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Following the ceremony, we spoke with Prime Minister John Briceño about the historic launch and his expectations of the outcome of this process. Here is what he had to say. Prime Minister John Briceño “Certainly what is next, it is up to the commission to come up with a work plan. I think they […]
Written on November 14, 2022 | Posted in
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There is also controversy surrounding the makeup of the People’s Constitutional Commission, as certain groups felt that their voices have been excluded. We asked the Prime Minister about those criticisms, as well as the approach that the P.C.C. will take when there is a difference of opinions on critical issues. Here is how he responded. […]
Written on November 14, 2022 | Posted in
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The Government of Belize is getting closer to confirming an official figure for the value of damage caused by Hurricane Lisa. Last night, we told you about all those contributions coming in towards the relief efforts from Belize’s bilateral partners. There are more funds for the government to access from the international community, but as […]
Written on November 11, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on DANA Committee Finalizing Data Collection to Determine Value of Damage in Wake of Hurricane Lisa
The Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis Committee looked at the track of the hurricane to get a general idea of where to carry out their efforts and where to intensify their data collection. Hendy says her teams went house to house over the last nine days, in an attempt to interview everyone affected. Today, those […]
Written on November 11, 2022 | Posted in
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The National Emergency Management Organization will use the data gathered by DANA to come to the official value of the damages caused to families across the affected areas. NEMO’s final report will then be submitted to members of the international community who are willing to assist in the relief efforts. So, in the event your […]
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Comments Off on Lake-I, Port Loyola, Albert Divisions Most Affected by Hurricane Lisa
The Inter-American Development Bank, I.D.B., has approved a two hundred thousand U.S. dollar donation to Belize to help families affected by Hurricane Lisa. This type of Emergency Technical Cooperation is aimed at humanitarian aid, which includes food, drinking water and cleaning supplies, among other emergency items. Those funds will be channeled through the Government of […]
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Comments Off on IDB Donates to Belize’s Hurricane Relief Efforts
According to Horace Glaze, Disaster Management Coordinator for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent, an additional half-a-million Belize dollars is being made available to the disaster relief effort. Those funds have been earmarked by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent societies in Geneva, Switzerland. Horace Glaze, Disaster Management […]
Written on November 11, 2022 | Posted in
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We continue our coverage of the ongoing impasse between the Belize Sugar Industries and the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association, with more from Mac MacLachlan, the Vice President of International Relations at A.S.R./B.S.I. In an interview with reporters on Thursday, MacLachlan explained in great detail why the most contentious aspect of the ongoing negotiations towards […]
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And, the conversation regarding the signing of individual agreements between farmers and the millers came up once again in Thursday’s interview. A.S.R./B.S.I says it remains open to signing individual contracts with any sugarcane farmer who intends on doing so, because the mill will be unable to accept sugar cane from farmers without a signed agreement. […]
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Police have recovered several guns that were stolen from the residence of the former Commissioner of Police, Allen Whylie in Lemonal. The firearms were discovered in two different locations, one in the same village where Whylie resides, and three additional weapons were found further north in Orange Walk. Of note is that earlier this week, […]
Written on November 10, 2022 | Posted in
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Last evening, we reported on two incidents of attempted kidnappings that involved children, in one case, a six-year-old in Orange Walk, and a teenager in another instance, as she walked to school near Neal Pen Road and Central American Boulevard, in Belize City. There were two audio recordings that lent to the credibility of the […]
Written on November 10, 2022 | Posted in
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Thirty-seven-year-old Jonathan Burgos, a businessman from Orange Walk, is accused of stealing three thousand, five hundred dollars in cash from a well-known attorney in Belize City. While the alleged theft happened two years ago, Burgos is only just being brought before the court to answer to charges that he deceived attorney Mark Williams when he […]
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The Government of Belize is standing firm on its decision to have teachers and students return to the classroom only four days after Hurricane Lisa made landfall. Prime Minister John Briceño explains that Cabinet took the decision in consideration of the time that students lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the Belize National Teachers Union […]
Written on November 10, 2022 | Posted in
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We have been reporting on the ongoing cleanup efforts across Belize City and the fact that over one thousand truck loads of debris have been transported to the transfer station in Belize City. But, how much fuel is being consumed for such a massive operation? And, who is footing that bill? Well, according to Prime […]
Written on November 10, 2022 | Posted in
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There is unease in the sugar industry tonight, as another sugar crop will likely begin without a revised commercial agreement between the A.S.R./B.S.I. and the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association. The last time we reported on the ongoing negotiations, we told you that both parties have agreed to hire an independent mediator. That news brought […]
Written on November 9, 2022 | Posted in
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So, what will happen in the event that a new agreement is not signed by early December? That is what we asked the Minister of Agriculture when we caught up with him today. Jose Mai was more optimistic than Ortega that an independent mediator will be indentified shortly. But, Minister Mai also said that an […]
Written on November 9, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Minister of Agriculture Weighs in On B.S.C.F.A./B.S.I. Negotiations Deadlock
Last night, we told you that A.S.R. /B.S.I. announced its third and final payment to sugar cane farmers for the 2021/2022 sugar crop. As was reported, farmers received a final permanent of thirteen dollars and thirty-three cents for every ton of sugar cane delivered. That final payment, according to A.S.R./B.S.I., is based on a final […]
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Several poultry farmers lost tens of thousands of dollars over what turned out to be just an Avian Influenza scare. Back in September, after increasing suspicions that the virus was spreading in farms in northern Belize, drastic actions were taken to depopulate those farms. Well, a test sent to the National Veterinary Service Lab in […]
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Comments Off on Poultry Association Looks Back at Depopulation Exercise With Regret
And today, we asked the Minister of Agriculture if there are any plans to compensate those poultry farmers who lost money as a result of the depopulation exercise. He told us that there must first be a discussion between all stakeholders to determine the next step forward. Here is what he had to say. […]
Written on November 9, 2022 | Posted in
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It’s been a week since residents in central Belize collectively awaited the arrival of Tropical Storm Lisa with bated breath. Despite carefully tracking the progress of the weather system, as it barreled towards the coast of Belize, we sat on the edge of our seats as the National Meteorological Service provided the latest updates on […]
Written on November 8, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Hurricane Lisa’s Aftermath: Is Help Really on the Way?
Prime Minister John Briceño has wasted no time in responding to the needs of residents who have been most affected by Hurricane Lisa. Various government and non-government organizations have also sprung into action to provide much needed humanitarian relief. On the part of the Briceño administration, monies have been deposited into the Constituency Development Funds […]
Written on November 8, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on P.M. Briceño Stresses Accountability and Transparency During Hurricane Relief
The time-consuming recovery efforts are well underway in the ravaged areas of Belize, in the aftermath of Hurricane Lisa. An integral part of those efforts is the Belize Coast Guard, whose members have been helping to clean up and distribute food packages to the displaced. Today, Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Elton […]
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Rear Admiral Bennett said the public has shown gratitude for the help they have received through the relief efforts. And while there are still some people they need to reach, Bennett says that a lot of work has taken place since Hurricane Lisa hit. Rear Admiral Elton Bennett, Commandant, Belize Coast Guard “We’ve seen […]
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The Briceño administration has come up with a tentative figure that is needed to assist the rebuilding of storm-ravaged communities in Belize District. In the wake of Hurricane Lisa, aerial and on-the-ground assessments have been conducted to determine the extent of damage. The Government of Belize estimates that ten million U.S. dollars will be necessary […]
Written on November 7, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on P.M. Briceño Says At Least $20 Million Dollars Needed for Hurricane Recovery
According to P.M. Briceño, a majority of the structures that were damaged during the passage of Hurricane Lisa were homes that were constructed with plywood. The plan going forward, he says, is to rebuild using concrete and other materials that can withstand the stresses of gale-force winds. The idea, he further noted, is to look […]
Written on November 7, 2022 | Posted in
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