You may recall that exactly one month ago we told you about a group of squatters along the Belize/Guatemala border. About ten years ago, close to thirty families were relocated to the border and they have made their way on Belizean territory. We were told that at least two houses have been built on a […]
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child states that every child has the right to an education that develops their personality, talents and mental and physical abilities to their fullest potential. Belize is a signatory to the convention, but here, education is a must for children up to fourteen years. It is four […]
The Coastal Zone Management Authority Institute held its innovation fair at the Battlefield Park in Belize City today. The event is a part of the fifth annual Coastal Awareness Week. The Coastal Zone and its partners put on a display showcasing the work that they do with an emphasis on the technologies that they use […]
A two-day leadership summit kicked off at the Bliss Center for Performing Arts this morning in Belize City. The Global Leadership Summit is an empowerment event that helps to empower and inspire leaders across all fields of work. The sold out summit features fourteen world renowned coaching and thought leaders speaking via video cast to […]
On Monday at the Downtown Plaza in Belize City, a new boutique will open its doors exclusively to Belizean women. LAVIE is the brainchild of Belizean American Kameel Raees, who has been in the fashion industry for some time and has now relocated to Belie to make her mark. Having worked with a wide range […]
The government and the Perdomo family took a beating when the Prime Minister introduced and got the nod of the House on a motion to write-off some forty thousand dollars owed by Joshua Perdomo, the son of the Cabinet Secretary, Carlos Perdomo. It was first said that Joshua could not be located and then that […]
In 2009, the popular boledo franchise was privatized with Brads and Company Limited taking control of the administrative process. Brads was granted an exclusive ten-year contract and has been raking in millions of dollars in revenue while Government was paid only two million per year. Brads’ ten years is now up and after consideration, Cabinet decided […]
In 2017, Denys Barrow was officially sworn in as a judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice as the seventh and final member. Barrow’s impressive judicial career includes service as High Court Judge in Saint Lucia, Grenada, Belize and the British Virgin Islands, Justice of Appeal of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court and Justice of Appeal of […]
Barrow says that his personal accomplishment should also be seen as an accomplishment for the country. The C.C.J. Justice says that he hopes to inspire local practitioners to seek higher purpose in the region. Denys Barrow, Judge, C.C.J. “It is absolutely a great accomplishment for me personally but I see it really as an […]
One of biggest rallies involving young people was held today at the Civic Center. Similar events have been held the world over as part of the Catholic Church’s Extraordinary Month of Mission. The events took place for the entire month of October as a time dedicated to prayer and reflection. The rally culminates a series […]
The U.S. Embassy in Belmopan and the United States Southern Command have donated a modern emergency operations centre and disaster relief warehouse facility to the National Emergency Management Organization for the Toledo District. Southern Belize is now equipped with a platform which will be utilized by NEMO to plan, coordinate and launch relief operations for […]
There is not good news for residents who consume or use potable water which is showing discoloration. The Ministry of Health today confirmed that the dirty looking water pouring out of your pipes is unsafe for consumption. Earlier this week, C.E.O. of the Belize Water Services, Alvan Haynes, appeared on national television and said “the slight […]
According to Flowers, the water is equally not suitable for other domestic use such as bathing, cooking and washing of white clothes. He says that the turbidity is twice the level prescribed by the World Health Organization. Anthony Flowers, Water Analyst, Ministry of Health “In terms of other domestic use like washing particularly white clothes; it […]
While B.W.S. and the ministry look at addressing the problem, a temporary solution would be to flush out the discoloured water until it becomes clear and safe for consumption and use. We reached out to C.E.O. Haynes to respond to the findings of Flowers. He told News Five that at no time did he say […]
The Government has responded to the complaints made by the P.U.P. regarding the appointment of known U.D.P. supporters to water boards in villages across the country. The P.U.P. said earlier this week that the appointment of new board members is strictly political and the Minister of Rural Development has dismissed a proposal made by P.U.P. […]
A health disaster management training for first responders is taking place in Belize City. It is being facilitated by the Pan American Health Organization with funding from the European Union’s Health Sector Reform Programme that seeks to smarten health facilities. Global Affairs Canada also co-financed the programme to standardize the role of first responders in […]
Back in 2010, Stephen Buckley was wrongfully shot in the head by Inspector Dennis Lopez. Still yet the Inspector is yet to be tried for attempted murder and dangerous harm. But earlier in September this year, the inspector was promoted to Deputy Commander in Corozal. In the years in between the shooting, there was a […]
The Social Security Board is stepping up and is holding consultations to introduce the use of biometrics in the social security system by early next year. When it comes on board, the new system will phase out the use of paper forms and more importantly, it should make the system more efficient and less vulnerable […]
At the close of October twenty-fifth, a total of twelve candidates, including leadership aspirants John Saldivar and Patrick Faber, met the deadline to run for posts in the hierarchy of the United Democratic Party. While the race for Party Leader will once again see Faber and Saldivar facing off at the February 2020 U.D.P. convention, […]
In Belmopan, Mayor Belisle and Area Representative John Saldivar share a strong political alliance, campaigning for each other in their respective pursuits. Saldivar has put together a slate which covers the various posts within the party. So, is Mayor Belisle on that roster? Isani Cayetano “Now Mayor Belisle, you’re known to be a strong […]
If you live in Hattieville it is likely that you or a neighbour experienced water shortage for more than a day. It is also likely that those affected didn’t have electricity for several hours, too. On Monday, B.W.S. told the media the problem affected over three thousand residents and it was all caused by a […]
You may recall the deadly fire that claimed the life of Elmer Chub on Caye Caulker last month. Fire broke out at a two-storey commercial building which destroyed apartments and golf-cart rental business that. At the time of the fire, there were complaints about water issues. Residents at the time complained that when the power […]
Over a week ago, a resident on Caye Caulker wrote an article on Facebook expressing her concern about massive developments happening on Caye Caulker. Her concern was that there didn’t seem to be any proper checks and balances of these big construction projects such as five-storey buildings. The article called out the Central Building Authority […]
The high season for the tourism industry is fast approaching and stakeholders from key tourist destinations are reinforcing security measures to ensure that their guests can remain carefree during their visit to the Jewel. On La Isla Cariñosa, Caye Caulker Village Chairperson, Seleny Villanueva-Pott has been meeting with the police on the island and mustering […]
On January sixth, 2020, C.E.O. of the Social Security Board Doctor Colin Young will officially assume the post of Executive Director of the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre. Doctor Young chose not to renew his employment contract which expires at the end of the year. Young, who has been at the S.S.B. since 2017, was […]
