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The village of Santa Cruz up north is a haven for contrabandistas and a way of life for the villagers. Santa Cruz sits immediately in front of the Mexican community of Botes, across the Rio Hondo. For decades, contraband has flowed across the river and all sorts of goods make their way illegally into Belize. […]
Written on May 26, 2020 | Posted in
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Commissioner of Police Chester Williams says that it is not easier policing during the state of emergency than it is under normal circumstances. He says that it is actually more challenging because the cops have to ensure that the S.O.E. regulations are being complied with and carry out their regular policing duties at the same […]
Written on May 26, 2020 | Posted in
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On the topic of the state of emergency, an online site conducted an interview with Commissioner of Police Chester Williams last week where he is quoted as saying; “I would wish to see the S.O.E. in place for the rest of the year because at least until then we will be affected by the effects […]
Written on May 26, 2020 | Posted in
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On a positive note, life at the Sister Cecilia Home for the Elderly will be more comfortable for the vulnerable population who has to adhere to the strict guidelines imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Belize City Council today made a donation to the facility through HelpAge Belize. The items range from […]
Written on May 26, 2020 | Posted in
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Saving the best for last…today the Belize Indian Community issued its last batch of vouchers as a part of its pantry programme to assist those affected by COVID-19. The recipients, however, were frontline workers from the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital and the police officers, who work around the clock to secure the business community in […]
Written on May 26, 2020 | Posted in
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The environmental community is without one of its member tonight. Doctor Candy Gonzalez passed away over the weekend. Gonzalez was the founder of the Belize Institute of Environmental Law and Policy (BELPO), and one of the co-founders of the Belize Coalition to Save our Natural Heritage. She is remembered as an outspoken advocate for the […]
Written on May 26, 2020 | Posted in
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An American crocodile was found on the brink of death on the north side of Ambergris Caye over the weekend. He was eventually euthanized because his condition was too far gone, but the shocking discovery of what led to his emaciated condition was only made after he was put down. Eighty-two plastic bags were discovered […]
Written on May 26, 2020 | Posted in
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A week after its leaders were arrested for holding an illegal protest, the FECTAB executive held a press conference in Belize City. And because of social distancing and the size of gatherings, a limited number of media workers were allowed inside. But as we reported on Thursday there is a rift within the organization with […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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Is FECTAB a legally recognized organization, despite not submitting its articles of association and its by-laws to the Companies Registry for over ten years? Since its establishment in 2010, FECTAB has only licensed its name. All other processes to complete its legitimization have been suspended and therefore brings into sharp focus the validity of FECTAB’s […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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The Village of San Victor which is located off the Philip Goldson Highway in the Corozal District is a well-known hotspot for the contraband of goods. Its proximity to the Rio Hondo provides easy access to Mexico. Villagers simply paddle away to the other side to do their shopping and come back to the village […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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Complaints of police abuse have been persistent and Commissioner Chester Williams spoke of the incident while in the San Victor area. He says the Head of the Professional Standard Branch has been deployed to investigate the allegation made by Galindo. According to Williams, based on what he has seen, the officers are wrong because there […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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In another case involving the cops, P.C. Mark Rodriguez found himself on the wrong side of the law after his fellow officers arrested him on Saturday night. Rodriguez got into a physical confrontation with Superintendent of Police Aaron Gamboa and was slapped with several charges including unable to provide a reason for movement outside of curfew hours […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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As it stands, the state of the bus industry will get worst in the weeks ahead before it gets any better. In the summer months passengers commute less than they would during other times of the year. Increasing bus runs will not necessarily improve the situation going forward. Ewart Metzgen, Secretary, Belize Bus Association […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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The economic news continues to be grim; the unprecedented impact and the effects of the novel coronavirus are reverberating throughout the economy. In fact, even before the crisis hit Belize, businesses were having trouble balancing their budgets. As we have reported, this week’s layoffs in the local airline industry are unparalleled, as the industry struggles […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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For years, we have been covering the loud noises coming from the leaders of FECTAB, the Federation of Cruise Tourism Associations of Belize on all things related to tourism. But tonight, the news is about the association itself which finds itself a house divided. The situation began to unravel a few days ago, following a mini […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Tourism was the first sector to start showing the impacts of COVID-19. Hotels and resorts in prime tourism destinations such as Placencia, San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Hopkins and the Cayo District, have been sending people home. Every aspect, including taxi operators and hair braiders are without jobs and the agro-processing sector, which supplies products to […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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As you know, with the ease of restrictions, domestic tourism is being promoted as a first step to open up the industry. Stakeholders are offering great deals for Belizeans to travel across the country. Now, domestic tourism provides not more than ten percent of the revenue generated by the industry; international tourists make up ninety […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Unemployment is growing due to COVID-19 and most companies have had to offer salary cuts to employees and reduce work hours to be able to stay in business. The cuts start from the top and trickle all the way down in the first wave and companies are anticipating a second wave of cuts as the […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Hegar’s termination leaves a huge vacuum at the K.H.M.H. According to the doctor, it places the members of the public in a vulnerable position since he was the only one in the public sector to offer ophthalmologic services at the K.H.M.H. Dr. Amin Hegar, Ophthalmologist “I am the only in ophthalmology. They told me […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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The economic and health impact of the coronavirus is taking a toll at homes across the country where families are having a difficult time to put food on the table. Stress, depression, anxiety are on the rise due. On the occasion of Mental Health Awareness Month, we look at how building awareness can make a […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Since the start of 2020, we’ve all been focusing on COVID-19. But that doesn’t mean it’s the only health issue you should be concerned about. There’s another potential outbreak that may be coming and we find out more in tonight’s Healthy Living. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting COVID-19 has captured the world’s attention as the […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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The once booming tourism industry has been hardest hit as COVID-19 continues to wreck havoc to the economy. On Tuesday night, we reported that Tropic Air is cutting staff; today the local airline confirmed that it has informed the Ministry of Labour that it is letting go as much as sixty percent of its employees, […]
Written on May 20, 2020 | Posted in
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Minister of Education, Patrick Faber says that there will be cuts in some of the services that his ministry offers in the days ahead, as a matter of priority to deal with the financial crisis. One of the biggest recurrent expenditures of the Ministry of Education is spent on salaries for teachers. But like the […]
Written on May 20, 2020 | Posted in
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Today marks thirty-seven days straight without any active case of COVID-19 in Belize. And while this is good news for the country as it continues to relax restriction measures, the possibility of a second wave continues to increase as cases of COVID-19 are on the rise in neighbouring countries like Mexico and Guatemala. To crack […]
Written on May 20, 2020 | Posted in
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There has been a turn of events in respect of a huge tract of land on the George Price Highway. The Belmopan Land Development Corporation has come forward to claim ownership of the land being sought by residents of Cotton Tree Village and other interested parties from across the country. The B.L.D.C. is represented by […]
Written on May 20, 2020 | Posted in
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