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While the Prime Minister trashed the original version of the Definitive Agreement for all to see, the Federation of Cruise Tourism Association of Belize held a press conference simultaneously on the same agreement and its condemnation of the document. FECTAB objected to any part of the agreement being passed and today they criticized the government […]
Written on June 16, 2023 | Posted in
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Almendarez questioned why the document was even taken to the Cabinet for consideration and slammed the Prime Minister for doing so on the basis that the agreement would exclude Belizeans from making any meaningful money from it. FECTAB’s President Emeritus, Tom Greenwood also chided Belizeans for not taking a collective stance when governments make decisions […]
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Today, outside of the Port of Belize Limited compound on Caesar Ridge Road, the Christian Workers Union gathered for a peaceful rally. They were issued a permit for the demonstration that was to be held between nine a.m. and twelve o’clock. Despite the late start, the group cleared the area at midday and finished off […]
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The Briceño Administration sought the approval of the House of Representatives for an additional sixty-nine million dollars to be appropriated for use by the Public Service. The bill was introduced inside the National Assembly by Prime Minister John Briceño who outlined his administration’s plan for the use of the funds. Prime Minister John Briceño […]
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Opposition Leader, Shyne Barrow rose to criticize the Briceño Administration. He argued that many of the objectives contained within this supplementary appropriation bill should have been considered in the 2023-2024 budget that was debated two months ago. Here is an excerpt from the Opposition Leader’s remarks. Moses “Shyne” Barrow, Leader of the Opposition “I […]
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Throughout the year, the Belize Police Department comes into possession of a number of items through raids, seizures and spot checks that are conducted across the country. Many times, those items are left with the department long after they are used as evidence in court cases. But whatever personal possessions civilians do not claim within […]
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Early Sunday morning, there was a suspected arson on Rivero Street in Belize City that gutted two wooden houses adjacent to each other. And while three families have been left without a roof over their heads, they are battling yet another issue. Today, News Five headed back to the area where the fire victims claim […]
Written on June 16, 2023 | Posted in
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Dulce Sanchez and Joan Ramsey say that police targeting the yard is bringing unnecessary negative attention to the families. So how do they get the harassment to stop? Joan Ramsey, Claims Police Harassment “This chaos di traumatize me darling, it di traumatize me. Watch this chaos. Only God knows how my house noh get […]
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The New Beginnings Youth Development Centre changed its name in May of 2022 from the Princess Royal Youth Hostel. Along with the name change came a new charter that included upgrades to the infrastructure and the quality of education and care that is offered to the youths who reside there. In fact, the facility transitioned […]
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On the third Sunday of June, we celebrate the fathers, father figures and the men that have mentored our children. And since the acknowledgment of great fathers has already begun, we went in search of this week’s look on the bright side. It’s the story of a man embracing fatherhood, its joys and challenges. Sabreena […]
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The Port of Belize Limited has written to Ombudsman Gilbert Swazo for a second time following up on a request made on May twenty-ninth in respect of an investigation into corruption and wrongdoing by Erwin Contreras, the former Minister of Economic Development. The letter, written by Stewart Howard, a director of the company, provides eight […]
Written on June 15, 2023 | Posted in
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The controversial Portico Definitive Agreement continues to make headlines. Tonight, Michael Peyrefitte, the Chairman of the United Democratic Party, is in the hot seat. Peyrefitte was questioned by reporters earlier today about his relationship with businessman Barry Williams, an American national. In a previous story elsewhere in the media, Williams was accused of money laundering […]
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Peyrefitte further argued that his relationship with Williams in a professional capacity is being used to distract the public from the real issue surrounding the Definitive Agreement. That issue, says Peyrefitte, is that the agreement was taken to Cabinet for approval. Michael Peyrefitte, Former Attorney General “What, what does that have to do with […]
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So while former U.D.P Attorney General, Mike Peyrefitte spoke in great detail about the now famous Definitive Agreement between the government and Portico Enterprises Limited, Minister of Tourism, Anthony Mahler and Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Chris Coye are revising the document to see what portions of it needs to be amended. […]
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On Wednesday, we reported the devastating story of four-year-old K’Lee Flores who perished inside a burning house on Sarstoon Street in Belize City. The special needs child was sleeping inside a bedroom in the upper flat of the home when a fire broke inside the house. Attempts were made by a thirteen-year-old to rescue the […]
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We also got a word with Minister of Human Development on the issue of the fires that have claimed people’s lives this year. She urges parents especially to take extra care when it comes to the safety of their children. Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, Minister of Human Development “My response on the family’s issue would be a […]
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An elderly man is dead after he was knocked off his bicycle in the Cayo District on Wednesday evening. Police say that shortly after four p.m., they were summoned to the Bullet Tree Road where they saw a Ford F-150 pickup truck and the victim’s bicycle on the road. The driver of the vehicle, sixty-one-year-old […]
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On Wednesday, we brought you the story of the Deer Dance, a traditional and colourful display performed by the Mayas of southern Belize at the Lubaantun Archaeological Reserve. That exhibition represented the culture of this indigenous people and how they are trying to preserve it. They are doing so through the help of the ministries […]
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Last November, residents of Santa Rosa Village, Stann Creek gave written consent to the Free, Prior and Informed Consent, also known as the FPIC Agreement. The agreement indicates that Santa Rosa Village has given its consent for the Resilient Rural Belize Program to commence work in the community. For any activity to be implemented in […]
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Eighteen students are receiving great news tonight because they will be able to continue their academic journey through high school. It is an initiative that began in August 2022, through the Office of the Special Envoy for the Development of Families & Children, in partnership with the Embassy of Taiwan. The awardees were selected from […]
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Last week, there was a meeting of industry stakeholders about the potential threat of avian influenza detected in neighbouring countries in Central America. The Belize Poultry Association’s Poultry Health Committee met with technical personnel from the Ministry of Agriculture, BAHA and OIRSA to review and update the emergency preparedness and response policy plan. Minister of […]
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The 2022-2023 sugar crop officially came to a close today. The figures are almost finalized, but the preliminary reports do not look good. The Belize Sugar Industries Limited says there was a thirty-five percent decrease in sugarcane deliveries for the season, when compared to seasons past. This has directly impacted the quantity of sugar the […]
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Vice-President McLachlan also responded to questions on the outstanding Commercial Agreement between B.S.I. and the Belize Sugarcane Farmers Association. Both entities entered into an interim agreement for the 2022-2023 crop on grounds that they would finalize a new commercial agreement by the start of the 2023-2024 season. McLachlan was asked about his expectations of those […]
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B.S.I. also confirmed that it has launched an injunction against the latest sugar regulations. Vice-President McLachlan explained that B.S.I. simply cannot do what the legislation is asking of them, because they are not the conveyors of Fairtrade premiums to the associations. Here is how he puts it. Mac McLachlan, Country Manager/Vice President, A.S.R./B.S.I. “As […]
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The Minister of Agriculture and the executive of the Belize Sugarcane Farmers Association are both of the opinion that the only way the sugar industry will see improvement is if a Commission of Inquiry is launched. Now, there are deferring views as to the purpose of the inquiry. B.S.I. certainly does not agree with having […]
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