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The appointment of a new presiding judge to lead the High Court, an amalgamation of the various arms of the justice system, will see Acting Chief Justice Michelle Arana being elevated to the Court of Appeal bench. She will be succeeded in a full-time capacity by Justice Louise Esther Blenman, as the highest ranking court […]
Written on July 1, 2022 | Posted in
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The United Democratic Party remains in shambles since losing the general elections in November 2020. Despite the meteoric rise of Shyne Barrow within the ranks of the political organization to become its new leader, internal strife has threatened to upend all efforts to reunite the deeply fractured party. The latest attempt by the Leader of […]
Written on July 1, 2022 | Posted in
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When reporters caught up with the Leader of the Opposition on Thursday in Belmopan, he was also asked to weigh on his father’s criticism of his leadership, and efforts at building a formidable opposition. The former Prime Minister is on record saying he hopes the warring factions within the U.D.P. can meet on common grounds […]
Written on July 1, 2022 | Posted in
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Timmy Stamp has headed his Jah Love program for the past fifteen years. In that time he has seen many of the young men he has mentored resort to crime and gang activity. This effort, he says, will help to form a bond among the participants. Glenford “Timmy” Stamp, Organizer, Summer Program “Yoh got […]
Written on July 1, 2022 | Posted in
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Last week, the outgoing President of the Belize Hotel Association, Alina Saldivar indicated that the majority of the membership of that association wanted the insurance fee charged to visiting tourists to be done away with. Saldivar said that there has been consensus on this issue ever since the COVID pandemic slowed down earlier this year. […]
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The story of the ancient Mayas precedes the classic period. Some data puts the first Maya in this part of Central America even before the birth of Christ. We know about their excavated temples that still stand so majestically across our country, as well as their sacrificial rituals, there many gods, and their popular past […]
Written on July 1, 2022 | Posted in
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Belize has lost a melodious voice and entertainer in the person of Radiance Thompson. The sixty-two-year-old passed away on Thursday. Ms Radiance, as she was affectionately known, graced the stage many times to deliver her rendition of patriotic songs like: Belize By the Sea, and Thank You God for Beautiful Belize, and more secular music […]
Written on July 1, 2022 | Posted in
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Up north in San Joaquin, Corozal District, one family is changing the lives of the eldery who cannot look after themselves. Sabreena Daly tells us more in this week’s look on the bright side. Sabreena Daly, Reporting Up north in San Joaquin, Corozal District, one family is changing the lives of the eldery who […]
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Barrow’s claim also included the quashing of the commission’s report in its entirety. He was unsuccessful on that front, however, all references to him, as well as Hugo Patt, have been removed from that document. According to Marshalleck, the decision handed down by the bench on Wednesday was a mixed bag. Andrew Marshalleck, Chair, […]
Written on June 30, 2022 | Posted in
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Attorney Naima Barrow failed to convince the bench that a court order restricting government from implementing the recommendation of the commission was indeed necessary. Despite Justice Shoman setting aside that application, Chairman Andrew Marshalleck says that government is yet to adopt the recommendations put forward in the commission’s report. Andrew Marshalleck, Chair, Commission of […]
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A British army officer is suspected of being the orchestrator a robbery on the Price Barracks Compound in Ladyville. Reports are that the duty-free store situated inside the BATSUB base was broken into. Stolen from the store was an assortment of men’s deodorant, scotch whiskey, snickers bars, and cigarettes. Minister of State in the Ministry […]
Written on June 30, 2022 | Posted in
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There are reports that Party Leader Shyne Barrow has extended an olive branch to Patrick Faber and Tracy Panton in an attempt to unify the U.D.P. Reports are that Barrow has invited Faber to serve as Shadow Minister of Education in the party’s Shadow Cabinet. Information suggests that Faber has accepted the role, with certain […]
Written on June 30, 2022 | Posted in
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Reporters also got a chance to ask the Leader of the Opposition about his world class performance at the B.E.T. Awards. Barrow says his appearance on stage with Diddy was about nation building and promoting Belize in a manner that he says the Belize Tourism Board would not be able to accomplish. In response to […]
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Since his appearance with Diddy on the BET Awards stage earlier this week, social media has been abuzz with comments, largely praising the former Bad Boy rapper for promoting Belize with a gigantic virtual Belizean flag during his minute-long gig on stage. Today, we got a chance to ask Minister of Tourism, Anthony Mahler for […]
Written on June 30, 2022 | Posted in
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A few months ago, the Belize Tourism Board announced that a fuel subsidy program would be established for those in the tour operator and tender business. Today, the B.T.B. handed out those vouchers to the owners and operators of those companies that cater to cruise and overnight visitors. News Five’s Marion Ali was present at […]
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Minister of Tourism, Anthony Mahler returned last week from a Latin American Travel Association’s meeting in London. He told us that the participants discussed with their counterparts the best ways on how to develop their respective economies. It’s a key meeting for a country like Belize which is hoping that we could soon tap into […]
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Reporters also got a chance to ask the Minister of Health for an update on the vaccination uptake for children between the ages of five to eleven- years- old. There have been reports that the uptake among this age group has been low. Well, Minister Bernard sought to dispel those reports, adding that he is […]
Written on June 30, 2022 | Posted in
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Other than the call centers that may have vacancies for new recruits from time to time, we don’t hear too often about job vacancies in other certain sectors. Interestingly, there are vacancies for jobs in an area that many people have not heard much about at all, or are not too keen on how that […]
Written on June 30, 2022 | Posted in
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For several months, there had not been any report of a drug plane landing in Belize. That lull, however, was short-lived as local authorities were informed over the weekend that an aircraft had departed from South America en route to Belize. That track was monitored closely until the flight entered Belizean airspace several hours later. […]
Written on June 29, 2022 | Posted in
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Senator for the National Trade Union Congress of Belize, Elena Smith, also added her voice to the debate on the six million U.S dollars loan motion. Her concerns were focused on the negative effects of continuous borrowing on the local economy. Here is how she explained it. Elena Smith, NTUCB Senator “I myself did […]
Written on June 29, 2022 | Posted in
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The Public Service Union and the National Trade Union Congress of Belize are among those that have been invited to name representatives to sit on the People’s Constitutional Commission. Dean Flowers, the President of the Public Service Union, during an appearance on Open Your Eyes, had this to say about his expectations from PSU’s participation […]
Written on June 29, 2022 | Posted in
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While we celebrate the shipping world and all those who contribute to this important industry, there is also the other side of that equation – holding ships accountable when they violate shipping regulations. The agency that registers ships in Belize is the International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize, also known as IMMARBE. It’s Deputy Registrar, […]
Written on June 29, 2022 | Posted in
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The back and forth between Commissioner of Police Chester Williams and attorney Orson Elrington continues over disciplinary measures to be taken against Police Constable Alicia Trapp who is accused of violating the police department’s social media code. Earlier today, Elrington responded to a letter written to his client by the Officer Commanding the Professional Standards […]
Written on June 29, 2022 | Posted in
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Today at the National Bank of Belize Office in Belmopan, an agreement was signed with the Football Federation of Belize for the rebranding of the National Amateur Inter-district Competition of the federation. The tournament is one of the many programs of the F.F.B. to develop youth football and young talent. The agreement came one week […]
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Prime Minister John Briceño continues his working visit to far-flung countries across the globe and is currently in Lisbon, Portugal, for the United Nations Oceans Conference. Prior to his trip to Portugal, P.M. Briceño was in Belgium to participate in the European Development Days. He was also in Kigali, Rwanda for the Commonwealth Heads of […]
Written on June 28, 2022 | Posted in
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