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Four of the recently laid off employees of NICH are tonight responding to their firings announced on Tuesday of this week. NICH laid off twelve members of staff on the grounds that COVID-19 has wiped out majority of its revenues and despite cost-saving measures, they can’t afford to retain them. The four employees, Karen Vernon, […]
Written on June 18, 2020 | Posted in
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In political news, there is now word that the U.D.P. leadership convention will take place on Sunday, July twelfth, less than a month away. The previous, very lavish convention in February was held at the Civic Centre in Belize City, but the July convention will move to the ITVET on Freetown Road. Five names are […]
Written on June 18, 2020 | Posted in
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At nine-thirty on Wednesday night, the final ballot was counted and Sergeant Jane Usher emerged victorious as the new president of the Belize Police Association. Her slate of fellow officers defeated outgoing president Corporal Eldon Arzu and his roster of candidates to form the new executive of the BPA. Usher and her running mate, Sergeant […]
Written on June 18, 2020 | Posted in
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Newly-elected vice president, Sergeant Jermaine Hyde, topped the polls with the most votes garnered. Despite the accomplishment, he says that it was all team work and described the campaign effort as well as the work that lies ahead for the new central board of the police association. Sgt. Jermaine Hyde, Vice President, Belize Police […]
Written on June 18, 2020 | Posted in
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The Premier League of Belize is holding elections for a new executive committee this Saturday in Belize City and, much like any other form of electoral politics; allegations are being made of poor leadership in semi-pro football. This afternoon, several nominees and aspirants from the P.L.B. and Football Federation of Belize hosted a virtual press […]
Written on June 18, 2020 | Posted in
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Former financial officer Doctor Eugene Cleland is offering himself as a candidate for vice president of F.F.B. He is Onan McLean’s running mate. He too admits that there have been serious ethical concerns regarding the decision making at the Football Federation of Belize. Dr. Eugene Cleland, Vice President Nominee, F.F.B. “So I decided to […]
Written on June 18, 2020 | Posted in
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A few minutes ago the Government issued a press release on the matter of the three Guatemalans who entered Belize illegal. It confirms that the men were arrested at a checkpoint in Unitedville Village after they were entered the country illegally. The men were taken to the San Ignacio Community Hospital to be swabbed for […]
Written on June 17, 2020 | Posted in
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The Belize Hotel Association has released the results of a poll it conducted over the weekend and as much as ninety-seven percent of those who participated in the poll are of the opinion that should rapid testing become available and specific protocols are in place, that the Philip Goldson International Airport should reopen by August […]
Written on June 17, 2020 | Posted in
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In order to reach the largest number of its membership, B.H.A. began its survey on June twelfth. The hotels, based on the results, are willing to take necessary measures to support and revive the economy through tourism. The number of flights, once the Philip Goldson International Airport is reopened has been significantly reduced to fifteen […]
Written on June 17, 2020 | Posted in
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Is there an overlap between the recent poll conducted by the B.T.I.A. and the hotel association’s survey? According to Tejada, only the core membership of B.H.A., those businesses that are actual hotels, were allowed to participate in the survey, eliminating other ancillary businesses that provide support to the hotel sector. Ted Tejada, President, Belize […]
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Everywhere the financial crunch is being felt; at the National Institute for Culture and History, termination letters, dated June twelfth, were issued to eleven persons, including two directors as part of its cost-saving measures following a cut in G.O.B.’s subvention as well as a drop in revenue. In May, members of staff were placed on […]
Written on June 17, 2020 | Posted in
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The new prices for liquid petroleum gas took effect on Monday and consumers are now paying thirty-eight cents more per gallon of butane. The former importers, Gas Tomza, Zeta Gas, and Belize Western Energy Limited were stripped of their license to import butane allowing the National Gas Company as the sole importer. The matter is […]
Written on June 17, 2020 | Posted in
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Over the weekend a ritual steeped in ancient tradition was performed in Yo Creek, in the Orange Walk District. A Hetzmek, which is a baptismal ceremony, was held for a three-month baby girl. These Mayan ceremonies have been disappearing so the Cantun family is attempting to revive Mayan cultural practices. The Hetzmek included the presentation […]
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Are you the next Ocean Hero? OCEANA Belize wants you to apply today! The call for submission for the annual Ocean Hero Award is now open. The award recognizes those who champion the protection of our oceans through research, education, restoration and other ocean-related sustainable projects. The deadline for the submission of nominations is on […]
Written on June 17, 2020 | Posted in
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At news time, the votes are still being counted to determine who will be the new president of the Police Association. As many as fourteen officers put their names on the ballot, including outgoing president Corporal Elton Arzu, whose presidency has been controversial. Here is a report with Isani Cayetano. Isani Cayetano, Reporting Members […]
Written on June 17, 2020 | Posted in
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Taiwan is stepping up big time for Belize with another COVID-19 medical equipment donation. In its latest gift, Taiwan donated a million Belize dollars in equipment and materials for hospitals and labs across the country. The donation includes protective gears; nasal swabs; and thermometers. Here’s the story. Andrea Polanco, Reporting On Tuesday, Taiwan’s Ambassador […]
Written on June 17, 2020 | Posted in
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The increase in the price of LPG, which was announced on Monday, is not sitting well for consumers and three former LPG importers as the country battles with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The prices went up by thirty-eight cents per gallon which, combined with a first increase, means that consumers are spending sixty-nine […]
Written on June 16, 2020 | Posted in
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Attorney Audrey Matura, on behalf of Gas Tomza, BWEL and Z Gas, has written to the Director of the Belize Bureau of Standards, Jose Trejo. In a letter dated June fifteenth, eight questions are posed to Trejo. Matura says that the public has the right to know the answers, including the formula used to set […]
Written on June 16, 2020 | Posted in
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The increase of prices for LPG came on the same day of a hike in the price of regular fuel. It was not lost on the People’s United Party, which fired off a press release today. The press release states, “Whenever the price of fuel and associated products go down in the region and around […]
Written on June 16, 2020 | Posted in
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The license of the three importers expired months ago and there was no possibility to renew or extend. Their position is that the government’s move to box them out is illegal and unconstitutional and that case is before the courts. Attorney Audrey Matura is challenging the government’s decision in the courts. According to Matura submissions […]
Written on June 16, 2020 | Posted in
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As we have reported, the National Institute of Culture and History had been running on financial trouble for months. The Minister of Education Patrick Faber had raised the alarm on May thirteenth and President Sapna Budhrani had said she was putting together a plan to get them out of the hole. When the lockdown started, […]
Written on June 16, 2020 | Posted in
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In political news, there is word tonight that at its sitting today, Cabinet discussed the matter of the U.D.P. leadership. As you know, in February, John Saldivar was elected as leader designate but had to step down in a matter of three days due to the Lev Dermen scandal. He along with his nemesis Patrick […]
Written on June 16, 2020 | Posted in
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Kent Gabourel, a former coach with the Football Federation of Belize, was sent home on May twenty-first after being informed that his contract with the organization had been expired and would not be renewed. In an interview with Gabourel last week, he told News Five that monies that were paid to him prior to realizing […]
Written on June 16, 2020 | Posted in
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In the south, the construction of a gas station at a prime location in Punta Gorda is coming into fierce opposition with every passing day. Objection to building of the service station is fueled by the sentiments that local businessmen are being put out of the market by the more affluent Chinese entrepreneurs who are […]
Written on June 15, 2020 | Posted in
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The Christian Workers Union and the Port of Belize Limited are battling over salary cuts. In every sector, businesses have had to take cuts to survive. So the P.B.L. on Friday issued a press statement in which it said that it will go ahead to cut salaries of workers due to the financial challenges brought […]
Written on June 15, 2020 | Posted in
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