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In December 2002, Hillaire Sears was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole after being convicted of the murder. That conviction was later reduced to manslaughter before Sears was subsequently released on parole ten years later. But while on parole and working at the Belize Central Prison in 2014, Sears was subjected to a […]
Written on May 23, 2022 | Posted in
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According to Mendez, the case involving Hillaire Sears highlights a number of issues within the criminal justice system. Leslie Mendez, Attorney-at-law “I think it’s important for us to also look at the manner in which parole was revoked. So Hillaire was working at the prison while on parole and it was while he was […]
Written on May 23, 2022 | Posted in
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The number of active COVID-19 cases continues to spiral upwards. Today, the Ministry of Health and Wellness reported a total of one hundred and ninety eight newly confirmed cases. These are cases identified over the weekend, between the twenty-first and twenty-third of May. The Ministry of Health and Wellness says it continues to encourage Belizeans […]
Written on May 23, 2022 | Posted in
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The Belize Music and Food Festival will arguably be one of Belize’s biggest musical events to date. With a packed line up, including some of the biggest names in Soca, Dancehall, and Afrobeat, the festival promises to provide international exposure for Belizean musicians, as well as Belize’s culinary experience. The event is scheduled for the […]
Written on May 23, 2022 | Posted in
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Belizean American Dorin Collins is using her story of rape, abortion, and a near death dog attack to encourage the masses. In her newly published book titled “Lost Between Two Worlds”, Collins gives readers an up-close and personal look into her teenager years in Belize when she was raped, got pregnant, and later forced by […]
Written on May 23, 2022 | Posted in
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A young female jaguar, about eighty pounds in weight, was discovered dead near Sarteneja Village in the Corozal District. A vehicle collided with the jaguar that was crossing the street, but did not render any assistance. The Sarteneja Alliance for Conservation and Development, which works primarily with marine environment, was called out to the scene. […]
Written on May 23, 2022 | Posted in
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Former Ambassador to the European Union Alexis Rosado is in London along with a team of experts on international law making the final touches on the counter memorial, as he remains co-agent on Belize’s I.C.J. team. For many, given the criminal allegations of a sexual nature brought against Rosado, he should be removed. The career […]
Written on May 20, 2022 | Posted in
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As you just heard, Guatemala is claiming two-thirds of Belize’s territory. And while the work of Belize’s I.C.J. team continues, Belize’s counter-memorial in the Belize/Guatemala I.C.J. case has been finalized and is in the process of being submitted in time for June eighth. This was confirmed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Eamon Courtenay during a […]
Written on May 20, 2022 | Posted in
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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration, Eamon Courtenay also spoke about the amnesty program, which is tentatively set to begin in July. It is estimated that over forty thousand persons, who have made Belize their home, have irregular immigration status in the country. The amnesty program is a government initiative to regularize their […]
Written on May 20, 2022 | Posted in
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Last Friday’s house meeting saw the introduction of a loan motion for Belize to borrow twenty-five million U.S. dollars from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. This is to aid fund a climate resilient and sustainable agriculture project. The initiative will provide for support to agriculture producers, with an emphasis on individual smallholder farmers […]
Written on May 20, 2022 | Posted in
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The motion, however, brought forward more questions than answers and Opposition Senator Michael Peyrefitte took the liberty to point out the ambiguities in the presentation. Senator Michael Peyrefitte, Opposition Senator “When it talks about financial assistance to implement a climate resilient and sustainable agricultural projects, what kind of transition, are we talking consultancies, we’re […]
Written on May 20, 2022 | Posted in
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Business Senator Kevin Herrera, in discussing the proposal, spoke on the need for government to carefully consider the interests of farmers and others in rural communities across the country. He says that GOB should look closely at issues such as food security and poverty in the broader context of climate resilient agriculture. Senator Kevin […]
Written on May 20, 2022 | Posted in
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The discussion continued today in Sarteneja over a fisheries regulation that was passed into law in March of this year for a four point five ounce lobster tail weight as the approved threshold, up from four ounces. There was also an increase in the escape gap size of the lobster traps. And this has not […]
Written on May 20, 2022 | Posted in
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We also asked Minister Perez about his ministry’s response to the sargassum issue plaguing Belize’s coast. According to Minister Perez, a team consisting of members from the Ministry of Blue Economy, Sustainable Development, and Tourism was sent to Playa del Carmen, Mexico to observe a cleanup initiative that is currently being undertaken. The ministry is […]
Written on May 20, 2022 | Posted in
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Members of the Tourism Police Unit have been training with a self-defense tactic instructor for the past two weeks. These officers operate within major tourist destinations across Belize. They must be prepared at all times to respond to any situation. This is why the Belize Tourism Board partnered with the Belize Police Department to offer […]
Written on May 20, 2022 | Posted in
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The Belize Network of N.G.O.’s says it is concerned about the effects that our fossil fuel-driven planet has had on the climate crisis, particularly as it has been demonstrated along Belize’s coast and cayes. The N.G.O. umbrella draws specific attention to several parts of our coastline and a number of popular islands that have been […]
Written on May 20, 2022 | Posted in
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Dr. Kay says the B.N.N. empathizes with the residents of Placencia, Seine Bight and Monkey River who channeled their efforts and resources to take physical action to the crisis. But, while the intent was admirable, the work proceeded without any of the legally required permits. Dr. Elma Kay, Secretary, B.N.N. Steering Committee “In the […]
Written on May 20, 2022 | Posted in
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Last evening, we shared the Bureau of Standards’ new goals as it celebrates its thirtieth anniversary. Aside from focusing on offering its laboratory services to companies in the private sector and coming up with a National Quality Policy which it will present to cabinet shortly, the bureau is also looking to develop new standards for […]
Written on May 20, 2022 | Posted in
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Orellano explained that the standardization of goods and services are based on recognized international best practices and the importance to do things consistently in accordance with technical requirements. Lloyd Orellano, Standards Officer, Belize Bureau of Standards “Standards are actually demand-driven. It has to come from a need in the market – a need from […]
Written on May 20, 2022 | Posted in
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A big part of what the Bureau of Standards does is to calibrate a lot of the instruments that are used to determine a certain gauge or measurement in the public, such as scales used to weigh shop and market produce. But has it ever crossed your mind whether the blood pressure gauge used to […]
Written on May 20, 2022 | Posted in
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Non-government organizations have called for a collective response against domestic and sexual violence. The move follows recent reports of domestic assault primarily upon women. To this end, the Belize Network of Non-Governmental Organizations, otherwise known as the B.N.N., says it publicly commits to participating in a renewed collective response to identify targeted actions to address […]
Written on May 20, 2022 | Posted in
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Saunders informed that the N.G.O.s will actively seek amendments to current legislation on domestic violence that will more effectively tackle the problem and address it from a holistic point of view. Dr. Sharmayne Saunders, President, Haven House “One of those areas is to revisit how the state approaches the domestic violence situation where women […]
Written on May 20, 2022 | Posted in
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Belize High School held its fourth robotics competition at its compound in Belize City. This year’s competition saw the participation of seven teams that were tasked with various degrees of challenges. Preparations for this competition have been ongoing for months. Today, these high school students finally got a chance to show off their robotic skills. […]
Written on May 20, 2022 | Posted in
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Trade Winds 2022 officially came to a close today. A ceremony was held at Price Barracks in Ladyville to mark the culmination of the two-week exercise. Officers from twenty-two countries are returning home having strengthened relations with regional and international counterparts. Today, we caught up with Captain Elton Bennett, the Commandant of the Belize Coast […]
Written on May 20, 2022 | Posted in
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The Ministry of Health and Wellness is making certain safety recommendations to schools in light of the increase in COVID-19 cases. The ministry is not recommending that schools close for face to face learning at this time, or that students return to hybrid learning. It is, however, imploring schools to adhere to the health practices […]
Written on May 20, 2022 | Posted in
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