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There was an earthquake that rattled the Honduran coast this morning and some of the tremors were said to be felt in Belize. The first concern Belizeans had as a result of the news was whether there would be a tsunami watch to follow. But despite the concern the five-point-five magnitude earthquake was not significant […]
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A house was destroyed by fire in Belize City on Tuesday evening, but the issue is a sensitive one because fire officials say the blaze was an incendiary one, which means it was set, but the person who occupied the house is someone whose father believes needs psychiatric evaluation. The house at number 8098 Balan […]
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President of the Belize Teachers Union, Elena Smith, during a press conference on Tuesday responded to the allegations being made at Canaan High School against one of its teachers. The allegation is that the teacher made unsolicited advances towards one of his female students through text messages. Smith took the opportunity to make the B.N.T.U.’s […]
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Today, the father of the female student from Canaan High School sent our newsroom a voice note responding to the comments of the B.N.T.U. President. In his response, he called on Smith to correct her statement if the union is truly in support of the parent and student. Father of Canaan Student “At the […]
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Today, a virtual press conference was called by the owners of five of the eight basketball teams competing in the Belize Elite Basketball League to share their take on the issue surrounding basketball athlete Kirk Smith Junior and the resignation en masse of the appeals tribunal. It began with Smith Junior reportedly putting his signature […]
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So what’s the next move for B.E.B.L.? The team owners today said that they will not participate in any of the home games for the Benny’s Belize Hurricanes. Some say that this could destroy the league. Reynaldo Malik, Co-owner, Belize City Defenders “It’s a dangerous precedence, it is a slippery slope, if we allow […]
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The much anticipated Dexta Daps concert brought even more publicity than expected. While the fans are looking forward to a night of great entertainment, promoters from the 2020 version of the event are voicing their discontent. The issue goes back to March 2020, just at the start of the Covid Pandemic. The Jamaican dancehall and reggae […]
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When asked for his take on the U.D.P. Belmopan convention, the P.M. had a mouthful to share about the newly elected U.D.P. Standard Bearer, John Saldivar and the Caucus for Change. He says he is strongly convinced that the U.D.P. has no viable candidate to go up against Area Representative Oscar Mira in that division. […]
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The Government of Belize is preparing for the arrival of Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez on Sunday, February twelfth. Belize is preparing a fitting welcome for the Cuban leader, reflecting the close relationship between our two countries. He will arrive at Phillip Goldson International Airport, after which a special sitting of the House of Representatives […]
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Land degradation is where lands deteriorate or lose their productive capacity due to unsustainable land-use practices. It is a pressing issue for both Latin America and the Caribbean. It is estimated that about three hundred million hectares of land within both regions are considered degraded—the main culprit – large-scale agriculture. So as the global demand […]
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On Tuesday, before today’s A.G.M. in Belize, Belize hosted the first Central American Commission on Environment and Development Council of Ministers Meeting. Belize holds the Pro Tempore Presidency under the Central American Integration System, SICA. So, Minister of Sustainable Development Orlando Habet presided over the proceedings. He joined Open Your Eyes Hosts this morning, broadcast […]
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Studies have found that twenty-four hours’ notice of an impending hazard event such as a hurricane can decrease potential damages by up to thirty percent. Unfortunately, one in every three persons globally, particularly within Small Island Developing States, is not covered by early warning systems. Even more alarming, sixty percent of Africa’s population is not […]
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A medical team from the U.S. is back in Belize to assist with providing the gift of life to the children of Belize. It’s an initiative of the Rotary Club of Belize that has saved the lives of so many little ones who have heart conditions and require medical care. Some procedures are done in […]
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Today, the Social Security Board donated twenty-five thousand dollars to the Rotary Club of Belize to assist with the Gift of Life Program. The Rotary Club plans to use the donation to help in the provision of semi-annual clinics as well as the costs associated with surgeries and specialized care for children with congenital defects. […]
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Over at Saint Joseph RC School in Belize City, the Rotary Club Belize Sunrise officially inaugurated a playground inside the school compound. It has been five years in the making, as the school was on a waiting list to receive a donated playground that will help facilitate a well-rounded educational experience for the hundreds of […]
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The Public Service Union and the Belize National Teachers Union members called a press conference this evening to voice their concerns on several pressing issues. The unions want to update the public on the outcome of a Joint Union Negotiating Team meeting with the Prime Minister back in December 2022. According to the President of […]
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Another issue raised by the head table at today’s joint union press conference is the prolonged negotiations over a collective bargaining agreement between the Belize National Teachers Union and the Government of Belize. Fourteen years have passed since the signing of the new deal. Elena Smith, the President of the Belize National Teachers Union, explained […]
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The unions also raised the issue of inflation and price gouging at today’s press conference. According to Flowers, most public servants fall within the lower income brackets of the government’s pay scale. As a result, Flowers contends that inflation and price coughing, coupled with frozen increments, are significantly affecting public servants. The joint unions are […]
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And, the joint union also spoke out against the Briceño Administrations’ proposed pension reform. Flowers revealed that the administration’s plan for reform is establishing a contributory pension scheme that will require a contribution from public servants. According to Flowers, the government’s proposed pension agenda has overshadowed their demands for increments to be unfrozen. In this […]
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Reporters also asked President Smith for the B.N.T.U.’s position on allegations of predatory behaviours being displayed by teachers against children in the classroom. We have reported on the claims that have surfaced at Canaan High School in Belize City and other reports of similar occurrences in Belmopan. Smith placed on record the union’s disdain for […]
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Online shopping and shipping is a growing business in Belize. A click on the computer to delivery at your door is a much sought after convenience. Although in Belize, it’s no overnight delivery, and all online shoppers must find a trustworthy shipping company to get their goods into the country. Unfortunately for one customer, her […]
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On Monday we showed you highlights of the Belmopan convention that returned veteran politician John Saldivar as the United Democratic Party’s standard bearer for the capital city. Even with all the controversies that Saldivar had faced over the past few years- from his friendship with Danny Mason, the “tranche trials” with Lev Derman and the […]
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And what about his relationship with the leader of the Opposition, Shyne Barrow? While the two once had common ground and goals when Patrick Faber was Opposition Leader, they were on opposite sides of the fence in this upcoming convention. Barrow openly endorsed Saldivar’s opponent George Lovell in Sunday’s race. This morning we asked Saldivar […]
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As for the Caucus for Change, well, Saldivar gives full credit to that team for helping him win this convention. Saldivar says the caucus will remain, and in his opinion, it is the start of the U.D.P. uniting. John Saldivar, U.D.P. Belmopan Standard Bearer “We are already having a planning meeting. Our group – […]
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The death of Nicole Polonio, a mother of five from San Pedro, brings into sharp focus how mental health – and especially mental health crisis are handled – is a real and concerning issue. As we’ve reported, attempts were made to get the thirty-four-year-old some type of medical intervention, but that did not happen. Instead, […]
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