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Tonight, the United Democratic Party finds itself in a conundrum and without a clear leader to succeed Prime Minister Dean Barrow. Merely two weeks ago, John Saldivar emerged as leader-elect, but soon after all came crashing down, placing the governing party in a most unenviable position in the waning days of their third term in […]
Written on February 21, 2020 | Posted in
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While we had Junior Minister Aragon on hand today at an event in Orange Walk, we asked him who is likely to emerge as the head of the party. All sorts of names are being speculated, including Omar Figueroa from Cayo North, who was elevated this week as a minister. Aragon says that the events […]
Written on February 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Elodio Aragon’s Unwavering Support for Patrick Faber
While the investigation on the alleged wrongdoing of former National Security Minister John Saldivar is yet to begin, ComPol Chester Williams says he is digging deep into another investigation; that of the National Sports Council. An audit by the Auditor General revealed that a number of persons were responsible at the NSC for questionable cash […]
Written on February 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on An Update on the Investigation of the NSC Audit
The Commissioner of Police also shared an update on the investigation of the Julian Cho High School in the south, where huge contracts were awarded to teachers for construction work. An audit revealed that over two point two million dollars were spent in contracts approved by the principal, who is Toledo East U.D.P. Standard Bearer, […]
Written on February 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Banking Information to be Obtained, as Major Crimes Unit Investigate Julian Cho High School Audit
The Succotz Cancha has fallen to ruins. Residents say that for past twelve to fifteen years the once popular, public venue in the village has been abandoned. They report that the derelict building poses a hazard to the community. They say that its maintenance is the responsibility of the Village Council but for years the […]
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The number of deaths due to the coronavirus continues to climb and it is reported that at least one thousand one hundred persons have died, while far more, about forty-five thousand five hundred persons, have been sickened by the virus. The Ministry of Health here is working on overdrive to put in place systems should […]
Written on February 21, 2020 | Posted in
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On Wednesday, the Government and UNICEF launched the “National Protocol for Integrated Protection for Children and Adolescents during Emergency and Disaster Situations.” It’s a disaster risk reduction document that researchers have put together to deal with emergency preparedness and responses processes during times of disasters. Here’s more from the research team and UNICEF. Dr. […]
Written on February 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Protocol Launched to Improve Protection of Children during Disasters
Minister of State for the Police, Elodio Aragon Junior says two police stations are to open in the Orange Walk District. The first is in Guinea Grass where residents can feel a sense of security now that the police station is functional with two officers. Today, an official opening ceremony was held and News Five’s […]
Written on February 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Earlier this month, the Commissioner of Police commenced a nationwide tour of the regions. The first stop was in San Pedro and today he travelled up north to Orange Walk where he, along with Minister of State for the Police, Elodio Aragon Junior met with the rank and file of the department in that northern […]
Written on February 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on ComPol Tour 2020 Heads North to Orange Walk
While there is a new Minister of National Security, Elodio Aragon Junior remains as junior minister in the ministry with responsibility for police. But he is also now tasked with the day-to-day administration of the entire portfolio. Aragon Junior says he has since met with the Belize Coast Guard and the Belize Defense Force, but […]
Written on February 21, 2020 | Posted in
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The National Trade Union Congress of Belize held a successful demonstration in Belize City today, but fifty miles away in Belmopan, the United Democratic Party held a conclave. The meeting between Prime Minister Dean Barrow and standard bearers took place in the backdrop of their current leadership crisis. Deep and bitter divisions continue to plague […]
Written on February 20, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Still No Leader-elect for the U.D.P.
Belmopan Area Representative, John Saldivar, is holding on to his position that he did not participate in any corrupt act with or on behalf of accused fraudster Lev Dermen and Jacob Kingston. A week ago, Saldivar submitted his letter of resignation from cabinet and is no longer the Minister of National Security, but on paper, […]
Written on February 20, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on John Saldivar Has Yet to Tender Resignation as Leader-Elect of the U.D.P.
Michael Peyrefitte has been recently appointed the Minister of National Security after John Saldivar resigned from cabinet in light of the damning revelations made by Jacob Kingston in the U.S. District Court, including explosive text messages. In his address last week, Prime Minister Dean Barrow stated that the government will obtain official transcripts from the […]
Written on February 20, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Investigation into Allegations Against John Saldivar Ongoing
The march was well underway, when a group of students staged a walk-out of classes from the University of Belize in Belmopan and travelled to Belize City to participate in the demonstration. They didn’t make it in time for the parade, but attended the rally at the Memorial Park. The decision by the students was […]
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Comments Off on A Group of UB Students Walk Out of Classes to Attend Anti-Corruption Demonstration
The national anti-corruption demonstration concluded with a rally at Memorial Park past the lunch hour. It was a first step by the unions to effect change. The Belize National Teachers Union, whose members made up majority of the protestors, is known for its fearlessness and tenacity when taking on the government. In 2016, the B.N.T.U. […]
Written on February 20, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on B.N.T.U. to G.O.B.: Don’t Ignore Our Cry for Good Governance or Else
The unionists were joined by many others who support the call to end corruption, including the N.G.O.s and social partners. Among them were Senators Osmany Salas and Mark Lizarraga. The senators say that they support the demands made by the umbrella organization to ensure good governance. While Lizarraga says that today’s event is democracy at […]
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Comments Off on Senators Come Out in Support of Anti-Corruption Demonstration
“Only the People Can Save the People” demonstration and rally staged by the N.T.U.C.B. precedes another demonstration to be held in the wake of the John Saldivar scandal, in which the former National Security Minister admitted that he collected thousands of dollars from accused fraudster Lev Dermen. On Sunday, the People’s United Party will also […]
Written on February 20, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Ahead of Its Own Demonstration, the P.U.P. Comes Out in Support of the N.T.U.C.B.
Now the N.T.U.C.B. has made several demands to government, which they say must be met ahead of the next general elections, expected later this year. Amongst those requests is the reconfiguring of the Public Accounts Committee and the Integrity Commission as well as the reconvening of meetings of the UNCAC Steering Committee. The unions are […]
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Comments Off on P.U.P. Leader: General Elections Should Be Called Now
The legal challenge brought against the Government of Belize by the Belize Peace Movement regarding an overdue redistricting exercise is presently before Chief Justice Kenneth Benjamin. The revision of electoral districts across the country has been an issue raised by the BPM as far back as 2015 around the time of the last general election. […]
Written on February 20, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Bobby Lopez Takes on Redistricting and Good Governance
As we told up, while the cabinet and U.D.P. standard bearers met in Belmopan on the political mess it finds itself in, in Belize City, the unions were clamouring for better governance. In its demand letter, the National Trade Union Congress of Belize wants the re-convening of meetings of the UNCAC Steering Committee. The Congress […]
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A young man’s quick action and CPR skills saved the life of senior Belize City resident. Tonight, sixty-one-year-old Ulrick Young is alive and with his family after a near fatal drowning in Belize City on Wednesday night sometime shortly before seven. A licensed life-guard happened to be in the area and rescued him. News Five’s […]
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Omar Figueroa has been bumped up as substantive Minister for Fisheries, Forestry, Environment and Sustainable Development. The appointment came about as a result of cabinet realignments triggered by the resignation of the embattled John Saldivar. Figueroa is not new to the portfolios since he held these responsibilities under Minister Godwin Hulse, who retains the Ministry of Agriculture. […]
Written on February 20, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Omar Figueroa Takes Oath as Minister for Fisheries, Forestry, Environment and Sustainable Development
Belize has finally been recovered from the EU blacklisting as a harmful tax regime. This comes following a meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council of the European Union which concluded in Brussels on Tuesday. According to a release from the government, it results from the recent amendments to the Income and Business Tax […]
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The ten unions of the National Trade Union Congress of Belize have not taken to the streets for years, but this Thursday, their presence will be felt in Belize City against corruption under the banner, “Only the People Can Save the People.” With the national mood running on edge, it will be one of the […]
Written on February 19, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on “Only the People Can Save the People” – the N.T.U.C.B. to Take to the Streets
As we reported earlier, the United Democratic Party meets Thursday morning in Belmopan where the prime minister will attempt to chart a new course, following the turbulent headwinds that the party has been facing in the wake of the Lev Dermen scandal. With the removal of John Saldivar as leader elect, the vacancy for the […]
Written on February 19, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Santi Predicts Endorsement of Patrick Faber for New U.D.P. Leader
