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The Government of Belize is also seeking to establish a Financial Service Commission with authority to regulate and supervise the financial services industry in Belize. These steps become necessary in light of international regulations that require nations to maintain anti-terrorism and money laundering systems that meet international standards. According to the Leader for Government Business, […]
Written on February 10, 2023 | Posted in
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Ministerial discretion was also the center of the opposition’s argument regarding the Credit Reports Bill brought to the Senate. As we have reported, the Briceño Administration is seeking the approval of the National Assembly to establish a credit reporting system in Belize. A credit bureau would be created under the legislation. And in addition to […]
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They say that persistence pays off, and for one very lucky Cayo resident, that couldn’t be more true. After eight years of playing Mega Bingo, he hit the jackpot with a hundred and eighty thousand dollar payout. Today, he visited Mega Bingo headquarters in Belize City to collect his grand prize. He asked us to […]
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Buena Vista Village is a small farming community located on the banks of the Mopan River in the Cayo District. The village primarily produces citrus and bananas, but now, the women of Buena Vista Village are creating a trade of their own. The up-and-coming artisans are weaving a name for themselves with their exquisite tapestries […]
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On Tuesday, the joint unions raised hell over reports of salary increases for Justices of the High Court of Justice in Belize. This information came via a January ninth, 2023, Ministry of Finance memorandum with news that the base salary for Justices of the High Court has been increased to one hundred and seventy-five thousand […]
Written on February 9, 2023 | Posted in
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Barrow also responded to questions on the Saldivar-lead Caucus for Change. The group, primarily consisting of former U.D.P. Area Representatives, supported Barrow’s candidacy for party leader in February 2022. But, since Barrow has publicly spoken against Saldivar, what does he think about Caucus for Change, and is he concerned that they are coming after his […]
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The Belize Bank Limited is one of the highest credit-rated banks in the country. And on December twenty-first, 2022, the Caribbean information and Credit Rating Services Limited (CariCRIS) reaffirmed the bank’s near-excellent national rating. It is good news for the bank, which represents almost fifty percent of Belize’s financial sector. This is also an advantage […]
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Today, at the Leo Bradley Library in Belize City, a book chronicling the life of a well-known educator was launched. “Service, Generosity, and Grace: The Story of Belizean Educator Deanna Encalada Nisbet” is authored by Jeanette Winsor. The book details the inspiring messages and philosophical ideals shared by Nisbet. The eighty-three-year-old retired educator still believes […]
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The Ministry of Local Government spearheads the delineation exercise being conducted countrywide. This exercise attempts to recognize the growth that some municipalities have experienced since their boundaries were first established. But, as viewers will recall, the exercise got very tricky in Cayo when Succotz residents were up in arms saying that Benque was being expanded […]
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At P.G. Day less than two weeks ago, Area Representative Mike Espat was caught on video referencing the Maya communities using words that the Maya Leaders Alliance called “nothing short of racist.” It did not sit well with many, and a request has been made for an apology from Espat for the derogatory comments towards […]
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Effective the start of this year, labourers the minimum wage has been raised to five dollars, up from three dollars and thirty cents. And while the increase is welcomed, given inflation and the soaring cost of living, the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said that the Briceño Administration did not accept the recommendation […]
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It’s been three months since Hurricane Lisa made landfall near Belize City. The Category one storm caused extensive damage to homes and families across central Belize. It isn’t just private residences trying to recover but also group homes like Sister Cecelia Home for the Elderly in Belize City and Liberty Children’s Home in Ladyville. And […]
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Many of us can attest that honey, often infused with a few plugs of garlic or a grated slice of tumeric, was the go-to miracle medicine that grandma or mom used to offer as a home remedy for a stomach ache, a cough, or a sore throat. But the once thriving honey industry waned in […]
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The Belize Agricultural Health Authority is reporting a significant increase in rabies cases among livestock. BAHA, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Health and Wellness, is reminding livestock producers to vaccinate their animals against Rabies if they have not been vaccinated in the last six months. According to a BAHA […]
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In tonight’s episode of Belize On Reel, we feature a facial butter that is now available in the Belizean market. Hope’s Glow is the brainchild of a woman battling skincare issues who stumbled upon the right all-natural ingredient and created a product that finally solved her skin woes. Now she’s offering it to others who […]
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Just after midday today, there was a collision on the Spanish Lookout Road in western Belize. A man on a motorcycle reportedly collided head on with a white pickup truck traveling in the opposite direction. The accident occurred in the vicinity of the B.N.E. Headquarters and reports are that the deceased, whose name is still […]
Written on February 8, 2023 | Posted in
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There was an earthquake that rattled the Honduran coast this morning and some of the tremors were said to be felt in Belize. The first concern Belizeans had as a result of the news was whether there would be a tsunami watch to follow. But despite the concern the five-point-five magnitude earthquake was not significant […]
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A house was destroyed by fire in Belize City on Tuesday evening, but the issue is a sensitive one because fire officials say the blaze was an incendiary one, which means it was set, but the person who occupied the house is someone whose father believes needs psychiatric evaluation. The house at number 8098 Balan […]
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Today, a virtual press conference was called by the owners of five of the eight basketball teams competing in the Belize Elite Basketball League to share their take on the issue surrounding basketball athlete Kirk Smith Junior and the resignation en masse of the appeals tribunal. It began with Smith Junior reportedly putting his signature […]
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When asked for his take on the U.D.P. Belmopan convention, the P.M. had a mouthful to share about the newly elected U.D.P. Standard Bearer, John Saldivar and the Caucus for Change. He says he is strongly convinced that the U.D.P. has no viable candidate to go up against Area Representative Oscar Mira in that division. […]
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The Government of Belize is preparing for the arrival of Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez on Sunday, February twelfth. Belize is preparing a fitting welcome for the Cuban leader, reflecting the close relationship between our two countries. He will arrive at Phillip Goldson International Airport, after which a special sitting of the House of Representatives […]
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Land degradation is where lands deteriorate or lose their productive capacity due to unsustainable land-use practices. It is a pressing issue for both Latin America and the Caribbean. It is estimated that about three hundred million hectares of land within both regions are considered degraded—the main culprit – large-scale agriculture. So as the global demand […]
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On Tuesday, before today’s A.G.M. in Belize, Belize hosted the first Central American Commission on Environment and Development Council of Ministers Meeting. Belize holds the Pro Tempore Presidency under the Central American Integration System, SICA. So, Minister of Sustainable Development Orlando Habet presided over the proceedings. He joined Open Your Eyes Hosts this morning, broadcast […]
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Studies have found that twenty-four hours’ notice of an impending hazard event such as a hurricane can decrease potential damages by up to thirty percent. Unfortunately, one in every three persons globally, particularly within Small Island Developing States, is not covered by early warning systems. Even more alarming, sixty percent of Africa’s population is not […]
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A medical team from the U.S. is back in Belize to assist with providing the gift of life to the children of Belize. It’s an initiative of the Rotary Club of Belize that has saved the lives of so many little ones who have heart conditions and require medical care. Some procedures are done in […]
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