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The Ministry of Education and B.N.T.U. members are mourning the death of sixty-year-old Margaret Enriquez. Enriquez died on November thirteenth due to health conditions. Her sudden passing shocked those who knew the retired teacher. She touched the lives of many, including students at United Evergreen Primary School and Saint Martin’s Government School. The ministry says […]
Written on November 15, 2023 | Posted in
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The Government of Belize has, on several occasions, rebuked the actions of the Israeli Defense Force in Gaza, following the deadly October seventh attack that claimed the lives of approximately fourteen hundred Israeli men, women, and children. Tonight, the Briceño administration is ramping up its position by taking diplomatic measures against Israel, as a result […]
Written on November 14, 2023 | Posted in
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The conflict in the Middle East is a rather contentious and divisive issue and, according to Opposition Leader Barrow, the Briceño administration has been immoderate in its diplomatic approach to Israel when compared to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia a few years ago. Shyne Barrow, Leader of the Opposition “I do believe that […]
Written on November 14, 2023 | Posted in
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Former Prime Minister Dean Barrow has gone on record to condemn the actions of Israel in response to the October seventh attacks. While he equally criticized the deadly assaults by Hamas, Barrow, the father, has made it clear that Israel has to be held responsible for the war crimes being committed against innocent Palestinians. […]
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The Social Security Board is proposing to fund the construction of a new liquor distillery to the tune of nine million dollars. S.S.B. has published notice of the loan to Belize Premium Spirits and Liquors Limited. The notice has raised eyebrows and drawn concerns. Why provide money for another distillery when there is already an […]
Written on November 14, 2023 | Posted in
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The way the social security scheme works, the monies that people who are working today contribute are used to pay people who are already on retirement. So when today’s working class retires, it will be future contributors who will also pay their pension. According to Ruiz, S.S.B. needs to invest the monies they have in […]
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The loan will be for a period of twelve years initially, at an interest rate of seven point three five percent on the total. Through this loan arrangement, the Social Security Board will earn over five million dollars during the twelve-year-period. But S.S.B. officials assured that while there is always a degree of risk with […]
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Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow, criticized the government for the loans that S.S.B. provides as investment. Barrow said he knows of hundreds of Belizeans with worthwhile investments who have gone seeking loans at S.S.B. and have been turned down. Shyne Barrow, Leader of the Opposition “The S.S.B. has so much money to invest, because now […]
Written on November 14, 2023 | Posted in
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The Supplies Control Unit has ticketed fifty-nine businesses across the country so far, for violating the law. These businesses are either price gouging, failing to place prices on products or failing to produce invoices to inspectors. Out of the one hundred and twelve establishments visited recently, fifty-nine were in violation. Nine of these groceries stores […]
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Two more judges will be appointed to the High Court in the coming days and neither of them is Belizean. It’s an issue that has been raised before, one that the opposition has signaled as a gross disservice to our homegrown legal professionals. Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow began by pointing out that the letter informing […]
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Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow also went on to call out the prime minister for not making time to properly consult with him on the appointments, as stipulated by the Constitution. He went on to say, “you have degraded and downgraded your constitutional responsibility to a mere half page letter”. Shyne Barrow, Leader of the […]
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An ancient Mayan ritual was performed on Sunday in Yo Creek Village, Orange Walk. The Hetzmek, or Mayan Baptism, is a fading cultural practice. The Cantun family is working on reviving the ritual with this Sunday’s ceremony. Three-month-old baby girl Neveah Cantun was introduced to the community during a ritual that involved the presentation of […]
Written on November 14, 2023 | Posted in
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A mother of four is tonight appealing for help after thieves stole her roofing, bathroom and stairs from her house over the past few weeks. Sasaa Ford says that she has been living in an elevated structure in Gungulung for more than five years. However, in the past few weeks she’s been renting because a […]
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The National Youth Climate Forum was held on Monday, ahead of COP28 in Dubai at the end of the month. Young men and women from across the country converged on Dangriga where they met with government officials from the Ministry of Sustainability and Climate Change. Chief Executive Officer, Doctor Kenrick Williams brought home the real […]
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Also addressing the gathering was Mayor Robert Mariano who grew up in Dangriga and has witnessed, firsthand, the effects of climate change on town’s coastline. Robert Mariano, Mayor, Dangriga “For you who are here from other parts of the country, I’d like to invite you to walk on our coast here in Dangriga and […]
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The fire in Caye Caulker last Friday completely gutted two buildings and for a moment, posed a huge threat to others in close proximity. So what could have been another fire extinguished by a crew that experienced no obstacles, ended up being a challenge for the fire fighters. The fire brought to the fore several […]
Written on November 13, 2023 | Posted in
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All hell broke loose on Friday night during a football match in Belmopan. It happened at the Isidoro Beaton Stadium, and videos of the chaos have been making the rounds on social media all weekend. This is not the first time that a fight breaks out at a sporting event, and it might not be […]
Written on November 13, 2023 | Posted in
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Belize does not have a witness protection program. That is what Police Commissioner Chester Williams reiterated to News Five when we spoke with him earlier today. One of the many hindrances that public prosecutors and investigators have is the fear that critical witnesses have to testify in cases, especially criminal cases. They fear they might […]
Written on November 13, 2023 | Posted in
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The inflation rate rose to four point two percent in September, up from August’s three point four percent. This marked the second consecutive monthly increase. The Statistical Institute of Belize (S.I.B.) explained that prices in food, restaurants, and accommodation services were the main drivers. Belize is not the only country battling high inflation. According to […]
Written on November 13, 2023 | Posted in
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We also asked Financial Secretary, Joseph Waight, about the loans that the Briceño Administration has borrowed. The United Democratic Party has made it a point to criticize the government for borrowing several loans, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars, in three years. In our conversation with Financial Secretary Joseph Waight, we asked him if there […]
Written on November 13, 2023 | Posted in
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A coalition comprising numerous countries, including Belize, has jointly committed to implementing the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) developed by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. Acknowledging the rapid growth of the crypto-asset market and the need to sustain global tax transparency, the coalition emphasizes CARF’s role in facilitating the automatic exchange of information between […]
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The Civil Asset Recovery and Unexplained Wealth Act became law in early August. It empowers the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to recover assets obtained through criminal means. For this week, stakeholders will gather in Belize City where they will learn more about the purpose of the ACT and how to enforce it. The training is […]
Written on November 13, 2023 | Posted in
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The last time the Belize Coast Guard enlisted new recruits was four years ago. On December first, the BCG will add sixty new sailors to its rank and file after they successfully complete their training. Rear Admiral Elton Bennett tells reporters that the recruits have been in training for the past three months, and not […]
Written on November 13, 2023 | Posted in
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Haitian Prime Minister, Ariel Henry called for international deployment of armed forces to Haiti more than a year ago to tackle, the upheaval on the island nation. In the absence of a functioning government, the state’s institutions have collapsed, including the police. But there is hope for Haiti as the UN Security Council voted last […]
Written on November 13, 2023 | Posted in
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A number of tour guides wrapped up the first in a series of life-saving rescue training today. The exercise which began last Friday under the tutelage of the Belize Institute of Search and Rescue Training, BISART, took place in the Belmopan area. It included technical training that deal with outdoor activities that oftentimes put tourists […]
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