There doesn’t seem to any solution in sight for the go slow by doctors at the K.H.M.H. While a strike was called of on Wednesday, there remains a number of unsolved issues. This evening the Board and management of the hospital called a news conference to explain their position. Francis Longsworth, C.E.O., K.H.M.H. “They are […]
Documents made available to News Five suggest that there are major discrepancies in the prices of several medications purchased by the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, one of the points of contention over which doctors at the K.H.M.H. have been on a go slow. On Wednesday the doctors initiated a go slow and called for the […]
While it appears that there are huge differences in the prices for medical supplies acquired from different sources, doctors at the KHMH have been complaining about the lack of basic items. The Board members also answered questions at their press conference late this evening on how the hospital will also deal with the shortage of […]
The government intends to introduce several controversial amendments to the constitution this coming Friday in the House of Representatives. One of the changes intends to replace the highest court, the Privy Council in London, with the Caribbean Court of Justice. While that particular amendment will have long reaching effects over the future of the judicial […]
Courtenay also spoke about the government’s decision to amend the constitution for replacing the Privy Council with the Caribbean Court of Justice. While he had strong reservations about the situation about dual citizenship, Courtenay feels joining the Caribbean Court is a good move for Belize. Eamon Courtenay, Attorney “I have always personally believed that the […]
The well known appeal of the government versus Barry Bowen and the Landowners Association goes back into court on Friday. The C.J. on February thirteenth, 2009 ruled against a proposal by G.O.B. to amend section seventeen of the constitution. That amendment would have not only vested petroleum and other mineral rights on government, but it […]
While the problems in the health system have escalated to crisis proportions and there are concerns over proposed constitutional amendments, there are other hot button issues on the current state of affairs. This afternoon, the National Trade Union Congress of Belize took a position on a number of issues. The N.T.U.C.B. calls the increase in […]
The heavy rains on Wednesday caused flooding in many parts of the country, but the most affected were the community of Middlesex and villagers who regularly cross the Kendal River. While the causeway at Kendal was under approximately seven feet of water, the Middlesex Bridge was out of commission for at least twelve hours. According […]
So what was behind Wednesday’s downpour? Well, it’s the hurricane season and according to the National Meteorological Service, there are a number of tropical waves heading our way… and that means more rain. But it’s not all bad news. Supervisor of Hydrology, Rudolph Williams says that while there will be a lot of rain; they […]
The Belize District Cancer Walk was held this past weekend, and if you missed it, there’s another chance to walk for the cause. The third annual ‘Battle Cancer Walk’ is taking place in Placencia. The event is organized by the Blissful Sage Foundation in memory of the father of Racquel Battle, the organization’s president. Battle’s […]
Heartburns are caused by many factors and can be handled easily. If the condition is prolonged, however, you are advised to get medical attention. Healthy Living tackles this issue. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting Heartburn affects many people everyday. But did you know that this painful burning in the chest can actually be harmful to your body? […]
