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He is twenty years old and Patrick Williams is entering politics. He says that he closely monitored the campaign trail of the two major parties for weeks, but it was the Belize Progressive Party that caught Williams’ attention. He is running for the municipal elections under the green banner and says he has chosen to […]
Written on February 4, 2021 | Posted in
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UNICEF Country Rep Alison Parker met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Eamon Courtenay on Wednesday where the UNICEF Rep shared the organization’s priorities and support activities in Belize with senior officials of the ministry. Among those activities include UNICEF’s birth registration campaign and ongoing COVID-19 related assistance. In the meeting, opportunities to advance child protection […]
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Today, a joint release was issued by the National Women’s Commission and the Office of the Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children condemning all cyberbullying against women. The release comes on the heels of a video with sexual undertones casting aspersions on a young female politician, who is being attacked and sexualised […]
Written on February 4, 2021 | Posted in
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Senior customs officer Ian Haylock is suing Prime Minister John Briceño and challenging Estelle Leslie’s appointment as Comptroller of Customs. Haylock strongly believes that he was overlooked and deserves the post based on seniority and experience. In a three and a half-hour virtual session this afternoon, Haylock was represented by former Prime Minister Dean Barrow […]
Written on February 3, 2021 | Posted in
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The next round of municipal elections is exactly one month away. And while it doesn’t normally attract the level of campaign fanfare and prominence as the general elections, these local elections are important as they directly impact the quality of life of those who live in urban areas. According to the Elections and Boundaries Department, […]
Written on February 3, 2021 | Posted in
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A new Elections and Boundaries Commission held its inaugural meeting today, despite its members not being formally sworn-in to office. As we reported on Tuesday, the E.B.C. is being chaired by Senior Counsel Oscar Sabido who replaces fellow attorney Estevan Perrera in that post. Joining him as members of the newly formed Commission are Orlando […]
Written on February 3, 2021 | Posted in
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Michael Faux and Erwin Lanza were the last to be captured from twenty-eight inmates who escaped from the Belize Central Prison in October 2020. The men were caught and returned to jail over the weekend and appeared before Senior Magistrate Aretha Ford on Tuesday where they were charged and sentenced additionally for their escape. In […]
Written on February 3, 2021 | Posted in
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The University of Belize has a newly reconstituted board of trustees. In December 2020, the Ministry of Education announced new appointments: the Minister’s representative attorney Anthony Sylvestre who is now the board’s Chairman. Retired Major Lloyd Jones has been elected as the vice-chairman and will be representing the interest of the tourism industry. Cresencio Sosa […]
Written on February 3, 2021 | Posted in
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It was a crusade led by the Belize National Teachers Union in 2016 that the then Government was forced to sign unto the United Nations Convention against Corruption. Teachers held an eleven-day strike until their demands were met. UNCAC has yet to be fully implemented, and as B.N.T.U. National President Elena Smith told News Five, […]
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When they were in opposition, the People’s United Party heavily criticized the Barrow Administration for its nepotism. But the Briceño Administration is now attracting similar criticisms. The Belize National Teachers Union has noticed. National President Elena Smith describes the nepotistic appointments and says that only a small group of people are benefitting. Elena Smith, […]
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Critics of the B.N.T.U. have asked why its national president Elena Smith has been silent when it comes to the new government. February eleventh will mark three months since the People’s United Party formed government. The Briceño Administration is facing incredible challenges; the economy has yet to make a bounce back. The COVID-19 pandemic lingers, […]
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Today, the International Office of Migration in Belize signed an implementation agreement with three local partners to expand the I.O.M.’s Migrant Hubs in three locations. The hubs are being supported to provide more services to migrants to improve their access to information and other services. According to the I.O.M., translation services, assistance with application forms […]
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Wayne Casimiro has been named the head coach of women’s football for the Football Federation of Belize. Casimiro is no stranger to the sport; the football athlete turned teacher began his coaching experience back in 1992 and as a sports coordinator, planned and organized sporting events in Stann Creek District. The licensed CONCACAF coach led […]
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Prime Minister John Briceño today announced his picks for diplomatic posting. Ambassador-designate Lynn Young will be posted in the United States of America and serve as Belize’s Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States. Belize City Councilor Oscar Arnold has been chosen as ambassador-designate to the United Mexican States. The former C.E.O. in the […]
Written on February 2, 2021 | Posted in
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Senior Counsel Oscar Sabido has been appointed as the new chairman of the Elections and Boundaries Commission. He succeeds fellow attorney Steve Perrera who demitted office recently amid pressure from the People’s United Party government, which called for his resignation from the post following his party’s defeat at the polls during the November eleventh general […]
Written on February 2, 2021 | Posted in
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The appointment of Deputy Comptroller of Customs Estelle Leslie to the highest office within the Customs and Excise Department hasn’t been without its share of controversy. Leslie, who succeeds Colin Griffith as Comptroller of Customs, was selected by the Briceño administration in a process that also saw senior customs officer Ian Haylock applying for the […]
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Officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, including Minister Kareem Musa, were invited to a tour of the police headquarters in Belmopan. Earlier, Minister Musa had a tour of the Eastern Division headquarters in Belize City and during a visit with ComPol Chester Williams in the Capital today, the minister met with senior command at […]
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The Briceño Administration has begun budget consultation ahead of his first budget presented, which is expected to be in March. The government has formed two teams to carry out budget consultation with relevant stakeholders. Minister of Education Francis Fonseca, Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde, Public Service Minister Henry Charles are accompanied by a technical and […]
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Poor road conditions are a perennial problem across the country as infrastructure remains a critical issue in urban and rural areas. It’s no secret that Belize City has a street infrastructure problem and although works have been done over the years to improve the streets, a lot more needs to be done. Tonight, we’ll tell […]
Written on February 2, 2021 | Posted in
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On Saturday, the P.U.P. held its Belize City Council convention to select the P.U.P. eleven to contest the March municipal elections. Mayor Bernard Wagner will be contesting for the mayoral seat against the U.D.P.’s Orson Picart. The ten P.U.P. councilors include some newcomers like cyclist Kaya Cattouse and Edmund Kwuan, but there are a few […]
Written on February 2, 2021 | Posted in
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And about that convention…while the U.D.P. opted for a virtual event earlier this month, the P.U.P. held an event that attracted a large gathering. There are concerns about it being a possible COVID super spreader. With numbers declining, did the P.U.P. get too relaxed to host this event? Today, we asked Councilor Candidate Albert Vaughan […]
Written on February 2, 2021 | Posted in
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Call centers continue to operate from their respective offices across the country, under strict guidelines that are line with COVID-19 safety measures. Those regulations include the washing or sanitization of hands, the use of face masks and the requisite six feet distance. In enforcing those measures, the Belize Police Department is authorized to conduct spot […]
Written on February 2, 2021 | Posted in
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A new commission has been sworn-in to investigate the fire sale of government assets prior to the last general elections. The ceremony took place on Monday here in Belize City but a schedule for when the hearings commence and how long the inquiry will take is yet to be determined. There are several logistical considerations […]
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Security of tenure is what Acting Chief Justice Michelle Arana is clamoring for on behalf of the judiciary, but there is concern that a new law will threaten their stay on the bench. The proposed legislation is still in its infancy but there is mounting concern about its consequences. Not only will the piece of […]
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The Belize Police Department came into disrepute once again on Friday when several officers were arrested in connection with a drug plane landing in northern Belize District. That story dominated the evening newscast and may have stolen the thunder from their female colleagues who secured a legal victory earlier that day in the Supreme Court. […]
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