At the Belize Central Prison, the number of COVID-19 cases appears to be contained at sixteen thus far. According to DHS Manzanero, eight prison officers, as well as eight inmates, male and female are afflicted with the disease. Dr. Marvin Manzanero, Director of Health Services “The last note we had is that we had […]
At the Philip Goldson International Airport, new flights are being added to the daily schedule; however, some visitors are presenting nucleic acid tests as opposed to the standard tests being required by the Ministry of Health. DHS Manzanero further explains. Dr. Marvin Manzanero, Director of Health Services “The flights came on as programmed through […]
When it comes to policing COVID-19, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams says his officers are issuing too many warnings and not taking enough action to charge those breaking the law. We’ve received complaints from persons who say they have observed a large number of persons in Spanish Lookout who are not adhering to the wearing […]
The Hattieville prison is facing a potential crisis as the corona virus spreads behind bars. Prison authorities today announced a lockdown beginning on Tuesday, October thirteenth, as more positive cases of the virus among prisoners and wardens are recorded. Late this evening, five new cases were confirmed among ninety samples, bringing the number to twenty-one […]
The number of COVID infections will soon hit two thousand four hundred cases and it continues to spike threatening to overwhelm health facilities. The virus has spread behind prison walls and is multiplying among law enforcement. The police has been hit hard, cases increase in the B.D.F. and the force is recording its first death […]
The P.U.P. has been unveiling a number of platforms leading up to the general elections on November eleventh. Today, it was about Public Safety and Justice. The level of crime and violence on the streets is a matter of grave concern so the P.U.P.’s policy will grow the ranks of the police department and put […]
There was a passing of the baton in the United Democratic Party. Retiring Prime Minister Dean Barrow said his goodbyes as party leader, giving way to Patrick Faber to assume the leadership of the U.D.P. The event took place on Thursday night and was held virtually as the U.D.P. faces the huge challenge of a […]
Commissioner of Police Chester Williams today issued a warning to political parties and campaigners, reminding them of the COVID-19 regulations. Williams says that as political aspirants and their campaigners are moving across communities, some are not wearing their masks and others don’t wear it properly. Williams is calling on all political parties and aspirants to […]
The sharp increase in cases since the end of last month into October was anticipated given certain private functions and activities that were held during the month of September. The epidemiological team from the Ministry of Health has been looking at data trying to address the rising cases. It is suggested that the country is […]
When we spoke to the Commissioner of Police we also asked him about pending payments to police officers. These officers, who worked extra duty in September, have not been paid. We know that the junior officers were paid for “extraneous” duties performed for the Christmas anti-crime operations last year. Senior officers, however, have not been […]
Almost forty-three thousand applications have been approved as part of the second phase of the COVID-19 Unemployment Relief Programme. As of Thursday, those applications have been sent to the National Bank of Belize for payment. The breakdown of those approvals indicates that roughly twenty-three thousand applications were submitted by persons who have been laid off, […]
Today the National Committee for Families and Children held a virtual launch for its roadmap to end child marriage and early unions. It’s been in the pipeline for a few years through consultations with stakeholders and collaboration with partner agencies. The N.C.F.C., with support from U.N.F.P.A. and UNICEF, came up with a strategy to address […]
The National Institute of Culture and History has designated the Village of Forest Home in Toledo a ‘Historic Community.’ In partnership with the village council, NICH installed a sign on the Punta Gorda-San Antonio Road near the entrance of the village to highlight its historical and cultural heritage. According to a release issued by NICH, […]
There is worrying news tonight that frontline workers, including members of law enforcement, are persons who are among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. The Belize Police Department is reeling from the number of cases within its ranks since COVID-19 began its spread across the country earlier this year. These men and women, a […]
The mounting number of COVID-19 cases within the department has forced a change of officers stationed at various hotspots in the north, particularly in the Orange Walk District where border communities continue to be monitored for illegal crossings. Despite the use of personal protective equipment, ComPol Williams says that officers on the frontline are still […]
The coronavirus is also spreading at the congested Hattieville prison. Test results show that eight inmates have the virus so far and results for fifty-four samples are pending. It is likely that the spread started from a warden who was on holiday in the north. Today, alarm bells sounded when a prison officer suffering from […]
Today, Belizean artist Gilbert Alamilla better known as Mr. Program was laid to rest. A large motorcade was held through the principal streets of Belize City which led his casket to his family home on Kelly Street for a viewing of the body where family, friends and fans were able to pay last respects. The […]
So, as you heard, during the funeral motorcade for Mister Program, there were concerns about the lack of social distancing and failure to observe other safety protocols. The funeral organizers appeared to have attempted to heed to the concerns, but that didn’t seem to last. When the body made its way over to the Alamilla […]
The Caribbean Shores constituency in Belize City is readying for the November eleventh elections. The constituency is considered an affluent bell weather district and has only been in Opposition twice. The incumbent Kareem Musa is facing a challenge from Lee Mark Chang, who moved to Caribbean Shores from Freetown where he was defeated in the […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is asking for assistance in establishing the identity and nationality of “Kelton.” He is the man who is stranded in Peten in Guatemala and says he is a Belizean. But before he can be brought back to Belize his nationality has to be confirmed and that responsibility lies with the […]
Friday is World Egg Day and while you might think that it is insignificant the Belize Poultry Association believes otherwise. According to its data, last year Belizeans consumed more than seventy million eggs, that’s about one hundred and seventy eggs a person consumes every year. This year World Egg Day is being celebrated under the […]
Placencia is gearing up to benefit from its first polyclinic. An agreement was signed by the Belize Tourism Board, the Ministry of Health and the Placencia Village Council. The state-of-the-art facility will cost one point six million dollars and include consultation and waiting rooms, reception and registration areas, asthma bay, triage rooms, laboratory and pharmacy. […]
Aspiring Prime Minister and B.N.T.U. President Elena Smith are at odds again and it all started on Facebook over a question Smith posted on her page. In our newscast on Tuesday, we ran an interview with the chairman of the village of Camalote, Derrick Parham, who is against the naming of a pre-school in the […]
This morning, in a lengthy interview with the media, leader elect Faber defended the decision to name the preschool after Brown, despite saying he was not aware of the selection process that preceded that decision. According to Faber, his mother is a career instructor in early childhood education and has made a name for herself […]
The social media exchange between B.N.T.U. President Elena Smith and Minister Patrick Faber got ugly rather quickly and admittedly, Faber’s behaviour was unbecoming of someone aspiring for the leadership of the country. While he apologized for the online tirade, Faber stood his ground in defending his mother against the comments that were made about her. […]
