If you’re a resident of Belmopan or the West, or even just a commuter passing through, you’ve definitely seen the massive program of works taking place in the Garden City, including three massive roundabouts and what is being dubbed urban work on the entrance to Belmopan and the Ring Road. It’s progress, but because the […]
That’s the roundabout by Guanacaste Park, but there’s another massive roundabout being built at the junction of the Hummingbird Highway and Forest Drive. Concerns have been expressed by residents of Belmopan that there is no need for that grand a structure at that location because the traffic doesn’t seem to call for it. But Scott […]
There’s another roundabout under construction near the Western Regional Hospital. There’s also work being done on paths on either side of the Ring Road. The concept seemed to be for a jogging path and a bicycle path but the complaint has been the construction which seems to leave much to be desired. Pamela Scott, […]
To round off the project, there is good news for residents of Belmopan. The entire Ring Road will be completely repaved. Scott says it’s much more than infrastructure, though. Pamela Scott, Project Manager, Belize Road Safety Project “What we would do is encourage drivers to move very slowly on the road and bear patience […]
This morning, the Ministry of Health received a very much needed donation of thirty foldable wheelchairs from the Government of Japan. The aid is a part of Japan’s Non-Project Grant Aid for the provision of Industrial Products. Handing over the wheelchairs on behalf of Japan was Resident Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency while […]
Earlier we showed you the road works in Belmopan being down through the Road Traffic Safety Project. But one other municipality is also preparing to embark on a massive infrastructure project. This week we spoke to Mayor Kevin Bernard who told us that orange Walk isn’t being left behind, even though they haven’t been able […]
This Saturday, the police department will be having a book fair in both the north and rural eastern division jurisdictions. The community outreach program is being done to foster reading primarily in the youth, but caters to everyone. Assistant Commissioner of Police Edward Broaster told the media today that there is a wide variety of […]
Soca versus Dancehall…it’s a one of its kind concert that the promoters from Kings Promotion have put together for Belizeans this Saturday at the Hour Bar Field in Belize City. Bacchanalist Kerwin Dubois and Dancehall/Reggae artist Aidonia will take the stage to give partygoers a taste of both worlds. Today, the artists touched down in […]
The O.A.S. General Assembly is slated for next week. The annual session is the highest level of political engagement in the hemisphere between foreign ministers. It was stated at the much talked about meeting in Istanbul, Turkey in May that the foreign ministers of Belize and Guatemala would meet at the soonest possible time on […]
The very strong remarks made by former Deputy Prime Minister Gaspar Vega have gotten very positive attention locally. Vega castigated Guatemala for what he called a troubling shift in foreign policy which had resulted in military aggression at the Sarstoon – and he called for support from the Association of Caribbean States. The positive attention […]
Foreign Minister Elrington also, during his extended interview, explained that allegations that Guatemala is annexing the Sarstoon are unfounded and impossible. Shoman says she respectfully disagrees. Lisa Shoman, Member of Opposition’s Belize/Guatemala Committee “First of all, if someone comes into your yard and claims the line of mango trees along the fence and start […]
And then there was that unexpected assertion from Foreign Minister Elrington on Tuesday. He claimed that based on Guatemalan’s repudiation of the 1859 Treaty, that country is now claiming the entire territory of Belize. According to Elrington, “What is the proper situation is to say that they are stopping people from using the Sarstoon because […]
On Wednesday night, News Five broke the story of Audibaldo Monima, Belize’s brand new Regional Health Manager for the north, including major health facilities in Orange Walk and Corozal. Almost one month ago Monima was given the post, at the same time his wife was named Primary Care Coordinator at the Corozal Community Hospital. But […]
Haul Day is a big event in the Crooked Tree, Belize District. It allows fisher folks to catch fish in the lagoon within the wildlife sanctuary for their own consumption as well as for retail. But what should have been an occasion rich with opportunity turned out nasty for the fisher folks when representatives from […]
Amid the ongoing territorial dispute between Belize and Guatemala, the Belize Progressive Party has been unwavering in its position that a resolution at the International Court of Justice is not the only option to bring finality to the claim. Since its establishment in October 2015, the B.P.P.’s spiel has been a call for action under […]
Of concern to the B.P.P. is recent talk that the Referendum Act will be amended. This, according to Bobby Lopez, has raised the ire of the party and, if necessary, its membership is prepared to take to the streets in protest. Equally, there is unease in respect of the pending re-registration exercise which he says […]
The issue of campaign financing is one that the B.P.P. has been wanting to address since entering the political fray. While neither of the established mass parties are willing to budge and disclose their source of funding, the B.P.P. says it too is doing away with full disclosure. According to Lopez, the party has agreed […]
The Sarstoon has been a fixture in the newscast for months, but what’s the latest on the river? Can we go there without being stopped, or not? The P.U.P. did last week, but then we learned that in effect Guatemala had granted permission for that familiarization trip. In fact, to make that point clear, Guatemala […]
And finally, there’s the International Court of Justice. There’s no certainty that the dispute will end up in that forum and if it does, that is years in the future. But actions now will certainly matter then. So is the continuous Guatemalan occupation of the entire Sarstoon something we should be concerned about? Shoman says […]
This Friday, flags will be flying at half mast on official buildings to pay tribute to the legendary boxer, Muhammed Ali, who passed away on June third. The government announced today that on behalf of the people of Belize, it is offering condolences to the family of Ali, who was born as Cassius Clay and […]
World Ocean’s Day was celebrated on Wednesday. OCEANA headed the activities to promote awareness of a healthy environment. Today, a mural of Belize’s natural wonders was unveiled in a prominent area of the City. Volunteers, as well as artist Rafael Rodriguez, took on the initiative. News Five’s Isani Cayetano reports. Isani Cayetano, Reporting A […]
It’s not the kind of diagnosis that men, who are the least frequent to visit the doctor, would go pursuing. In fact, the symptoms are so common place that most men wouldn’t even suspect it. Yet, it’s said that one in every three or four men may be prone to this health issue. Other risk […]
There is a new regional health manager for the two northern districts. Thirty-year old Audibaldo Monima Junior, an officer with the Belize National Coast Guard has been given a contract for the top post, approved by the Minister of Health Pablo Marin. But from what we gather, senior officials in the ministry did not know […]
Just how much of Belize is Guatemala claiming? It’s a valid question, but the answer may surprise you. We’ve always thought that the claim was for roughly half of Belize, and there’s a 1999 letter which specifically refers to all areas south of the Sibun River, including all cayes except St. George’s Caye. In fact, […]
The O.A.S. is getting set to commence its investigation into the death of a Guatemalan minor in the Chiquibul. And according to Minister Wilfred Elrington, that organization will also be looking into the murder of Danny Conorquie and the shooting of B.D.F. Staff Sergeant Richard Lambey, which seems to be a very recent request despite […]
