted in
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According to Saul Contreras, head of delegation of COCATRAM, Belize will benefit from national maritime strategies that will allow for easier movement of goods across the maritime space. Saul Castelar Contreras, Head of Delegation, COCATRAM “As you may know, COCATRAM is the Central American Commission for Maritime Transport and we’ve been operating for […]
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The National Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool Conference was held this morning in Belmopan where representatives of the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Wildlife Conservation Society and the National Biodiversity Office met to discuss new technologies to aid enforcement officers in safeguarding Belize’s marine and terrestrial protected areas. News Five’s Isani Cayetano reports. Isani Cayetano, […]
Written on June 1, 2022 | Posted in
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June to November is when everyone should be prepared to put into action a hurricane plan. That plan includes having sufficient flashlights or lanterns, and a battery-operated radio, medications, drinking water, and importantly, food supplies. But if you will need to pass a hurricane at one of the designated shelters, taking along some food would […]
Written on June 1, 2022 | Posted in
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Children have been the only category of Belizeans that before now have not had immunizations against COVID-19 but, as C.E.O. in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Doctor Julio Sabido, said, this procurement now makes all of our people protected . Dr. Julio Sabido, CEO, Ministry of Health and Wellness “The procurement of COVID-19 vaccines […]
Written on May 31, 2022 | Posted in
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Electric vehicles are the future of transportation. In Belize, less than ten electric vehicles are on the nation’s highways. That number is now expected to increase, with an investment in the creation of an E-mobility eco-system. The ecosystem will see charging stations and other necessary facilities in municipalities and villages across the country and B.E.L. […]
Written on May 31, 2022 | Posted in
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The National Agriculture and Trade Show 2022, held over the weekend recorded approximately twenty-six thousand, eight hundred persons who attended the fiftieth anniversary of the event. While Saturday saw upwards of ten thousand persons entering the show grounds, Sunday had the highest turnout with fifteen thousand, plus visitors. These figures do not include invited guests […]
Written on May 30, 2022 | Posted in
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Belize Bank’s digital wallet, E-kyash was also a big feature at the National Agriculture and Trade Show in Belmopan. Taking a selfie with Raymoni mascot gave visitors an opportunity to win an E-kyash package valued at one hundred dollars. And if you visited the booth to cash-in, you got double the funds, as much as […]
Written on May 30, 2022 | Posted in
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We also asked Dr. Martinez about the country’s access to green climate funding through the Green Climate Fund. The fund was established in 2010 within the frame work of the United Nations Frame Work Convention on Climate Change. It assists developing countries like Belize in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change. Coastal communities […]
Written on May 26, 2022 | Posted in
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On Wednesday, the Ministry of the Blue Economy held a public meeting with fishermen in San Pedro Town to discuss the amendment to the fisheries regulation for a four point five ounce lobster tail weight. The meeting was held at the San Pedro Lion’s Den. News Five’s Duane Moody reports. Duane Moody, Reporting Minister […]
Written on May 26, 2022 | Posted in
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The Belize Tourism Industry Association, B.T.I.A., held a Summit today that drew members from far and wide to hear about efforts to improve formal training for those in tourism, and how stakeholders should prepare their businesses for the future. The event, which bore the theme, ‘Reimagining Belizean Tourism’, took place this morning at the Best […]
Written on May 26, 2022 | Posted in
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At this hour in San Pedro, the Ministry of Blue Economy is hosting a public meeting with fisherfolk from the island to discuss a recent amendment to the Fisheries Act. The regulation that governs the tail weight of lobsters is set and it is now about compliance. But as the ministry is going around doing […]
Written on May 25, 2022 | Posted in
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While the Ministry of Blue Economy makes its rounds across the country consulting with fisher folks, we spoke with the Minister of Tourism earlier today to get his take on the possible impact of the revised Fisheries Act on the travel and leisure sector. After all, visitors flock to Belize to experience our seafood cuisines. […]
Written on May 25, 2022 | Posted in
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The Trade License Bill 2022 continues to be a matter of grave concerns for Belizean artists and musicians. As we told you on Monday, the House Committee met to discuss the amendment to the regulation and in attendance were several creatives whose livelihoods are threatened by the proposed changes. The Belize Society of Composers, Authors […]
Written on May 25, 2022 | Posted in
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The controversy continues over the operations of the second largest credit union in the country. Today, Former General Manager of Saint Francis Xavier Credit Union, Rafael Dominguez called a press conference to share more details of the letter that the credit union wrote him when he says they fired him before his contract actually ended. […]
Written on May 25, 2022 | Posted in
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Dominguez alleges that just today, an official at the credit union assaulted two members of the credit union’s supervisory committee, resulting in them suffering injuries. Those two persons, he said, will give statements to the police regarding the incident, the details of which he did not release. Dominguez challenges the grounds for his termination, quoting […]
Written on May 25, 2022 | Posted in
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We turn once again to the inflation that has been affecting the cost of goods on the shelves. During an appearance on Open Your Eyes this morning, Agriculture Minister Jose Mai said that not only is the price of beef increasing, products like 1-2-3 cooking oil, rice, and fertilizers are also seeing increases. Here is […]
Written on May 25, 2022 | Posted in
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The proposed Trade License Bill that was introduced in the House of Representatives for first reading on Friday has been met with opposition in various quarters, including the business community and the entertainment industry. This morning, during a press conference held by the United Democratic Party, Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow, himself a former performing artist, […]
Written on May 18, 2022 | Posted in
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In scrutinizing the language of the proposed legislation, attorney OJ Elrington says that persons conducting business at the micro-level in villages will also be affected by the new law once it is enacted. He goes on to share the legal definitions that pertain to villages, as well as entertainers. OJ Elrington, Attorney-at-law “It says, […]
Written on May 18, 2022 | Posted in
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The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry says that the conversation with G.O.B. on trade license reform started back in 2009 and has evolved over time. Major concerns were ventilated back in 2013, when trade license had increased up to three hundred percent for some of its members in various municipalities. According to the president […]
Written on May 18, 2022 | Posted in
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While the discourse on social media is centered around Article Seven of the bill as it relates to entertainers, peddlers and others now having to pay for a trade license, Policy Analyst Dyon Elliot explains the issues with the trade licensing regime as it has been in place since 1976. Elliot says that the bill […]
Written on May 18, 2022 | Posted in
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The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry believes that details of the bill remain unclear and need buy-in before being made into law. The bill will be taken to the House Committee level on Monday and the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry says that it will be placing its position on record. B.C.C.I. believes […]
Written on May 18, 2022 | Posted in
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Last Friday during the sitting of the House of Representatives, the issue of the contract awarded to Brads Gaming Company was raised. This was in reference to taxes that should have been levied on the operation. On Monday, Brads Gaming Company Limited filed a suit in the Supreme Court seeking to repeal S.I. Fifty-one of […]
Written on May 18, 2022 | Posted in
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The debate on the Trade Licensing Bill 2022 continues to rage on social media and in other quarters, despite the government’s effort to clarify what it means for small businessmen and women, entrepreneurs, and street side vendors. C.E.O. Valentino Shal of the Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour, and Local Government, told News Five […]
Written on May 17, 2022 | Posted in
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