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The village of Santa Cruz up north is a haven for contrabandistas and a way of life for the villagers. Santa Cruz sits immediately in front of the Mexican community of Botes, across the Rio Hondo. For decades, contraband has flowed across the river and all sorts of goods make their way illegally into Belize. […]
Written on May 26, 2020 | Posted in
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Commissioner of Police Chester Williams says that it is not easier policing during the state of emergency than it is under normal circumstances. He says that it is actually more challenging because the cops have to ensure that the S.O.E. regulations are being complied with and carry out their regular policing duties at the same […]
Written on May 26, 2020 | Posted in
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On the topic of the state of emergency, an online site conducted an interview with Commissioner of Police Chester Williams last week where he is quoted as saying; “I would wish to see the S.O.E. in place for the rest of the year because at least until then we will be affected by the effects […]
Written on May 26, 2020 | Posted in
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On a positive note, life at the Sister Cecilia Home for the Elderly will be more comfortable for the vulnerable population who has to adhere to the strict guidelines imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Belize City Council today made a donation to the facility through HelpAge Belize. The items range from […]
Written on May 26, 2020 | Posted in
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Saving the best for last…today the Belize Indian Community issued its last batch of vouchers as a part of its pantry programme to assist those affected by COVID-19. The recipients, however, were frontline workers from the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital and the police officers, who work around the clock to secure the business community in […]
Written on May 26, 2020 | Posted in
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The environmental community is without one of its member tonight. Doctor Candy Gonzalez passed away over the weekend. Gonzalez was the founder of the Belize Institute of Environmental Law and Policy (BELPO), and one of the co-founders of the Belize Coalition to Save our Natural Heritage. She is remembered as an outspoken advocate for the […]
Written on May 26, 2020 | Posted in
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An American crocodile was found on the brink of death on the north side of Ambergris Caye over the weekend. He was eventually euthanized because his condition was too far gone, but the shocking discovery of what led to his emaciated condition was only made after he was put down. Eighty-two plastic bags were discovered […]
Written on May 26, 2020 | Posted in
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For years, we have been covering the loud noises coming from the leaders of FECTAB, the Federation of Cruise Tourism Associations of Belize on all things related to tourism. But tonight, the news is about the association itself which finds itself a house divided. The situation began to unravel a few days ago, following a mini […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Tourism was the first sector to start showing the impacts of COVID-19. Hotels and resorts in prime tourism destinations such as Placencia, San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Hopkins and the Cayo District, have been sending people home. Every aspect, including taxi operators and hair braiders are without jobs and the agro-processing sector, which supplies products to […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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As you know, with the ease of restrictions, domestic tourism is being promoted as a first step to open up the industry. Stakeholders are offering great deals for Belizeans to travel across the country. Now, domestic tourism provides not more than ten percent of the revenue generated by the industry; international tourists make up ninety […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Unemployment is growing due to COVID-19 and most companies have had to offer salary cuts to employees and reduce work hours to be able to stay in business. The cuts start from the top and trickle all the way down in the first wave and companies are anticipating a second wave of cuts as the […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Today marks thirty-seven days straight without any active case of COVID-19 in Belize. And while this is good news for the country as it continues to relax restriction measures, the possibility of a second wave continues to increase as cases of COVID-19 are on the rise in neighbouring countries like Mexico and Guatemala. To crack […]
Written on May 20, 2020 | Posted in
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There has been a turn of events in respect of a huge tract of land on the George Price Highway. The Belmopan Land Development Corporation has come forward to claim ownership of the land being sought by residents of Cotton Tree Village and other interested parties from across the country. The B.L.D.C. is represented by […]
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According to Ysaguirre, the land in question had been tangled in the courts for a number of years and a decision was eventually handed down in favour of Belmopan Land Development Corporation. An appeal is presently before the courts over the quantum of the settlement. But the acreage is privately held and Ysaguirre says it […]
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Since we had the Minister of Education on hand, the media queried about his leadership bid. Faber is one of four persons who have entered his name in the leadership race of the United Democratic Party. As you know, he suffered a political setback when he lost his bid to John Saldivar earlier this year […]
Written on May 20, 2020 | Posted in
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The repatriation process for displaced Belizeans overseas to return home is in the making. Belize has not recorded another positive case for COVID-19 for more than thirty days and the government wants to keep it that way. Government has set up the COVID-19 Controlled Repatriation for Displaced Belizeans Abroad website which is being handled by […]
Written on May 20, 2020 | Posted in
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Belizeans who return home will be required to go into mandatory quarantine at a chosen hotel. They will bear the cost of that quarantine and according to C.E.O. Lou-Anne Burns Martinez; the lowest price is one hundred and ten dollars bringing the total bill for the fourteen-day quarantine to one thousand five hundred and forty […]
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According to C.E.O. Martinez, those returning home will need to adhere to strict safety guidelines. The choice to self-quarantine will be given only to a selected few after they meet the requirements, one being if they are deemed to be chronically ill. Martinez explains. Host “Can persons quarantine on their own if they live […]
Written on May 20, 2020 | Posted in
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The repatriation process for Belizeans will not be achieved over night. According to C.E.O. Martinez, the process can take a few days or even a week. Martinez is asking for Belizeans to be patient and to fully complete the application. Lou-Anne Burns Martinez, C.E.O., Ministry of Foreign Affairs “We respond very quickly. As soon […]
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We don’t normally report on suicide, but today a shooting incident brought to light the toll that the COVID-19 pandemic may be having on persons struggling with mental health issues, even as the Mental Health Awareness Month is taking place. A single gunshot resonated from one of the bathrooms at the Ramada Hotel and Casino […]
Written on May 20, 2020 | Posted in
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A hundred selected families are having a little ease tonight coping from the pain of the COVID-19 crisis. The families were beneficiaries of an initiative by the Development Finance Corporation which sought to put food on the table of affected families. The programme named, “A helping Hand, COVID-19 Relief Effort,” reached families countrywide during May […]
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The Public Service Union and the Belmopan City Council have buried the ‘Hilltop’ hatchet. They have reached a settlement in the form of another piece of property. Today, the P.S.U. says that they have received a prime location and good value in the agreement that will be signed later this week. As you’ll recall, the […]
Written on May 19, 2020 | Posted in
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The desire to own a parcel of land sent hundreds of persons out to mile forty-four on the George Price Highway. Activist Nigel Petillo, formerly of BGYEA, has identified two thousand five hundred acres of arable land, whose owner is now deceased. Petillo promises to parcel off the property at an acre each per person. […]
Written on May 19, 2020 | Posted in
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We will have a look at the local tourism industry later in the newscast, but tonight the news for hundreds of employees at a local airline is not good. Tropic Air is reportedly sending home more than two hundred employees, including long standing ones, who have been employed at the company for years. The COVID-19 […]
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Belize now stands as the only country on the American mainland without a new case of COVID-19; that’s because today, Suriname recorded a positive case after forty-four days of no confirmed cases. It is exceptional news coming out of the region, especially for Belize, which has been able to contain the first wave of the […]
Written on May 19, 2020 | Posted in
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