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Hulse then goes on to speak about the extravagant spending in the bye-election, claiming that millions will be spent unnecessarily, even though the seat of government will remain in the hands of the U.D.P. Voice of: Melvin Hulse, U.D.P. Standard Bearer, Stann Creek West “I do not support Dean and what he is doing. […]
Written on June 22, 2015 | Posted in
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It is not known with whom the conversation was, or where it took place, but from what Hulse says, it took place last week. Voice of: Melvin Hulse, U.D.P. Standard Bearer, Stann Creek West “You don’t need more, having forty people in the national assembly doesn’t make you more government. It’s just to say […]
Written on June 22, 2015 | Posted in
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The U.D.P. standard bearer is clearly unhappy with his party leader and the methods being employed to secure victory in the elections. Hulse says the PM desperately wants to make history to become the first three-time leader of government. Voice of: Melvin Hulse, U.D.P. Standard Bearer, Stann Creek West “The only thing important to […]
Written on June 22, 2015 | Posted in
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That recording, and those very unflattering comments by senior U.D.P. standard bearer, has incited the immediate fury of Prime Minister Dean Barrow. He sent out a release this morning stating that he would sue Hulse, and also wanted an apology from him. According to the statement, “What is worse, he – from what has been […]
Written on June 22, 2015 | Posted in
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Of course, the P.U.P. isn’t at all concerned about legal repercussions at this point. The recording of Hulse has fallen like political manna from the sky, and to them it is confirmation of what the Party has been saying all along. Both P.U.P. Leader Francis Fonseca and Dangriga candidate Anthony Sabal believe that for the […]
Written on June 22, 2015 | Posted in
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But will he really? Today we got a chance to ask former Dangriga Area Representative Ivan Ramos that question. And, of course, we had to ask about those allegations made by U.D.P. insider Melvin Hulse…the same allegations which his own Party…or we should say former Party…has said about him. Ivan Ramos, Former Area Rep., […]
Written on June 22, 2015 | Posted in
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In the recording, former U.D.P. Minister Melvin Hulse speaks repeatedly about the arrogance which he claims has now become the modus operandi of his PM, Dean Barrow. He goes so far as to say that Barrow should just shut up, and cautions that that sort of pompous grandstanding can lead to a fall. To prove […]
Written on June 22, 2015 | Posted in
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A citizen’s arrest effected by residents of Santa Cruz on Saturday, at the request of Village Chairman Aram Canti, has sparked controversy across the Toledo District, among members of the Maya and Garifuna communities. Rupert Myles, who has been occupying land within the village for almost two years, was bound and shackled. It happened following […]
Written on June 22, 2015 | Posted in
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As we mentioned earlier, the Maya Leaders Alliance and the Toledo Alcaldes Association has issued a release in the wake of the incident. Their account of what transpired in Santa Cruz differs greatly from what Myles told Maheia. The statement, accompanied by supporting documents requesting Myles’ eviction from Uxbenka, has been made public. In one […]
Written on June 22, 2015 | Posted in
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Prime Minister Barrow has also commented on the incident speaking quite firmly against the action taken by the villagers to detain Myles. According to the PM, what occurred at the hands of the Maya community is inexcusable as Myles’ human rights were also violated during the false imprisonment. Prime Minister Dean Barrow “It is […]
Written on June 22, 2015 | Posted in
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While the recording of Melvin Hulse has taken center stage, today was also politically significant because it was Nomination Day in Dangriga. For a period of time P.U.P. participation in the bye-election was uncertain, but the party has decided to put up a political fight for the culture capital. This morning, both mass parties put […]
Written on June 22, 2015 | Posted in
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Last week, we tried to get an official comment on the assessment of damages cause by the Guatemalan gunboat, Tecum Uman, running on the reef near Middle Caye. That comment was not forthcoming, but today PM Barrow confirmed that it is completed and a dollar figure has been assessed. According to the PM, that bill, […]
Written on June 22, 2015 | Posted in
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The Association of Protected Areas Management Organizations, APAMO, is the most recent to weigh in on the National Protected Areas Bill and supplementary changes to other supporting legislation. The government is being soundly criticized for failure to consult with the conservation community prior to tabling these amendments before the House of Representatives. While the new […]
Written on June 22, 2015 | Posted in
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Despite the fact that government intends to merge funds from respective member organizations under APAMO, a comprehensive framework or mechanism remains to be put in place to determine the breakdown and use of the consolidated monies. Anthony Hislop, Chairman, APAMO “At the consultation at the Radisson that’s something else that was said, that we […]
Written on June 22, 2015 | Posted in
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The Belize Electricity Limited held its annual general meeting on Thursday night. Two major announcements were made at the closed-door meeting of the government-controlled utility company held at the Radisson. B.E.L. told shareholders that the 2014 year saw bumper net earnings of thirty-six point two million dollars. It’s no small number, in fact just in […]
Written on June 19, 2015 | Posted in
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Phase Two of the annual Trade Winds exercise is underway in Belize, as officers with various armed forces from across the region are taking part in a series of drills on land and at sea. This afternoon, off the coast of La Isla Bonita, a team of navy divers descended into the choppy waters beyond […]
Written on June 19, 2015 | Posted in
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Today, N.G.O.s continue to express serious concerns with two pieces of legislation allegedly tabled before Cabinet. This first is the brand new National Protected Areas System Bill and the second is an amended PACT Bill. While there is general agreement that there is a critical need for legislation, there seems to be almost unanimous belief […]
Written on June 19, 2015 | Posted in
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Another concern with the N-PAS Bill is that it would establish a National Protected Areas Council, but only in an advisory capacity and not an administrative capacity as sought by co-management N.G.O.s and other stakeholders. In terms of the PACT ACT, there are also concerns – one of which is the proposal to expand the […]
Written on June 19, 2015 | Posted in
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And then there is a concern with the composition of the PACT Board of Directors, which would change significantly with the amendments which have been proposed. Via Phone: Osmany Salas, President, B.T.I.A. “There is currently a fairly healthy balance on the PACT Board in relation to government representation and non-government representation. If the amendments […]
A woman from San Pedro, Columbia in Toledo has just found out that forty-five acres of land which has been in her family since 1952 has been sold out from under her. The land was given to Aurelio Buul in 1952. He in turn transferred it legally to his daughter Magdalena Buul in 1993. She […]
Written on June 19, 2015 | Posted in
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Attorney Godfrey Smith on behalf of another attorney, Marcel Cardona, has today issued statement on Cardona’s behalf. It is in respect of a recent media report that the General Legal Council of the Bar Association had taken a decision to suspend him from practicing law. The GLC did discuss complaints made by one of Cardona’s […]
Written on June 19, 2015 | Posted in
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More and more persons in the Jewel are living with mental health conditions, particularly in the elderly population. Today, a mental health and ageing workshop was held at the Belize Institute of Management in Belize City. The main focus is to provide mental health staff and stakeholders with updated knowledge on identifying disorders of the […]
Written on June 19, 2015 | Posted in
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Another setback says Nurse Eleanor Bennett is that Belize does not have the trained persons in geriatric psychology and health care that should be provided to those elderly persons that have been institutionalized, placed in homes and left neglected by loved one. Nurse Bennett says service specialized for elderly persons is the goal that they […]
Written on June 19, 2015 | Posted in
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The tenth annual Belize International Film Festival is set to open with a bang in the next few weeks at the Ocean Club in Placencia. The festival is competitive and showcases innovative films with a focus on cultural diversity. It features high quality, unique productions from around the world in various genres that provide a […]
Written on June 19, 2015 | Posted in
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The categories for which trophies will be awarded are for Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary Feature, Best Short Film and Best Short Documentary and Best Animation. A new category introduced this year is the Best TV Dramatic film which is opened to Belize and the rest of the Caribbean as well as the Youth Audience […]
Written on June 19, 2015 | Posted in
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