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The Citrus Industry is constantly in chaos as the owners of Citrus Products of Belize Limited being Banks Holdings of Barbados and the Citrus Growers Association Investment Company Limited can’t agree on the management of the company. Last week, the CGA pointed out that thousands of dollars would be lost since the factory, under the […]
Written on November 4, 2011 | Posted in
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At the Prime Minister’s Quarterly Press Conference, PM Barrow was asked about the status of the offshore drilling. On Thursday night we aired his response, in which he replied that Coalition to Save our Natural Heritage, under which OCEANA falls, hasn’t been able to maintain their end of the deal. According to the PM, the […]
Written on November 4, 2011 | Posted in
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And so where does that leave the Coalition? Well, Matura-Shepherd says that they are still collecting signatures, and as soon as the coalition prepares its position on the referendum, they will inform the public. But since there seems to be an impasse, we asked Matura-Shepherd, if there is sense of defeat? Audrey Matura Shepherd, Vice-President, […]
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Phase two of the Southside Rejuvenation Project is expected to start soon and Prime Minister Dean Barrow has made it clear that government will look favorably upon project bids tendered by CISCO Construction Limited. That’s because CISCO, through Unite Belize and Kolbe Foundation, has embarked on an initiative to employ at risk youths to do […]
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Prime Minister Dean Barrow argued on Wednesday that the gang truce signed on September fourth is the reason why murders in gang occupied neighborhoods have dropped. The meetings between gangs and Restore Belize continue and seem to have produced a small but welcome token by a member of one gang that everyone in the old […]
Written on November 3, 2011 | Posted in
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Two weeks ago at the last sitting of the House of Representatives in Belmopan when the controversial Ninth Amendment was passed, a leader of the opposition could not be appointed because no one among the P.U.P. parliamentarians commanded majority support. The opposition was in turmoil and the former P.M. did not engender backing from the […]
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In Dangriga, a resident is complaining that the Gang Suppression Unit thrashed his house this afternoon. Timothy August says that he was tipped that the GSU was searching houses in his neighborhood. He was not worried because he says he has nothing to hide. But when he got home after picking up his daughters, he […]
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Friends of Belize, it seems, may not get its referendum but there is another group that has been seeking a referendum long before F.O.B. The Coalition to Save Our Natural Heritage, which comprises of just about every environmental group, including OCEANA sought seventeen thousand signatures to push for a referendum regarding offshore drilling. Although the […]
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Friends of Belize sought a Referendum on the Ninth Amendment. In a span of two months, the NGO collected over twenty one thousand signatures towards that effort. The government says that the public consultations that went on a countrywide road show did enough to educate the public on the amendment. But the Belize Bar Association, […]
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There are several programs underway as different phases of the Southside Alleviation Project. Infrastructure projects are a main component the government uses to provide employment. Soon bids will be taking place for road works and other constructions but one business may get particular attention because they have found an approach that may do more social […]
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But will there be early general elections? When the consultations on the Ninth Amendment began, supporters of the P.U.P. were calling for elections. Those sentiments have been echoed by the Opposition at House meetings. And after the PM’s Independence Day speech, the ante went up that early elections were on the table. In the past […]
Written on November 2, 2011 | Posted in
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Though the Prime Minister says general elections will likely follow after the 2012 March municipal elections, the standard pre-election quality of life packages are on the way. The Prime Minister announced that he had spoken to CEO of Belize Electricity Limited and the Public Utilities Commission about implementing a rate review. The PM believes that […]
The gang truce was agreed upon by Belize City gangsters and the prime minister on September fourth. There has been a drop in gang related murders, but there were still gang related shootings. During the press conference, the PM asserted that no gang related murders occurred since the truce was sealed. And though the families […]
And though the Police Department had fewer murders to solve in the past two months, it doesn’t mean they don’t have their fair share of internal issues to iron out. Recently, eight officers sought legal advice over promotions that they thought were unfair. They cited the results of a recent exam as proof of the […]
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While that loan has been haunting the past administration, the highly controversial accommodation agreement signed in 2005 between the Musa Administration and B.T.L. has become the albatross on Francis Fonseca’s neck. Now that he is the leader for the opposition, it will surely be used for political mileage. This morning Francis Fonseca clarified his role […]
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The Belize National Coast Guard is the gate keeper of our territorial waters but it has limited resources to curb organized crime and other illicit activities that have become more prevalent and daring. As a part of an ongoing fight against transnational crime in the region, the U.S Southern Command and the Central American Regional […]
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With that horrible ranking, fear of crime and violence has become a real personal problem. Urban violence is quickly spreading to rural communities; citizens’ personal security is under constant threat. In the City, organized crime linked to drugs and gangs have taken over entire neighborhoods, putting youths at risk. Today we re-visit Justin Stephens; he […]
Written on November 1, 2011 | Posted in
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The engines are beginning to rev as the political season cranks up and speculation is rife that an early election will be called. There are changes in both the P.U.P. and the U.D.P. We start with the United Democratic Party, which is sorting out representation in one area that seemingly will soon be up for […]
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On the other side of the political fence, the People’s United Party has now installed Freetown Area Representative Francis Fonseca as its new leader. This Saturday, the party is going into high gear with a convention to elect its official slate of councilor candidates for the 2012 Municipal Elections. Led by former director of the […]
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The 2012 edition of Destination Belize was unveiled today. It features Belize as the home of the great Maya civilization and the second largest barrier reef in the world. The Belize Tourism Industry Association publishes the annual and free official visitor’s magazine to increase Belize’s viability as a top destination. Published by Idea Lab Studios, […]
Christmas in November? Not yet, but it certainly feels that way to the recipients of a donation given by an insurance group. The two non-governmental organizations that care for youths are proud to receive proceeds of a food drive which was spearheaded by the Belize Life Insurance Association. News Five’s Delahnie Bain reports. Delahnie Bain, […]
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At noon today, a demonstration was held in San Pedro where Mayor Elsa Paz is adamant about the construction of a town clock. Many are not totally against the mayor’s project, but a clock in the middle of the road in the congested down town area, has many furious including the business community, the BTIA […]
Written on October 31, 2011 | Posted in
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But it was political in Belize City when John Briceño handed over the baton of the People’s United Party to Francis Fonseca on Saturday following Briceño’s sudden resignation on October seventh and Albert’s Mark Espat’s decision to decline leadership. There are two major hurdles to cross: the finances of the party said to be in […]
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In news in the U.D.P., while he had denied stepping down, all indications are that the Caribbean Shores Minister, Carols Perdomo, will not seek a second term. Perdomo was elected in convention last year, but because of health issues, he will be stepping down. As we told you last week, there are many in the […]
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A group of police officers, who were sidelined and not promoted will firstly be seeking direct intervention by the Commissioner of Police, Crispin Jeffries. And for now, court action will not be the first route; at least not yet, says Attorney Anthony Sylvester, who is the legal representative of eight police officers ranging from the […]
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