And now that he has reaffirmed his party leader seat, you heard Faber say that he is working on taking back the leader of the opposition role in the House. But it’s left to be seen if and when that will happen because although he has retained the party leadership, Faber continues to face attacks […]
There is some welcome news to report for Dangriga as the Dangriga Town Council, under the leadership of Mayor Robert Mariano, is pushing forward with its street rehabilitation plans for the municipality. Recently, the council signed a contract for the repair of two streets including the one in front of the bus terminal. And now, […]
There seems to be an app for just about everything, and today the “Socaloca” mobile app and web-based system was launched by the Football Federation of Belize. It is designed for athletes, coaches, as well as team managers and tournament organizers to create profiles showcasing their skills, stats, videos and progression in the sport. According […]
The platform is free for all users of the app because the intention is to provide a fair opportunity for all footballers. But if you are wondering if it is okay for young players, the F.F.B. says safeguards are included. Earl Jones, General Secretary, F.F.B. “The safeguards that are in place to ensure that […]
The Orange Court Generals need your help to get to Las Vegas for a basketball pro camp. There, the athletes will show off their skills to basketball coaches and scouting teams from across the world for a shot at getting recruited. But to get that opportunity, they need the funds to purchase their tickets to […]
We don’t hear much about children’s summer camps these days, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But, over at the Hub Resource Center on Independence Boulevard in Belize City, the staff is engaging that community’s children in meaningful programs. Rising Star Summer Blast Camp is in its first of three weeks. News Five’s Paul Lopez stopped […]
The votes are in and Patrick Faber lives to fight another day, but in the wake of a less than resounding victory at Sunday’s recall convention, his detractors are still asking him to step down as U.D.P. party leader. Faber, who was been under fire from factions inside the United Democratic Party for several weeks, […]
The recent senatorial shuffle saw former Belmopan Mayor Khalid Belisle’s stint as a parliamentarian come to an abrupt end when he was replaced by former Senate President Darrell Bradley. The move was essentially to pave the way for Bradley’s likely ascent to leadership should a recall of Patrick Faber be successful. Belisle now appears to […]
Several hours after emerging victorious at the recall convention, a call was once again made for Patrick Faber to abdicate his post as leader of the U.D.P. In thanking the delegates who participated in the vote, Leader of the Opposition Shyne Barrow took to social media where he said, “the majority of the U.D.P. delegates […]
Experts at the Ministry of Health have responded to the anti-vaxxers claims today, contending that the sheer volume of vaccines administered—over three point three billion doses worldwide—should speak for itself. They say COVID vaccines in Belize are part of a global response and no one is experimenting on Belizeans. Dr. Natalia Largaespada Beer, Maternal […]
As it relates to pregnant and breastfeeding women, the Ministry of Health and Wellness will begin to administer vaccine to these women because according to Doctor Beer, the data shows that it is safe to do so. Dr. Natalia Largaespada Beer, Maternal & Child Health Technical Advisor, M.O.H.W. “In regards to pregnant women and […]
It is a sport that has been played in Belize for decades and since 2004, the Belize Open has had participation from athletes from as far as England, Canada, Colombia, and neighbouring Guatemala, Mexico and El Salvador. Over the weekend, players including U.S. Chargé d’affaires Keith Gilges and B.T.L. Chairman Mark Lizarraga as well as […]
It’s do or die this weekend for embattled party leader Patrick Faber whose mettle is being tested by his colleagues in the United Democratic Party. After several weeks of calculated, internal maneuvers to have him unseated as Leader of the Opposition, Sunday’s outcome can very well be the death knell in his bid to someday […]
The Prime Minister has met with the United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres, at UN Headquarters in New York. According to a release from the Government of Belize Press Office, among the issues raised by PM Briceño is the need for concessionary financing for Small Island Developing States for post COVID-19 pandemic recovery and Belize’s […]
At last week’s meeting at the House of Representatives, there were several bills introduced which may not have gotten a lot of public attention, but could help to make doing business in Belize a little easier. Among these was the bill for an act to provide regulations on transfer of money electronically. According to Prime […]
The Bill is also designed to clamp down on electronic transfer and credit card fraud and creates a series of offenses. Prime Minister John Briceño “This bill provides for the regulation of transfer of money through electronic means by use of bank cards, credit cards, smart cards; online banking transfers and mobile commerce which […]
Another bill introduced seeks to encourage investment by exempting certain documents from stamp duty. PM Briceño explains. Prime Minister John Briceño “We want to make it easier and cheaper to start a business in Belize by eliminating the stamp duty on documents necessary to form a company. Even the documents you have to take […]
A father is appealing to the public to help save his daughter’s life. About five weeks ago, twenty-four-year-old Yesenia Anaya fell ill and was diagnosed with a rare condition called Guillain-Barre (Gee-yan- Bar) syndrome. It has paralyzed Anaya who is now hospitalized with mounting medical bills that the family cannot afford. Alejandro Anaya, Father of […]
Back in May when she was arrested, Jasmine Hartin, the thirty-two year old Canadian woman facing a manslaughter by negligence charge in the death of police Superintendent Henry Jemmott, told police Jemmott had been teaching her to use a gun. But last week, videos surfaced of her expertly using a shotgun to hit watermelons. Now, […]
Four social partner senators are of the view that the Government’s Belize Constitution (Tenth Amendment) Bill, 2021 is a departure from good and transparent governance. In a letter signed onto by the four senators and sent to Prime Minster John Briceño, they noted with concern several issues pertaining to the proposed amendment, including the apparent […]
The social partner senators are cautioning against too many changes to the constitution and for the establishment of a constitutional assembly. Senator Salas addressed their concerns. Osmany Salas, Senator for N.G.O.s “This year will make forty years that we have been independent. And, in all that time there have been, with the ninth one […]
President of the Belize National Teachers Union has sought assurance from the Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Christopher Coye, that financial institutions will continue to offer forbearance on loans to teachers and public servants. This became necessary after several teachers were reportedly told by their financial institutions that they were not aware […]
During the virtual session, the National Met Service presented predictions for the 2021 hurricane season. There are two major factors that determine tropical cyclone development or hurricane activity in the region. Those include sea surface temperatures and the El Niño southern oscillation. Chief Meteorologist Ronald Gordon says that for the sixth consecutive year, a named […]
The data is also used in the agricultural industry, which has been impacted by the changing weather patterns – the long drought and, in that same vein, extensive rainfall experienced over the past few years. It can also help with determining where a pest will reproduce, multiply and cause damage. So in that way a […]
Six months ago we took you to the youth hostel at mile twenty-one on the George Price Highway in Rockville. You’ll recall the deplorable conditions of the facility, shown by the Ministry of Human Development. They promised to make the necessary upgrades to the facility. Well, they made good on that promise. Today the press […]
