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The senate committee has been established but its composition is of concern and so are the terms of reference. One particular vexing issue is that the committee would require authorization to interview witnesses and the special audit has identified thirteen former and sitting ministers linked to the immigration mess. The feeling is that there will […]
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An N.T.U.C.B. senator has also been named to the Senate Investigation Committee on Immigration. This morning, the N.T.U.C.B. president said that after much debate within the Unions, Union Senator, Elena Smith, will participate in the Senate Select Committee but they still remain concerned about the terms of reference of the committee. Marvin Mora, President, […]
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Over the weekend of October first, a group of fishermen from the north were robbed at gunpoint while out at sea in southern Belize. It was reported that the fishers were approached by an unknown vessel and the occupants, who were said to be well armed, proceeded to rob and assault the fishermen. In an […]
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A nineteen-year-old student lost his life on Sunday when he drowned in an area of Belmopan known as Rivera. Gian Bethran, along with several of his friends, went swimming that afternoon. Bethran dove into the river and never resurfaced. Despite all efforts to rescue the teenager, those attempts provide futile. Villagers, as well as Belmopan […]
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A fatal traffic accident between miles thirteen and fourteen on the Philip Goldson Highway shortly before ten-thirty on Friday night has left one man dead. Ladyville Police responded to the scene of the road traffic accident where they saw a motionless twenty-year-old Jairo Sosa, a labourer of thirteen and a half miles Philip Goldson Highway. […]
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The Belize National Coast Guard received a huge donation today in the form of a facility, personnel and other equipment valued at almost three million US dollars. With this new facility, the Coast Guard will be able to conduct maintenance on vessels at any time and even treat Coast Guard officers at a medic center […]
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On September nineteenth, National Service Day and the fifth anniversary of the passing of George Price, members of the People’s United Party in the House and Senator Paul Thompson attended the National Assembly building in Belmopan. The purpose: to submit their statements of assets and liabilities with the Integrity Commission. Now, since the Commission is […]
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Zelma Edgell, better known by her pen-name Zee Edgell, is in Belize to re-launch her 2007 book “Time and River”, inspired by slavery in Belize. The novel focuses on the life of a young slave who subsequently became a slave-owner who would find herself owning her family members. The story unfolds around the time of […]
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There will be at least a sixth day of industrial action organized by the Belize National Teachers’ Union on Tuesday because Monday is a holiday. That is the news coming out of a day-long meeting of the Union’s Council of Management at their Belize City headquarters this afternoon. The Council convened following membership meetings in […]
Within a few hours of Luke Palacio’s statement, the Prime Minister responded. He wrote to the B.N.T.U. president saying that Palacio’s statement is a fig leaf. According to the Prime Minister, he has publicly issued several calls for a return to negotiations, including two days ago. He goes further to state that Palacio did not […]
So while they will be out of school once more, the teachers will not be idle. According to B.N.T.U. National President Luke Palacio, the teaching corps will be hitting the streets to continue their public education campaign and perform community service. Luke Palacio, National President, B.N.T.U. “We want to announce publicly that on Tuesday […]
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Wilfred Elrington, speaking to reporters over the weekend following a meeting of the United Democratic Party’s National Party Council, made statements on the then-coming industrial action organized by the B.N.T.U. Among other things, he suggested that it was not the role of a labour union to involve itself in governance issues. […]
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The Teachers’ Union also addressed the ongoing concern with the Roman Catholic management. Following a letter from Bishop Dorrick Wright addressing the strike plans, the Papal Nuncio visited Belize during which he expressed the view that Catholic teachers and students should go back to school. Executive member of the B.N.T.U. Council of Management Adelaida Guerra […]
As has been reported, the Belize National Teachers’ Union and Chamber of Commerce and Industry have been in dialogue concerning the ongoing industrial action. We will have more on the Chamber’s plans shortly, but as you’ll hear from President Luke Palacio, the two organizations will be meeting next week. Luke Palacio, National President, B.N.T.U. […]
But the ongoing teachers’ strike has somewhat overshadowed the Select Senate Inquiry into the Auditor General’s Special Report on the Immigration and Nationality Department, for 2011-2013. But the issue is back to the front of the agenda of the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The B.C.C.I. has been coming under pressure for appearing to […]
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While the B.C.C.I. is yet to make a determination, the Government has pulled a fast one. The Clerk of the National Assembly announced that the Senate Select Committee established last Friday will meet this coming Wednesday morning. The senators to participate are: Government’s representatives have been named. They are Dr. Carla Barnett and Aldo Salazar. […]
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This afternoon, two minors severely burnt in an act of arson were airlifted to the United States. Four-year old Ian Sambula and eight-year old Empress Hamilton sustained burns to ninety percent of their bodies in a fire deliberately set on a house on Aloe Vera Street in the city. Their mother Melissa Hamilton, who was […]
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Yvette Burks of Burn Victim Mercy Fund is asking for assistance to repay a loan she took out to cover the cost of airlifting the burn victims to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children. She told News Five that it’s a process to replenish monies spent in order to help future burn victims. Yvette Burks, […]
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Attorney and author Godfrey Smith has released his second book, which he describes as the definitive biography of late Jamaican statesman Michael Manley. He previously wrote to great acclaim the biography of the Right Honourable George Cadle Price, “George Price: A Life Revealed.” Manley, a two-time Prime Minister of Jamaica, is credited with the founding […]
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Back in March, we told you about thirty nine year old Amador Pott who was charged with sexual assault, exposing his person in public and using insulting words. Well, last week Pott’s case was thrown out after lack of evidence. Today, Pott stopped by our studios because he said he wanted to let the public […]
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Domestic violence, unfortunately, is not unusual; many cases are reported at the Family Court and Magistrate’s Courts on a daily basis. But since August tenth, when Chief Justice Kenneth Benjamin made the historic Section Fifty-three decision, two such cases, both involving male partners, were lodged with the courts and reported in the news. Now, two […]
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Wilfred Elrington, known for his cautious approach on the international stage with the Guatemalan claim, earned rare cheers for what was seen as a stronger position taken recently at the United Nations. He spoke in strong terms in response to Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales’ efforts to disparage the report issued by […]
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs Wilfred Elrington also spoke on how things are moving with relation to Guatemala’s unfounded claim to Belize. There are two significant developments. First, Guatemala’s Congress is presently reviewing the amendment to the 2008 Special Agreement which allows both countries to proceed independently of each other, if necessary, to hold referenda […]
Every year, World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October tenth. The theme this year is focused on Psychological First Aid and the support people can provide to those in distress. The day was observed locally in a ceremony at the Battlefield Park. In his address to the gathering, C.E.O. in the Ministry of Health, […]
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This week, pastors from across denominational lines and the country converged at the Biltmore Plaza for a three-day conference funded by the Houston Texas Healing Church in the U.S. The objective of the Pastors and Leader’s Conference is for church leaders to unplug from the demands of ministry and to encourage, inspire and motivate pastors […]
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