It has been one of the major roadblocks to improved relations with Guatemala and a long time festering wound to Belize’s sovereign pride … but a release from the Organization of American States indicates that the illegal settlement of Santa Rosa is no more. According to the OAS, the last three Guatemalan families living in […]
The ruction over the road being built across the Western lagoon in Crooked Tree Village has settled down following Area Representative Edmond Castro’s decision to seek official approvals for the project. Today, when asked his take on the controversy, Prime Minister Dean Barrow had nothing but praise for the energetic Minister of State. Prime Minister […]
With oil prices hitting one hundred and fifteen U.S. dollars per barrel and the record high cost of imported fuels wreaking havoc on Belize’s economy, the P.M. earlier this week announced that he will be seeking some compensation in the form of a windfall profits tax on Belize’s domestic oil production—at this point consisting solely […]
Today officers of Fort Point Security Services were back on the job after they went on a two-day strike, protesting new pay arrangements implemented by their employer. That system, claim the employees, not only caused late payments, but slashed salaries by significant margins. But while the officers feel their concerns will be addressed favourably, interim […]
A young woman from the Orange Walk District has lost her life in a traffic accident, a mishap made more tragic in that the driver of the car that hit her was her own brother. Shortly after eight p.m. on Wednesday twenty-three year old Lina Wiebe was taking her usual stroll along the road that […]
A man who set out to donate blood, instead stole the nurse’s purse … and got caught. Thirty-eight year old Jefferson Dawson of Ladyville entered the Central Medical Lab adjacent to the K.H.M.H. Wednesday morning and told Nurse Doreen Madrill he wanted to give blood. While Dawson was waiting his turn in the interview room […]
It’s never over till it’s over … and that familiar saying appears to be the theme for the legal battle over the boardwalk walls at the Fort Street Tourism Village. The latest development in the case is that on behalf of the Port Authority, the Attorney General has filed for a stay of the Chief […]
The growth of Belize’s electronic media, both in number and influence, has been one of the most significant changes to affect the country over the last twenty years. But government’s role in shaping that change has been inconsistent at best. Today, with the appointment of a new Belize Broadcasting Authority, Minister of Broadcasting Dean Barrow […]
At age fourteen it has become an educational institution. Today the Spelling Bee hit Belize City and News Five’s Marion Ali was there. Marion Ali, Reporting With the spelling of the word Kaiser, thirteen year old Iannie Pelayo of Wesley Upper School captured first place in the Belize District finals of Bowen and Bowen’s Annual […]
There are few government bodies that have a more important task than the National AIDS Commission. Today, in keeping with the change of government, that body was reconstituted with new faces … and a renewed sense of purpose. Kendra Griffith, Reporting The symbolic pinning of the ribbon of hope on Kathy Esquivel marked her official […]
A vacancy exists for a reporter to join the staff of one of the region’s most highly honoured television news organisations. Applicants should possess the following qualifications: – Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (Broadcasting experience is an asset) – Strong writing skills – Strong command of the English language – A commitment to excellence – Willingness […]
