Mini bus owners in the Belmopan area say they are not happy with the Department of Transport. The operators who are members of the Western Mini Bus Owners Cooperative Society Limited say that they received a letter from the Department of Transport on Thursday informing them that as of Monday, October seventeenth, they will only […]
So, what will these changes do? According to the Co-op, it will take more than half of their earnings and compound the transportation problems for villagers like those in Armenia who need to move within the surrounding areas of Belmopan. Adelso Munoz, Armenia Vice Chairman & Mini Bus Operator “It will not work in […]
He was severely burned to both legs and a hand in an unfortunate mishap at his home in Concepcion, Corozal District, in June. But after spending a month and a half in grave condition at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital in Belize City, nine-year-old Antonio Castillo received critical surgery at the Shriners’ Hospital for Children […]
Earlier this week, the Police Department got a new set of officers fresh out of the Police Training Academy. With some sixteen weeks of intense training, one of the biggest cohorts of recruits to date marched out in style in front of dignitaries to be officially admitted to the force. Over one hundred and fifty […]
If you are looking for something to do this weekend, you might want to check out the Taiwanese Embassy’s food fair. The annual event is used to share Taiwanese culture with Belizeans through food and music. The fair is free admission to the public and will feature a variety of foods, with a special highlight […]
The Prime Minister met with the Belize National Teachers Union beginning at two o’clock this afternoon. At five-forty this evening, the P.M. spoke about what happened inside; in respect of the demands made by the union and the good governance agenda. There was agreement on some areas, but common ground was not found in all […]
In respect of the Integrity Commission, PM said he waiting for a list of persons to be presented by the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry. But as it relates to the thirteenth senator; after stalling on this for years, the he announced he would move on it. But still, there needs to be work […]
The Chamber of Commerce met on Wednesday night in Belize City; there were two motions to discuss and determine as pressure grows to accomplish a good governance agenda. We can report tonight that Business Senator Mark Lizarraga has officially vacated his seat as a member of the recently appointed Senate Special Select Committee. The decision […]
A chair for the Senate Select Committee could not be appointed, since each of the three social partners senators declined to head the working group; they have respectively declined for various reasons. The chairperson of that committee, based on existing standing orders, is not permitted to vote, unless there is a stalemate among members of […]
After lengthy discussions, even though it was decided that the Chamber would remove itself from the senate inquiry if the committee is not reconstituted as directed and the terms of reference are strengthened, the Chamber is proceeding with a series of amendments. Those revisions put forward by the membership of the BCCI will be tabled […]
The People’s United Party didn’t participate in the first meeting of the Senate Select investigation into the scandalous affairs of the immigration Department revealed in the Auditor General’s Special Audit. Today, the party issued a release condemning the Government for railroading the selection of an impartial and effective Senate Select Committee and the hijacking of […]
As the Prime Minister Barrow and the unions negotiated for hours inside the Biltmore, outside the hotel, teachers were out in support waiting for any word of progress. In those tense moments, the teachers weighed in as to the way forward. Teacher “Tomorrow would be a good day to go back in so that […]
Before the meeting with the Prime Minister got underway at Biltmore, the Minister of Education, Patrick Faber was cautiously optimistic about the outcome. While he did not disclose specific details, Faber says the Ministry is putting in place measures to deal with lost time and classes. Patrick Faber, Minister of Education “Well, we are […]
Earlier we told you about the Chamber’s decision to call for a shutdown. At the press conference today, the Prime Minister said they will not meet the Chamber’s timeline, which he called “utterly impractical”. He said that he has given his timeframe which he believes is doable and practical. Prime Minister Dean Barrow “The […]
On Wednesday, we reported to you about the arson at the home of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Patrick Faber. But early this morning, the vehicle of Otilio Muñoz, B.N.T.U. Orange Walk Branch President, was vandalized, presumably as a form of intimidation for his strong stance on the strike. Today, we asked Orange […]
There will be no industrial action on the part of the Public Service Union. Beginning last week, the P.S.U. held consultations with its branch members countrywide. The Union’s executive sought its members’ opinions on whether they would support the B.N.T.U. in its ongoing strike action. There was also an update to the negotiations with the […]
It has been six days since Ian and Empress Hamilton and their mother Melissa left Belize for Galveston, Texas, for an urgent series of surgeries to repair up to ninety-five percent of the bodies which were severely burned in an act of arson committed on October fourth. Since then, they have been under the knife […]
It is important to note that the Shriners Hospital in Galveston, Texas is doing the surgeries and continued care for free. However, there are still costs to be paid, such as the cost of the air ambulance that took the children to Texas, monies to the mother and other charges, including a credit card charge […]
Special Envoy for Women and Children Kim Simplis Barrow is hosting a regional partnership conference for children with disabilities. Simplis Barrow invited spouses of Prime Ministers in CARICOM and Presidents in SICA countries, as well as leaders in disability care and education, to share best practices for better inclusion of children with disabilities in the […]
The B.N.T.U. has just concluded its meeting; a number of issues were decided upon. But first we can report tonight that the strike continues on Friday and the union will determine on a daily basis for how long the industrial action will proceed. Our News Five crew is just back in studios, following an interview […]
An additional ten million dollars will be spent on the Marion Jones Sporting Complex that has been under construction for years; in fact, for at least ten years. The Government of Mexico is providing the funds for the design and construction of the basketball and volleyball facilities. This morning, the United Nations Office for Projects’ […]
The total amount of money already invested in the Marion Jones Sporting Complex is unknown, but it is safe to say that millions upon millions of dollars have been spent on the facility that is still incomplete. There has been little or no accountability of where the millions went. Today, the Minister of State Aragon […]
Healthy Living requires healthy eating. Healthy eating means access to fresh and nutritious foods. Now we’ve heard the complaint – and in many cases it’s true – healthier can be very costly. That’s why in tonight’s segment, we visit a young man working to start a movement of urban gardens in Belize. The approach though […]
There will be at least a sixth day of industrial action organized by the Belize National Teachers’ Union on Tuesday because Monday is a holiday. That is the news coming out of a day-long meeting of the Union’s Council of Management at their Belize City headquarters this afternoon. The Council convened following membership meetings in […]
Within a few hours of Luke Palacio’s statement, the Prime Minister responded. He wrote to the B.N.T.U. president saying that Palacio’s statement is a fig leaf. According to the Prime Minister, he has publicly issued several calls for a return to negotiations, including two days ago. He goes further to state that Palacio did not […]
