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Commuters entering or leaving Belize City via the Philip Goldson Highway are very well appreciating the progress that has been made so far to the new bridge being constructed at the mouth of the Haulover Creek. There were delays, but Minister of Infrastructure Development and Housing Julius Espat told the media today that it is […]
Written on July 6, 2023 | Posted in
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Minister of Infrastructure Development Julius Espat also gave an update on the upgrade of the Caracol Road. Phase two of that scaled-down road works project commenced back in 2021 and the ministry was able to save almost twenty-eight million dollars. This infrastructure development project is also already seeing economic benefits to villages in the area, […]
Written on July 6, 2023 | Posted in
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Residents in some areas of Ladyville have been complaining about public transportation since Serrano Bus Service lost its road service permit. Earlier this year, the Transport Board decided not to renew the bus line’s permit and it gave way for Central Bus Service to acquire the route. But the new service provided does not traverse […]
Written on July 6, 2023 | Posted in
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The Government of Belize has allocated funds for the reconstruction of a forward operating base at the mouth of the Sarstoon River. The F.O.B. that was constructed back in 2015 has not been occupied because the land has been washed away due to erosion. On Tuesday, the Belize Territorial Volunteers issued a release saying that […]
Written on July 5, 2023 | Posted in
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Wil Maheia also wore his Belize Progressive Party hat today and spoke to News Five about the redistricting process. It was the B.P.P. that took G.O.B. to court, triggering voter equity among electoral divisions. Maheia says that they’ve been disrespected by the Elections and Boundaries Commission because they’ve been excluded from the process and have […]
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The local shrimp industry has a new lease on life after almost a decade of recovery efforts. Back in 2015, a viral infection known as the Early Mortality Syndrome devastated the industry. Hundreds of employees lost their jobs and tens of millions of dollars in losses were recorded. For years, multiple methods were implemented without […]
Written on July 5, 2023 | Posted in
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Henry Anderson, the Chief Executive Officer at the Development Finance Cooperation is warning against the illegal importation of shrimp. He says the practice poses a major threat to the rebounding industry. Anderson fears that contraband shrimp will undo years of progress. Henry Anderson, Chief Executive Officer, Development Finance Cooperation “Now there are couple other […]
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The second fire also occurred on Sunday morning, but this time in San Ignacio. Just before dawn, a fire started inside a two-storey house on Second Street with its owner, Leopoldo Waight, inside. The upper flat of the building, where it is believed that the fire started, was wooden and the ground floor was concrete. […]
Written on July 4, 2023 | Posted in
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Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow has written to Royal Caribbean Group in response to a letter from Vice President Josh Carroll two weeks ago. In Barrow’s letter, he raises several concerns, including the legal opinion presented by Doctor Ben Juratowitch, the minutes of the meeting from the 2021 NEAC meeting, as well as the proposed use […]
Written on July 4, 2023 | Posted in
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Over the weekend, the Belize Zoo issued a statement on its social media pages on the passing of Sylvia the Jaguar. Sylvia was an ambassador wild cat that has been a part of the Belize Zoo family for six years and easily became one of the animals with whom visitors developed a bond with. Unfortunately, […]
Written on July 4, 2023 | Posted in
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The fiftieth anniversary of the Caribbean Community, better known as CARICOM is being celebrated in Trinidad at the forty-fifth regular meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government. On Monday night, we shared with you details of the meeting as it relates to reviewing the accomplishments achieved for the region, including a focus on crime. […]
Written on July 4, 2023 | Posted in
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In Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting, it was agreed that government will be expanding the list of goods that are subject to regulation under the Supplies Control Act. An additional thirty-four items have been included on that list, many of which will be price controlled. This morning, Minister of Human Development, Dolores Balderamos-Garcia provide additional details on […]
Written on June 30, 2023 | Posted in
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The family of Iran “Basco” Jones is preparing for his funeral after they positively identified him as the murder victim who was found in Biscayne Village on Saturday afternoon. The corpse was callously dumped in a shallow grave off a feeder road and was detected by someone who was going hunting in the area. On […]
Written on June 29, 2023 | Posted in
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The Briceño administration has been grappling with the global impact of inflation since the beginning of the year and established a cabinet sub-committee back in March to address a number of issues, including price gouging. Following the creation of that taskforce, the Supplies Control Amendment Bill was also taken to the House of Representatives. Meetings […]
Written on June 29, 2023 | Posted in
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When the media caught up with Agriculture Minister Jose Abelardo Mai today, we asked for an update on the dispute within the sugar industry in the north. A.S.R./B.S.I. is taking the issue of now having to apply for export permits to the court and a task force, led by Minister of Home Affairs and New […]
Written on June 29, 2023 | Posted in
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As we’ve been reporting, the Elections and Boundaries Commission will present a final recommendation for the redistricting exercise to cabinet on July fourteenth. At this stage, the major political parties are reviewing the proposed changes. We understand that there will be two additional seats, following the redrawing of boundaries for several constituencies. There are reports […]
Written on June 29, 2023 | Posted in
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We’ve reported earlier this month on the increasing narco activity in the northern part of the country. Criminal organizations from Mexico are coming further south, threatening to enter into Belizean territory. And so, recently, the Briceño administration went to parliament for a supplementary budget to counter narco activities in the north. Orange Walk South Area […]
Written on June 29, 2023 | Posted in
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In tonight’s episode of Belize on Reel, we take you to Jardin Pachamama located on the Yo Creek/San Lazaro Road in Orange Walk. It is the location for a contemporary poktapok ballcourt; the ball game was played by ancient Mayas to settle disputes. This history and the efforts to preserve it is part of a […]
Written on June 29, 2023 | Posted in
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This morning in Belize City, the Wildlife Conservation Society recognized several fisher folk with the annual Fisher of Year Award. Each year, the environmental NGO formally acknowledges the work of fishermen and women who dedicate their lives to marine conservation. Among the awardees who were honored are Osvaldo Santoya from the fishing community of Chunox […]
Written on June 29, 2023 | Posted in
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“Activists and NGOs Rally for Stricter Measures to Curb Illegal Waste Burning, Urging Environmental and Climate Justice in Trinidad and Tobago” In Trinidad and Tobago, there are four landfills: Beetham, Forres Park, Guanapo, and Tobago. The first three landfills are in Trinidad and are managed by the Trinidad and Tobago Solid Waste Management Company […]
Written on June 29, 2023 | Posted in
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According to the Leader of the Opposition, public attention should be placed squarely on the Belize Police Department and the fact that officers who are said to be close to the Commissioner of Police are reportedly engaged in the sale of gun licenses. Shyne Barrow, Leader of the Opposition “The focus should be that […]
Written on June 28, 2023 | Posted in
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We have long been reporting on the alcalde system that is practiced in indigenous Maya communities in the south. What comes to mind is the 2015 citizen arrest of Rupert Myles in Santa Cruz Village in the Toledo District. Thirteen persons were later charged as a result of that incident. That case raised several questions […]
Written on June 28, 2023 | Posted in
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A consultation exercise was held on Tuesday with mayors and key administrative staff from town and city councils across Belize on a proposed initiative to open municipal courts in all six districts. The Department of Local Government spearheaded the one-day session in order that the relevant authorities will be able to better understand the legal and […]
Written on June 28, 2023 | Posted in
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She is the new Sports Director, having taken over in that capacity on June sixteenth. Iris Centeno, who is known for her hands-on contributions to football, is now in charge of advancing the various sports disciplines promoted by National Sports Council. Her priority list is ambitious, but Centeno explained to us today that she intends […]
Written on June 28, 2023 | Posted in
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The redistricting exercise is a long-overdue process that is finally underway, but not without controversy. The redrawing of the electoral map across several of the thirty-one constituencies is causing a stir among area representatives from both major political parties. In Belize District, the idea is to reduce the number of constituencies from thirteen to eleven. […]
Written on June 27, 2023 | Posted in
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