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The Opposition has lashed out at one particular aspect of G.O.B.’s settlement with the Ashcroft Group – what they call a blank check issued by government. The reference is to the uncertainty over the final figure which will be paid as compensation for B.T.L. That final price is to be determined by an international tribunal […]
Written on September 28, 2015 | Posted in
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Following the announcement of the settlement over the nationalization of B.T.L., the Belize Communication Workers Union fired off a nasty release aimed directly at the Barrow Administration. They followed it up with a protest and meetings with B.T.L. Executives. There’s no word of what’s come out of those meetings, but what is clear is that […]
Written on September 28, 2015 | Posted in
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Party Leader Francis Fonseca has not lost an election in the Freetown constituency where he will be facing political opponent Doctor Carla Barnett on November fourth. Since offering herself as a U.D.P. candidate, Doctor Barnett has been busy canvassing the area through door to door visits. But, that doesn’t faze Fonseca who remains confident that […]
Written on September 28, 2015 | Posted in
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One more issue on the elections, the leader of the opposition was also asked about financial contributions to the P.U.P. from Lord Michael Ashcroft. Fonseca’s response is that the question is best addressed to the Prime Minister. Francis Fonseca, Leader, People’s United Party “The question is what did the government get in return for […]
Written on September 28, 2015 | Posted in
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There was a double homicide in the Corozal District last Friday. Two farmers were shot and killed in a cane-field in the outskirts of the village of Paraiso. As they investigate, police are perplexed at the murder and have no motive yet. The families of Rogelio Rancharan and Enrique Tayun are also searching for answers. […]
Written on September 28, 2015 | Posted in
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Police are investigating a weekend fire in City. A small house belonging to Arturo Pasos went up in flames on Saturday afternoon. Pasos lived alone in his wooden house off a London Bridge in the Lake Independence area. When Arturo arrived on the scene it was to find the Fire Department putting out the last […]
Written on September 28, 2015 | Posted in
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This morning, the final case management session for the claim of Curtis Swasey against Belize Telemedia Limited (B.T.L.) and M.M.R. Belize Productions, creators of the television game show Mek Mi Rich, was held before Justice Courtney Abel in the Supreme Court. Trial in the matter has been set for December third, 2015. Businessman Swasey claims […]
Written on September 28, 2015 | Posted in
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The Minister of Labour, Godwin Hulse, last Friday, blamed the local media for inciting the international coverage of the story of the rat that bit a baby in the incubator at the Western Regional Hospital. The video of the huge rat running around in an incubator also spread quickly on the internet as soon as […]
Written on September 28, 2015 | Posted in
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The National Trade Union Congress has plenty on its plate to deal with and among the myriad of issues, is the current situation involving Ray Davis. The President NTUCB, Marvin Mora contends that because of the political infiltration that is dividing the unions, they have been unable to move past the removal of Davis as […]
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While the N.T.U.C.B. is made up of ten unions, the Civil Society Steering Committee is made up of two organizations: WIN Belize and APAMO. Mora explains that the process for removing the senator is not defined but that there is established precedent where the N.T.U.C.B.’s recommendations are accepted by the C.S.S.C. Marvin Mora, General […]
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Good evening I’m James Adderly and this is Sports Monday. It appears the PLB football National Completion had hit a rough spot as none of the advertised match was played over the weekend. It probably has something to do with the Belmopan Bandits protest which charged Verdes F.C. with the contravention of the PLB […]
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As we told you on Thursday, the Police Department is denying that there is any update in the case of the three fishermen missing for one month. The Department also denies that Coast Guard personnel were detained over the Independence weekend in connection with that disappearance. But today we spoke to attorney Dickie Bradley who […]
Written on September 25, 2015 | Posted in
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Bradley says that his client and another Coast Guard officer who was similarly detained are considering legal action against the Police. That’s because they were allegedly held long past the forty-eight hours, and were released only after they threatened to sue – released without any charge or any indication from the Police that they would […]
Written on September 25, 2015 | Posted in
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A rat in the incubator! Not only have the jarring images gone viral but the story has made headlines across the world. Undoubtedly, the recent incident involving a rodent biting a newborn inside the incubator in the neonatal ward at the Western Regional Hospital is another black eye on the public health sector. This morning, […]
Written on September 25, 2015 | Posted in
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Minister of Labor Godwin Hulse also touched on the proposed raise for employees of the K.H.M.H. He rationalizes the salary increase in much the same way as the Prime Minister did in his Independence Day address. According to Hulse, while the write-off of the existing debt at the K.H.M.H. offsets the amount being used for […]
Written on September 25, 2015 | Posted in
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The National Fire Service is the recipient of a generous donation of equipment from the United States Government. This morning, U.S. Ambassador Carlos Moreno was on hand for the delegation of the items which include over two hundred flame retardant suits. The initiative, says Ambassador Moreno, is part of a wider effort to increase disaster […]
Written on September 25, 2015 | Posted in
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Swiss authorities began criminal proceedings today against FIFA President, Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, the two most powerful figures in world football. The Swiss are investigating whether Blatter made an illegal two million dollar payment. The office of the Swiss Attorney general says that the investigation is on suspicion of criminal mismanagement…and -– alternatively – […]
Written on September 25, 2015 | Posted in
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And on a more positive note, hundreds of thousands have been turning out to greet beloved Pope Francis who is in the US on a hectic schedule. The pontiff arrived in New York City from Washington DC on Thursday. Earlier this morning, he addressed world leaders at the United Nations and moved on to Ground […]
Written on September 25, 2015 | Posted in
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Kenrick Bowman, who is a sex offender registered in San Diego, U.S.A. is in police detention tonight and it is expected that he will charged for allegations of sexually abusing a young boy on Saturday night in Belize City. He came to Belize two years ago and has been living in the Police Street Extension […]
Written on September 24, 2015 | Posted in
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One month ago three Belize City fishermen – Donovan Usher, Giovanni Murillo and Jerome Bowen – went out to Turneffe for a day. They never returned and are presumed dead. Following the disappearance family members immediately pointed fingers at the Coast Guard, since the men had previously had unpleasant encounters with those guardians of the […]
Written on September 24, 2015 | Posted in
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There was a fatal collision early this morning at Mile Two on the Philip Goldson Highway. One of two persons travelling in a S.U.V. was killed instantly in the crash and it is believed speeding on the slippery highway may have contributed to the accident. John Gordon suddenly lost control of his vehicle and crashed […]
Written on September 24, 2015 | Posted in
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Nolberta Sanchez died at the K.H.M.H. on September tenth after undergoing surgery several hours earlier in Belmopan, where she gave birth to a child via caesarian section. When doctors at the Western Regional Hospital were unable to stem the hemorrhaging, they transferred the mother of four to Belize City. Sadly, the prolonged ordeal came to […]
Written on September 24, 2015 | Posted in
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An international heavyweight bout featuring Mexican boxers Fres Oquendo and Pablo Gibran is scheduled for Friday night in San Ignacio. The much advertised event is being coordinated by the Belize Boxing Development Council, an organization that is unaffiliated with the Belize Boxing Federation. Despite public enthusiasm, BBF President Moses Sulph is coming out strongly against […]
Written on September 24, 2015 | Posted in
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The Belize Boxing Federation is the recipient of a major donation from the Belize Olympic Association. Today, the organization received several thousand dollars in equipment, including gloves and title belts. The contribution, says Sulph, will be used to develop the sport across the country. As for the belts, they will be up for grabs in […]
Written on September 24, 2015 | Posted in
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There was another shooting in the city on Wednesday night, and with it come concerns that violence in the old capital is flaring up. It’s a valid concern because it doesn’t take much of a spark to set violence in the city’s hotspots blazing. But Regional Commander for Eastern Division South, Senior Superintendent Chester Williams […]
Written on September 24, 2015 | Posted in
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