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Across the country, some schools were opened, but classrooms were empty and in other cases, the buildings were closed for the day. Still yet, we found students at some schools, but there were no teachers. Minister Elodio Aragon Junior believes that the protest has a rippling effect. Elodio Aragon Jr., Minister of State, Education […]
The last time we spoke with the Commissioner of Police, Allen Whylie, he was asked about the case on accused murderer William “Danny” Mason. Whylie’s response was that it was just another murder case. But there is another matter on Mason that keeps popping up. The accused murderer has told attorneys that he received multiple […]
Written on September 20, 2016 | Posted in
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Kris Staine has been identified as the off-duty police constable that fired a shot in the air as the carnival road march was coming to an end on Saturday afternoon. Carnival goers scattered in fear for their lives on Princess Margaret Drive. PC Staine was immediately taken into custody, his licensed nine-millimeter pistol retrieved and […]
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The Government continues to deal with the third and final tranche of salary adjustments, which it has asked to be deferred until next year as a result of damages caused by Hurricane Earl. The figure government has provided is a fifteen-million-Belize-dollar increase on recurrent revenue. Financial Secretary Joseph Waight explains the reason for the proposed […]
Written on September 20, 2016 | Posted in
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While we had the Financial Secretary on hand, he was asked critical questions on the state of the Belizean economy and the ever-expanding debt obligations that Belize must meet. His answers were terse and stark, to say the least. Waight provided the latest estimates of damages from Hurricane Earl, which struck Belize on August third, […]
Written on September 20, 2016 | Posted in
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The so-called “Superbond” was restructured in March of 2013, a year after Prime Minister Dean Barrow won a second term mainly on his pledge to do so. It’s now been three and a half years and so far, Belize has made all its interest payments. But beginning about this time next year, according to Financial […]
Written on September 20, 2016 | Posted in
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Last Tuesday Cabinet caved in and the Prime Minister announced the government was prepared to support a senate select inquiry into the Special Audit Report of the Auditor General on the Immigration Department. The change of heart from its initial push for a bicameral investigation came after various social partners as well as the public […]
Written on September 20, 2016 | Posted in
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Cabinet minister Elodio Aragon Junior was also asked today about the Immigration investigation. He told News Five that at last Tuesday’s meeting, all ministers agreed to the senate select inquiry. And that the public hearings will expose any misdeeds by both political parties. Elodio Aragon Jr., Minister of State, Education Youth, Sports & Culture […]
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The August tenth decision of the Supreme Court on Section Fifty-Three of the Criminal Code has led to some gay couples becoming more open about their domestic disputes and going to court. Thirty-four year old Jason Belisle Garcia was read two counts of common assault on Maurice Middleton and a count of damage to property […]
Written on September 20, 2016 | Posted in
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There was a fatal accident involving an officer attached to the British Army Training and Support Unit Belize, BATSUB. Police visited the Dream Light Nightclub at mile one and half on the Phillip Goldson Highway on Sunday morning where they found a Ford F-one-fifty pickup truck, registered to the British Forces. Under the vehicle was […]
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A wide assortment of musical instruments was handed over to the National Youth Orchestra by the Korean Government this morning at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts. There are steel pans, a piano and harp, but also a bassoon which will further complement the inventory of equipment. The Director of the National Orchestra says […]
Written on September 20, 2016 | Posted in
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Just at about the same time that Korea was making that donation, the Police Department was also receiving a significant contribution. Four businesses teamed up to provide the department with a brand new vehicle to be deployed in the fight against crime. News Five’s Duane Moody has that report. Duane Moody, Reporting Today, the […]
Written on September 20, 2016 | Posted in
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On this anniversary of Independence Day, we go back to that glorious day in 1981 when Belize became a fully fledged nation. There were official parades and the hoisting of the first Independence flag to replace the Union Jack. The first Governor General took office, royalty arrived and the skies lit up with fireworks at […]
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The Belize National Teachers’ Union has gained quite the reputation for bringing the heat to Government leaders on both sides of the political divide. And while rain may have changed the nature of proceedings in Belmopan today, the trademark fire and verve of one of the most powerful organizations in Belize was in full force […]
With most of the nation’s teachers away in Belmopan, students in Belize City got a day-off. Our tour of the Old Capital found that many schools, like Saint Joseph’s R.C. Primary School, were completely closed. Some others were partially open, but there were no teachers in sight. The Ministry of Education and Minister Patrick Faber […]
Written on September 19, 2016 | Posted in
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The teachers’ appearance on Independence Hill was peaceful and without trouble, but what happened after its conclusion wasn’t. Belize City vendor and noted P.U.P. supporter Paul “Chicken Dread” Ferguson decided to speak his mind about the issues of the day, and had much to say about the current administration. But his remarks rubbed some police […]
The Teachers’ Union is preparing for a busy week ahead, and not just in the classroom. According to National President Luke Palacio, they have invited the Prime Minister to a meeting concerning a proposal made to them on Friday. While the specifics of the proposal are being kept under the lid, the meeting is scheduled […]
Written on September 19, 2016 | Posted in
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The Belize National Teachers’ Union is not in the very least pleased with the Ministry of Education after what it considers attempts to undermine the activity of the Union. The ministry made a direct appeal to school managements to keep schools open today, persuading wavering teachers and principals that there is nothing to lend support […]
Written on September 19, 2016 | Posted in
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The People’s United Party was in Belmopan today on another mission which coincided with the teacher’s rally. While its rank and file generally stayed away, the parliamentarians did not miss the opportunity and proceeded to show solidarity with the thousands of educators that came out on Independence Hill. According to the P.U.P., its executive met […]
Written on September 19, 2016 | Posted in
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According to Briceño, PM Barrow is unable to dole out the final three percent salary adjustment due to teachers for several reasons. Briceño points out that the economy is contracting and G.O.B. is broke having rolled out the Petrocaribe funds to win elections. And now the government is unable to keep promises made. John […]
Written on September 19, 2016 | Posted in
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One of the events by the People’s United Party to mark National Service Day was the handing over of reports on assets and liabilities held by Opposition parliamentarians. It is a symbolic gesture made to the Integrity Commission which has been defunct since 2011. In fact, the last chairman to the Commission was attorney B.Q. […]
Written on September 19, 2016 | Posted in
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But the Integrity Commission has not been functioning for five years. So who receives the reports? P.U.P. Leader John Briceño says that the Secretary of the Commission will be handed the documents in Belmopan where there is office space, but as we said, no members. Briceño believes there are many reasons why PM Barrow and […]
Written on September 19, 2016 | Posted in
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The Father of the Nation George Price passed away five years ago. Price led the People’s United Party for four decades from the days of a colonial outpost, to self suffrage, internal self governance; and his crowning glory was the attainment of Independence in 1981. He is revered as the humble man with an extraordinary […]
Written on September 19, 2016 | Posted in
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Last week we reported on the attempt by the Clerk of the National Assembly to withhold Cayo South area representative Julius Espat’s salary, community vote and office allowances following his so-called suspension from the House of Representatives on August twenty-sixth. We say “attempt,” because there has been some movement on the matter. Today, we learned […]
Written on September 19, 2016 | Posted in
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The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives has been the subject of much debate – but not among its members, who can barely agree on anything. The Committee last met before the last General Elections; it comprises of four government ministers and two members of the Opposition including the chair. Recently, the Government […]
Written on September 19, 2016 | Posted in
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