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Forty women, particularly single mothers who live in the Freetown Constituency, will have a chance to receive valuable training that could ensure some level of independence. The opportunity comes through the opening of the Freetown Women’s Group Business Camp, with funding provided by Taiwan under the Belize-Taiwan Women Empowerment Project. The Taiwan Technical Mission in […]
Written on June 26, 2023 | Posted in
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Canon Leroy Flowers, who has led Saint Mary’s Parish for more than four decades, has passed away. The well-known religious leader had been battling a form of bone cancer for over a year, but over the past month, developed an infection that he never recovered from. Late this evening the Ministry of Religious Affairs issued […]
Written on June 26, 2023 | Posted in
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Canon Flowers served on several boards and made numerous contributions over the four decades that he has led Saint Mary’s Church. Edgar Flowers informed that Bishop Phillip Wright will decide who will replace Canon Flowers in leading Saint Mary’s Parish. Over the last few weeks that he has been very ill, Reverend Linda Moguel has […]
Written on June 26, 2023 | Posted in
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Earlier this week, B.E.L. issued a notice to customers that its supplier of electricity in Mexico had been experiencing generation shortages as a result of the high demand for power in the Yucatan Peninsula. Subsequently, C.F.E. reduced the available amount of electricity provided to Belize to between zero and ten megawatts. The company attributes the […]
Written on June 23, 2023 | Posted in
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Marshalleck also told reporters that B.E.L. is procuring portable generators to address the issue in the immediate short term, but that the company is looking to build several generation facilities in the coming months. B.E.L. is also pushing for the construction of a pair of solar farms. Andrew Marshalleck, Chairman, Belize Electricity Ltd. “BEL […]
Written on June 23, 2023 | Posted in
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The ongoing labour dispute between the Port of Belize Limited and the Christian Workers’ Union inches closer to impending strike action. The dispute between the parties arose out of an Essential Services Arbitration Tribunal Award that was handed down on January twenty-seventh, 2022. The decision stipulated, among other things, that the Port of Belize Limited […]
Written on June 23, 2023 | Posted in
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On Thursday, during an interview with Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa, the media asked for his reaction to the United Democratic Party voting against the Civil Asset Recovery and Unexplained Wealth Bill when it was brought before the Senate. The proposed piece of legislation is among a series of law which, when passed, give […]
Written on June 23, 2023 | Posted in
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Foreign Minister Eamon Courtenay addressed the fifty-third gathering of the Organization of American States earlier this week in Washington, DC. Minister Courtenay raised an issue regarding the absence of a number of other foreign ministers from the session, citing the dire financial straits that the O.A.S. is presently faced with. He called on fellow member […]
Written on June 23, 2023 | Posted in
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Belize and Taiwan have enjoyed diplomatic ties for over three decades and, as a country, we’ve benefited tremendously from bilateral cooperation in areas such as agriculture, health, education and infrastructure development. During her visit, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. State Department Kerri Hannan met with Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Belize, […]
Written on June 23, 2023 | Posted in
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But what about the United States’ One-China Policy which dates back decades? Has there been any recent change to that policy? The Deputy Assistant Secretary says there has been no change, but explains how the U.S. has been able to partner with Taiwan on regional projects. Kerri Hannan, Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. State Department […]
Written on June 23, 2023 | Posted in
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Deputy Assistant Secretary Kerri Hannan of the U.S. State Department has been in Belize for the past few days. It is her first visit to the Jewel and while it was short-lived, Hannan’s schedule was packed. She called on Minister of Human Development Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, hosted a roundtable to celebrate pride month, as well as […]
Written on June 23, 2023 | Posted in
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Climate change and its impacts continue to be felt by small island developing states, such as Belize. In the region, forest fires, coastal erosion and more intense storms are only some of the effects of this phenomenon. Access to climate finance continues to be a struggle and the loss and damage facility being established by […]
Written on June 23, 2023 | Posted in
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Will contributory pension form part of the discussions at the P.S.U.’s A.G.M.? News Five has received information to suggest that the Briceño Administration intends to begin this pension reform mechanism effective July first. P.S.U. President Dean Flowers confirms that back in February, this suggestion was made to the Joint Union Negotiating Team, but that it […]
Written on June 23, 2023 | Posted in
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It has been said that Belize’s largest employer is the government, which means that the largest section of the workforce comprises public officers. Over the years, criticism has been heaped on public officers who’ve been less than professional in their interaction with the public, and others for engaging in unscrupulous activity. But, without public officers, […]
Written on June 23, 2023 | Posted in
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Tonight at the Escuela Secundaria Tecnica Mexico in Corozal, the Public Service Union is hosting an opening ceremony ahead of its annual general meeting scheduled for Saturday. The AGM is being held under the theme, “United We Bargain, Divided We Beg – P.S.U. Improving Condition of Service for Future Generation.” P.S.U. President Dean Flowers says […]
Written on June 23, 2023 | Posted in
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Twenty-eight-year-old Jason Thomas Perez was brought before the lower court earlier today on a charge of obtaining property by deception. It is alleged that back in January, the printer and laborer conned Kareem King out of two hundred and seventy dollars. King reported to police that on January fourteenth, he received a call from someone […]
Written on June 23, 2023 | Posted in
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The trial against Belize City mechanic Giovanni Burns concluded today before Justice Nigel Pilgrim in a trial by judge without jury. Burns is before the court for rape, attempted rape and sexual assault of woman which took place in February 2019. The victim testified in camera and recounted the frightening incident. After the crown closed […]
Written on June 23, 2023 | Posted in
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It’s been a while Belize hasn’t announced an official boxing match. Boxing enthusiasts will take great pleasure to learn that on Saturday night, the Belize Boxing Development Council is bringing a title fight to the Jewel, the first in the last forty-five years! And for good measure, they’ve managed to throw in two more fights […]
Written on June 23, 2023 | Posted in
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A resident of San Pedro Town is fifty thousand dollars richer tonight, after purchasing the lucky ticket for Scratch and Win. Earlier today, he visited our office with his winning ticket and told us that his luck came on Thursday night when he purchased a ticket at a grocery store on the island. Voice […]
Written on June 23, 2023 | Posted in
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Philanthropist and Entrepreneur Teresa Hernandez-Howe is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the President of the United States of America. What makes this recognition special is that Teresa is a Belizean woman. Hailing from Dangriga, she shared with us how her passion for mentorship and entrepreneurship has not only changed her life, […]
Written on June 23, 2023 | Posted in
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A senate inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the signing of the Definitive Agreement between the Government of Belize and Portico has been requested by three parliamentarians in the upper house. Together, they represent civil society. Confirmation of such an exercise is yet to made; however, there is much talk about a formal investigation into the […]
Written on June 22, 2023 | Posted in
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This afternoon, the media spoke with N.G.O. Senator Janelle Chanona who confirmed that the social partner senators jointly presented a paper to the President of the Senate requesting an inquiry on the Definitive Agreement. Senator Chanona confirmed that the motion will be tabled at the next meeting of the Upper Chamber. While she chose not […]
Written on June 22, 2023 | Posted in
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He was not at the sitting of the House of Representatives last Friday, but Fort George Area Rep Kareem Musa’s name did come up at the start of the meeting. Leader of the Opposition Shyne Barrow in a fiery exchange with Pickstock Area Representative Anthony Mahler alluded to Musa having been assaulted by his cabinet […]
Written on June 22, 2023 | Posted in
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On Wednesday, attorney Richard ‘Dickie’ Bradley provided an update on an ammunition case involving accused murderer, Corporal Elmer Nah. The incarcerated policeman was charged along with his common-law wife and brother-in-law, following the discovery of a cache of ammo inside a vehicle they were reportedly traveling in on the Southern Highway in November 2021. The […]
Written on June 22, 2023 | Posted in
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When asked about the turn of events regarding the ammunition case against Elmer Nah and the co-accused, Home Affairs Minister Kareem Musa told reporters that since the matter remains an issue before the court, he would not go into details of the case. Kareem Musa, Minister of Home Affairs “In terms of a legal […]
Written on June 22, 2023 | Posted in
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