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Recently appointed Chief Executive Officer for B.T.L., Ivan Tesecum highlighted the point that over the past ten years B.T.L. has invested more than five hundred million dollars. Tesecum says this was done to ensure the company’s viability to be well poised for the future in the changing telecom industry. Tesecum says that the company expects […]
Written on November 22, 2019 | Posted in
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On page thirty-four of B.T.L.’s financial statement, there is an item listed as ‘contingencies.’ It states that there is an ongoing audit by the General Sales Tax Department on the parent company Belize Telemedia Limited and its two subsidiary companies namely Business Enterprises System Limited and B.T.L. Digicell Limited. The audit stems after financial documents […]
Written on November 22, 2019 | Posted in
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Belizeans chose “Belize Heritage Plaza” to be the name of the building that will occupy the site of the Paslow Building. Earlier this year, some Belizeans protested renaming the site “Paslow” and the Ministry of Culture responded by holding a competition to find a non-controversial and more fitting name. There were over three hundred entries […]
Written on November 22, 2019 | Posted in
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The government asserts tonight that it has no agreement with the United States as a safe third country. The statement from the government was prompted by an international news article stating that the Trump Administration has identified Belize as a “safe third country” for immigrants trying to reach the U.S. According to the article, the […]
Written on November 22, 2019 | Posted in
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High schools from across the country gathered in Belize City today where students participated in a competition for young innovators. The goal is to use a miniature computer platform to perform various innovative I.T. functions. The students were tasked to come up with an innovative project based on the theme, “Inspiring Solutions to Global Challenges […]
Written on November 22, 2019 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Raspberry Pi Jam 2019: Solutions for Challenges in Belize
After three days of gruelling competition, the Belize Defence Force proved they are a force to reckon. A group of eight soldiers broke records to take home for the first time the title of Best Warrior defeating the Belize Coastguard in almost every challenge in the Best Warrior Competition. The victory was long in coming […]
Written on November 22, 2019 | Posted in
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All roads lead to Sugar City on Sunday where the ninth annual Tacos Fest is set to go down at the Central Park in Orange Walk Town. Vendors from across the country are invited to participate in a culinary event that showcases the best preparation of corn and flour tortillas, freshly diced vegetables and a […]
Written on November 22, 2019 | Posted in
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In early November, the Belize Tourism Board released its mid-year insight into tourism performance for the Jewel. And while there are some ups and downs, the industry continues to boom. Overnight stays and the cruise tourism industry continue to be a driving force behind the record numbers over the years and while for the past […]
Written on November 22, 2019 | Posted in
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Arguments wrapped up before the Chief Justice Kenneth Benjamin on a case brought against the Government by John Briceño and Julius Espat of the People’s United Party. In the two-day proceedings the P.U.P. argued that the government spent one point three billion dollars without required approval and that is against the law. In his testimony […]
Written on November 21, 2019 | Posted in
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The case suit against the Minister of Finance, the Financial Secretary and the Attorney General hinges on four main points and at the conclusion of the hearing, Espat told the media that the attorney for the government conceded to two of those four claims pertaining to the supplementary appropriation. Judgment in the matter has been […]
Written on November 21, 2019 | Posted in
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Comments Off on P.U.P. Case Against G.O.B. Wraps Up, Judgment Pending
The outcome of the challenge, according to Opposition Leader John Briceño, should set precedence for other jurisdictions within the region insofar as the expenditure of public funds. He also explains why the People’s United Party proceeded with the claim, despite the notion that the P.U.P. may very well form the next government in 2020. […]
Written on November 21, 2019 | Posted in
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Since the Belize Tax Service was launched back in August, as an amalgamation of the General Sales Tax and Income Tax departments, there have been various concerns among members of staff. Those issues have to do with placement of public officers within that department. On Wednesday afternoon, the executive of Public Service Union met with […]
Written on November 21, 2019 | Posted in
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This morning twenty-eight-year-old Collin Francis was offered bail for the attempted murder of Nurse Augustina Elijio. Bail was set at eight thousand dollars plus two sureties of the same amount. We were made to understand that he wasn’t able to meet bail up to four this evening. But there is one family on record that […]
Written on November 21, 2019 | Posted in
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Comments Off on The Vasquez family Sounds Off on Bail Offered to Nestor’s Killer
According to Jules Vasquez, the family hasn’t heard of further development in the case. He says that he has reached out the Director of Public Prosecution. Today, he told reporters that the way the criminal justice system works in Belize is regrettable, but that it is a dysfunctional mechanism that the family expected. Here’s what […]
Written on November 21, 2019 | Posted in
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Guatemalan squatters who continue to illegally occupy private property belonging to businessman Jorge Espat on the Belizean side of western border, near the Adjacency Zone, continues to be an issue. Despite having reached out to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the matter seems to be treated with little to no urgency on the part of […]
Written on November 21, 2019 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Jorge Espat Meets with Opposition Leader to Discuss Removal of Guatemalan Squatters
On April tenth, 2019 Belizeans voted in favor of taking the Belize Guatemala dispute to the International Court of Justice to be settled permanently. A month later, Belize submitted its notification to the International Court of Justice which put in motion procedures agreed in the 2008 Special Agreement. It is expected that in one year’s time, […]
Written on November 21, 2019 | Posted in
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In May 2018 the government signed a thirty-four million dollars contract with CISCO Construction Limited for the construction of the Airport Link Road. Works are currently underway, which include the construction of a bridge, several roundabouts and drainage. The government acquired land in that area to reportedly accommodate the designs. But reports reaching our newsroom are […]
Written on November 21, 2019 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Land Minister Speaks on Reports of Land Grab along Developing Airport Link Road
An American investor says she has been jilted out of tens of thousands of dollars after a land transaction went south. Specific details of the allegations are still forthcoming but we understand that the woman transferred monies to the individual’s bank account and was hoping to receive her land documents. According to the woman, she […]
Written on November 21, 2019 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Land Transaction Goes Sour; Buyer Loses Tens of Thousands of Dollars
In October 2013, Prime Minister Dean Barrow told the diaspora in Los Angeles that the Lands Department is another hotbed of corruption and that the administration tried to do something about the rot. The Ministry of Natural Resources has since been changed hands on four occasions: Gaspar Vega who resigned after a scandal emerged involving his […]
Written on November 21, 2019 | Posted in
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According to Minister Patt, to enhance the Land Department’s efficiency in providing its service, a community outreach program has been designed whereby the department’s staff and officials such as the Minister and Land Commissioner would travel to communities and address specific lands issue. So far, ten communities have been visited and according to Minister Patt, […]
Written on November 21, 2019 | Posted in
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There will be a changing of the guard at the Belize Coast Guard; the baton passes on to the current Vice Commandant Elton Bennett, who has been with the unit since its exception. The incoming commandant says the transition should be seamless and he will continue to build on the mission of the coast guard. […]
Written on November 21, 2019 | Posted in
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On Tuesday Belizeans all over celebrated Garifuna Settlement Day. As a part of the activities, an official programme was held in the “culture capital” Dangriga. The re-enactment of the Garinagu journey from Saint Vincent to Belize, called the Yurumein, kicked off the celebrations in the early hours of the nineteenth morning. That was followed by […]
Written on November 21, 2019 | Posted in
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The theme for this year’s celebration, when translated, is “Garifuna Language is the foundation of Garifuna survival.” Leader of the Opposition John Briceño also spoke at the official ceremonies in Dangriga. In his speech, he championed the speaking of the language to help retain the culture. Here’s a snippet from his presentation. John Briceño, […]
Written on November 21, 2019 | Posted in
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Day two of the Best Warrior Competition took the B.D.F. and Coastguard teams to Price Barracks, the home of Belize Defense Force. The obstacles today were more gruelling and the competition more fierce producing a tie among the teams. But one common factor is team work, which both sides have to master to win. Here […]
Written on November 21, 2019 | Posted in
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Parliament today had a much different feel and tone. The special sitting was called to mark International Children’s Day so young students from all over the country were standing in as parliamentarians. They took their seats in the Speaker’s chair as well as on both sides of the aisle. There was no posturing to the […]
Written on November 20, 2019 | Posted in
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