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But aside from the cruise ships and hotel cancellations, there are other movements to note. NICH is cancelling a research conference which was scheduled for later this month that would have attracted foreign and Belizean researchers as well as students. While there are no bans on mass events, organizers of the hot ticket concert scheduled […]
Written on March 13, 2020 | Posted in
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As we said, Belize is yet to record its first case of coronavirus and while many are preparing for its advent on our shores, there are some business owners who are already profiteering from the cost of hand sanitizers and tissue. A quick look on grocery store shelves earlier today shows that the prices of […]
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The first detection of the coronavirus took place in December 2019 in Wuhan China. In less than three months, it has spread across the globe, infecting thousands of persons and killing over four thousand six hundred persons. Studies have since shown that the elderly population and children as well as persons with chronic illnesses are […]
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The National Trade Union Congress of Belize, as a social partner, has a seat on the COVID-19 Taskforce, which has been established by government. Prime Minister Barrow, at a press conference on Thursday, said that the umbrella organization was yet to submit the names of its representatives. Earlier today, News Five caught up with N.T.U.C.B. […]
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This week we’ve been reporting on the preliminary report coming out of the investigation into the helicopter accident that killed four B.D.F. soldiers. That report was prepared by the Honduran Air Force Accident Prevention and Investigation Board. The document outlines a number of issues found lacking and makes recommendations but the probable cause of the […]
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A week ago, stevedores gave the required twenty-one-day notice of strike action at the Port of Belize. While they have returned to work, today, they held a rally and were bolstered with the support of the National Trade Union Congress. The matter of an overdue Collective Bargaining Agreement and the expected shift by the sugar […]
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A land issue has been festering for some time in the Valley of peace, Cayo District. Farmers have complained that the land they have worked for years has been sold from under their feet. Despite attempts to resolve the matter, there has been solution. Today, they blocked access to the area to bring further attention […]
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The Y.W.C.A. is celebrating sixty-four years in Belize this month. The Belize Chapter of the Y offers instructional and training programmes that promote education, income generation for women and girls, physical development and other creative activities for healthy living. As a part of its public engagement and transparency, the Y hosts an annual open house […]
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One of the most asked questions is how to protect yourself against the alarming spread of c COVID-19. One of highly recommended suggestions from doctors is a common-sense approach. Epidemiologist, Doctor Russell Manzanero emphasizes the need for hygienic practices such as the frequent washing of hands. The measures, he says, are similar to those taken […]
Written on March 12, 2020 | Posted in
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Even as the government officially announced today that there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Belize, the virus is already having and will continue to have a major impact on the tourism industry and by extension the economy. In the region, there have been several cruise ship cancelations and tourists have been postponing their […]
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From the hotels to the tour guides, all sectors in tourism are feeling the impact of the COVID-19. The Executive Director of the Belize Tourism Industry Association says that its members have also been experiencing cancellations, primarily as it relates to university or student groups and religious missions, who have been advised not to travel […]
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In 2019, during the dengue epidemic in Belize, thousands of persons were affected and there was a sharp increase in the amount of sickness benefit claims between January and July. Payouts were made of over forty-nine thousand dollars, which is forty-three thousand dollars more than the same period in 2018. The then C.E.O. of the […]
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Still on the coronavirus, the Leader of the Opposition, John Briceño confirmed via a release this evening that he has accepted, in good faith, the invitation by the Prime Minister to co-chair the high-level working group on COVID-19. The release says that Belize is facing a national crisis, not just in health, but in the […]
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The Belize Red Cross and the City Emergency Management Organization conducted three disaster simulations today in Belize City. The exercises are to complement two months of training where thirty residents did a series of sessions to learn about disaster preparedness and response. Today, that project wrapped up when they tested their knowledge to demonstrate their […]
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All over, women face challenges in their professional life and the field of sports is no exception. Since Wednesday, a summit commenced in Belize City to promote equality for girls and women involved in sports. According to organizers, there is a decline in the number of women engaged in sporting activities so the event is […]
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Was human error the cause of the fatal B.D.F. helicopter crash? That’s what the Honduras Air Force Accident Prevention and Investigation Board says is the preliminary, probable cause. The Ministry of National Security released the written report into the cause of the crash on Tuesday evening. But the report also looks at a number of […]
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The twenty-three-page report outlines concerns as it relates to the operation of the helicopter in the mission on February twenty-seventh. The use of cell-phone to communicate by WhatsApp messages and the poor weather conditions to fly are all considered factors in what may have caused the accident. The Ministry of National Security and the Belize […]
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There were a few points that the investigators say that they were unable to verify because they were told that some of the information were classified and are matters of national security. According to the report, they were not able to verify the physical and mental conditions of the crew because of the high secrecy […]
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Other points raised in the report include the issue of the pilots’ time flying the aircraft for narco-trafficking operations. The report recommended that there be a separation of the classification of the pilots in two wings; fixed wing and rotating wing. It also noted that initial training as a pilot in command must be based […]
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Families of the fallen Belize Defense Force soldiers met with the Minister of National Security Michael Peyrefitte and Chief of Defense Staff, Admiral Borland and investigators on Tuesday at Price Barracks. They were represented by three attorneys including Audrey Matura. The families of the soldiers are expected to receive benefits, but that might take months […]
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Chair of the Senate Select Committee, attorney Aldo Salazar has completed the long anticipated first draft report on the inquiry of the Auditor-General’s Special Audit Report on Passport and Immigration. The inquiry captivated the attention of the nation, spanned several months and was conducted two years ago. Salazar has shared the draft report with other members […]
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The National Trade Union Congress of Belize met on Saturday to discuss the Prime Minister’s response to the good governance demands made by the Congress. The Congress, earlier this year, wrote to Prime Minister Dean Barrow, making several demands including the immediate allocation of a substantial and adequate budget for the UNCAC and for the […]
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The Government of Belize has allocated nine hundred thousand dollars in response to COVID-19. Belize has yet to confirm a case, but health officials say that it is just a matter of time. During the sitting of the Senate on Tuesday, P.U.P. senator Isabel Bennett challenged the government to do more to protect and keep the public […]
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Prime Minister Dean Barrow will be hosting a press conference on Thursday on COVID-19. During the Senate debate on Tuesday, Senator for Government Business Godwin Hulse said that the government plans to establish a planning and implementation committee of line ministries and an oversight committee of social partners to deal with the emergency. Godwin […]
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Enterprising residents along the banks of the Belize River look forward for the annual Belikin La Ruta Maya River Challenge to generate income. From the sale of jewellery and food to parking fees; these create opportunities for communities as the canoe paddlers make their way from the Hawkesworth Bridge to the end of the race […]
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