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The National Evangelical Association of Belize, NEAB, is the religious group leading the charge against the Equal Opportunities Bill. NEAB Second Vice President, Pastor Scott Stirm says that the bill infringes on the rights of Belizeans and goes against the constitution. Stirm says that NEAB supports equal opportunities, but doesn’t agree with the LGBT fraction […]
Written on September 15, 2020 | Posted in
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So it is not expected that the bill in its current form will go to the House before Election Day and the government has decided to play it safe other than be sorry. Though the bill enjoys the support of the Special Envoy, Kim Simplis Barrow and the Speaker of the House, Laura Longworth, with […]
Written on September 15, 2020 | Posted in
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The COVID 19 pandemic has left thousands jobless, without income and in desperate need of assistance. Latest figures show that sixty-two thousand three hundred and sixty-three persons applied to benefit from phase two of the COVID-19 Unemployment Relief Programme. The programme is for persons who have lost their jobs and have no money coming in […]
Written on September 14, 2020 | Posted in
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When you woke up this morning, a new statutory instrument was in effect and tonight you can move around past nine o’clock. But while the curfew has been lifted there are quarantine restrictions in place so it is not a free for all. You can move around but can’t go to bars or restaurants for […]
Written on September 4, 2020 | Posted in
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Hurricane Nana dissipated near Guatemala’s border with Mexico after making landfall in Belize. Assessments of damages are ongoing in the agricultural sector and work has commenced on the ground to clean up debris that has been strewn across communities in southern Belize where the storm made landfall and had the most impact. According to a […]
Written on September 4, 2020 | Posted in
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According to Bowman, because the effects of the storm have been localised to Stann Creek and Punta Gorda, the Ministry of Human Development and NEMO are leading the efforts for disaster response. The Belize Red Cross, however, stands ready to provide any additional support where needed. Lily Bowman, Director General, Belize Red Cross “In […]
Written on September 4, 2020 | Posted in
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The existing curfew under the countrywide state of emergency expires at midnight, which means that on Friday morning, Belizeans will be free to move around the country. It does not mean, however, that the country is being opened up once again because specific restrictions remain in place. Businesses such as rum shops, bars and night […]
Written on September 3, 2020 | Posted in
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With the restriction of movement now being lifted, how will the police department be able to enforce other restrictions that fall under the present state of emergency? The attorney general says that the department will now go into overdrive to ensure that social gatherings remain under ten persons and that quality of life offences will […]
Written on September 3, 2020 | Posted in
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On Thursday we told you about the lifting of the lockdown in Guinea Grass, Ship Yard and Santa Martha. As you know, police officers were critical in helping to maintain that lockdown – with checkpoints set up at the entrance and exit to the villages, as well as carrying out other policing duties in the […]
Written on August 28, 2020 | Posted in
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You met him last week when he organized a four-man protest in front of the San Pedro Town Council Office on Ambergris Caye clamouring for assistance from the mayor and the government on behalf of island residents who have been devastated by the effects of COVID-19. Well tonight, Oscar Iboy is back in the news; […]
Written on August 27, 2020 | Posted in
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A new Statutory Instrument has come into effect which sees a relaxation of the states of emergency in several communities within the Orange Walk and Corozal districts. With the new SI, however, are other regulations which come with stiffer penalties for offenses such as bribery and extortion. In the villages of Santa Marta, Guinea Grass […]
Written on August 26, 2020 | Posted in
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The COVID-19 situation remains fluid and the National Oversight Committee has had to remain on the ball on an hourly basis. That’s according to AG Peyrefitte who sits on the N.O.C. He says that monitoring the increase takes place on the hour. Michael Peyrefitte, Attorney General “We analyze them on a daily basis and […]
Written on August 26, 2020 | Posted in
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One year in prison for bribing an officer to give you a break for not wearing your mask is also the same jail time officers will receive should they coerce you into paying them if you’re found without the face covering. That part of the latest Statutory Instrument comes on the heels of an incident […]
Written on August 26, 2020 | Posted in
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While we had the AG, we asked if the two-week curfew period is sufficient for the mounting COVID-19 infections to be brought under control given the ever increasing report of new cases. While the National Oversight Committee awaits reports from the Director of Health Services, the Barrow administration is prepared to return to parliament for […]
Written on August 26, 2020 | Posted in
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So, as you heard just now, the Attorney General announced the lifting of the lockdown of three communities in the north – one of them being Guinea Grass. As we have reported, the villagers were up in arms about the extension of the lockdown and protested against it because they said they needed to work […]
Written on August 26, 2020 | Posted in
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For the past week and half we have been reporting on the Guinea Grass villagers’ appeal for assistance with the Village Council going so far as to write to the Prime Minister to lift the lockdown because families are in need of food. Well, one person who heard the cries in Guinea Grass is Commissioner […]
Written on August 25, 2020 | Posted in
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As you know by now, Ambergris Caye is at the top of the list with the number of COVID cases and residents on San Pedro have been experiencing hard times since the lockdown. Today, we checked in on San Pedro where residents for the most part remain inside their houses and a number of businesses […]
Written on August 25, 2020 | Posted in
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There is another initiative, a fundraising drive, which has been started by attorney Audrey Matura to assist those whose lives have been devastated by a second lockdown. Residents, many who have been left destitute, are in need of food items to survive as they have lost their source of income and have not received assistance […]
Written on August 25, 2020 | Posted in
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COVID-19 continues to spread across the country so additional measures to stem the spread will come into effect as of Sunday and will last for two weeks. Legislation to enforce those new regulations is presently being drafted, but this afternoon during a virtual press conference, Prime Minister Barrow introduced a raft of new steps that […]
Written on August 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Among the many cases of COVID-19 infections is the transmission of the virus from a fitness trainer to a client. With this in mind, the DHS has also recommended the closure of all gyms during the upcoming two-week period. While the prime minister recognizes the use of fitness centres for health and wellness purposes, the […]
Written on August 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Admittedly, the PM says that the situation involving bars is rather tricky since a majority of these establishments operate under a public and a special license, which allows them to vend alcoholic beverages on the premises. In most cases, given the current restrictions, these business owners have taken to providing finger food as a way […]
Written on August 21, 2020 | Posted in
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The restrictions that are set to come into force on Sunday morning are in fact limitations that were already in effect in the previous states of emergency and will be further ventilated on Ask the Experts on Saturday night. According to Prime Minister Barrow, they are the result of the behavioral patterns of the citizenry. […]
Written on August 21, 2020 | Posted in
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There will be no congress of the Football Federation of Belize on Saturday as was initially scheduled. As we reported on Thursday, concerns were raised by candidates who are contesting the leadership of the F.F.B. that existing regulations prohibit the gathering of more than ten persons. In this case, the congress which would see the […]
Written on August 21, 2020 | Posted in
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The Belize Defense Force says that its five COVID-19 positive members are progressing well. According to Brigadier General Steven Ortega, it remains unclear where the first soldier, who tested positive, contracted the virus. They have ruled out, however, the possibility that they were exposed while on duty. As a result, B.D.F. Commander Ortega says that […]
Written on August 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Today, Prime Minister Barrow responded to the cries of villagers of Guinea Grass in Orange Walk. Residents have been protesting this week for the lack of assistance from the government and the hardships brought about by the lockdown of the village. Prime Minister Barrow says the complaints are in order and the government is contemplating […]
Written on August 21, 2020 | Posted in
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