And, well known local chef, Sean Kuylen, will be working his magic to the treat the royal couple to a one of a kind culinary and cultural experience during their visit to Belize. On Friday, News Five will have a detailed look at what is on the menu for the receptions, but tonight here is […]
The Government of Belize is collaborating with the Belize Bank to pilot its online payment for services. A release from the Government of Belize, says G.O.B. through a competitive bidding process under the project Supporting Electronic Payment Solutions, received and evaluated bids from the Belize Bank, National Bank of Belize, Heritage Bank Limited, Speednet (Smart), […]
An injunction barring the Christian Workers Union from disbursing the one point five million dollar payout from the Government of Belize has been extended. This morning, before Justice Lisa Shoman, litigants for the Port of Belize Limited and the C.W.U. presented arguments in respect to the disbursement of the compensation provided by the Briceño administration […]
While government can in fact make such compensatory payments, Smith argues that constitutionally it has to be done through a contingencies fund and not from the consolidated revenue funds from which the payment was made. Godfrey Smith, Attorney-at-law “It must come, according to the constitution, not from the consolidated revenue fund but from another […]
The matter is set to be heard, in full, on the tenth and eleventh of May. According to Smith, the points in the argument being made on behalf of his clients are nothing new. Godfrey Smith, Attorney-At-Law “At this juncture, all we needed to satisfy the court of since we were seeking an interim […]
It is the one factor that has caused many a heartache when we go to fill up, or in many cases now, just replenish the fuel we consume in order to move around. It has forced bus operators to threaten a nationwide shutdown if the government does not seek to give some type of relief […]
Chanona explained just how much of a ripple effect the inflation of fuel prices can have on marine resources, particularly. Cutbacks or busted fuel budgets will mean there will no longer be the type of monitoring and patrols that is necessary to man the seas. Janelle Chanona, Senator-elect, NGO’s “From the NGO sector, we […]
President of the Belize Bus Owners Association, Thomas Shaw was part of the meeting today with government and social partner representatives. He told News Five that while the government can put a cap on fuel prices, there will still be a domino effect on inflated prices of goods and services. Notably, News Five understands that […]
Prime Minister John Briceño dedicated a portion of his budget presentation on Tuesday to speak on the issue of outstanding, uncollected taxes. He noted that the recently established Tax Collection Unit reviewed close to nineteen thousand accounts that carried arrears of an estimated six hundred and forty million dollars in GST, Business Tax and Income […]
Moses “Shyne” Barrow, the Leader of the Opposition, believes that government should be able to find creative ways to collect these outstanding taxes, even those that are considered uncollectable under the Statute of Limitations. Barrow contends that the statute should not protect “absconders of tax dollars”. Moses “Shyne” Barrow, Leader of the Opposition “There […]
Agriculture production contributed to a robust expansion of the sector. The resumption of the exportation of livestock to neighboring countries, under the Briceño Administration, bolstered the sector’s revenue, says P.M. Briceño. Poultry and pork production were also strengthened. Increases were realized in lobster and conch production. According to P.M. Briceño, for a ministry that was […]
The service sector also saw significant growth in 2021, largely due to the re-commencement of cruise ship calls to Belize, as well as a spike in overnight tourism. All this is the result of a phased reopening of the economy. Prime Minister John Briceño “The services sector grew by ten point one percent, reversing […]
Belize’s international reserves now stand at eight hundred and thirty million dollars. According to P.M. Briceño, domestic banks also experienced a boom as a result of a sharp upturn in net foreign assets, largely due to a rebound in the tourism industry. There was also an increase in call center receipts, and a surge in […]
In the 2022-2023 budget, the Government of Belize intends to spend an estimated one hundred and three million dollars on the Capital three program. These are investment funded from external loan grants and resources. A large portion, over fifty percent of those investments are air marked for road infrastructure programs. Additionally, government estimates eighty million […]
Aptus PI is a low-cost device that allows educators and learners to connect to digital learning platforms and content without the need for grid electricity or internet access. The Ministry of Education recently launched the use of the device in fifteen technical and adult and continuing learning centers across the nation. It is the Ministry’s hope […]
And, while the Ministry of Education intends to expand its connectivity initiative to more schools in the future, presently attendance rates are increasing. According to C.E.O. Maheia, more and more students are returning to school on a weekly basis. Schools are now requesting that the Ministry of Education take a next step in the phased […]
And, with the return of students, teachers are not trying to assess learning losses. Undoubtedly, students lost valuable learning time at the heights of the pandemic. Teachers must now find ways to adjust their learning plans, in an effort to play catch up with their pupils. One way to do this is by administering a […]
House Speaker Valerie Woods announced the completion of the Report from the Office of the Speaker, House of Representatives – Thirteenth Parliamentary Session on Tuesday during a meeting of parliament. In her introduction of the document, Speaker Woods says, quote, the purpose is to foster the principle of open parliament by providing an end of […]
The Millennium Challenge Corporation, led by Chief Executive Officer, Alice Albright, is on a working visit to Belize to discuss a new agreement with the Government of Belize. C.E.O. Albright and Prime Minister John Briceño signed an initial agreement earlier today to finance G.O.B.’s initial administrative expenses. The provision of up to seven hundred and […]
A Black-man Eddy family is trying to get justice for the 2017 murder of Keona Ara. Two men were charged in connection with the homicide and while the family was assured that sufficient evidence had been gathered by police to secure a conviction, five years later, the accused men have been acquitted of the charge. […]
It has been there for decades offering confidential international services to solve crime and now Crime Stoppers Belize is embarking on new initiatives and is appealing to the public to use a new app to report crime. Lauren Smith of Crime Stoppers Belize explained to us how the service works. Lauren Smith, Coordinator, Crime […]
While it is trying to make solving crime easier, Crime Stoppers gives rewards as incentives and now it is asking the public for help to keep the rewards fund open. Lauren Smith, Coordinator, Crime Stoppers “Once an arrest is made you’ll see that we’ll put in an arrest on the posters, so you’ll see […]
A group of investors from varying backgrounds and social brackets pooled together to buy an island off the coast of Belize for approximately one hundred and eighty thousand U.S. dollars. But, the manner in which they intend to develop the island has created some controversy. The investors say they are using the island to establish […]
The Football Federation of Belize is engaging young people all across the country. In the Toledo district, there is an emphasis on youth empowerment and youth activism through sports, particularly football. Linford Avila is the new sports coordinator for FIFA activities in Punta Gorda and his ultimate goal for the camp is to inspire youth […]
Copalli – you may have seen their products in one or two supermarkets across the country, but primarily in the south. That’s because Copalli, which is based in the southernmost district of Toledo, produces sustainable rums which are being made in the heart of the rainforest in Punta Gorda. It is described as a certified […]
