In the heat of the campaign, the two front-runners are going at each other. Elrington has openly taken credit for work in the Freetown division. This is in reference to street lights which were installed in the Belama Phase Four area of the city. But Barnett contends that she initiated the process when she wrote […]
The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry has responded to Attorney General Michael Peyrefitte in respect of the UNCAC implementation process. The business organization had pushed for the signing of the convention which was done on December ninth 2016. For some time now, the B.C.C.I. has been agitating for the implementation. The organization has been […]
Between October twenty eight and November third, members of the Belize Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors embarked in their annual food drive. Every year BelAIFA carries out this charity exercise and donates all goods collected to Liberty Children’s Home. This morning, several pounds of rice and beans, canned foods, and several others items were […]
From early as eight o’clock this morning, young talented football athletes from twelve primary schools from across the country converged in Belize City for an opportunity of a lifetime. The annual national primary school football championship is ongoing at the Marion Jones Stadium. In the girl’s category, we can report that Valley of Peace Christian […]
City Hall has been looking for creative ways to generate income and pay its bills. The council inherited huge bills, some directly related to electioneering in the elections of March 2018. The mayor and his deputy have developed payment plans to clear off debts as well as tighten up on collections. But the cost to […]
Since taking office earlier this year, the Council has had to deal with unbudgeted expenses relating to the movement of staff. Some moved on others were left go. But the Deputy Mayor says they have put in systems to buffer the tight months. Oscar Arnold, Deputy Mayor, Belize City Council “Being a responsible council […]
The Social Security Board held its annual general meeting today under the banner S.S.B. Connect. The government program which provides economic security to persons who are retired, unemployed or unable to work reviewed its achievements and discussed challenges that the organization faced while providing services to customers in 2017. Chief Executive Officer, Doctor Colin Young […]
The bells were ringing this morning and the iconic red kettles were in display in the downtown area of the City. It is a reminder that the Christmas season is upon us and importantly, the Salvation Army is counting on you to raise funds to continue the good work they do. The donations all go […]
One of the oldest credit unions in the country is celebrating a huge milestone. Saint John’s Credit Union has been holding a number of activities to mark its seventy-second anniversary. The credit union started as small movement and flourished over the decades so that its assets stand at eighty-two million dollars. This morning at their […]
Deputy Commissioner of Police Chester Williams this week threatened to impose another state of emergency; this time to tackle the rising cases of armed robberies that have been plaguing the north and south sides of Belize City. Last week Wednesday, Police Constable Osbourne Martinez, was shot and killed as he responded to the scene of […]
Back in September, the state of emergency was put in place in two areas of south side Belize City, encompassing the George Street and the Mayflower Street gang territory. More than a hundred were caught in the sweep and over forty gang members were locked up and taken to the Hattieville prison for thirty days […]
The attorney says that the department and the legislative arm of government have adequate time to consider other mechanisms before invoking a state of emergency. The establishment of the Crime Control Council, Arthurs says, would provide for similar provisions under the Crime Control and Criminal Justice Act. Kevin Arthurs, Vice President, Human Rights Commission […]
Self proclaimed, ‘King of Port’ Anthony ‘Boots’ Martinez blames the P.U.P. for infiltrating the U.D.P.’s Port Loyola Convention and causing Michael Peyrefitte to lose. Peyrefitte, who was Martinez’s pick, was defeated by the now Standard Bearer, Philip Willoughby on Sunday. According to Martinez, over four hundred P.U.P. supporters took part in the convention and voted […]
Back to the B.N.T.U.’s plight…Minister of Education Patrick Faber is scheduled to meet with the executive of the union on Monday. The Deputy Prime Minister told News Five that he anticipates that the meeting will culminate in a resolution to the many concerns raised by disgruntled teachers. In respect of Prop Twenty-Two, Faber says that […]
On Tuesday, the Joint Utility Unions issued a press release supporting B.N.T.U. The endorsement comes ahead of a scheduled meeting with Minister Faber on November twelfth. So, what if things don’t work out for the union following the upcoming meeting, is the Deputy Prime Minister concerned about industrial action? Isani Cayetano “Now if the […]
The annual Belize International Film Festival opening ceremony takes place on Thursday at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts in Belize City. The red carpet affair leading up to the official event commences at six p.m. and will be broadcast on this station immediately following the evening’s newscast. The festival will feature numerous films […]
The screening is among a list of activities being held at the centre, located at the corner of Newtown Barracks and Wilson Street, to commemorate the anniversary of the Mexican Cultural Institute in Belize established on November seventeenth, 1993. This year, the Mexican Embassy is celebrating the memory of Emeritus Ambassador, diplomat and former Secretary […]
Construction has resumed at Sand Lighter’s promenade in Belize City. A stop order issued by the Department of Environment in October to businessman Haisam Diab has been lifted. The letter advising Diab that construction can resume was sent on Monday and works are currently underway. The stop order was issued after DOE raised concerns over […]
As the debate on whether Belize should take Guatemala’s claim to the I.C.J. for final resolution rages on, several political and social figures have weighed in on the matter. Now, Assad Shoman is known to support taking Guatemala’s claim to the I.C.J.; his literary works on the topic have provided significant insight as to why […]
In the buildup to Sunday’s convention, Deputy Prime Minister Patrick Faber and Area Representative Anthony ‘Boots’ Martinez were engaged in a heated exchange while on the campaign trail in Port Loyola. The public spat among the cabinet colleagues left a bitter taste in the mouths of their supporters, particularly since each endorsed different candidates. Faber […]
Despite the previous war of words between Faber and Martinez, they have pledged to continue working with each other, admitting that while they may not be bosom buddies, they are prepared to move past the incident in the interest of serving their constituents. Patrick Faber, Deputy Prime Minister “I have nothing personal against Minister […]
The pending retirement of Anthony ‘Boots’ Martinez was previously announced by the four-time area representative on the night of November fifth, 2015, after narrowly defeating Gilroy Usher Senior in Port Loyola. With November 2020 still two years away, he is already looking forward to hanging up his political gloves. The U.D.P. ground commander, whose popularity […]
A three-day working session facilitated by United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF, is taking place in Belize City. Representatives from several institutions are being trained to expand their skills on communication for development. Communication development is a type of programmatic communication designed to achieve behavioral change in order to better the lives of citizens. […]
As part of its pro-tem presidency of the Central American Integration System, SICA, Belize is hosting a gathering of government officials from across the region. The meeting of Migration Directors focuses on a number of issues that are relevant to member countries, including the Central American migrant caravans traveling from the Guatemala-Mexico border to the […]
Port Loyola opened up the convention season for the United Democratic Party. The four-man race was hotly contested with at least two of the candidates getting major support and endorsement from the very top of the U.D.P. Phillip Willoughby, who has been in the trenches for decades, shored up support from Patrick Faber and John […]
