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Of the two thousand parcels of land distributed in the Mile 8 community, Caribbean Shores constituents received seventy-five lots. Area Representative Kareem Musa says those first-time land owners from his constituents are grateful for the opportunity. He is hopeful that he can facilitate more of his voters the next time around. Kareem Musa, Area […]
Written on August 25, 2022 | Posted in
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When Cabinet met on August nineteenth, in the wake of a tropical wave that passed over the country a day or so earlier, it approved twelve million dollars to be used for repairing highways and feeder roads that were damaged by the weather system. This morning, during the sitting of the House of Representatives, Cayo […]
Written on August 24, 2022 | Posted in
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Immediately following the thunderstorms, personnel from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing were dispatched to various parts of the country to evaluate the extent of damages to roads, drains and culverts that were affected by the tropical wave. During the house meeting today, Minister Espat specified the various locations, as well as the monies […]
Written on August 24, 2022 | Posted in
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Today’s discussion included two different levels of stakeholders – partner institutions like the U.N. system and international financial institutions and other development organizations interested in supporting climate change adaptation and mitigation in Belize. The collaboration with other line ministries helps with Belize meeting its nationally determined contributions to COP. Dr. Kenrick Williams, C.E.O., Ministry […]
Written on August 23, 2022 | Posted in
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Belize made waves at the United Nation’s Conference of the Parties last November in Glasgow, Scotland, getting noticed for its exemplary conservation and forest management efforts. The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, commonly referred to as COP27, will be held from November sixth to the eighteenth in Egypt. But even before then, pre-sessional meetings […]
Written on August 23, 2022 | Posted in
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Doctor Kenrick Williams also gave a brief comment on the Stake Bank Cruise Port project where an Environmental Compliance Plan was approved and allowed for the investor to construct a causeway in the Belize harbour, linking the ship docking facility to the mainland. C.E.O. Doctor Williams says that a review process is still underway. […]
Written on August 23, 2022 | Posted in
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It’s a quiet fishing community off the Coastal Road, fifty-three miles by land from Belize City and twenty-seven miles from Dangriga. But residents of Gales Point Manatee say they have reason to become vociferous in order to protect the sanctity of their community the way it has been known to be for generations. This weekend, […]
Written on August 22, 2022 | Posted in
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The United Democratic Party’s National Party Council met over the weekend, in another attempt at putting an end to the internal strife that threatens to destroy the U.D.P. at its core. A meeting several weeks ago between former Party Leader Patrick Faber, Albert Area Representative Tracy Panton, and current Party Leader Shyne Barrow, with the […]
Written on August 22, 2022 | Posted in
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Despite the internal turmoil, the United Democratic Party is planning a protest for Tuesday in Belize City. On Thursday of last week, Assistant Commissioner of Police Howell Gillett, the Regional Commander for Eastern Division, denied the U.D.P. Chairman’s application to conduct a protest. Still, Peyrefitte told reporters today that the party will be out in […]
Written on August 22, 2022 | Posted in
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Over the weekend, the Saint Martin’s Community Hub distributed approximately one hundred and fifty school bags and stationeries to primary school children across the community. The hub is one of six established in partnership with the U.S. Embassy back in 2020, to create employment opportunities for reformed gang members. Fast track to 2022 and these […]
Written on August 22, 2022 | Posted in
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The system that crossed Belize overnight was a strong tropical wave that dumped more rainfall in some parts of the country in a twelve-hour period than it normally does in an entire month. The system has now moved west of Belize, and weather conditions are expected to improve. Chief Meteorologist, Ronald Gordon explained the system […]
Written on August 18, 2022 | Posted in
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The inundation of the northern portion of the country left much of the soil saturated and that, coupled with non-stop rains, eventually eroded a portion of the Philip Goldson Highway near mile twenty-nine. Marion Ali and Chris Mangar paused briefly on their way to Crooked Tree to capture the repair works that were already in […]
Written on August 18, 2022 | Posted in
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An apartment building fire claimed the life of sixty-two-year-old woman in San Ignacio on Wednesday night. On Monday, Merlene Wellington, a sixty-two-year-old resident of 18th Street, San Ignacio lost power at her home, after she was unable to pay her electricity bill. Last night, she lit a candle in her house. Tonight, her family suspects […]
Written on August 18, 2022 | Posted in
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A pair of officers from the Ministry of Agriculture visited El Salvador recently as part of a technical exchange. There they met with fruit tree producers to gather information on research and technology transfer in non-traditional fruit crops such as dragon fruit, sour sop, coconut, pineapple and avocado. The exchange was coordinated by the Belize […]
Written on August 18, 2022 | Posted in
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There were images and perhaps even reports circulating today, suggesting that Monkeypox is present in Belize. The reports caused concern among some people, some of who took to social media to express their worry, particularly because of the time of year. But a check-in not too long after with the Director of Public Health and […]
Written on August 17, 2022 | Posted in
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The Belize Defense Force Air Wing is in need of new operational aircrafts. Established in 1993, many of its aircrafts have since been decommissioned. The number of aircrafts currently operational is insufficient, and so the Belize Defense Force is looking for a new fleet. But, an aircraft for military purposes does not come cheap. The […]
Written on August 17, 2022 | Posted in
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A new helicopter for the Belize Defense Force Air Wing can cost twelve million dollars at minimum. Chief of Staff Burns highlighted this fact, when asked about efforts to replace the helicopter that crashed back in February of 2020 near the Gales Point Wildlife Sanctuary. Jermaine Burns, Chief of Staff, B.D.F. “If it isn’t […]
Written on August 17, 2022 | Posted in
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The Global Fund is providing over three million dollars in grant funding, through the National Health Insurance, to five organizations to allow them to continue with their health-related projects for 2022-2024. The five are: the Civil Society Organization HUB or C.S.O. Hub for short, the National AIDS Commission, Hand in Hand Ministries, the Belize Family […]
Written on August 17, 2022 | Posted in
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Eighteen promising students attending government schools across Belize, who needed assistance to either begin or continue their high school education, have received scholarship certificates and stipends through a joint effort of the Government of Taiwan and the Office of the Special Envoy.. The sponsorship which has the blessings of the Ministry of Education, is a […]
Written on August 16, 2022 | Posted in
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The new school year is less than a month away from opening and the Ministry of Education is ready for that date. Today, we caught up with Minister of Education, Francis Fonseca who said that the ministry is prepared for the start of a new school year with everyone back in person, following interruptions since […]
Written on August 16, 2022 | Posted in
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Last week, travel media brand Passport Heavy premiered its Belize episode of the popular television program after filming at various locations across the country over a period of thirty days. During that time, host Jubril Agoro visited tourism destinations, including San Pedro, San Ignacio and Placencia. The involvement of the Belize Tourism Board in facilitating […]
Written on August 16, 2022 | Posted in
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The first of four Climate Change Vulnerability and Livelihood consultations for the coastal zone and fisheries sector was held this morning in Belize City. The goal of these consultations is to assess the vulnerabilities of three coastal communities, Belize City, Dangriga, and San Pedro. Subsequent to these consultations being held, the Ministry of Blue Economy […]
Written on August 15, 2022 | Posted in
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Angelfish Caye L.L.C. is planning to develop a two acre eco-resort on the island of Angelfish Caye located ten miles southeast of Hopkins Village, within the South Water Caye Marine Reserve. On Saturday, public consultations were held on the project’s EIA in Hopkins Village. Angelfish Caye L.L.C. submitted its Environmental Impact Assessment report to the […]
Written on August 15, 2022 | Posted in
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And, while the E.I.A. for the proposed eco-resort on Angelfish Caye is being looked at, the Ministry of Blue Economy must weigh the economic impact. Angelfish Caye L.L.C. says the resort will provide employment for the residents of Hopkins Village. Like the proposed port expansion project, C.E.O. Carillo says her ministry is looking at this […]
Written on August 15, 2022 | Posted in
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People who commute every day to and from work and home can expect to see better buses serving them within the coming months. That is, if they live up to their end of the bargain to provide better buses for the prices they charge. Today, News Five asked Minister of Transport, Rodwell Ferguson how that […]
Written on August 15, 2022 | Posted in
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