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There is always a clear differentiation between the north side of the city and the south side – sort of an assertion that bad things happen in the latter, while the former is a peaceful zone in the old capital. Yearwood says that it’s not necessarily that there’s no trouble in the north side – […]
Written on July 13, 2016 | Posted in
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Community policing initiatives were also ongoing in the south side of Belize City. Today, a team of officers from Eastern Division South visited the CET Site, a neighborhood within the Saint Martin’s area which remains somewhat of a hotspot for gang-related crimes. The vicinity of La Croix Boulevard has been the scene of several shooting […]
Written on July 13, 2016 | Posted in
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According to Senior Superintendent Dawson, the need for a checkpoint on La Croix Boulevard arises out of its distance from the nearest police substation, as well as the crime situation which is presently on the rise in the area. Isani Cayetano “How effective has that been in terms of arresting the crime situation and […]
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The training workshop for regional Postal service personnel continued in Belize City today. We’ve reported comprehensively on it, but tonight there’s another angle. The Belize Postal Service has come under scrutiny in the past year after allegations of mail tampering, and two allegations of stolen money. We took the opportunity to ask Deputy Postmaster General […]
Written on July 13, 2016 | Posted in
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Softball, volleyball, football and basketball are the four disciplines that will be featured in the National Sports Council’s 2016 Summer Sports Camp. The annual activity will commence on Monday, July eighteenth from nine a.m. to twelve noon and will run for two weeks at the Roger’s Stadium in Belize City. National Sports Coordinator, Charlie Slusher, […]
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Sometime over the weekend, a group of seven Guatemalan civilians – actually the Guatemalan version of the Territorial Volunteers – claim to have circled Sarstoon Island well within Belizean waters. On their Facebook page entitled Belice Es De Guatemala, a video was released showing the Guatemalan vessel in the river with the island in the […]
The appearance of the militant civilians in the Sarstoon was also raised with C.E.O. in the Ministry of National Security Retired Colonel George Lovell. He explained that the B.D.F. stationed at the base were unable to determine the identity of the civilian vessel or the intentions of those aboard. Reporter “Do you know of […]
The forward operating base at the estuary of the Sarstoon River was erected as a joint military installation to house Belize Defense Force and coast guard personnel. There was an official ceremony with all the bells and whistles to launch it in April 2016. The F.O.B. was intended to be used to support tactical operations […]
Written on July 12, 2016 | Posted in
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Another issue of national importance is the recent B.T.L. Arbitration Award. The Chamber of Commerce came forward to offer impartial comment on the cost of nationalizing Belize Telemedia Limited. Prior to the release, dated today, the issue has been pretty much a political football kicked from one side of the field to the other. The […]
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According to President Nikita Usher, though, the arbitration award is a done deal so the real commentary must be on the way forward, and how Government will address very critical economic issues now facing the nation. On the Phone: Nikita Usher, President, Chamber of Commerce “The arbitration award is already there; it’s in front […]
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has swank new accommodations in Belize City. It’s called the Villa Fiore, a seafront mansion which will also house the Prime Minister’s Office. From outside, and inside, the building has all the upscale trappings you’d expect in a wealthy residence – ten thousand five hundred square feet of opulence – […]
Just in case you’re looking at all this and thinking it’s just too much, way too much for government departments in Belize City where poverty is a very prevalent reality, Minister Elrington says they’re not paying one cent for the building. It’s a gift from the government of Taiwan. Wilfred Elrington, Minister of Foreign […]
With all the reports about the realities of a crime wave, there is an uplifting story that has the Diego family of Belize City smiling. Petty officer Kevin Diego was badly injured while on duty at the Coastguard outpost in Consejo, Corozal. Diego almost lost his life in the unfortunate accident, but we can report […]
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The destructive nature of gillnet fishing remains a perennial issue for the Fisheries Department. It is also a serious concern for conservationists, as well as environmentalists, since the practice results in the random capture of unwanted species. While those organizations have been active in discouraging the use of large commercial fishing nets, the Belize National […]
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A delegation of high ranking Mexican naval officers met with the brass of the Belize National Coast Guard this morning to discuss the framework of a bilateral agreement between the two maritime forces. The accord will also allow for an exchange of officers to train in both countries. According to C.E.O. George Lovell, the case […]
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The 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is coming up in August and aficionados are eagerly anticipating the games. Today, Great Belize Productions/Channel Five struck an agreement with the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees, CANOC, to broadcast the upcoming games. The rights to air the games succeeds an agreement with the International […]
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The overall impact of the programming, says Romany, will be felt across the region since its aim is to bring unity among athletes, fans and viewers at home. Larry Romany, C.E.O., CANOC Broadcasting Inc. “We see, I mean, a huge impact primarily because the Caribbean region to see their athletes in action. They will […]
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Today at the Office of the National Institute of Culture and History on Rectory Lane, the Taiwanese Ambassador to Belize handed over a forty-thousand dollars cheque to the Co-Chair of the National Celebrations Commission, Diane Haylock. The donation will assist the celebrations commission with its programming for the annual September celebration activities, specifically the Carnival […]
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The cultural exchanges and this donation is testament of the strong relations between the governments of Belize and Taiwan and extend beyond education and agricultural initiatives. Ambassador Benjamin Ho says that it is the eight such contribution to NICH for the September Celebrations. Benjamin Ho, Taiwanese Ambassador to Belize “This donation is all about […]
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News Five took the opportunity today to ask Haylock about her new appointment as the Belizean Ambassador to Taiwan. Now Taiwan is a generous friend to Belize and yearly Belize is among a group of twenty-one countries that support its bid at the United Nations. Haylock was asked today if her work in culture had […]
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Since Monday, postal service professionals from across the Caribbean have been engaged in a training program by the Universal Postal Union. Post Master Generals and their deputies convened at the Biltmore Plaza today for day two of the week-long training on two topics—quality of service fund and postal reform. Participants will be updated on the […]
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Community policing is taking on new life in Belmopan, where law enforcement officials are planning to host a farming camp for youths which will take them out into the fields, literally. Belmopan’s Commanding Officer Howell Gillett says that what he sees happening in other parts of the country, he wouldn’t want to see happen to […]
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The annual CODICADER games concluded in Belize over the weekend, after several days of competition in various sporting disciplines. With several venues across the country hosting games simultaneously, local organizers were busy coordinating the events. When it was all said and done, the experience for Team Belize and the National Sports Council was invaluable. Notwithstanding […]
Written on July 11, 2016 | Posted in
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Going into the CODICADER games, there were serious concerns about Belize’s ability to successfully the host the respective Central American countries. Those expectations, says Sutherland, were all met. Deon Sutherland, Head of Mission, Belize “Well definitely the overall expectations were met, you know, in terms of the hosting; I mean we pulled it off. […]
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After a brief hiatus, Belize’s signature culinary event was held at the Muffles Auditorium in Orange Walk on Saturday. Taste of Belize 2016 saw great competition between culinary talents in Amateur Cook, Cupcake Decorating, Cake Decorating, Bartending and Master Chef Categories. The all-day event brought local and international foodies to the auditorium, giving them an […]
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