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How are you going to bring in Independence Day 2020? Annually, around this time the September celebration activities would have hundreds of residents gather to enjoy. But given the COVID-19 situation and the restrictions in place, most activities are being held virtually; in fact, day one of the Sir Barry’s Belikin Bash begins right after […]
Written on September 18, 2020 | Posted in
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Former Central Bank Governor Alan Slusher has been selected to replace Nestor Vasquez as chairman of the Belize Telemedia Limited’s board of directors. His appointment as presiding officer will be short-lived, as his tenure is also set to come to an end in late October when Prime Minister Barrow demits office. In the wake of […]
Written on September 17, 2020 | Posted in
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The Net Vasquez fiasco continues to reverberate since the start of the week and there is no telling of the length of time it will take for the inquiry to conclude—considering how far back an audit of Vasquez’s personal expenses goes—and it can run past the term of this government. Whether there will be criminal […]
Written on September 17, 2020 | Posted in
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In the wake of the allegations made against Nestor Vasquez on Monday, the longstanding chairman of the national telephone company demitted office on Tuesday as the Board when the Directors confirmed an investigation is to take place. Unlike former B.T.L. board member Doug Singh, who was also Vasquez’s colleague on the S.S.B. Board of Directors, […]
Written on September 17, 2020 | Posted in
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When the scandalous matter was raised in the House of Representatives, B.T.L.’s fiscal performance was the topic of a testy exchange between the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition during Wednesday’s sitting. In the context of the latest scandal, the company’s financial outlook was brought to the forefront of the discussion where John […]
Written on September 17, 2020 | Posted in
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Wil Maheia is trading in Punta Gorda for Fort George in the upcoming general elections which can happen by mid-November, as the Prime Minister said on Wednesday. Maheia has already run for office in the south as an independent candidate, but today, he declared his candidacy at a Belize Progressive Party press conference. He says […]
Written on September 17, 2020 | Posted in
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We’ll have more from the B.P.P. later in the newscast, but Maheia also spoke on the low number of COVID-19 cases in the Toledo District, where there are nine positive persons. While that low number is good news for the district, there is still concern about cross border activities in light of COVID-19 restrictions. Maheia […]
Written on September 17, 2020 | Posted in
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From illegal cross border activities to illegal fishing – is it still happening in our waters during the pandemic? As Leader of the Belize Territorial Volunteers, Wil Maheia says that the Belize Coast Guard has been doing a splendid job and there seems to be a reduction in illegal fishing in the usual spots. But […]
Written on September 17, 2020 | Posted in
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Earlier you heard the announcement that Wil Maheia of the B.P.P. is coming to contest the Fort George Division. With elections to be held in November, the Belize Progressive Party called a press conference to also reconnect with the public and provide an update on what’s going on with the party as they head into […]
Written on September 17, 2020 | Posted in
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To contest the general elections, Rogers says they have a strategy in place to increase their chances of winning. He says that they have fewer candidates this time around – something they are hoping to champion in what is called a ‘de-centralized movement’ in the country. Patrick Rogers, Leader, B.P.P. “This time around we […]
Written on September 17, 2020 | Posted in
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But even going into the elections, the B.P.P. says they recognize that they don’t have the resources necessary to mobilize and run a campaign. They are estimating that one hundred thousand dollars will help them to execute their plan for the upcoming elections. Presently, they have been receiving small sums from donors and they have […]
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The controversial Equal Opportunities Bill was not tabled in the House of Representatives on Wednesday as planned. That decision was reportedly taken to avoid any political upheaval from churchgoers, particularly the National Evangelical Association of Belize, who were already making their discontent known. According to Prime Minister Dean Barrow, Cabinet felt that the bill is […]
Written on September 17, 2020 | Posted in
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Tucker-Longsworth accepts that the Bill needs tweaking and is willing to work with partners, but that does not include NEAB. She says that NEAB is hell-bent in removing the LGBT community as one of the groups that the Bill seeks to protect. Tucker-Longsworth also reacted to the release from the Roman Catholic Church. The church […]
Written on September 17, 2020 | Posted in
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Laura Tucker-Longsworth was appointed Speaker of the House of Representatives in 2017, making her the third woman to hold the post. She doesn’t have a background in law, but holds a Master’s Degree in Nursing. She has served on several bodies and is a founding member of the Belize Cancer Society. When she was asked […]
Written on September 17, 2020 | Posted in
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The B.P.P. said today it is ready to contest the upcoming elections and in Belmopan tonight, an independent candidate is releasing a manifesto. Back in July, Anna Banner-Guy declared she is contesting the next general elections as an independent candidate in the Capital City. She is a well-known face in electoral politics in that constituency […]
Written on September 17, 2020 | Posted in
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The meeting of the House of Representatives proceeded in Belmopan today. A highlight of the session came on adjournment when the Leader of the Opposition, John Briceño, rose to speak on the fiasco at Belize Telemedia Limited where there are allegations of the misuse of the corporate card by former Chairman, Net Vasquez. First, Briceño […]
Written on September 16, 2020 | Posted in
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B.T.L. Chairman Nestor Vasquez demitted office on Tuesday evening amid allegations that he abused the company’s corporate credit card to defray personal expenses which included shopping sprees at Liverpool’s in Chetumal, Mexico. While an investigation will be spearheaded by an interim chairman, the Opposition is calling for a transparent commission of inquiry to conduct among […]
Written on September 16, 2020 | Posted in
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Was the B.T.L. credit card used as a personal card? According to the reports, as much as four hundred thousand dollars were spent, but not on the company’s business. Since the allegations of the misuse of the credit card surfaced, leaked copies of withdrawals made by the former chairman have been in circulation. Tonight, another […]
Written on September 16, 2020 | Posted in
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The appointment of an interim chair by Thursday was announced in a statement by the B.T.L. Board of Directors on Tuesday. It was initially reported that the investigation into ex-chairman Net Vasquez’s financial affairs involving the company’s credit card would be led by C.E.O. Audrey Wallace. The head of that investigation, says PM Barrow, will […]
Written on September 16, 2020 | Posted in
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The issue of a two-year contract signed by Vasquez on behalf of Channel Seven is also being raised since an advance was paid out on that advertising agreement. While the PM admitted to not knowing much about that contract, he also told the media following the house meeting that he doesn’t know what Vasquez’s personal […]
Written on September 16, 2020 | Posted in
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Will former B.T.L. Chairman Nestor Vasquez refund every single dollar he allegedly spent on B.T.L.’s corporate credit card should the allegations made against him turn out to be true? According to PM Barrow, he expects that Vasquez will return the monies once he is found culpable of the abuse of the company’s credit card. […]
Written on September 16, 2020 | Posted in
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We have been reporting extensively on the B.T.L. fiasco where a new chairman is to be named in the next few days. News Five has received word that Prime Minister Dean Barrow intends to appoint Alan Slusher to temporarily replace Nestor Vasquez on B.T.L.’s Board of Directors. Slusher, who is a former advisor to PM […]
Written on September 16, 2020 | Posted in
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Then there was a bombshell in the House. The ten-year contract for Boledo, Fantasy Five and the Sunday Lottery Draw that was awarded to Brad’s a few weeks ago, was once again the subject of a heated debated in the house. Cayo South Area Representative Julius Espat revived the issue today when he asked openly […]
Written on September 16, 2020 | Posted in
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The debate on Anwar Barrow’s involvement as a shareholder in one of the companies tied to the renewed gaming contract was of concern for the Cayo South Area Rep because Espat maintained that over the life of the agreement, proceeds of approximately half a billion dollars will be netted by the principals. Julius Espat, […]
Written on September 16, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Julius Questions Brads Boledo Contract, After the Fact
The PM took on the questions about his son’s involvement in an offshore company that may be linked to Brad’s company. PM Barrow insisted that there is no nepotism in the issuance of the ten-year contract to Brads and disclosed that Brads has been paying government two million dollars in taxes annually. It is expected […]
Written on September 16, 2020 | Posted in
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