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As a part of its contribution to the Sixteen Days of Activism, the U.S. Embassy launched its gender-based violence information campaign. The message is being shared through one hundred and sixty posters entitled, “When She Speaks, Listen.” These will be placed in high-density areas. Here’s more from the launch today in Belmopan. Keith Gilges, […]
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The Special Envoy for Women and Children Kim Simplis Barrow was also present at today’s event. Barrow spoke about the value of gender based violence awareness and the impact the posters can have. Kim Simplis Barrow, Special Envoy for Women and Children “Many times the public doesn’t recognize the signs of gender based violence […]
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For the second time in recent months, the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Belize has issued a public caution. This time it is about an article circulating on social media that “Taiwanese Government warns investors, caution with Belize.” The embassy states that it is all fabricated and that instead it has worked […]
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One more item from the House…a motion to extend the land amnesty tax programme was tabled today. The Partial Remission of Land Tax Arrears Programme which was originally scheduled to last six months raised eyebrows and now the government’s move to extend the programme has raised further questions. Landowners, who owe land taxes, will be able […]
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Since 2012, the Belize Police Department has been hosting a torch run to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics Belize. This year the department is backed up by other law enforcement agencies and kicked off the run in Punta Gorda. The goal is to raise ten thousand dollars this year and national coordinator […]
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The 2020 Inspiration Calendar was unveiled this morning to much fanfare. In attendance at today’s launch were twelve young artists, each of whom is differently abled. Their work is showcased in every month of the calendar, beginning with January which is depicted by five-year-old Jase Yearwood. News Five was at the event where the calendar, […]
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William “Danny” Mason and the four other convicted men exited the courtroom and entered a police vehicle parked immediately in front of the court. Police were on hand to avert any eventuality. The five headed back to prison to await sentencing for the murder conviction. The reaction from the family of the deceased pastor was […]
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As you heard, the family of the deceased pastor believes that justice has been served more than three years after his grisly murder. On the day in which his life was taken, it was established in trial that Pastor Lue had gone Mason’s Intelco Hill residence in Belmopan. Lucas was well known in the community […]
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While the courtroom of Justice Antoinette Moore was at its capacity, outside near the parking lot, a handful of politicians and supporters of the People’s United Party gathered in protest. The area representatives and standard bearers were there to clamour for justice in the murder of Pastor Lucas, as well as other victims whose murders […]
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Following the verdict by Justice Moore, the Minister of National Security, John Saldivar, issued a rare statement. During the trial, a US federal agent who was stationed at the US embassy at the time of the murder, was contacted by Mason who said that he was being framed by Saldivar. That testimony was presented to […]
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The House Disciplinary Committee met today in Belmopan to discuss several items including a police report made P.U.P. Senator Doctor Louis Zabaneh against House Sergeant-at-Arms, macebearer Brian “Yellowman” Audinett. The allegation is that Audinett reportedly insulted Doctor Zabaneh on August sixteenth of this year, while inside the National Assembly. Doctor Zabaneh reported to police that Yellowman […]
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A member of the House Committee is Attorney General, Michael Peyrefitte. According to Peyrefitte, Doctor Zabaneh failed to submit a written report to the committee and as such there was no matter to consider. Michael Peyrefitte, Attorney General “We agreed that the Speaker would ask for the presence of both Senator Zabaneh and ‘Yellowman’ […]
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The People’s United Party was represented by Florencio Marin Junior who agreed that no report was submitted for the Committee to consider. Marin Junior, however, says that such issues should be addressed promptly and effectively to uphold the integrity of the chambers. Florencio Marin Jr., Area Representative, Corozal South East “Just as the Attorney […]
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The House Sergeant of Arms, Brian “Yellowman” Audinett and Deputy Prime Minister Patrick Faber are at odds. Just recently, Audinett was fired from a position at the National Sports Council for neglect of duties. While the termination letter was signed by Director Ian Jones, those in the U.D.P. circle view this as a political move […]
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A few members of the People’ United Party demonstrated in front of the Prime Minister’s office in Belmopan. One of the issues under protest is what is described as bloated contracts being awarded to known U.D.P. supporters and in particular to Imer Hernandez. On Monday, Hernandez received another contract from the government, this latest one […]
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Persons with diverse abilities can be and very often are contributing and valued members of society. This week activities are being held to highlight that they too should have access to equal opportunities. The Ministry of Education through the Education Support Unit is encouraging teachers, parents and all Belizeans to be more understanding of the […]
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On Monday the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a release to say that the Republic of China (Taiwan) has given Belize support to facilitate international representation. According to the release, “the support was provided in the context of an ongoing project for the Institutional Strengthening of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Countries of […]
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Deputy Prime Minister Patrick Faber represented Belize at a meeting of the Vice Presidents of the Central American Integration System. The meeting, which was held in El Salvador on Monday, is part of SICA’s ongoing agenda to discuss regional matters. The leaders in attendance signed a declaration to recognize the importance of having open political […]
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The Ministry of Housing, along with its partners, is hosting workshops with municipal level building units and stakeholders in building and construction. The workshop is to discuss processes needed to get approval to build in Belize. The first of the forums was held in Dangriga on Monday. Reporter Andrea Polanco tells us more. Andrea […]
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There is an ongoing LPG war between the three main importers of butane, small retailers and the government of Belize. On Wednesday, during a Special Sitting of the House the Barrow Administration will introduce amendments to the Supply Control Act that would increase penalties substantially against companies that are selling butane at a price below […]
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According to the Minister, the low prices are a reaction to Government’s decision to allow for the establishment of the National Gas Company. Taeger-Panton says that G.O.B. will do all it can to ensure that the industry remains stable. Tracy Taegar-Panton, Minister of State, Investment, Trade & Commerce “Lower prices are good for consumers […]
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A businessman who possesses Belizean citizenship is currently detained in China for allegedly colluding with people in the United States to meddle in the affairs of Hong Kong. This is what the official Guangdong Communist Party newspaper reported on Saturday, identifying the Belizean as Lee Henley Hu Xiang. Xiang who lives in China is accused […]
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Belize has finally been successful in getting its sugar into CARICOM for export. Trade Ministers of the Council for Trade and Economic Development in November agreed that Belize, and other sugar producing countries in CARICOM will be able to export plantation white sugar to member states. This is good news in particular for A.S.R./B.S.I. and […]
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After three years on the drawing board, Government is rolling out a national investment policy and strategy. The NIPS starts at the doorsteps of BELTRAIDE where investment proposals will be evaluated and then moved to relevant agencies before a final approval. Small and medium size investments will be handled differently than those that are valued […]
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Government has awarded another major multi-million dollar contract to Imer Hernandez; it is for the paving of the Coastal Road and for the rehabilitating of bridges. The value is over one hundred and thirty million dollars and works are expected to be completed in thirty-six months. Also this morning, another contract was signed for works […]
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