The recent public debate has revolved around how much excise tax to impose on beer and whether the environmental tax should be one percent or two…but today key members of cabinet said that the real solution to the nation’s financial problems lies in creating a new, more equitable system of taxation. Speaking at a press […]
One key part of the overall reform will involve land taxes. This morning Minister of Natural Resources Johnny Briceño, spoke of changes now being made to redress anomalies in the present system that have discriminated against certain types of landowners, particularly in the productive sector. Those changes will involve the creation of a larger number […]
With the media focussing on the courtroom and boardroom battles for B.T.L., we neglected to report that Speednet, the upstart newcomer to the telecom scene, last week published its rates. And while those charges fall somewhat short of provoking the U.S. style price war that consumers were hoping for, they do represent some savings, particularly […]
Things are looking up in the citrus industry. Not only is a record crop now being harvested, but prices are inching their way up on world markets. A release from the Citrus Growers Association reports a new estimated final price for oranges of one dollar and one cent per pound solid, up substantially from the […]
Anaphylactic Shock due to a massive overdose of controlled drugs. That’s the official cause of death given by pathologist Dr. Mario Estradabran, following autopsies conducted on the bodies of two men who died within hours of each other on Saturday at the Karl Heusner Memorial hospital. According to police press officer G. Michael Reid, the […]
Football players under the age of eighteen from the Cayo District will get an opportunity to take part in an international soccer tournament. Organisers of the annual San Ignacio/Santa Elena Municipal fair have included a quadrangular tournament as part of the event scheduled for next weekend. According to sports coordinator for the Town Council, Earl […]
There is a fresh collection of local music hot off the CD burner, and if you’re into reggae or dancehall, then the works of Belmopan artist Reddadan is a must for your library. After months of writing the songs and arranging the musical compositions, the album “Moving Forward” was last week released to the public. […]
Pageants: they’re a way of life in Belize, and whether or not you’re a fan, the one coming up this weekend will raise funds for what we know is a good cause. Patrick Jones, Reporting Five beautiful young ladies will take to the stage on Friday night in a contest to help the Belize City […]
When she first appeared on stage last night viewers realized that if her voice was as beautiful as her dress, then Burrel Boom’s Melonie Gillett would have no problem becoming KTV’s ninth semi-finalist. Here’s your chance to check out both, as her victory was announced by host William Neal. William Neal, Host, KTV ?Our winner […]
