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The British High Commission awarded its first ever Outstanding Woman of the Year Award today. In a virtual presentation, British High Commissioner Claire Evans presented the award to Ilsa Villanueva. The awardee is the three-time and current chairlady of Placencia and is credited for exemplary community work. Evans visited Villanueva today in Placencia where she […]
Written on October 28, 2020 | Posted in
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On Monday, it was announced that a curfew will be in place on the night of November eleventh when counting is expected to be getting underway. Here is what will happen. Polling stations in all thirty-one constituencies across the country will be officially closed at six o’clock. Voters who are already in line at that […]
Written on October 27, 2020 | Posted in
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Where it concerns the media, ComPol Williams has given assurances that we will be able to move about freely in the conduct of our duties to you, our viewing public, to bring live coverage of the elections results. Again, for those in line after six o’clock, should the curfew period catch you there, you will […]
Written on October 27, 2020 | Posted in
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A Corozal man is suspected to have drowned after his body was found floating in the sea. On Sunday morning, Corozal police were called out to the seafront where they discovered Dudley Nugent’s body in the water. The suspicion is that Nugent may have drowned as no sign of violence was observed on his body. […]
Written on October 26, 2020 | Posted in
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The search is on for the next Miss Universe Belize. It was recently announced that given the COVID-19 pandemic, a traditional pageant would not be possible for this year, but the Miss Universe Belize Organization has to select a delegate to represent the Jewel in the 2020 international pageant, whenever a date is announced. With […]
Written on October 23, 2020 | Posted in
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BelizeOn is turning one! We introduced you to this online service months ago and just like that, this Friday; it marks its first anniversary. As you know, the pandemic has cut travel significantly so consumers are shopping online for local goods and products. BelizeOn is filling orders as fast as they come and is now […]
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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The Belize Peace Movement has applied for an injunction, asking the court to stay the November general election until its case is heard. In its substantive matter, the B.P.M. is asking the courts to essentially restrain the Elections and Boundaries Commission from conducting the general elections on November eleventh. The B.P.M. is seeking a redistricting, […]
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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Did the U.D.P. nominate a COVID-19 candidate? There are reports circulating, though unconfirmed that Anthony “Tony” Herrera of Corozal South East was tested for the virus again on Sunday. But the results we are told may be positive again. We tried to reach Herrera today but our calls were unanswered. On Wednesday, his party leader […]
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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The U.D.P.’s Deputy Party Leader and the area representative for Corozal North Hugo Patt is coming under fire tonight. A family in Patchakan Village is accusing him of illegal taking control of their land. According to P.U.P. candidate David Castillo, land surveyors have shown up at the family’s private property of more than fifteen acres […]
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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Today, the British Army Training Support Unit Belize invited the press to share how they are championing environmental stewardship in Belize. BATSUB says that while they have a permit to allow some three thousand seven hundred and fifty soldiers to train over the years they have only had two thousand five hundred soldiers a year. […]
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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Although both major political parties agreed not to hold the traditional mass gathering of supporters and motorcades through the streets, there were instances when that commitment was not upheld, much to the disappointment of ComPol Chester Williams. And as it relates to the city, traffic department vehicles and police were seen escorting the motorcades. Williams […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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With a preliminary post-mortem of the activities held on Nomination Day, we asked the Commissioner of Police about his expectations for Election Day. Long lines of voters are expected to form and the machinery of political parties will be in full gear. We asked the ComPol how the police department plans to mitigate mass gatherings […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Are gyms safe? Last week Friday, it was announced that gyms will remain closed since these facilities are considered to be super spreaders of the coronavirus. The local National Fitness Association, however, says there is no conclusive research to confirm that report and so it is working with the National Oversight Committee on preventative proposals […]
Written on October 20, 2020 | Posted in
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For months, there have been complaints about sudden increases in electivity bills. The utility company has sought to put to rest those concerns but they keep propping up. Today, activist Giovanni Brackett says that he has been monitoring his light bills and they continue on an upward trend. He has now started an online survey […]
Written on October 20, 2020 | Posted in
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At the top of the newscast, you heard from Fort George hopeful Wil Maheia of the B.P.P. We caught up with Maheia at the Memorial Park in Belize City where he was giving away ten tablets to students from the Fort George Division. Maheia says this donation is just the start. So, we asked him […]
Written on October 20, 2020 | Posted in
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Earlier we heard the U.D.P. leader say that his party will not hold motorcades on Nomination Day. On Wednesday, those seeking political office in the upcoming General Elections will be heading to the elections and boundaries offices in their respective constituencies to officially get their name on the ballot. Nomination Day is also a day […]
Written on October 19, 2020 | Posted in
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Statutory Instrument number one forty-nine of 2020 came into effect today. The S.I. makes amendments to, as well as repeals previous regulations. Two of the more significant amendments outline regulations for in-house dining at restaurants and transportation arrangement for visitors arriving in country. Here’s what Commissioner of Police Chester Williams had to say about the […]
Written on October 19, 2020 | Posted in
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There is good news to report in the hospitality industry this evening. Restaurants with floor spaces that can accommodate more than ten persons will now be allowed to increase the number of guests at their establishments. The announcement precedes an amendment to the existing statutory instrument that will relax the restriction on patrons. It is […]
Written on October 16, 2020 | Posted in
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We also asked Colonel Loria about the viral video of escapee Christopher Bradley’s confession video. As you may have seen, the video was recorded when Bradley was captured and he made several allegations against other inmates and prison guards. Commissioner of Police Chester Williams was quick to point out that he doesn’t place any value […]
Written on October 16, 2020 | Posted in
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What was Minister Elodio Aragon doing at the Philip Goldson International Airport on Friday? Well, from his account, he was there to pick up an Asian national – a man he says is his friend who he also took to the Radisson Hotel from the P.G.I.A. The man, according to Aragon, was bringing in boxes […]
Written on October 15, 2020 | Posted in
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As the COVID-numbers continue to climb – there are concerns about Wednesday’s nomination day and the general elections on November eleventh. Today, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams says that the police will be enforcing all the COVID-19 protocols and they are asking for the public’s cooperation. He says that specific measures will be outlined in […]
Written on October 15, 2020 | Posted in
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Back to the prison break, the Belize Central Prison is implementing new security protocols in the days ahead, following Monday’s massive prison break that saw twenty-eight inmates fleeing the facility after holding several guards hostage. The Kolbe Foundation which manages the prison on behalf of the Government of Belize is conducting a separate internal investigation […]
Written on October 15, 2020 | Posted in
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In respect of the leaked video in which escapee Christopher Bradley confesses that inmates are often supplied with drugs and other contraband by prison officers, C.E.O. Murillo says it is not surprising. Murillo says that he would not rule out collusion as part of the problem in this incident and on the issue of drugs […]
Written on October 15, 2020 | Posted in
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Seaweed farmer, Lowell Godfrey, and Punta Gorda fisher and businessman, Neville Smith have been recognized as this year’s Ocean Heroes. Once a traditional commercial fisherman, Godfrey is now one of the pioneers of seaweed farming in Belize. Growing up between Dangriga and Punta Gorda, Smith has been a fisher for over twenty years and has […]
Written on October 15, 2020 | Posted in
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Since the massive jailbreak on Monday evening, the prison’s C.E.O. Virgilio Murillo has been under intense pressure from the public and those who had a connection to the prison in the past. Ex-convict Trevor Clifton Pascascio Marin shared his story on Wednesday. He says he was a victim of cruelty while behind bars. Marin said that […]
Written on October 15, 2020 | Posted in
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