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As early as one o’clock this afternoon, exactly two hours after a live joint press conference from the National Emergency Management Organization and the National Meteorological Service, a hurricane watch was declared by the Government of Belize for the entire coast of the country. Tropical Storm Lisa continues on a westerly path, moving at approximately […]
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Rainfall is expected to begin on Wednesday evening and continues into Thursday. With certain areas already saturated from the recent flooding, coastal flooding is inevitable. While the exact location where the eye of the storm will make landfall is uncertain, the entire country will be affected. Chief Meteorologist Ronald Gordon shares the possible impacts of […]
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NEMO’s National Disaster Coordinator Shelton Defour says that they had been monitoring the system from last Wednesday and since the weekend; the island town of San Pedro and Caye Caulker Village have been on alert, with emergency management committees activated to prepare for the eventuality. The islands are among the most vulnerable. Defour speaks on […]
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In Belize City, a disaster preparedness plan has also been put in place by the City Emergency Management Organization to ensure the safety of residents during the passage of Tropical Storm Lisa. Taking its cue from NEMO, a meeting was held earlier today with members of the Belize City Council where a decision has been […]
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Various routes have been identified for residents of the city, as well as persons seeking refuge from the islands, to find shelter elsewhere. While there are essentially two entrances to Belize City via the George Price and Philip Goldson highways, Dawson says that in the Old Capital there are multiples means of accessing both highways. […]
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All indications are that Tropical Storm Lisa will intensify to become a category one hurricane by landfall. Modules just before news time are suggesting a possible landfall north of Gales Point Manatee on Wednesday afternoon. But that does not spare Belize City or the entire area north of the storm. Preparations must be made for […]
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Often times, during natural disasters like these, we have recorded cases of price gouging. This common, unscrupulous business practice occurs during or after a natural disaster or national emergency. Earlier today, the Belize Bureau of Standards issued an advisory reminding consumers of the importance of saving receipts as proof of purchase which can serve as […]
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It was a normal school day across the country today; however, classes for all schools will be suspended starting Tuesday, November first until further notice. That was an announcement made by the Ministry of Education on Sunday night via a public notice on its social media page. The notice also urged schools, especially those that […]
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We also spoke with Commissioner of Police Chester Williams about the department’s preparations ahead of TS Lisa making landfall. Here is what he told us earlier today at an event in Belize City. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police “This morning I met with all my commanders from across the country in Belmopan. One of […]
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The threat of Hurricane Lisa on Belize puts the coastal communities of San Pedro and Caulker in the projected path that the hurricane is supposed to cross. The islands remain vulnerable to flooding and strong winds associated with a category one hurricane. Belize Rural South Area Representative, Andre Perez, who is also the Minister of […]
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Today the vast majority of teachers at Holy Cross Anglican Primary School in San Pedro walked out of their classrooms on grounds that the school’s management has owed them two months’ salary and hardship allowances. In one case, a teacher who just recently delivered a baby is owed two months’ salary as well, and their […]
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Earlier today, Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow donated tens of thousands of dollars in medical supplies to the K.H.M.H. Workers Union. The items which include bandages, surgical masks, gauze, preparation kits and twenty-three other medical supplies were donated by Belizeans living in the Diaspora. The much needed items come at a time when there is an […]
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There is a new Belize Film Commissioner. He is Carlo Habet, a co-founder of Ignite Limited, an advertising agency and video production company in Belize. Habet was appointed to the post by Prime Minister John Briceño. His primary responsibility as the film commissioner is to sell Belize as a destination for international filmmakers to realize […]
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Today, the Belize Police Department added one hundred body cameras to its inventory. The Gang Intelligence, Investigation and Interdiction Unit, or G.I.3., has been incorporating body cameras in its daily operations for some time. And, G.I.3.’s superiors say that it has been an effective tool in curbing incidents of police brutality. With the addition of […]
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New details have emerged about additional payments being made to government C.E.O.’s. Last week, we told you about a circular signed by Cabinet Secretary Stuart Leslie approving an increase of seven hundred and fifty dollars to C.E.O.s’ living and entertainment allowances. Well, today in an interview with News Five, President of the Public Service Union, […]
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We also asked Flowers about the emergence of several memos dating back to June 2021, all the way up to October fourteenth, 2022. One memo reveals that C.E.O. in the Prime Minister’s Office Narda Garcia is receiving two thousand dollars monthly as a responsibility allowance. On June thirtieth, a special allowance of two thousand dollars […]
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P.P.F. Capital Belize Limited was hired as consultants by the Government of Belize back in June to create a plan for the gradual implementation of the five dollar minimum wage. P.P.F. Capital is just about a week away from submitting the first draft of its findings to the task force which is being chaired by […]
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And employers aren’t the only ones being consulted. Employees are also being asked for their input on the framework that is being developed. According to Ramirez, P.P.F.’s final submission will also guide the government on when and how minimum wage increases should be implemented for years to come. Juan Ramirez, Senior Analyst, P.P.F. Capital […]
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There is a Development Policy and Strategy and Implementation Plan for 2022 to 2027 for the Ministry of the Blue Economy. The priority areas for the policy and goals of the strategy were presented today and look forward to the next five years. It will deal with creating new opportunities in marine bio-diversity and livelihoods, […]
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Welcome to another edition of Sports Monday, I am Paul Lopez. The Inter-Office Basketball League is down to its final matches. On Friday night, basketball fans made their way over to the Belize City Civic Center for two action-packed games. Tuff eNuff took on Belize Water Services in game two of their best-of-three series. Well […]
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Collet Area Representative Patrick Faber broke his silence today, taking aim squarely at the leadership of the United Democratic Party. The salvo comes hard on the heels of an announcement on Thursday that he will no longer be running for the U.D.P. in that constituency, despite having won five consecutive terms since 2003. It is […]
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During his press conference which was held at his constituency office on Antelope Street Extension, Faber criticized the composition of the Nominations Committee, the trio that vetted and subsequently rejected his application to run in Collet. He also emphasized that as a proud member of the United Democratic Party, he isn’t going anywhere and will […]
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During his press conference which was held at his constituency office on Antelope Street Extension, Faber criticized the composition of the Nominations Committee, the trio that vetted and subsequently rejected his application to run in Collet. He also emphasized that as a proud member of the United Democratic Party, he isn’t going anywhere and will […]
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The United Democratic Party held a press conference today to discuss a variety of issues, save for the elephant in the room which is the failed recall attempt of Shyne Barrow’s leadership, as well as the Patrick Faber fiasco. The U.D.P. also discussed recent concerns being raised by the public service in respect of allowances […]
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Beyond the internal wrangling of the United Democratic Party, conversations this week have been centered around the dire situation that nurses and hospital staff are faced with at the K.H.M.H. On Wednesday, the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Workers Union came forward to voice serious concerns regarding a lack of medicine, equipment, human resources and morale. […]
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