The Belize Peace Movement says its fundamental goal is to maintain Belize’s eight thousand eight hundred and sixty-seven square miles in tact. The members describe the movement as fluid and evolving, championing Belize’s national interests through peaceful measures. They are no stranger to the news and form the strongest “NO to I.C.J.” voices. At a […]
And another matter that the Belize Peace Movement weighed in on today was the use of monies for a campaign that they say is for a “YES” vote. The BPM’s contention with the approach being used by G.O.B. is that the monies should be used to present both sides of the dispute. And so their […]
In its lengthy press conference, the BPM did not spare the Government either. Paco Smith says that PM Barrow’s New Year’s message missed the mark when he spoke about the I.C.J. Disingenuous, nonsensical and myopic are just a few of the choice words used to describe the speech. Paco Smith, Belize Peace Movement “In […]
The Peace Movement also took shots at that the People’s United Party. They called on the Opposition to put forth its party’s position. With three months to go before the referendum, the BPM says it is simply unacceptable that sections of the party has come forward with their position, yet the Leader of the Opposition […]
The Belize National Teachers Union says the Ministry of Education has disrespected its membership when it came out batting for the school managements that have docked teachers’ salaries for the November seventh demonstration in Belmopan. Last week, the Ministry of Education sent out a press release to say, “if a teacher is absent without authorization […]
So the line has been drawn. The B.N.T.U. says it will stand by its decision to protest the managements’ docking of salaries for November seventh. Senator Smith says the union is not backing down and will explore all options including legal recourse. And while to some it may appear that the managements may just be […]
In the wake of the record number of killings in a span of twenty-four hours, Chief Executive Officer George Lovell, of the Ministry of National Security, has outlined a strategy that will be employed during the reorganization process. (Ret.) Col. George Lovell, C.E.O., Ministry of National Security “In terms of police professionalization, we have […]
Here is an uplifting story. A twenty-eight-year-old first-time mother welcomed her bundle of joy as the first baby to be born in Belize at the start of 2019. Clarissa Williams birthed baby Jayelle at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. The healthy baby girl weighed six pounds four ounces. Duane Moody has the following report. […]
Electricity rates are set to go up at midnight, along with the ringing in of a new year. The increase, however, is the second adjustment to the light bill that Belize Electricity Limited has requested within a six-month period in 2018 and energy consumers will begin feeling the pinch this “maga” season. Those teetering on […]
So on the eve of the New Year, the P.U.C. has not responded to government’s objection to the increase of forty-three cents in electricity rates. The P.U.C. chair, we are told, is away and so is the Prime Minister. But the People’s United Party is lambasting the government for the “smoke and mirrors act.” A […]
Worldwide, the New Year’s celebration started across continents in New Zealand. In a few, fireworks will kick off to welcome the New Year here in the country. Across the city today, we found Belizeans preparing for 2019; some were getting the right ingredients for the New Year’s meal and others were getting the last minute […]
Prime Minister Barrow’s annual New Year’s message, set against a jazz rendition of Auld Lang Syne, covers several issues, including the economy, as well as crime and violence. In the prepared statement, PM Barrow lauds the country’s fiscal performance, attributing the growth of the economy to the service sector, namely the tourism industry as it […]
With the dawn of a new year upon us, the perennial issue of the Belize/Guatemala territorial dispute and its possible resolution via the International Court of Justice also takes center stage in the PM’s address. While he reiterates his personal position for going to the I.C.J., there is also an appeal for voters to participate […]
If you’re planning to have a party or enjoy some festivities with family and friends to ring in 2019, it is important that you follow general safety tips to keep your New Year’s Eve celebration safe. At this time of the year, alcohol often plays a big part in the activities and many people leave […]
Our reporters and cameramen were hard at work throughout the year, documenting the major stories that were in the headlines. Tonight, as we conclude our final newscast for 2018, we leave you with a short highlight of some of those stories that dominated the year. There were good news in sports, tragedy in crime and […]
Will your light bill go up on New Year’s Day? The Ministry of the Public Service, Energy and Public Utilities has essentially requested a stay of execution, asking the Public Utilities Commission to reconsider and re-evaluate the submission made by Belize Electricity Limited, as well as the draft decision by the regulator. This follows a […]
In a letter written by C.E.O., Doctor Peter Allen earlier today, the ministry states, “that any potential losses to B.E.L. due to the variance between the Reference Cost of Power and the Actual Cost of Power for the period January to June 2019 should be evaluated at the subsequent Annual Review Proceeding.” For all intents […]
The Lotteries Committee has now decided to enforce a law that dates back to the early fifties. It’s a piece of legislation that governs the promotion and execution of any lottery or raffle. According to the law, any group, entity, established company or person must obtain a license or a letter of authorization for a […]
According to Samuels, any violation of this specific law and its regulations is an offence that carries a fine of three thousand dollars and/or six months in jail. Lewin Samuels, Secretary, Lotteries Committee “We have not really been receiving complaints, but we know that there are activity out there which are not regularized. So, […]
Upon celebrating his seventy-fifth birthday on December twenty-third, Justice Adolph Lucas reached his retirement age. As stated in the Constitution of Belize, the high court judge must relinquish his seat on the bench at that time of life. His departure, however, comes at a critical juncture for the Supreme Court which continues to buckle under […]
Two weeks ago, the Corozal Town Council, under the leadership of Mayor Rigoberto Vellos, released a nine-page financial report. The report focuses on the spending timeline of the previous town council and according to Mayor Vellos; there were gross mismanagement and negligence under former Mayor Hilberto Campos. Part of the audit report speaks of the […]
As it relates to assets and inventory, Mayor Vellos says that one of the first tasks the council undertook upon assuming office is to review the possessions of the council. The task proved difficult as the council was not able to locate an asset register. Therefore, the council could not determine the fixed assets that […]
2018 is winding down and most Belizeans, like the rest of the world, are planning that special moment—who they will spend the countdown to the new year with or what fun party treats they can pull out. From New Year’s Eve bashes to family gatherings, a glass of champagne or sparkling wine would do the […]
The New Year is just around the corner which means that thousands of Belizeans will be celebrating this joyous holiday. And to bring in 2019, the celebration starts on New Year’s Eve. During the time of such festivities, there are increased dangers that adults and children alike are exposed to. So, the National Fire Service […]
The cost of electricity is set to go up yet again, for a second time in 2018. This follows a formal request by Belize Electricity Limited to the Public Utilities Commission to recover monies that the company has been spending out of pocket to purchase energy from Mexico. The submission from B.E.L. is seeking an […]
