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The People’s United Party has issued a press release, following the village council nomination day held on Sunday. This is for the thirty villages that will be going into elections on May fifteenth. Several slates in Arenal, Hummingbird Community, Steadfast, Valley Community, Isabella Bank, Lemonal and Georgeville have been endorsed, since the United Democratic Party […]
Written on May 11, 2022 | Posted in
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Village council elections are set to get underway in the weeks ahead and preparations have been made by all stakeholders, including the Elections and Boundaries Department, as well as both major political parties to ensure that the process runs smoothly in all communities across the country. Earlier today, we spoke with Cayo South Area Representative […]
Written on May 10, 2022 | Posted in
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The United Democratic Party continues its onslaught of criticisms against the Briceño administration for its handling of the crime situation in the country. That charge is being led by former Minister of National Security Mike Peyrefitte who has repeatedly called for the resignation of the sitting Minister of Home Affairs. Beyond the call for Kareem […]
Written on May 5, 2022 | Posted in
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According to Peyrefitte, the existing system in place at the police department to tackle the perennial issue of crime and violence is failing the citizenry of this country. He adds that when one takes into consideration the morale of law enforcement officers, it’s a virtual powder keg. Michael Peyrefitte, Shadow Minister of National Security […]
Written on May 5, 2022 | Posted in
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The Ministry of Health and Wellness will be making available COVID-19 vaccines for children ages five to eleven in the days ahead. In a cabinet brief issued earlier today, Minister Kevin Bernard informed the Prime Minister that his ministry is working closely with the Ministry of Education to safely administer vaccines to students ahead of […]
Written on May 5, 2022 | Posted in
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The saga of Forestry Officer Daniel Chi continues, despite the fact that he has been placed on administrative leave since an incident with Prime Minister John Briceño last weekend involving the importation of an endangered species of plants. The Public Service Union has come forward to condemn the actions of government. The labor organization has […]
Written on May 4, 2022 | Posted in
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Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the importation of plants into the country, as well as phone calls that were made by Prime Minister John Briceño requesting assistance from a forestry officer to facilitate the process at the northern border. Barrow strongly condemns the actions of the prime minister, especially […]
Written on April 29, 2022 | Posted in
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Notwithstanding the argument that Belize hasn’t passed into law any CITES-related legislation, the Leader of the Opposition says that as a signatory to the convention, Belize is still obligated to abide by the existing regulations. Barrow fears that Belize can face sanctions for circumventing the CITES regulations. Shyne Barrow, Leader of the Opposition “That […]
Written on April 29, 2022 | Posted in
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Forestry officer Danny Chi remains on a five-day suspension after receiving a letter from C.E.O. in the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Doctor Kenrick Williams. It comes on the heels of an incident where Prime Minister John Briceño claims that Chi hung up on his call. The charge is that the officer failed to act in […]
Written on April 29, 2022 | Posted in
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Was the Prime Minister being truthful about the forestry officer hanging up the phone on him? According to P.S.U. President Dean Flowers, the suspended officer was never on a phone call with the Prime Minister. He says that the public has been misled. Dean Flowers, President, Public Service Union “The public has been misled […]
Written on April 29, 2022 | Posted in
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The suspension was prompt and the P.S.U. President believes that Chi is being used as a scapegoat to detract from the identity of the importer and her relation to either the Agriculture Minister or the Prime Minister. In an interview on Thursday, Minister Mai said that it is not the first time and it will […]
Written on April 29, 2022 | Posted in
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The discussion on whether Belize can or will become a republic took center stage this morning during a forum hosted by the University of Belize. Presenters included Doctor Dylan Vernon, Dominique Noralez and Dino Gutierrez. Dubbed the State of Belize in the World: Monarchy, Justice and a Future Republic, the conversation comes on the heels […]
Written on April 29, 2022 | Posted in
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Government has rejected a recent proposal to increase the cost of sliced bread, despite a notice that was issued last week by the Association of Bakers informing retailers of an imminent price hike. On Monday, cabinet met in regular session and among the issues discussed was a submission by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security […]
Written on April 28, 2022 | Posted in
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With the cost of fertilizers going up, micro, small and medium scale farmers will have to seek a different route. The Ministry of Agriculture is hitting the ground running, attempting to mitigate the issue facing farmers. Minister Jose Abelardo Mai says that his team is turning to possible homegrown solutions. Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister […]
Written on April 28, 2022 | Posted in
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The Ninth Summit of the Americas will be convened in Los Angeles in June, under the theme “Building a Sustainable, Resilient, and Equitable Future” with the region’s governments, civil society, and private sectors. Across the hemisphere, people, institutions and governments have shared priorities and concerns which include the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the weaknesses […]
Written on April 28, 2022 | Posted in
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In the context of Belize and the Caribbean Community, Prime Minister John Briceño, who is the pro tem chair of CARICOM, has reached out to U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd who is a special advisor to the Biden Administration. Christopher Dodd, Special Advisor “Prime Minister Briceño has been so helpful. He invited me actually to […]
Written on April 28, 2022 | Posted in
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An official funeral service was held this afternoon for former U.D.P. minister Ruben Campos, who was a previous area representative for the Orange Walk North and South constituencies. Campos died last Friday at the age of seventy, having lost his battle with prostate cancer. As a former government minister, Campos was given full military honors, […]
Written on April 27, 2022 | Posted in
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An apparent mutiny is taking place at the Belmopan City Council, where a majority of the councilors have expressed serious concerns with the management style of Mayor Sharon Palacio. The discord within the administration has been brought to the attention of the Ministry of Local Government. After several failed attempts at bringing both parties together […]
Written on April 13, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Mutiny at Belmopan City Hall; a Financial Controller will be Appointed
According to Minister Requeña, who is in receipt of a letter written by Mayor Palacio on April sixth, notwithstanding the appointment of a financial controller, the head of the city will retain her responsibilities at City Hall. Isani Cayetano “I understand that you are in receipt of a letter that was written to you […]
Written on April 13, 2022 | Posted in
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In responding to the criticism levied against him, Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa took the high road and admitted that he is prepared to work with anyone for the sake of reducing violent crimes across the country. Isani Cayetano “Your involvement, however, comes at a time when the strongest criticism of your management […]
Written on April 12, 2022 | Posted in
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In this week’s Cabinet meeting, chaired by the Prime Minister John Briceño, fuel relief measures were approved. These include a cap on diesel and regular gasoline pump prices per gallon at thirteen dollars and forty-one cents and thirteen dollars and fifty cents, respectively. This cap will be supported through a fuel price stabilization fund to […]
Written on April 7, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Cabinet Sets Fuel Cap and Subsidies for Buses and Tour Operators
Opposition Leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow has formed a new shadow cabinet whose members will act as counterparts of the Briceño administration, those that hold cabinet positions. The party leader himself is the shadow Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment. His deputy, Corozal North Area Representative Hugo Patt, is responsible for Natural Resources, Petroleum, Mining, […]
Written on April 7, 2022 | Posted in
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Former U.D.P. Minister, Melvin Hulse Junior passed away earlier today. The former parliamentarian had been suffering from cancer for a while and had been on treatment. His daughter, Tanya Felicia Hulse, wrote of his passing on a Facebook post, in which she says, “He lived a life well lived and he is so loved. As […]
Written on April 6, 2022 | Posted in
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There is a report of alleged conflict of interest being made against Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Chris Coye. The information is that Coye and another minister have acquired a license from Phoenix Capital Limited and are operating in the banking sector in Belize in a limited capacity. The banking license was […]
Written on March 30, 2022 | Posted in
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At its first opportunity to interview the P.M. since Shyne Barrow was elected as the new leader of the United Democratic Party, the media asked for his reaction to the razor-thin victory. Prime Minister John Briceño was curt in his response, saying it doesn’t really matter. Prime Minister John Briceño “I wish him well […]
Written on March 30, 2022 | Posted in
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