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There is still no deal between the Belize National Teachers Union, the Public Service Union and the Government of Belize and at news time, the unions are preparing to respond to Prime Minister Dean Barrow, and Financial Secretary Joseph Waight. On Wednesday, it seemed that the parties had agreed on the way forward but on […]
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At this time, the B.N.T.U. is also speaking on behalf of the Public Service Union and sharing the same position. Quoting the Prime Minister’s own words, Senator Elena Smith says that “words have meaning” and the union is being very cautious as to what terms and conditions they agree to. Elena Smith, National President, […]
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The Prime Minister says that the option to amend the Public Service Regulations to give the minister the power to alter salaries is back in play. According to the PM, if the unions continue to play hard ball, the regulations will be amended and the salaries will be altered. Senator Elena Smith says that she […]
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The new state of emergency regulations under Statutory Instrument seventy-two came into effect today. While some of the restrictions were reduced other key measures remain in place for public health and safety. The national curfew remains in place from eight at night until five in the morning for adults and the under-sixteen curfew hours remain […]
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The ease of restrictions is because there is still no active case of COVID-19 in Belize tonight. Belize has passed its first wave of the disease but the risk for positive cases remains high as the numbers continue to grow in neighbouring countries. In fact, to our west, Guatemala has gone on a virtual lockdown […]
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Commissioner of Police Chester Williams also spoke on the illegal entry of Belmopan resident, Guillermo Foreman, who is now spending his third night in police custody as he awaits arraignment. On May eighth, Foreman entered into Belizean territory when he crossed into the Belize side via the Chactmal bridge at northern border with Mexico. There […]
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More than six hundred families are benefitting from the Anglican Diocese’s food pantry programme which ensures that the families can cope with the impact from the COVID-19 crisis as they struggle with food insecurity and joblessness. As we know, as many as eighty-three thousand persons applied for unemployment relief from the government programme, showing that […]
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The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry today weighed in on the impasse between the government and the unions. It says that in an economic scenario where COVID-19 has shut down the largest part of our economy for the next several months, where millions have been lost and the projected revenue collection is down, it […]
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Moving to San Pedro, where Charles Leslie wants Joel Chi to cease and desist from building a cement structure on a designated street on the island. Construction has been going on for weeks now without any hindrance, but now Leslie says that the structure is being constructed on a designated street. He says that the […]
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According to Attorney Wendy Auxillou, the delay in serving Chi with the stop order is political. She claims that because Chi is politically connected, the process is sluggish. Hipolito Novelo “Why do you believe there is a delay?” Wendy Auxillou, Attorney “Well I think it is political interference. I have heard clearly all […]
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While there has been a relaxation of the State of Emergency restrictions, several measures are still in place for public health and safety reasons. The use of face of mask is one of those measures that remain firmly in place. As we reported on Thursday, the only time members of the public are allowed to […]
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As you heard, not adhering to the use of the mask is getting people in plenty of trouble with the law. In a light moment during the Prime Minister’s virtual press conference on Thursday, he was reminded of this regulation. The PM explained why he was not using one. Reporter “I notice that you […]
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Belizeans students who are stuck in other countries due to COVID-19 are encouraged to write to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs if they want to return home. While borders remain close, plans are being worked out for students to make their way back to the country. Those students, however, will have to pay for the […]
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As for city and town councils, the Prime Minister Dean Barrow says that they need to figure a way how they rebound from COVID-19. Municipal leaders have been asking Central Government to act as a guarantor for an overdraft facility which mayors say they need in order to mitigate the financial blows of COVID-19. PM […]
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Over a thousand employees who work at properties that are members of the Belize Hotel Association have been displaced by COVID-19. While some have benefited from relief and pantry programmes, many others have not. So, with the help of some donors, the association has identified five hundred persons, mainly single parents, who will receive chicken […]
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Turning to the state of emergency…the national curfew remains in place tonight as the country relaxes some of the restrictions in place since April first. And if you expect the five to eight curfew hours for adults to end very soon, Attorney General Michael Peyrefitte says this is very likely to go for another six […]
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The tourism industry is at a standstill and Belize is one of three countries in the region to become the biggest casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, further measures were announced to spur internal tourism going forward. But the Phillip Goldson International Airport is NOT to reopen before July first for international visitors. Tourism is […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge negative impact on health and the economy. Lord Ashcroft admits it is not an easy choice when balancing the two sectors, but he asserts that it is one that politicians are entrusted to make. Lord Michael Ashcroft “Life is not about the best of choices, life is […]
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A mega project in the tourism industry has been on the drawing board for years. Waterloo Investment Holdings is proposing to invest two hundred million dollars to expand the Port of Belize so that much bigger cargo ships can come in through a deeper channel. But the investment has been languishing for some time going […]
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National elections are scheduled for this year, but the date is anyone’s guess. COVID-19 has put a wrench in most things; the U.D.P. is yet to elect a new leader and the war chest of the political parties may not be overflowing for a general elections. With the pandemic ravishing the country, is there an […]
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Dozens of Belizean students remained stuck in different parts of the world when the state of emergency was imposed. They have been unable to return because of the closure of borders and the new laws prohibit everyone, including Belizeans, from entering the country. Since there is containment of COVID-19 in Belize, students and other Belizeans, […]
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Where is Guillermo Foreman tonight? The Belmopan resident, who was stuck at the Santa Elena border in the north for days and not allowed entry into Belize, remains in police custody, pending charges. Today, Prime Minister Dean Barrow referred to Belizean border jumpers during his virtual press conference, saying that after quarantine, these persons who […]
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Late on Wednesday night, the long awaited prices for LPG were released. If you have been following the LPG war, the prices is a thorny issue for the ex-importers of liquefied petroleum gas. The National Gas Company, is now the sole supplier but the five former importers believe they can import LPG at prices lower […]
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Back to the ease of restrictions….When it comes to churches and other religious and faith-based groups, there is a small bit of good news tonight – a ten-person per service good news. That’s what the Attorney General announced today on the ‘Ask the Experts’ webcast. Church service can now resume, but the maximum number of […]
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Shifting to some of the restrictions that have been relaxed for restaurants… Those open air restaurants will be allowed to accommodate diners. But those persons will be limited to ten per table and must be on reservation basis only. All other restaurants must continue to operate with take-out and delivery service. And if you are […]
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