It’s the last sitting of the House of Representatives for the year. Perhaps because it is the Christmas season, both sides of the House were restrained in their rhetoric. But we’ll start with perhaps the big news of the day, which is the that new arrangements are being put in place to allow for US […]
Recently, the sugar industry also faced its own crisis when the Belize Sugar Industries was unable to make third payment to farmers and did not have the funds necessary to start the new crop. After BSI received waivers from both the ING and FirstCaribbean International Banks, it was able to access a ten million dollar […]
Following today’s House meeting, the Prime Minister, was asked about his decision to impose censorship on Channel Five. He provided a lengthy reply which we carry in full. Dean Barrow “Well they’re here, aren’t they?” Patrick Jones “Is that a reconsideration of that ending of normal relations?” Dean Barrow “Well, not at this time, but […]
We’ve told you about what happened outside the House. Inside, government passed two bills and introduced six new ones. But on adjournment, several statements were made. Fort George Area Representative and Former Prime Minister, Said Musa, raised the issue of hurricane relief. Christmas Eve will mark two months since Hurricane Richard pummeled Belize. The storm […]
The sparring was not limited to Said Musa and Anthony “Boots” Martinez; there was also an exchange between the two leaders, Dean Barrow and John Briceño. It came during the presentations on the Bill to amend the Income and Business Tax Act. The bill offers a small tax relief to working persons earning up to […]
On Wednesday night’s newscast we asked viewers “Do you believe that the workers of National Transport who were released due to the foreclosure are being used for political football?” A whopping seventy four percent voted yes and twenty six percent voted no. The poll indicates that there is a strong belief that political maneuverings are […]
Henry Canton is out. Up until this morning, Canton was the CEO of the Citrus Products of Belize Limited, the CPBL. For months he came under constant fire from his parent company, Citrus Growers Association, and by noon today, he was terminated but had not been served his official marching orders. Canton says it’s illegal […]
At the break of dawn this morning, firemen rushed to Waight Street where a house was on fire. The house, occupied Anselda Dougal and her son erupted in flames. The origins of the fire are unknown but there is a belief that the fire is a case of arson. Dougal had vivid recollections of how […]
A coronary inquiry into the death of Mark “T-Dog” Stuart, concluded today and after two hours of deliberation the jury could find no one responsible for the killing. The stunning decision comes seven years after Stuart was shot twenty-seven times at close range by prison officers on August twentieth, 2003. The inquiry didn’t start until […]
Also in court, five men who were busted on September seventeenth had a brief taste of freedom today. A charge against them for the possession of a nine millimeter pistol loaded with the ammunition was dismissed, but they were detained again as they exited the court. Jeffrey Flowers, Steven Flowers, Tylon Tillett, Charles Young Jr. […]
When the Committee to Protect Journalists was created almost thirty years ago, there were grave violations against the press, especially in Latin America, when the region was ruled by military dictatorships. The organization headquartered in New York, covers the planet in the protection of press freedom. On Thursday night, the CPJ’s Senior America’s Program Coordinator, […]
At the heart of the issue is the freedom of the press. On Thursday, the Citizens Organized for Liberty through Action (COLA), also sent its support to end the ban on Channel Five. COLA’s President, Moses Sulph explained why. Moses Sulph, President of COLA “Basically the press release is clearly condemning government decision to suspend […]
In other news, remember Raylene Dyer? She was the young mother who was murdered on October eighth in a most bizarre plot allegedly masterminded by her friend. Three men confessed to the crime saying that the body was dumped in the Belize River in the area of Roaring Creek. Still grieving, the family has attempted […]
Christmas Eve is one week away and across the country people are hunting for gifts to be wrapped. Safiyyah has interesting gift ideas. And if you’re looking for a jolly old time like, then Safiyyah’s about to unwrap all the entertainment that will come the weekend before Christmas. Here’s What’s Happening Belize. Hey, I’m Safiyyah […]
