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The Ministry of Natural Resources finds itself in a bind where the consent order issued by the Caribbean Court of Justice on Maya land rights is concerned. The Lands Department is responsible for making Crown land available; however, government must be careful about how it goes about distributing parcels in communities where customary land rights […]
Written on June 9, 2021 | Posted in
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The Sarstoon and Temash Institute for Indigenous Management has a new executive director. This follows the recent appointment of Froyla Tzalam to the post of Governor General. The board of directors for SATIIM, following an extraordinary meeting, has confirmed that Maya Ch’oc is the new head of the organization. Maya Ch’oc, the daughter of former […]
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The City of Belmopan has a new landmark. The David L. McKoy Business Center, which sits on the Social Security Board compound, was officially opened today. The building is named after one of the pioneers of the fund. The eight-million-dollar building will house multiple business and government offices. A short ribbon cutting ceremony was held […]
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Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde today confirmed that the Prime Minister’s office will be renting a space in the new building. Now, the Prime Minister’s office has, for over a decade, been situated inside the sir Edney Cain Building in Belmopan. So why the sudden move to rent a space that News Five understands can […]
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The Briceño administration says it will not be negotiating with the gangs. It’s a position that the prime minister himself has made abundantly clear. But that is not to say that gang violence will be left unchecked, or that services to improve gang members lives won’t be made available. What will be implemented is a […]
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There was an ordination ceremony held earlier today at Sacred Heart parish in Dangriga where Brother Mateo Salam was ordained as a transitional deacon for the diocese. Salam, a proud Q’eqchi Maya from San Pablo, Toledo, entered the seminary in 2013 where he pursued priesthood. He studied for three years at Sacred Heart Junior College […]
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It’s official: salaries for teachers, public officers and open vote workers will be readjusted to reflect a ten percent reduction as of June first. Earlier today, Financial Secretary Joseph Waight issued a circular to the Office of the Governor General, Chief Justice, Auditor General, Solicitor General, and C.E.O.s, among others, regarding a reduction in public […]
Written on June 8, 2021 | Posted in
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It was rumored from last week that there would be a challenge to Patrick Faber’s leadership of the United Democratic Party. This evening, Moses “Shyne” Barrow, the U.D.P. area representative for Mesopotamia, appears to be making a move. Via social media, Barrow announced an emergency meeting is being convened of the National Party Council. He […]
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In a demonstration of regional solidarity, the Caribbean Union of Teachers has written to Prime Minister John Briceño asking him to reconsider the ten percent pay cut for Belize’s teachers. In a copy of the letter sent to News Five, the umbrella organization for regional teachers says it is “perturbed by the recent events in […]
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As we reported on Monday, the Forest Department has issued a cease and desist order to Gary Seawell and a co-investor, halting logging operations in the vicinity of communal land owned by the residents of Crique Sarco. In the wake of that directive, the Sarstoon and Temash Institute for Indigenous Management issued a release commend […]
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For years, the main street in Dangriga in front of the bus station has been in a deplorable state. Well works have finally begun on one of two streets in that southern municipality following the signing of a contract between the town council and A & N Construction. News Five spoke today with Mayor Robert […]
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NICH is bringing archaeology into the national museum and district houses of culture. The history of the Maya people, coupled with the benefits of forest gardening from a climate change standpoint, will be featured at the museum. That was the official message sent today during a brief ceremony held at the Government House in Belize […]
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As we reported at the top of the newscast, the U.D.P.’s Patrick Faber is having his leadership challenged following a videotaped altercation with his daughter’s mother. Since the video went viral, current and former area reps of the United Democratic Party have issued statements to condemn his actions. When he appeared on Open Your Eyes […]
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Last week Friday, a number of community leaders got together to hold what they call a leadership intervention program to address crime and violence in Belize City. A release from the group says that the initiative is led by the Behavioral Modification and Conflict Management Services, formerly C.Y.D.P. It brings together key persons from the […]
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Tonight, residents of Santa Cruz Village are on edge after a cluster of twenty-one positive COVID-19 cases has been identified in their community. According to a release from the Ministry of Health, the virus was first discovered in a staffer at the Santa Cruz Primary School on the third of June. Health officials then proceeded […]
Written on June 7, 2021 | Posted in
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Last week, Prime Minister John Briceño was in Guatemala for an official visit with President Alejandro Giammattei. PM Briceño says that it’s the first time a president has invited a Prime Minister from Belize for a one-on-one meeting. He told Open Your Eyes that they discussed a range of issues – from trade to security, […]
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On the topic of the so called “super bond,” PM John Briceño says that his government will not continue to pay unless there are further renegotiations. As we told you last week, the bondholders have turned down the request for an extension of the coupon payment that was due May twentieth. Prime Minister John […]
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The Prime Minister has been criticized for not engaging with the union leaders in meetings. Today, Open Your Eyes hosts asked PM Briceño about the status of matters with the unions and where they go from here. Prime Minister John Briceño “We have done everything we have been able to do. In my last […]
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As the union protests appear to wind down, some people are still upset about a series of ads that have attacked the unions and questioned the integrity of their leadership. Did Prime Minister Briceño approve these ads? That’s what he was asked when he appeared on Open Your Eyes this morning. While he said the […]
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Prime Minister John Briceño also weighed in on the reopening of the borders to visitors only. As you’ll recall, there was some opposition, primarily from doctors. But today, PM Briceño said it is all about achieving balance between safety and jobs. Prime Minister John Briceño “We have to balance as to how and where […]
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On Friday, the Senate also debated the Income and Business Tax amendment bill 2021 which seeks to reposition Belize as an appealing option for the offshore financial sector. With many of the registered companies in the international financial services having pulled out of Belize, the government wants to create an attractive business climate. Here’s more […]
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A cease and desist order has been issued by the Forest Department to halt logging activities in the vicinity of Crique Sarco Village. Late this evening, Chief Forest Officer Wilbur Sabido wrote to Gary Seawell, one of two investors, informing him that all operations under a private license issued under his name must be placed […]
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This evening, News Five spoke with Greg Ch’oc, the Commissioner of Indigenous People’s Affairs. Two weeks ago, he sat in as an observer during a meeting held by village leaders in the community. What he saw was that there was discord between the village chairperson and the alcalde. Ch’oc explains what transpired during that meeting. […]
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The public sector emoluments and allowances reduction bill 2021 went before the senate today. You’ll recall that last week Friday, cabinet began the motions to make the cuts effective on June first. U.D.P. Senator Michael Peyrefitte and Senator for the Unions, Elena Smith strongly opposed the bill. Michael Peyrefitte, U.D.P. Senator “Madam President, how […]
Written on June 4, 2021 | Posted in
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Wrapping up the discussions on the bill – Government Business Senator Eamon Courtenay said he took no joy in being a part of implementing the legal frame work for the act to come into force. He said it really was a matter of choosing the lesser of the evils. Eamon Courtenay, Senator for Government […]
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