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Today was observed as Pride Day among those in the gay and lesbian community. It is a day when lesbian, gay, bisexual, transvestite and queer persons celebrate their sexuality across the world. We took the opportunity to ask the Executive Director of the United UNIBAM Advocacy Movement, UNIBAM, how the society has matured towards the […]
Written on August 10, 2022 | Posted in
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Orozco says that interestingly, in recent years, while the public attacks against gays and lesbians from adults have waned, now it is children who have started to show aggression towards them. Caleb Orozco, Executive Director, UNIBAM “When I started this work there was hostility, threats on my person, acts of violence and now it […]
Written on August 10, 2022 | Posted in
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On Monday, The Belize Women Parliament Caucus issued a release calling on PlusTV to issue a public apology for controversial language used on the TV station by talk show host Louis Wade. While we won’t repeat the words he used, the Women Parliamentarians’ release describes the phrase used as, (quote), words associated with the genitalia […]
Written on August 9, 2022 | Posted in
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Belize is working along with other CARICOM member states to develop a strategy that seeks to achieve gender equality, and to empower all women and girls within the Caribbean Community. The policy document is being referred to as the CARICOM Regional Gender Equality Strategy. Representatives from the CARICOM Secretariat are in Belize conducting consultations, as […]
Written on August 5, 2022 | Posted in
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The draft CARICOM Regional Gender Equality Strategy speaks to additional thematic pillars such as, social inclusion, freedom from violence, access to health services, inclusive education, and sustainable development. Participants at today’s workshop were divided into seven groups. Each group was given a single pillar to review, and to provide actionable steps that the Government of […]
Written on August 5, 2022 | Posted in
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The Ministry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs has announced the appointment of a new Chairperson of the National Commission for Families and Children. That individual is Maria Elena Contreras. A release from the ministry says “Contreras brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge in public service to Belize. She served […]
Written on August 2, 2022 | Posted in
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There will be a change in the proposed date for the referendum on the legalization of cannabis in Belize. Initially, the referendum had been tentatively set for September fourth, in keeping with the process outlined in the Referendum Act. But, due to concerns within the banking sector, the Government of Belize decided to stall the […]
Written on July 27, 2022 | Posted in
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Amid the violent flare up between rival groups in Lake Independence over the past forty-eight hours, the Leadership Intervention Unit, led by William Dawson, Doctor Richard Rosado, and Giovanni Brackett, convened a meeting this afternoon here in Belize City. The purpose of the gathering was to quell the rising tension between the P.I.V. and Backalands […]
Written on July 26, 2022 | Posted in
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According to Dawson, while some participants were guarded in what they shared during the meeting, others were expressive of their frustration with the recent spate of shootings. When asked about Brandon Smith’s absence, the director of the Leadership Intervention Unit told News Five that Smith wasn’t feeling well while in police custody overnight. Smith, who […]
Written on July 26, 2022 | Posted in
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Following the election of Plus TV’s Pastor Louis Wade as the media’s representative on the People’s Constitutional Commission on Friday, the LGBT community has come out strongly against his appointment. On Monday, Caleb Orozco, who also sits on the newly-formed task force, spoke out against Wade and the fact that he has taken staunch anti-rights […]
Written on July 26, 2022 | Posted in
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As we told you on Friday, the House of Representatives passed an act to reinstate the ten percent salary that was withheld from public officers back in 2021. But, when will G.O.B. reinstate public officers’ increments? U.D.P. Senator Jacklyn Burns raised this question during today’s meeting, to which Senator Courtenay responded. Jacklyn Burns, Opposition […]
Written on July 18, 2022 | Posted in
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Approximately five thousand children are engaged in some form of work that presents a real danger to their physical, mental, and moral well-being, according to studies done in 2013. The Government of Belize is now moving towards strategically addressing the scourge of child labor across the country. Today’s launch of the National Child Labour Policy […]
Written on July 18, 2022 | Posted in
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The House of Representatives met today in a marathon session that ran for several hours and there was a lot that was covered during the sitting. Among them was the introduction of a supplementary allocation to cover the cost of the upcoming cannabis referendum. The national vote on the establishment of a marijuana industry in […]
Written on July 15, 2022 | Posted in
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Now that the government has to find five million dollars that it didn’t budget for in its recent national budget, we ask, could this have been avoided had there been proper consultations with all interested parties, including the churches? The churches and the opposition argue that government should have done more by way of reaching […]
Written on July 15, 2022 | Posted in
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So, what will become of Belize’s international banking relations if we happen to get a yes vote on referendum day? We’ve already suffered greatly in terms of correspondent banking relations a few years ago and the same question has arisen again if bigger countries that do not support the marijuana trade refuse to do banking […]
Written on July 15, 2022 | Posted in
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The Government of Belize says it is prepared to support Port of Belize’s cruise terminal and cargo expansion initiative, also known as the Waterloo project, if they are able to meet all environmental requirements. The National Environmental Appraisal Committee, NEAC, denied environmental clearance for the project in November 2021. Shortly thereafter, Waterloo lodged an appeal […]
Written on July 15, 2022 | Posted in
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Prime Minister Briceño was asked if the Government of Belize is concerned that the principal of the Waterloo project will back the churches and the opposition in the cannabis referendum because of NEAC’s decision to refuse environmental clearance until all requisite documents are submitted. Here is how P.M. Briceño responded. Prime Minister John Briceño […]
Written on July 15, 2022 | Posted in
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There’s a call for persons interested in employment with the Ministry of Human Development where social workers are presently needed. Cabinet has approved the strengthening of the Women and Families Support Department under the Ministry of Human Development. This will allow for improved access and service delivery to ensure comprehensive support services to women and […]
Written on July 15, 2022 | Posted in
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Is the men’s volleyball national team without a space for training? For some time now, the team has been using the B.E.S. Gym for training as there is no sporting facility available to them for development and practice. President of the Belize Volleyball Association Allan Sharp says sports can change the world, but the facilities […]
Written on July 15, 2022 | Posted in
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Cabinet met for the first time on Tuesday since Prime Minister John Briceño returned from an extended trip overseas where he attended high-level meetings in more than a few countries, including Brussels and Suriname. The head of government arrived in Belize this past weekend and, on July twelfth, met with senior government officials to discuss […]
Written on July 14, 2022 | Posted in
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The Laddie Memorial Park was inaugurated today on a plot of beachfront property in Placencia Village where Laddie Gillett was shot and killed one year ago. Laddie’s relatives and friends gathered at the park for a brief ceremony in his memory. Musicians Stig Da Artist and Kylon Eiley performed at the event, and family members […]
Written on July 14, 2022 | Posted in
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A couple months ago, a teacher from St. Luke Primary School took to Facebook to share the frustration and humiliation that she was enduring at the school, allegedly at the hands of three administrative officers. When Joanne Ysaguirre went live on video to share her experience, it captured the attention of thousands of Belizeans who […]
Written on July 14, 2022 | Posted in
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A five-dollar minimum wage increase will likely come to pass before the end of 2022. As we have reported, the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports a gradual increase in the minimum wage to five dollars, guided by an established formula. On the other hand, Prime Minister Briceño says his administration is prepared to […]
Written on July 13, 2022 | Posted in
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To mark the one-year anniversary of his untimely passing, Laddie Gillett’s family and the Laddie Gillett Foundation will be hosting a Laddie Memorial Day on Thursday, July fourteenth. It was on the same day, one year ago, that Laddie Gillett lost his life at the hands of police officer P.C. Kareem Martinez. P.C. Martinez was […]
Written on July 12, 2022 | Posted in
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We also asked Valdez about the vision behind the creation of the Laddie Gillett Foundation. She shared details on how the foundation and Laddie’s family have navigated the last twelve months in their pursuit for justice. Here is what she told us. Christy Valdez, Public Relations, Laddie Gillett Foundation “The reason was first of […]
Written on July 12, 2022 | Posted in
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