The reports have been circulating for some time and we have declined to report what was mere speculation, but tonight News Five has reliably learnt that the former Prime Minister Said Musa will be charged tomorrow. The Director of Public Prosecutions, Cheryl-Lynn Branker-Tait has instructed the police to proceed with the arrest of both Musa […]
The high cost of living is on everyone’s mind and when we canvassed citizens around the old capital, the topic resonated. Men and women wanted to know when will grocery store prices follow the route of the fuel prices and decrease. This morning on Channel Five’s Open Your Eyes breakfast show, Prime Minister Dean Barrow […]
All that influx of money, however, will not do much to boost the salaries of public officers. Prime Minister Dean Barrow says he has received submissions from the Pubic Service Union, Teacher’s Union and the Association of Senior Managers, but the economic situation does not provide room for a pay raise. Prime Minister Dean Barrow […]
But there is one way to stimulate the economy and that is through trade. And while there are historical ties between Belize and Mexico and there has been constant interaction, there is now a window to develop and strengthen trade relations and to open new business opportunities. Today representatives from both countries met for the […]
And still on the economy, the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry is applauding the Customs Department for recent contraband busts involving the illegal importation of cigarettes and liquor. According to the Chamber of Commerce, those who evade taxes and duties by means of under-invoicing are defrauding the economy and taxpayers. This refers to the […]
Turning to another hot button issue, on Monday the document, which sets out the path to the I.C.J., will finally be signed in Washington by representatives of both Belize and Guatemala. But ever since it was announced that the compromis has been agreed upon, Belizeans far and wide have been expressing concern about what is […]
Pay up or spend six months behind bars. That was the option that forty-two year old American National, Juan Marcos Alba, received when he appeared in front of Magistrate Sharon Frazer in court today. Frazer found Alba guilty of Failure to Comply with the Conditions of a Visitor’s Permit and ordered him to pay a […]
The sugar industry is facing many challenges and they are not sweet. There is a low sugar production, low quality of cane and low prices that farmers will be fetching this year. Marion Ali travelled to Orange Walk today for the opening of the new crop. Marion Ali, Reporting The line at the Belize Sugar […]
Albert and Regent streets have been a dustbowl over the past months. And while completion of the project has been promised time and time again, commuters have had to suffer through the months of disruption. And now December sixteenth is the new due date for the completion of the paving in downtown Belize City. Minister […]
When the sixteen days of activism activities wraps up next Wednesday, the task of finding ways to end domestic violence will continue in the background. One means by which the Women’s Department is exploring that issue is through an intervention program for batterers. In the country to discuss that possibility is the programme coordinator, director […]
Today is International Day for Persons with Disabilities and to commemorate, the Belize Council for the Visually Impaired took the members of its Visually Impaired Club to watch a movie. According to Communications Officer at B.C.V.I. Carla Ayres-Musa, the members still have the right and ability to experience the same things that those with sight […]
They are known for providing exquisite designs for quilts. And just in time for the Christmas, the Mennonite Women Quilting Circle from Spanish Lookout are putting the final touches on a wide assortment of quilts that will go on a two day exhibit. The National Institute of Culture and History in collaboration with the group […]
It is known to many as the Complex Building, but today the government’s Administration Building located on Mahogany Street, was renamed the Charles Bartlett Hyde Building. Family members and various public service officers all gathered to honour Hyde for his extensive work as former public officer, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Commissioner of […]
