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More than thirty Guatemalan families remain not only on the western border but on Belizean territory. These families claim they settled there since the year 2000 illegally squatting on a parcel of land owned by Belizean businessman Jorge Espat. The residents there say they have documents for the properties and are adamant that the houses […]
Written on November 18, 2019 | Posted in
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Regional / International |
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In early 2004, the then P.U.P. administration relocated some thirty families from the area after it was established that they had erected permanent structures in this side of the border. The persistent problem normally emerges after elections are held in Melchor de Mencos and the mayor, in this case, Amada Yanes, promised land to his […]
Written on November 18, 2019 | Posted in
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Regional / International |
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It has been six months since Belize submitted its notification to the International Court of Justice to have Guatemala’s unfounded claim permanently settled. The I.C.J. referendum was held on May eighth, and the notification was submitted on June seventh. Belize’s notification activated the procedure under the Special Agreement and it is expected that Guatemala will […]
Written on November 18, 2019 | Posted in
Environment |
Comments Off on Where is the Sarstoon Protocol?
The Washington Post is reporting that the government of Guatemala is considering the resettlement of migrants in the Peten Department which is not too far from the western border of Belize. According to the newspaper, Guаtеmаlаn Іntеrіоr Міnіѕtеr Еnrіquе Dеgеnhаrt, was in Wаѕhіngtоn оn Frіdау tо fіnаlіzе hіѕ соuntrу’ѕ аѕуlum соореrаtіоn аgrееmеnt wіth thе Unіtеd […]
Written on November 18, 2019 | Posted in
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Last week, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams met with about twenty-five registered gun dealers in Belmopan. The meeting focused on proposed measures that would effectively increase gun control. One of those measures is an amendment to the Firearms Act which would limit the amount of ammunition that a holder of a gun license would be able […]
Written on November 18, 2019 | Posted in
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Preparations are well underway to bring in Garifuna Settlement Day. Today, police said that they have beefed up security for the nineteenth holiday. There will be increased presence on the highways, as well as patrols, particularly in the areas where there will be festivities. A.C.P. Joseph Myvett shares more. ACP Joseph Myvett, Head, National […]
Written on November 18, 2019 | Posted in
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People & Places |
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Late on Friday, the Government announced it was instituting fixed prices for Liquefied Petroleum Gas known as L.P.G.; the prices took effect on Saturday. According to the government, the fix is temporary and is critical to keep local operators in the butane business. G.O.B. says that the new prices will prevent predatory pricing by major […]
Written on November 18, 2019 | Posted in
Economy |
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Also in the crime blotter, a teenager was shot early on Sunday morning in Dangriga. Police say that nineteen-year-old Alvin Lopez was walking in the Lakeland area when another man took out a gun and shot him. The incident happened sometime after midnight, just before twelve-thirty in the morning. One man has been detained for […]
Written on November 18, 2019 | Posted in
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This morning Belize and Taiwan signed a project agreement to strengthen the Medical Imaging Services in Belize. The project will benefit three hospitals, and will see improvement in equipment, the implementation of an information system, as well as human resource trainings. Minister of Health Pablo Marin signed on behalf of the Government of Belize and […]
Written on November 18, 2019 | Posted in
Health |
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The Ministry of Health’s fleet also got a much needed boost. The four ambulances and two vehicles will be used to help improve services in the health sector. Minister of Health Pablo Marin tells us where the vehicles will be put to use. Pablo Marin, Minister of Health “About three, four years ago we […]
Written on November 18, 2019 | Posted in
Health |
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At the Bliss tonight, the grand finale of KTV Latino takes place at 8:30 among a host of other activities. Meanwhile the annual Nineteenth of November festivities also get underway tonight across the country, with activities being held in every municipality. Here in Belize City all roads lead to Lirisi Garifunaduo Restaurant where the celebration […]
Written on November 18, 2019 | Posted in
Entertainment |
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Good evening, I am James Adderley and this is Sports Monday. [Highlights of the weekend sporting events…]
Written on November 18, 2019 | Posted in
Sports |
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A firefighter was executed early on Thursday night. He was heading to his house on Welch Street, Belize City when Jiovanni Ian Lennan, was ambushed from behind by a gunman who delivered the fatal blast to his head. Lennan had just left the National Fire Service located on Cleghorn Street where he was training recruits. […]
Written on November 15, 2019 | Posted in
Crime,
Featured |
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Well-known Belize City barber and cabdriver Ursulo Mendoza, known by many as Dread or Barba, was manhandled by a pair of policemen attached to the Special Patrol Unit on Wednesday. The incident happened inside his barbershop on Mahogany Street where the officers parked in front of the establishment to conduct a search. According to Mendoza, […]
Written on November 15, 2019 | Posted in
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The encroachment into Belizean territory was as clear as daylight when we visited Barrio El Juda on the western border on Thursday. Guatemalan families have settled there and their community continues to grow on land that is owned by businessman Jorge Espat. Espat is of the view that the longer it takes to move the […]
Written on November 15, 2019 | Posted in
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People & Places |
Comments Off on Barrio El Juda – a Guatemalan Community Inching its Way in Belize
Joining the trip to the western border on Thursday was firebrand activist and former COLA President Geovanni Brackett. Brackett saw the developing Guatemalan community that has been inching its way into Belizean territory. He says that Espat’s land problem is a national issue that needs the urgent attention of the Government of Belize. Geovanni […]
Written on November 15, 2019 | Posted in
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Foreign Affairs,
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Nefretery Nancy Marin is the leader of the recently formed Belize People’s Front. Marin was also present during Thursday’s trip to the Barrio el Juda along Belize’s side of the border with Guatemala. Marin says that the illegal Guatemalan encroachment on Espat’s land is not a problem he can address on his own. She says […]
Written on November 15, 2019 | Posted in
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Foreign Affairs,
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Comments Off on Belize People’s Front says Belizeans Need to Put Pressure on Government
The government has moved to establish fix prices for the sale of Liquefied Petroleum Gas known as L.P.G. beginning this Saturday. The fixed prices are to prevent predatory pricing by major importers who are said to have engaged in an act of driving prices down below the maximum ceiling for retail and wholesale of L.P.G. […]
Written on November 15, 2019 | Posted in
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The procurement of anti-retroviral medication for persons living with HIV/AIDS continues to be an issue for the Ministry of Health. For months the Ministry has been battling with a shortage of the medication and persons affected have been at risk. Despite receiving a shipment of drugs from Costa Rica, the ministry is still trying to […]
Written on November 15, 2019 | Posted in
Health |
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John and Sheldon Grinage were freed on Thursday for the murder of thirty-two-year-old Mariano Castillo. Crown Counsel Portia Staine-Ferguson entered a nolle prosequi since a witness could not be located. The trial started on weak legs since Kamisha Roches, an eyewitness and Castillo’s girlfriend at the time, recanted the statement that she gave to the […]
Written on November 15, 2019 | Posted in
Trials |
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There is fresh information tonight in respect of a proposal by former City administrator Candice Miller to the Belize City Council. Pending an appeal, Miller has proposed to stop the crow-footing of the City Council assets upon payment by the City Council of two hundred thousand dollars in installments between November twentieth and January thirtieth […]
Written on November 15, 2019 | Posted in
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People & Places |
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On Thursday, the Belize Police Department held a meeting with about twenty-five registered gun dealers in the country. That meeting, led by Commissioner of Police Chester Williams, covered a number of proposed gun control measures, which could come into effect as early next year. The amendments to the Firearms Act, which include a revision of […]
Written on November 15, 2019 | Posted in
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People & Places,
Social Issues |
Comments Off on Proposal for Decrease in Security Companies’ Gun License Fees
One of the issues covered during the meeting was the storage of the firearms. Commissioner of Police Williams says that remains a high priority and they continue to carry out monthly inspections to ensure that dealers meet the safety requirements. As you can recall, back in February thieves broke into firearms dealer Victor L Bryant […]
Written on November 15, 2019 | Posted in
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People & Places,
Social Issues |
Comments Off on Victor L. Bryant’s Gun Dealer License Still Under Review
While with the Fire Chief earlier today, the media got an update on the Independence Day fire on Caye Caulker during which one person lost his life in the blaze. Elmer Chub, a mechanic from San Jose Village, Orange Walk, perished in the fire that erupted inside a two-storey commercial building, which housed Nando’s Golf […]
Written on November 15, 2019 | Posted in
Disasters |
Comments Off on Independence Day Fire on Caye Caulker Caused by a Candle
Fire Chief Colin Gillett was recently appointed to the position after career fire-fighter and former chief Ted Smith retired. Gillett, like Smith’s predecessors, did not move up the ranks of the department and had been seen as an outsider. Gillett has his master’s degree in Natural Resource Management and so he was asked today of […]
Written on November 15, 2019 | Posted in
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People & Places |
Comments Off on National Fire Service Under a New Fire Chief; How’s that Going?
