The extreme dry weather condition that continues to ravage the agriculture industry in central and northern Belize, is also wreaking havoc in the energy sector where the generation of hydroelectricity is similarly taking a hit. The unseasonable drought that is affecting energy production comes hard on the heels of a price hike in the cost […]
The Prime Minister’s annual Independence Day address also serves as an opportunity for promises to be made, some of which his administration has delivered on and others that are yet to be fulfilled. This year, the vow is to introduce electric vehicles to the country, an initiative that will be spearheaded by Belize Electricity Limited […]
One person who is not at all sold on the idea of electric cars in Belize anytime soon is Opposition Leader John Briceño. He scoffed at the idea as unrealistic, given the fact that the technology, though tried and true, is still being developed in places like the United States. John Briceño, Opposition Leader […]
The discussion on the National Gas Company continues. As we have reported, the government has lent support to the company which will have full control of the supply of butane in Belize, taking over the job from three main companies that imported butane from Mexico. These companies, Belize Western Energy Limited, Gas Tomza, and Southern […]
The Orange Walk Town Council receives a new compactor truck from the government of Japan. The gift is part of the ongoing Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Project between both countries. The truck was handed over in a short ceremony this morning and Mayor Kevin Bernard says that the new addition to the municipality’s […]
Julian Murillo, the Liquidator of A.I.B.L., also confirmed the settlement which will cede to the F.T.C., twenty-three million U.S. dollars of A.I.B.L. assets held in the U.S. and currently subject to the restraining order and agreements of cooperation with the F.T.C. Murillo asserts that the settlement resolves all allegations against the bank, ensures the recognition […]
Thirty-one-year-old George Gill drowned in the Belize River in Bermudian Landing on Sunday afternoon while out on a trip with his girlfriend and three others. Despite being forewarned by a villager that the tide was high and that the current in the river was particularly strong that day, Gill went out into the river twice […]
The Embassy of Taiwan sent out a statement this evening. It states that a press release circulating on social media is unauthorized and its content fabricated to mislead the public on certain aspects of Belize-Taiwan relations. In the fake social media post, the ambassador purportedly announced on Independence Day that two thousand Taiwanese families were coming […]
Two minors are joining the list of missing persons. The first and most disturbing case is from Punta Gorda where seventeen-year-old Gilbert Francisco Chiac cannot be located. On Sunday, his sister reported to police that Gilbert has not been seen or heard from for days. It was later revealed that he, along with two other […]
Meanwhile, the search is ongoing for a fifteen-year-old Guatemalan national who resides in Ladyville, Belize District. Keyla Capen was last seen heading towards Belize City on a motorcycle along with a man. Police say that it is believed that the minor went willingly with the person and her family is trying to locate her. Senior […]
On Saturday morning in Belize City, hundreds of secondary school students participated in the annual uniform parade following the Independence Day address. The streets of Belize City were lined with spectators, who came out to watch, as the procession made its way from the Fort George Memorial Park along a designated route. Here are the […]
Chief Executive Officer for the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority, Michelle Cox-Hoare, stuck to her position today, reiterating that the staff at the hospital is not pensionable. The recently formed K.H.M.H. Workers Union has begun a battle to have members declared as pensionable under the K.H.M.H.A. and Pension Act. The hospital authority says that are […]
The K.H.M.H. Workers Union has lawyered up and hired the services of Nazira Myles of Myles and Banner law firm. Myles sent a letter to the C.E.O. on September sixth and up to news time, the letter has gone unanswered and now the matter is being taken before the court. President of the union, Lidia Alpuche […]
The K.H.M.H. Workers Union is also dealing with another issue. A meeting was held this evening among medical officers who, as we understand, are experiencing labour-related issues. Union President Lidia Alpuche Blake would not share the exact issue until discussions are held, but hopes cooler heads prevail to avoid a suspension of medical services at the […]
The Public Service Union has issued an update to its members on the recently concluded familiarization tour by new president, Gerald Henry at government ministries. And it is not pretty. The document is lengthy and confirms what has been known for some time of working conditions and the environment within certain ministries. According to the […]
Crime was the heart of a protest in Belmopan today. A small group focused on the high level of crime and the pain endured by families of murder victims. But the protest was brief because organizers say events in the Capital interfered with their activity. The group also had a list of demands for the […]
As much as fifty million dollars have been lost in produce by farmers due to drought. Sugar, corn and the livestock industries have taken a huge blow and production of primary products is expected to decline thus affecting the bottom line of farmers. On Thursday, the Minister of Agriculture painted a grim picture of the […]
The government has sought financial assistance from the World Bank to build climate resilient infrastructure, including roads and bridges, across the country. The initiative precedes the existing drought; however, the need for public services and systems designed to withstand extreme weather conditions is apparent. During his presentation on Thursday at a press conference, Prime Minister […]
Insurance in the agriculture sector is uncommon as it is considered a risky undertaking for any institution providing financial protection against loss or harm. Notwithstanding the chances of loss to the insurer, the World Bank is looking at the likelihood of creating a policy for Belizean farmers. Prime Minister Barrow provided details of a meeting […]
The National Gas Company says that its presence in the supply chain for butane will not disrupt the distribution and retail sector and adds that regulated wholesale prices and quality will remain the same, encouraging further development and competition in the distribution and retail sectors of the LPG industry. In a release the company issued […]
This year, the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital is celebrating twenty-four years of service. The national referral hospital began operations in 1995 and since then, services have expanded and infrastructure has improved. But the K.H.M.H.A. has had its share of controversy but C.E.O. Michelle Cox-Hoare says that the hospital has come a long way thanks to […]
The winding down and liquidation of Atlantic International Bank Limited is nearing completion as a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission is imminent. This succeeds the Sanctuary Bay real estate scam in which A.I.B.L. was the offshore banking institution used by dozens of American investors. Prime Minister Dean Barrow did not go into great details […]
There are reports of concerns raised by former customers of Choice Bank Limited who live in Europe. There are claims that those depositors, notwithstanding the liquidation of the bank assets, are being prevented from recovering monies owed to them. When asked about following today’s press conference, PM Barrow admitted that he was unaware of the […]
Deputy Tax Service Director Reynaldo Verde remains in federal custody at a detention facility in Warsaw, Virginia, pending extradition to the Southern District of Florida where he will stand trial on a number of charges. Verde was detained while transiting through the United States on September seventh, upon returning from Brussels where he attended a […]
Not only were embassy officials denied access to Verde, they were also kept in dark about the reason for his detention. It wasn’t until several days later that they were informed via public statement of the charges being brought against Verde. PM Barrow says the actions of the U.S. authorities are shameful. Prime Minister […]
