After four days of industrial action, the Citrus Company of Belize and its workers have reached agreement ending a labor dispute. The stalemate ended late Friday evening with the signing of an agreement between the C.C.B. and the Christian Workers Union. News Five’s Patrick Jones has more details. Although they won’t collect any pay for […]
In news of a less upbeat nature, the rushing waters of the Moho River in Toledo has apparently claimed the life of a teenage boy. Seventeen year old Marlon Duncan of Punta Gorda Town was out on a picnic with family members Sunday afternoon. Whilst swimming in the river, Duncan reportedly waded into a deep […]
In news from politics, long-time politician and leader of the National Alliance for Belizean Rights, Philip Goldson has been relieved of his duties as a government minister. A government press release late this evening announced the move by the office of the Prime Minister. According to the brief statement, the move became necessary due to […]
The National Organization for the Prevention of Child Abuse, NOPCA, continues its campaign for children who are abused whether it be physically, sexually or emotionally. This month the organization is holding a series of volunteer training programs in an attempt to improve its human resource base. NOPCA realizes that to continue its work, the implementation […]
While NOPCA is looking into its future survival, another non-profit organization, Programme for Belize is taking time out to reflect on achievements since its establishment. To commemorate its tenth anniversary, Programme for Belize has declared March and Environmental Awareness Month. The anniversary celebrations started on Sunday with an Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service at Government House in […]
It’s not the kind of thing that usually happens to an office clerk on the first work day of the week but Judy Perez of Caribbean Tyre Wholesale in Belize City welcomed it anyway. When the telephone rang this morning, it was to bring her news that she was the recipient of “mucho dinero” as […]
Earlier in this newscast we reported on the settlement of a labor dispute in Pomona Village between the Citrus Company of Belize and its employees. While the issue in Belize City revolves around the subject of labor, the steps being taken now are intended to keep the next generation of employers and workers in school […]
Good evening. I’m James Adderley and welcome to this serving of Sports Monday. The 3 game B.F.L. Championship Series took off at the M.C.C. Grounds yesterday as Acros of Belize City hosted the defending champions, Juventus of Orange Walk. It’s kick off time when Marcelino Tun touches to David McColly and game 1 is underway […]
