It is a crime that has been perpetrated a number of times before – a security officer leaves his family and the safety of his home to report to work and never makes it back alive because he becomes the victim of a ruthless murder on the job site. Another such incident would play out […]
A group of about twenty-five persons gathered in Belmopan at seven this morning to hold a protest against the Belize Police Department, and more specifically, the Belmopan formation. The protestors feel that the police have failed to bring charges in connection with a double murder that occurred in May of 2016, when in their view, […]
There was an aggravated burglary that took place in Unitedville earlier this week which resulted in the theft of a Toyota Hilux pickup. Rolando Gonzalez reported to police that upon arriving at his residence, while driving the vehicle into the yard, an orange Haval S.U.V. drove up behind him. Five masked men then exited the […]
A group of five men was busted at a campsite in the Soldier Creek Reserve earlier today by police and personnel from the Forestry Department. The men were found in possession of a twelve-gauge shotgun, as well as a cartridge belt with fourteen cartridges. The men are from various communities in the Stann Creek District. […]
Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the importation of plants into the country, as well as phone calls that were made by Prime Minister John Briceño requesting assistance from a forestry officer to facilitate the process at the northern border. Barrow strongly condemns the actions of the prime minister, especially […]
Notwithstanding the argument that Belize hasn’t passed into law any CITES-related legislation, the Leader of the Opposition says that as a signatory to the convention, Belize is still obligated to abide by the existing regulations. Barrow fears that Belize can face sanctions for circumventing the CITES regulations. Shyne Barrow, Leader of the Opposition “That […]
Forestry officer Danny Chi remains on a five-day suspension after receiving a letter from C.E.O. in the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Doctor Kenrick Williams. It comes on the heels of an incident where Prime Minister John Briceño claims that Chi hung up on his call. The charge is that the officer failed to act in […]
Was the Prime Minister being truthful about the forestry officer hanging up the phone on him? According to P.S.U. President Dean Flowers, the suspended officer was never on a phone call with the Prime Minister. He says that the public has been misled. Dean Flowers, President, Public Service Union “The public has been misled […]
The suspension was prompt and the P.S.U. President believes that Chi is being used as a scapegoat to detract from the identity of the importer and her relation to either the Agriculture Minister or the Prime Minister. In an interview on Thursday, Minister Mai said that it is not the first time and it will […]
The discussion on whether Belize can or will become a republic took center stage this morning during a forum hosted by the University of Belize. Presenters included Doctor Dylan Vernon, Dominique Noralez and Dino Gutierrez. Dubbed the State of Belize in the World: Monarchy, Justice and a Future Republic, the conversation comes on the heels […]
On Thursday, the Ministry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous People’s Affairs met with about seventy women at the Toledo Sports Complex. The women are from across the district and came together to express their needs and concerns. Commissioner Greg Ch’oc was there to speak about the work of the Indigenous People’s portfolio, however, there […]
Last September, the Ministry of Economic Development requested technical support for a non-refundable feasibility study on five of Belize’s public hospitals. That study will be conducted after CABEI responded favorably about a month ago. The institutions that will be involved are the Western Regional Hospital, the Punta Gorda Community Hospital, the Southern Regional Hospital, the […]
As of midnight on Thursday, the cost of liquefied petroleum gas went down a few cents. The Supplies Control Unit in the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise released the new fixed controlled prices for butane. In the case of wholesale import, the cost is now retailing at four dollars and ninety-three cents per […]
Twenty-one-year-old Everald Tablada was seriously injured last weekend while participating in the all-star games hosted by the Ahmadiyya Basketball League. The promising young athlete broke his leg while attempting a lay-up during one of the matches. The extent of his injury is severe and requires a surgery to repair the broken bone. Earlier today, News […]
Well-known musical artist Alexander Evans is recognized for his talent in playing multiple instrument. In the height of the COVID-19 lockdown, PanoGrama was formed – it is a platform for pannists to compete and showcase their talents. Having enjoyed the musical display for the past two years, Evans, who studied pan at U.W.I. Trinidad, is […]
Ladyville Highlights has earned a name for itself as a social media movement that aims to help as many Belizeans who are faced with economic hardships. Popular on Facebook for shining a light on everyday struggles, Albert Magdaleno and his wife are on a mission to change the lives of many in any possible way. […]
Government has rejected a recent proposal to increase the cost of sliced bread, despite a notice that was issued last week by the Association of Bakers informing retailers of an imminent price hike. On Monday, cabinet met in regular session and among the issues discussed was a submission by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security […]
It is inevitable; the cost of bread is going up. We have been reporting that some stores and bakers have been selling a sixteen-ounce pack of sliced bread at two dollars and fifty cents, retail and wholesale. This is exacerbated by the fact that the cost of living is at an all-time high and internationally, […]
According to Minister Mai, rice farmers are also reaching out. This is because the acquisition cost of fertilizers, as well as increasing prices for fuel, triggered by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, may see grains such as beans, rice, and corn likely going up as well. Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister of Agriculture, Food […]
With the cost of fertilizers going up, micro, small and medium scale farmers will have to seek a different route. The Ministry of Agriculture is hitting the ground running, attempting to mitigate the issue facing farmers. Minister Jose Abelardo Mai says that his team is turning to possible homegrown solutions. Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister […]
A forestry officer remains on suspension tonight, after hanging up on Prime Minister John Briceño. The PM, who holds the highest office in the country, was inquiring about concerns being raised by a woman who was importing plants that were stuck at the border for days and had not been cleared, even though she was […]
According to Minister Mai, the problem was never BAHA, as it is the authorized body to issue phytosanitary certificates in the country. And that the suspended officer, who wasn’t even on site, was handing down instructions to a junior officer at the border. But did the absence of CITES (sight-tees) law compound issue involving the […]
Was it wrong for the PM and the Minister of Agriculture to call on a public officer to inquire about a situation? Here’s what the minister had to say: Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister of Agriculture, Food Security & Enterprise “Many times you have to act decisively. Many times things get stuck and this is […]
Senator Moses Benguche, Bishop of the Methodist Church and head of the Belize Council of Churches, will be heading to Belize House on May third to present Governor General Froyla Tzalam with a sheaf of documents containing almost twenty thousand signatures. It is the latest move by the religious community to trigger a referendum on […]
Earlier today, the Bar Association of Belize also issued a comprehensive paper on marijuana legalization. While the document looks at the issue from several perspectives, it also outlined the concerns being raised by NEAB and the Council of Churches. Pastor Louis Wade is at the helm of the churches’ campaign to trigger the national vote. […]
