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The fight against COVID-19 is an ongoing battle that sees many frontline workers being exposed to the dreaded illness. While we have covered many stories on the ravages of the pandemic from a socioeconomic perspective, the stories of officers at the forefront of this effort have seldom been told. What we do know is that […]
Written on December 16, 2020 | Posted in
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While the department continues to battle the pandemic, as many of its officers remain on the frontline, the Commissioner of Police is grateful to the men and women who report to duty every day, notwithstanding the risks involved. In anticipating what lies ahead for 2021, ComPol Williams reflects on the work that is presently before […]
Written on December 16, 2020 | Posted in
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There has been widespread speculation that strict measures will be imposed in the days ahead to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus in Belize. While that has not been confirmed, we do know that the Briceño administration has postponed Friday’s planned Sitting of the House of Representatives and that a press conference will instead […]
Written on December 16, 2020 | Posted in
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The Center for Disease Control, better known as the C.D.C., recently placed Belize at a level four. In a travel notice on its official website, the C.D.C. says that travellers should avoid all travel to Belize because it may “increase your chances of getting and spreading COVID-19.” The designation flies in the face of efforts […]
Written on December 16, 2020 | Posted in
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Keith Gilges also chimed in on the CDC designation of COVID-19 levels in Belize. The Chargé d’Affaires says that the Center for Disease Control placed over a hundred and seventy countries in that level four designation, including the United States. Keith Gilges, Chargé d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy in Belize “They were looking globally at all […]
Written on December 16, 2020 | Posted in
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Minister Mahler says that he and his team have been looking at the strategy to keep international tourists coming in, but strict COVID-19 protocols must remain in place to ensure the safety of the country and its visitors. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism “We have to be responsible as a nation. Eighty-two percent of […]
Written on December 16, 2020 | Posted in
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The Director of the Institute of Creative Arts, Greg Vernon, has stepped down from his post, following the expiration of his contract with the National Institute of History and Culture at the end of September. Vernon has been a staple in Belize’s arts and culture, both as a dancer and a choreographer with the Belize […]
Written on December 16, 2020 | Posted in
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At the Old Belize compound today, a container filled with two million dollars worth of medical supplies was being offloaded and handed over to emergency first responders in Belize City, San Pedro and Caye Caulker. The donation was made possible through Project CURE and Young Professionals, two organizations out of the United States that have […]
Written on December 16, 2020 | Posted in
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The United States Embassy donated over thirty-five thousand U.S. dollars worth of COVID-19 response equipment and supplies to NEMO on Monday. The donation package includes cleaning supplies such as bleach, garbage bags, mops, brooms, disinfectant spray, and hand sanitizers, as well as gloves, masks, gowns, and face shields. In the press release about the donation, […]
Written on December 16, 2020 | Posted in
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The new president elect of the United States, Joe Biden was confirmed on Monday and will be officially sworn in on January twentieth. Keith Gilges of the U.S. Embassy was asked about the priorities moving into this new term of office. He says that despite a new administration, the relationship between both countries remains the […]
Written on December 16, 2020 | Posted in
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The National Gas Company began its operations back in May and has since been providing Belize with liquefied petroleum gas as the country’s sole importer. The private/public partnership was met with strong objections from other importers whose license to haul LPG overland from Honduras to Belize had come to an end. Notwithstanding the protest that […]
Written on December 16, 2020 | Posted in
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The issue of fluctuating butane prices, despite a single importer in operation, was also addressed by the N.G.C. spokesperson. According to Daniel Gutierrez, the cost of purchasing butane has been considerably reduced since the company took over in May. Daniel Gutierrez, Spokesperson, National Gas Company “Facts are stubborn things and the fact is that […]
Written on December 16, 2020 | Posted in
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The Building People Movement, through the support of the Embassy of Switzerland to Mexico and Belize, has launched a domestic violence laws project. And to kick start that project, they have published a domestic violence awareness book called ‘Woman! Know Your Rights!’ Founder and Director of Building People Movement Dorla Bowman says that the book […]
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Today, the Welcome Resource Center held its annual Christmas program for thirty-six of its participants. The guests are the homeless, the mentally ill, as well as the elderly that the center caters to all year round. Despite the challenges brought on by COVID-19, administrator of the Welcome Resource Center Joyce Ellis says it was still […]
Written on December 16, 2020 | Posted in
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Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Belize Keith Gilges left the Jewel today en route to Tennessee to spend the Christmas holidays with his family. Upon arrival he goes into isolation for several days before he gets to physically join his family. On Tuesday, when we caught up with Gilges, he sent best wishes, […]
Written on December 16, 2020 | Posted in
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Corozal Bay area representative David “Dido” Vega died from complications related to the novel coronavirus, leaving a vacant seat in the House of Representatives. This has triggered a by-election for which the constitution stipulates that voters within that division must return to the polls within three months, or by March eleventh, to decide who will […]
Written on December 15, 2020 | Posted in
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On the night of the November eleventh General Elections, former Corozal Bay Area Representative Pablo Marin announced that he was retiring from politics and hinted to former four-time Corozal Town mayor, Hilberto Campos as his replacement in that division. In the absence of Campos confirming his candidacy, this means that both major political parties are […]
Written on December 15, 2020 | Posted in
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Corozal Bay was among the divisions that saw a high voter turnout; eighty-nine percent of the electorate came out to exercise their constitutional right. Back in November, some five thousand four hundred and sixty-two registered voters were eligible to participate in the general elections in Corozal Bay; that was the officially approved list of electors […]
Written on December 15, 2020 | Posted in
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As you know by now, the municipal elections are scheduled to be held on the first Wednesday in the month of March, 2021. So on March third, voters from nine towns and cities will once again go to polls to cast their votes. It is expected that the deadline for nominations will be around mid-February […]
Written on December 15, 2020 | Posted in
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The deadline to register in time for the municipal elections is January eleventh. Chief Elections Officer Josephine Tamai says that given the registration cycle, the approved list will include those registered up to that date. She encourages Belizeans to get registered, saying that COVID-19 safety protocols are being exercised at Elections and Boundaries offices across […]
Written on December 15, 2020 | Posted in
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A second phase of the Empowering Communities to Empower Themselves initiative, funded by the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs grant, was launched today. Months ago, in the Yarborough community, a life skills centre was created to help empower members of the community to become entrepreneurs and to turn their backs to a life of crime. This […]
Written on December 15, 2020 | Posted in
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Earlier today, Acting Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard, Commander Gregory Soberanis, along with his operational staff, met with the leadership of Sarteneja Village to discuss community collaboration and partnership on mitigating measures to deter the cross border transmission of the corona virus. Discussion was also held with members of Sarteneja Alliance for Conservation and Development […]
Written on December 15, 2020 | Posted in
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The government today announced the launch of the Belize COVID-19 Cash Transfer Program. The program aims to provide support to vulnerable households affected by COVID-19. G.O.B. says that the program will provide supplementary short-term emergency cash to households that have not qualified for other social assistance schemes. A list of beneficiaries is being compiled using […]
Written on December 15, 2020 | Posted in
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The Belize Crime Observatory partnered with the National Women’s Commission to assist forty-six professionals from across twenty different agencies working in addressing Gender-Based Violence to incorporate the gender approach in information management processes within their organizations. The training had four objectives, including promoting a more comprehensive understanding of the importance of gender mainstreaming. The participants […]
Written on December 15, 2020 | Posted in
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Police arrested more than one hundred persons over the weekend for violating the Quarantine Regulations. The offences ranged from failure to wear a face mask, to breaking social distancing rule, to breach of curfew and hosting or attending a restricted event. Commissioner Chester Williams gave the media an update on the arrests. Chester Williams, […]
Written on December 14, 2020 | Posted in
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