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Kareem Musa, the Area Representative for Caribbean Shores also weighed in on the debate. He, like the Prime Minister, also reflected on days in the past when the People’s United Party was in opposition and how its members were treated in the House of Representative. In the same vein, Musa took a jab at Barrow, […]
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It appears that the Opposition Leader has had a change of heart regarding one matter, which is having a bye-election to replace his representative for Collet. Patrick Faber rubbed Barrow the wrong way when he wrote that letter to the committee distancing himself from the comments made to the speaker. Earlier this week, Barrow announced […]
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Patrick Faber also had his say in the house on the debate. And if there were any questions as to where Faber’s allegiance lies, he contended that he will always be a U.D.P. He stood by his position on the matter but says his party leader is not entirely wrong. Patrick Faber, Area Representative, […]
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There was a back and forth this morning in the House, after Prime Minister John Briceño rose to speak on a loan of seven million U.S dollars that the government is getting from the Inter-American Development Bank. This is to expand the government’s ability to promote sustainable growth, to sustainably manage key commercial species in […]
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During the proceedings, members from across the aisle engaged in their respective views on the fisheries loan, and at one point, the Speaker had to intervene when the Leader of the Opposition rose on a point of order. This was how the exchanges went, with most of the members supporting the loan motion. Moses […]
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On Thursday, we reported on the joint statement by the government and OCEANA in which both sides stated that they will respect the demand of the people for a referendum on offshore oil drilling. The government had promised that if it ever changed its position on offshore oil exploration, it would go to the public […]
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Last week, we told you about embattled attorney Oscar Selgado resigning as chair of the Labour Advisory Committee, just four months after taking up the post. Selgado has been on trial in the High Court for a charge of abetment to commit murder, where he is accused of contracting a Belize City man to kill […]
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In an interview on Thursday at the launch of a solar project in three Maya communities in southern Belize, Toledo West Area Representative Oscar Requena fielded questions from the media. One hot-button issue in his division is that of the land dispute between Laguna and Yemeri Grove. Requena says that a cabinet subcommittee has been […]
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During today’s U.D.P. Protest in front of the National Assembly building, one civilian who spoke with the media said he is a former B.D.F. soldier who represents a group of former soldiers that are yet receive their gratuity benefits. Doroteo Ical said he wants the government to solve whatever errors that the Treasury Department has […]
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International Day of Older Persons is celebrated annually on October first. But today at the Biltmore Plaza in Belize City, members of the community, as well as representatives from public and private sector organizations, met to discuss issues affecting older persons and to increase their visibility. Belize is also in the process of ratifying a […]
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Today at the Belize Institute of Management, a data users conference was organized by the Statistical Institute of Belize for stakeholders, including academia, agencies and policymakers. It is focused on using data to inform decisions and today the event was held on the occasion of Caribbean Statistics Day. News Five’s Duane Moody reports. Duane […]
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The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology is hosting a first of its kind solar eclipse viewing on Saturday. It’s an educational and engaging experience for the country, as it celebrates the wonders of science and culture. At Maya archaeological sites across the country, including Altun Ha, Lamanai and Cerro Maya, persons will be […]
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Three rural communities in Toledo now have electricity supply through the installation of a solar panel project by the Ministry of Public Utilities. For the first time, on Thursday, the villages of Indian Creek, Medina Bank, and Golden Stream flipped on switches to electricity supply, through a loan of seventy-seven million dollars from the United […]
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This week’s edition of Looking on the Bright Side takes us on a journey of hope and creativity, as we introduce you to Ruby Garcia and the remarkable story behind her handcrafted tokens of love and pain. Here’s that story. Sabreena Daly, Reporting Friendship bracelets hold deep significance as enduring symbols of connection, love, […]
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Prime Minister John Briceño has been on a tour of the Toledo District since Wednesday. This morning he was in Barranco Village. On his visit to the village he took a trip to the Sarstoon Forward Operating Base. We caught up with PM Briceño at an event in Indian Creek this evening where he told […]
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Prime Minister Briceño was also asked about the comment he made during an interview last week in relation to the Belize/Guatemala border dispute. As we reported, the PM said “we can’t invade Guatemala, as much as we would have liked to”. He has received a lot of backlash for this comment. But he says he […]
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PM Briceño also gave a comment on the civil unrest in Guatemala. He was asked if any travel advisories will be issued to Belizeans for Guatemala and if he has reached out to his counterparts in the country. Here is what he told us. Prime Minister John Briceño “First of all of course we […]
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Collet Area Representative Patrick Faber arrived in Belize earlier today and will likely attend the sitting of the House of Representatives in Belmopan on Friday. As we reported on Wednesday, Faber did not attend a house committee meeting that was convened to discuss the email sent by Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow to House Speaker Valerie […]
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Belize City resident thirty-seven-year-old, Rodman Welch is on trial for the 2020 murder of Shakeem Dennison. Exactly, three years ago today, Dennison was shot and killed at the Yarborough Bridge in Belize City and Welch, a father of four, was soon after arrested and charged by police for the crime. Today, the case ended in […]
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Almost a year ago, the Government of Belize and OCEANA had a back and forth over a report that G.O.B. had intentions to conduct offshore oil exploration. OCEANA raised the concern and the prime minister assured that such was not the case, and if the government changed its position, it would go to the public […]
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Since her appointment as Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster and Emergency Management Agency, Elizabeth Riley is on her first working visit to Belize. Along with her is a team that will be working with various government agencies, including NEMO that will be looking at a comprehensive disaster management audit. Elizabeth Riley, Executive Director, […]
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Each year, the second Thursday in October is observed as Ombuds Day. The day provides the opportunity for these officials to share their roles and functions with the public. Today in Belize City, a ceremony was held at the Memorial Park to raise awareness on and highlight what the office of the Ombudsman does in […]
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Tonight, the Bliss stage will come alive as Saint Martin De Porres presents John-John’s Blue. It’s a play that has been adapted from Evan X Hyde’s anthology, Feelings and features three story lines that depict social issues such as gender-based violence, police brutality, teenage pregnancy and challenges facing black south side young men. While the […]
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Today, Team Belize returned from Singapore as silver medallists, second only to China, after competing in the FIRST Global Challenge 2023. Team Belize was selected from over one hundred and ninety participating countries to win the Zheng Heng Award in Engineering Design Excellence. The award is given to teams whose robot exhibits excellent engineering and […]
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This morning in Belize City, a new pump station was inaugurated by the Government of Belize and the Belize City Council. The facility will serve to mitigate flooding in the downtown area. The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing and its team of engineers have been working diligently to complete the multimillion dollar project and […]
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