There is major news of a judicial nature tonight. Just over two months after being sworn in, and one week before trial on a fixed date claim form concerning his appointment, Justice of the Court of Appeal Franz Parke has resigned. Justice Parke tendered his letter of immediate resignation to Governor General Sir Colville Young […]
The unpaid UHS debt continues in the news following the announcement that parliament is not likely to vote to pay the loan note that goes back to 2004 and was originally for thirty-three point five million dollars. John Briceño was Deputy Prime Minister when the UHS loan came to light; he says that his party […]
The Chamber of Commerce and the Belize National Teachers Union have come out in support of payment of ninety million dollars to the Belize Bank for Universal Health Services. Over the weekend, the National Trade Union Congress of Belize met to formulate its own position. According to the umbrella organization, since the CCJ is the […]
Last Wednesday, at a press conference to address the UHS debt, Prime Minister Barrow said that he had come into information from a trusted source that Lord Michael Ashcroft had visited Belize and suggested that he met with the People’s United Party. The PM suggested that the purpose of the meeting was for Ashcroft to […]
Turning to other issues….The National Aids Commission in commemoration of World Aids Day this past Friday hosted the first ever Red Ribbon Solidarity Day under the theme: “The Right to Health.” The award ceremony was geared towards recognizing and honouring those extraordinary people who create change within the lives and communities of People Living with […]
With fourteen votes of a possible twenty, Sergio Chuc is elected, along with running mate Cruz Gamez, to the presidency and vice presidency of the Football Federation of Belize respectively. The eleventh ordinary congress of the Federation, held Saturday at the Princess Hotel, was hoped to bring to an end months of deadlock and division. […]
Doctor Bertie Chimilio’s infamous humbling in elections at the hands of Ruperto Vicente in 2012 was expected to usher in a golden generation for football in Belize. And while Belize did enjoy its only Gold Cup trip, best Central American Cup finish and improved World Cup rankings under Vicente, there remain questions about his handling […]
Shane Moody-Orio, goalkeeper and long-standing national football hero, was elected in May 2016 during the disputed presidential election as a member of the Football Federation of Belize’s executive. Moody-Orio says footballers have benefited from some changes since his installation and can expect much more. Shane Moody-Orio, Executive Member, F.F.B. “One of the issues we […]
Every four years, Central America’s top athletes gather to test themselves against each other in various sporting disciplines. The eleventh edition of the Central American Games kicked off on Sunday in Managua, Nicaragua. Belize’s participation consists of one hundred and twenty-nine athletes along with coaches and officials, taking part in twelve disciplines from athletics to […]
On Saturday morning, the Police Department along with sister enforcement agencies—such as the B.D.F. and the Coast Guard—embarked on a ‘Torch Run’ carrying the Flame of Hope. Over the course of one week, the torch will make its way through the different municipalities to create awareness to the community about Special Olympics Belize and the […]
Weeks after it came to light that there was alleged hanky panky in the B.D.F. Lieutenant Colonel Charlton Roches is being investigated by a team of fellow Belize Defense Force officers for his involvement in a private company that was established to conduct training exercises with the German army. Belize Jungle Experience Limited is an […]
An eleven-year-old boy is hospitalized at the K.H.M.H. after he was knocked down in front of DK Supermarket on the Philip Goldson Highway. A vehicle stopped and a driver signaled Emmett Burgess to cross the highway, but another vehicle that was overtaking hit the minor. Today when we spoke with the family, they were asking […]
Belizean Akeem Garnett, a deportee and resident of Amara Avenue, Belize City was today in court to answer to a single charge of failure to comply with the requirements for deportees having been sent back to Belize for a second time since 2016. Garnett appeared this evening before Senior Magistrate, Aretha Ford and pleaded guilty […]
Saturday next, December ninth, is the one year anniversary of Belize’s becoming a signatory to the United Nations Convention against Corruption. The Government has been tasked with laying the groundwork, not only for change and regime implementation, but also attitudes on the ground from students and teachers to officials in key positions. The Ministry of […]
World AIDS Day is observed every first of December in honor and memory of those who have battled and are still battling against the deadly scourge of H.I.V./AIDS. This year’s theme is, affirming the right to know one’s status, take steps to address it and not be discriminated against because of it. Even with the […]
A week of grueling activities undertaken by law enforcement officers concluded today with the most demanding challenge that tested the wherewithal of the participants. Both the Coastguard and the B.D.F. took part in the challenges that coincide with the twelfth anniversary of the Coastguard. Endurance, physical fitness and mental acumen were elements required throughout the […]
A sixty-mile bike ride to the western border in the Toledo District is being organized for members of the security forces and civilians alike. It’s a first-of-its-kind initiative which will bring the police department, as well as the coastguard, and B.D.F. together next Saturday for a trek to Tree Tops. That’s the military outpost which […]
The Inspiration launched next year’s agenda and calendar today in Belize City. Celebrated under the theme “See Me, Hear me…I have the right to equality,” the agenda and calendars are used to promote equality and to help raise much needed funds for children with disabilities. Andrea Polanco has more about the 2018 agenda and calendar: […]
The countdown is officially on to December twenty-fifth, that most wonderful time of the year as the song goes. But for many, especially after a year of tragedy, it will not be so special. So while you get into the Christmas spirit with the traditional decorations, trimmings and lots of family time, the Belize City […]
And keeping it on the Christmas theme, at news time this Friday evening, downtown Belize City is glowing just a little brighter, as the Belize City Council and Bowen and Bowen Limited teamed up to light the Christmas tree erected this week at Mule Park. The tree was lit this evening after performances from Marlyn […]
The second annual yoga festival is happening this weekend. The event, which brings together local and international yoga instructors, will have two all day sessions of different types of yoga from beginners to advanced. Michelle Williams of Om Shanti Belize yoga studio tells us more about the two-day event. Michelle Williams, Owner, Om Shanti […]
Paul Ruiz is thirty-thousand dollars richer tonight. The Courts customer bought a whirlpool washer and stove and got tickets to enter into a Courts &Whirlpool thirty-K raffle – and he won. He received the money today – but unbeknownst to him, he thought he was going to collect a microwave that he won. News Five […]
“Women Can Govern” – it’s not only a statement of fact, but now it is also a book. Building People Movement has published a book that looks at the development of Belizean Women in Politics; it includes biographies of elected and nominated women to political office. Financed through the Canada Fund, the book comes with […]
With Yhony Rosado and Tom Greenwood, tour operator David Almendarez has become a musketeer against the ills of the tourism industry. But he is also a big dreamer and risk-taker, and today, Friday, the culmination of a long-held dream sees fruition. Hattieville-based Fu Wi Flavaz Restaurant is positioning itself as a tranquil haven along the […]
Prime Minister Dean Barrow pretty much said on Wednesday, that government won’t be paying the UHS loan that has ballooned to ninety million dollars and for which interest will keep accruing. The first to respond to this position was the Belize Chamber of Commerce and their statement has put them at war with the PM. […]
