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On Tuesday, Orange Walk Central caretaker Denny Grijalva, himself a religious leader, presented a little over six thousand signatures on behalf of the United Democratic Party. It was part of a concerted effort undertaken by the churches to trigger a referendum on cannabis legalization. Grijalva joined the Belize Council of Churches, as well as the […]
Written on May 4, 2022 | Posted in
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In what is considered a historic move by the religious community, the Council of Churches and the National Evangelical Association of Belize today delivered twenty thousand, one hundred and eight signatures to Governor General Froyla Tzalam in an attempt to trigger a referendum on the legalization of marijuana. Following the exercise, the Government of Belize […]
Written on May 3, 2022 | Posted in
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Denny Grijalva is the U.D.P. Caretaker for Orange Walk Central, and he is also a pastor, a role only a few know him for. Today, he was among the group of church leaders who delivered the signed petitions to the Governor General. He was acting not only as a representative of the church, but also […]
Written on May 3, 2022 | Posted in
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This weekend in Belize City, hundreds of residents descended on Digi Park for the resumption of Park Fest, an annual festivity showcasing Belizean musicians. By all accounts, the event was well attended and the after party that followed at the Princess Poolside was equally crowded. But, somehow, amid the loud music and dance, a young […]
Written on May 3, 2022 | Posted in
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Less than twenty-four hours later, gunshots would erupt in the Lake Independence area. Investigators are yet to determine, however, if the murder of Erwin Pitter was in any way related to the execution of Tariq Ciego several hours earlier. His siblings describe him as quiet and soft-spoken, someone who enjoyed partying and beating drums. It’s […]
Written on May 3, 2022 | Posted in
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The family of missing twenty-year-old Belize City resident Emir Cansino Jr. is frantically searching for him. This afternoon, a search party went out along the John Smith Road, following information that his lifeless body may have been dumped in that area. There are no official reports suggesting that Emir Cansino Jr. was the victim of […]
Written on May 3, 2022 | Posted in
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ASP Fitzroy Yearwood also officially commented on the murder of security guard David Gonzalez, who was killed while on duty in front of Super Q Mart on the Bullet Tree Road in San Ignacio, Cayo last Thursday. The murder was caught on surveillance camera as a gunman, whom Gonzalez seemingly knew, approached and killed the […]
Written on May 3, 2022 | Posted in
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There is yet another video that is making its rounds on social media, which shows the assault of a civilian by a police officer. It happened over the weekend on Saint Thomas Street. In the video, the officer advances towards the individual recording him using expletives and preventing him from recording an incident involving his […]
Written on May 3, 2022 | Posted in
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A number of road traffic accidents occurred over the extended weekend. Unfortunately, an accident on the Burrell Boom Road, near Butter Cup Estate, claimed the life of a man. Sergio Eck was the driver of a Nissan Altima, traveling along with him was three other persons: Roshane, Kia and Karrie Flowers – all residents of […]
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Notwithstanding the accident that claimed the life of Sergio Eck this weekend, Assistant Superintendent Fitzroy Yearwood, Communications Director for the Belize Police Department, believes that the work of the police and the Traffic Department, as well as drivers, has been paying off in reducing traffic fatalities. Multiple RTAs over extended weekends have become commonplace, and […]
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It is a crime that has been perpetrated a number of times before – a security officer leaves his family and the safety of his home to report to work and never makes it back alive because he becomes the victim of a ruthless murder on the job site. Another such incident would play out […]
Written on April 29, 2022 | Posted in
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A group of about twenty-five persons gathered in Belmopan at seven this morning to hold a protest against the Belize Police Department, and more specifically, the Belmopan formation. The protestors feel that the police have failed to bring charges in connection with a double murder that occurred in May of 2016, when in their view, […]
Written on April 29, 2022 | Posted in
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There was an aggravated burglary that took place in Unitedville earlier this week which resulted in the theft of a Toyota Hilux pickup. Rolando Gonzalez reported to police that upon arriving at his residence, while driving the vehicle into the yard, an orange Haval S.U.V. drove up behind him. Five masked men then exited the […]
Written on April 29, 2022 | Posted in
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A group of five men was busted at a campsite in the Soldier Creek Reserve earlier today by police and personnel from the Forestry Department. The men were found in possession of a twelve-gauge shotgun, as well as a cartridge belt with fourteen cartridges. The men are from various communities in the Stann Creek District. […]
Written on April 29, 2022 | Posted in
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Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the importation of plants into the country, as well as phone calls that were made by Prime Minister John Briceño requesting assistance from a forestry officer to facilitate the process at the northern border. Barrow strongly condemns the actions of the prime minister, especially […]
Written on April 29, 2022 | Posted in
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Notwithstanding the argument that Belize hasn’t passed into law any CITES-related legislation, the Leader of the Opposition says that as a signatory to the convention, Belize is still obligated to abide by the existing regulations. Barrow fears that Belize can face sanctions for circumventing the CITES regulations. Shyne Barrow, Leader of the Opposition “That […]
Written on April 29, 2022 | Posted in
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Forestry officer Danny Chi remains on a five-day suspension after receiving a letter from C.E.O. in the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Doctor Kenrick Williams. It comes on the heels of an incident where Prime Minister John Briceño claims that Chi hung up on his call. The charge is that the officer failed to act in […]
Written on April 29, 2022 | Posted in
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Government has rejected a recent proposal to increase the cost of sliced bread, despite a notice that was issued last week by the Association of Bakers informing retailers of an imminent price hike. On Monday, cabinet met in regular session and among the issues discussed was a submission by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security […]
Written on April 28, 2022 | Posted in
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It is inevitable; the cost of bread is going up. We have been reporting that some stores and bakers have been selling a sixteen-ounce pack of sliced bread at two dollars and fifty cents, retail and wholesale. This is exacerbated by the fact that the cost of living is at an all-time high and internationally, […]
Written on April 28, 2022 | Posted in
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According to Minister Mai, rice farmers are also reaching out. This is because the acquisition cost of fertilizers, as well as increasing prices for fuel, triggered by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, may see grains such as beans, rice, and corn likely going up as well. Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister of Agriculture, Food […]
Written on April 28, 2022 | Posted in
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With the cost of fertilizers going up, micro, small and medium scale farmers will have to seek a different route. The Ministry of Agriculture is hitting the ground running, attempting to mitigate the issue facing farmers. Minister Jose Abelardo Mai says that his team is turning to possible homegrown solutions. Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister […]
Written on April 28, 2022 | Posted in
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A forestry officer remains on suspension tonight, after hanging up on Prime Minister John Briceño. The PM, who holds the highest office in the country, was inquiring about concerns being raised by a woman who was importing plants that were stuck at the border for days and had not been cleared, even though she was […]
Written on April 28, 2022 | Posted in
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According to Minister Mai, the problem was never BAHA, as it is the authorized body to issue phytosanitary certificates in the country. And that the suspended officer, who wasn’t even on site, was handing down instructions to a junior officer at the border. But did the absence of CITES (sight-tees) law compound issue involving the […]
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Was it wrong for the PM and the Minister of Agriculture to call on a public officer to inquire about a situation? Here’s what the minister had to say: Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister of Agriculture, Food Security & Enterprise “Many times you have to act decisively. Many times things get stuck and this is […]
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Senator Moses Benguche, Bishop of the Methodist Church and head of the Belize Council of Churches, will be heading to Belize House on May third to present Governor General Froyla Tzalam with a sheaf of documents containing almost twenty thousand signatures. It is the latest move by the religious community to trigger a referendum on […]
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