It was presented a week ago and today, in front of a packed gallery, members of the House of Representatives debated the budget for the coming fiscal year. Leader of the Opposition, Dean Barrow, was the first to take the floor and in no uncertain terms, said the document presented last Friday was as phoney […]
In his government’s defence, Minister of Tourism Mark Espat rose to address the assembly. While Espat’s presentation did not directly confront the numbers presented by the Opposition, he spoke of Cabinet’s intention to serve the best interests of all Belizeans. Mark Espat, Minister of Tourism “When we point the finger of blame to the world, […]
Minister of Home Affairs Maxwell Samuels was more specific, responding to the financial issues raised on the other side of the aisle. Maxwell Samuels, Minister of Home Affairs “The question raised by the Leader of the Opposition on speculation fee, import duty, excise duty increases and so on are all indicators he does not understand […]
Although falling well short of his usual four-hour filibuster, the member of the House who spoke volumes today was the Representative for Mesopotamia, Michael Finnegan. Using a stack of note-cards several inches thick, Finnegan maintained that the picture of the economy being painted by the Government is an exercise in deception. Michael Finnegan, Area Rep., […]
As expected, this morning’s proceedings inside the National Assembly Building were dominated by the usual political rhetoric. But before things got underway today, Speaker of the House, Elizabeth Zabaneh, tried to do some housekeeping and instructed the members to refrain from the use of certain words that, by all accounts, have been part of the […]
And in one final note from the House, Cayo Central representative and Minister of Agriculture Dan Silva this afternoon ended all speculation about his future when he told the nation that while all is not perfect in his government, party and Cabinet, he will take the path of reformation instead of resignation. Dan Silva, Minister […]
In crime news, a bank robber who has been variously described as both foolish and daring now has a new description: busted. Mervin Reyes, identified as the man who robbed the Bank of Nova Scotia in Corozal on Wednesday, was spotted today as he attempted to cross the northern border. No, he wasn’t running off […]
While police have collared one accused thief, they are still looking for another. Steve Nembhard, a man whose resume includes a major post at the University of Belize, as well as acquittal on charges of sexual assault, is being sought in connection with the theft of six thousand dollars from an Orange Walk dentist. Dr. […]
The memory of Belizean cyclist Dwayne Arnold is being kept alive…thanks to three trophies donated to the Cycling Association in his name for the Holy Saturday Cross Country Classic. In February, Arnold was fatally shot, while working in his store on Cemetery Road. Euan Gillett, a friend of Arnold’s, is spearheading the initiative. Euan Gillett, […]
It is doubtful that cricket will ever replace football and basketball in the hearts of the Belizean sporting public, but the game that rules much of the English speaking Caribbean is experiencing something of a revival in Belize. Today, cricket is being played throughout the Belize District at fourteen primary and secondary schools. Recently the […]
Belizean musicians have been going international for some time now, but the sale of their music has yet to make much of a dent in the world market. That situation has improved of late, with the release of a new CD. Jacqueline Woods reports. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting It’s the first time that the works of […]
For over a decade Belizean movie fans suffered in silence as cable television put the big screens out of business. As of tonight, however, connoisseurs of cinema will have not one, but two theatres to choose from. Ann-Marie reports from the Newtown Barracks. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting Preparations are in high gear for tonight’s opening of […]
