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The late Roman Catholic Bishop Lawrence Nicasio will officially be laid to rest at Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral in Belmopan on Tuesday and will be interred adjacent to the tomb of Bishop O.P Martin. Leading up to his funeral, several memorial services have been held by the Catholic diocese in remembrance of Bishop Larry. […]
Written on January 8, 2024 | Posted in
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Last Thursday you heard Chief Engineer in the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing, Evondale Moody speak about the intensive repair and restorative work that the Public Building which houses the High Court and the Magistrate’s Court have undergone. The building had been deteriorating rapidly, and suffered major damage to Hurricane Lisa. While the ministry […]
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Late December 2023 saw tensions rise in Concepcion Village after the Elections and Boundaries Department announced the cancellation of the nominations and bye-election required to fill an open position on the Concepcion Village Council. The member position became vacant when Rosalva Moh resigned in early November to bid for chairperson. Having lost that endeavor, Moh […]
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The Christmas Bird Count serves to monitor avian populations. This community-driven event, conducted by the Belize Audubon Society has been held annually in Belize for over forty years. Organized by the Belize Audubon Society, the primary objective of the activity remains the careful observation and counting of birds within designated areas. These efforts yield essential […]
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By Hipolito Novelo The initiation of COP28 climate talks marked the inception of a novel fund aimed at addressing the escalating losses and damages faced by vulnerable countries due to the intensifying impacts of climate change. COP28 unfolded as a landmark event in the global response to climate change. It culminated in an extended period […]
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Tonight, the B.S.C.F.A. and B.S.I. have yet to officially sign an agreement, despite members of the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association accepting the terms of the latest proposal on Thursday. The B.S.C.F.A. informed its members late this evening that the official document sent by A.S.R./B.S.I. reportedly contained language that was not initially agreed upon. A.S.R. […]
Written on January 5, 2024 | Posted in
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Before an agreement was reached, attorneys for B.S.I. sent a letter to Elvis Reyes, Chairman of the B.S.C.F.A., threatening the association with a lawsuit over B.S.I.’s economic losses. In the letter, Senior Counsel Godfrey Smith of Marine Parade Chambers LLP says that “the illegal blockade of the Philip Goldson Highway has prevented cane farmers and […]
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And another winner in the sugar impasse is the Belize Police Department. During the intense negotiations and heightened emotions that resulted in the burning of tires on the highway, there were no incidents. The police were able to keep the peace even when cane farmers temporarily prevented Agriculture Minister, Jose Mai, from leaving the SIRDI […]
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The United Democratic Party remains critical of the Briceño administration amid the outcome of the deadlock between the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association and B.S.I. While a three-month timeline has been fixed for a number of steps to be taken, including the completion of all studies and inquiries, the U.D.P. is not convinced that this […]
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Notwithstanding what appears to be a positive outcome for the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association, Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow says that it’s difficult to share in the joy of the B.S.C.F.A. because it will be short-lived. Shyne Barrow, Leader of the Opposition “We have been going through this same thing every crop and now […]
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As of today, Belizeans will no longer have to go through the Commissioner of Police to obtain gun licenses. Instead, they will go through a control board. The Firearms and Ammunition Control Board officially replaces the Commissioner of Police as the singular authority in the issuing of firearm licenses in late 2023 and met for […]
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A family from Corozal Town is hoping for the best for their elderly loved one who was knocked down on Thursday afternoon in that municipality. Ninety-three-year old Robert Carter is unconscious at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital after he suffered head injuries in the accident. Carter, reports say, was trying to make his way across […]
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Another of Carter’s sons, Eddie, says that it is unfortunate that the person who knocked down his father is a close friend of the family. Eddie Carter told News Five that the husband of the woman who caused the accident has reached out to offer help, but that is something that the Carter family will […]
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The aggregate number of homicides recorded in 2023 stood at eighty-five at the end of the year. It’s a figure that the Belize Police Department and the Ministry of Home Affairs are equally proud of, the least murders on record since 2006. According to Commissioner of Police Chester Williams, it has been his objective since […]
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While acknowledging a marked reduction in the number of murders that took place last year, the Leader of the Opposition was sure to advise that government shouldn’t get ahead of itself since this achievement simply marks the beginning of a concerted effort to keep violent crimes at a minimum. Shyne Barrow, Leader of the […]
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Political parties often come and go during election season and candidates who form unified movements outside of the traditional two party system, are yet to emerge successful on the municipal and national stages. But that hasn’t deterred aspiring politicians who are seeking change, without having to conform to the ideals of the established parties, from […]
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A bye-election will be held in the northern community of Concepcion on January fourteenth, following the resignation of a village councilor who stepped down to challenge the leadership of the council. Despite attempts to rescind the resignation, the attorney general has advised the Elections and Boundaries Department to proceed with the nomination and bye-election process. […]
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Previously hailed as a trailblazer for climate activism in the region, Belize has made history yet again by being one of the first government entities to oversee and manage funds from the Green Climate Fund. Additionally, over three million, one hundred fifty thousand Belize dollars was handed over to the Government of Belize to fund […]
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January is observed as cervical cancer awareness month and while the numbers show that quite a lot of women are falling victims to the disease, the Belize Cancer Society has been offering education about the risks of cervical and other forms of preventative cancer. Cervical cancer is caused by the human papilloma virus, but there […]
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Only this week, a distraught mother took to Facebook to speak of the plight her nine-year-old child was enduring because she had no access to bone marrow treatment. While bone marrow treatment is advanced specialized care that is available in other countries, Longsworth says there is a general hospital in Merida, Mexico where children can […]
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And while Longsworth has spent much of her life in nursing care and helping cancer patients to access treatment and care, she is also known in this country as the immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives. Many will remember her for encouraging members of parliament to use parliamentary language when speaking in the […]
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As the new year unfolds, the air is buzzing with the energy of fresh beginnings, and amid the myriad resolutions, a resounding commitment to health and fitness takes center stage. Gym memberships see an increase and conscious choices toward nutritious consumption become the norm. It marks the inception of a transformative mindset, a collective endeavor […]
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Following our newscast on Wednesday night, another round of interviews was conducted with executives on the Committee of Management of the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association. Among them was Alfredo Ortega. Not only has Ortega established himself as a stalwart member of the B.S.C.F.A., but he’s also a levelheaded advisor to the association. Last night, […]
Written on January 4, 2024 | Posted in
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Continuing with his disapproval of the prime minister, Ortega went on to compare Briceño to the head of a household and acknowledging what ought to be his responsibilities to the family. Alfredo Ortega, Committee of Management, B.S.C.F.A. “A prime minister should be like a father. If you have your father in the home and […]
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On Wednesday, we showed you a throng of angry caneros when they encircled the Minister of Agriculture’s vehicle as he attempted to leave from the SIRDI compound in Orange Walk District. Fortunately, the situation did not escalate to violence the Orange Walk South Area Representative gave assurances that he was meeting with Prime Minister Briceño […]
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