Two weeks ago, Prime Minister Dean Barrow at a press conference threw his Foreign Minister, Wilfred “Sedi” Elrington, under the bus for comments that have inflamed Belizeans on numerous issues related to the Guatemalan claim. The PM established that he is the authority on the issue. This morning, the grassroots organization, COLA, launched its Protect […]
The rollout of COLA’s anti-government campaign, complete with banners and other related propaganda, was done in grand fashion, relatively speaking. The press conference was held at the Radisson and was carried in its entirety on Love FM as a paid broadcast. The VIP Room was packed to capacity with standing room only for latecomers. The […]
And, just where is COLA getting its funding from? According to former president, Moses Sulph, the organization is still very much dependent on the altruism of private individuals, as well as the business community. Moses Sulph, Former President, COLA “There are a lot of persons out there who love this country just like we […]
Illegal logging within the Chiquibul Forest remains one of the foremost causes of biodiversity loss within the national park. An assessment of the problem to determine its scale was commissioned by Friends for Conservation and Development and conducted over a two-year period, between 2010 and 2012. A recent report concludes that almost three million board […]
A piece of the jewel – any piece of the jewel – is as coveted as the Holy Grail. But unless you’ve got money, power, political connections or any combination of the above…owning a piece of the jewel is as likely as a sighting of the Loch Ness Monster. The difficulties associated with common people […]
In his interview today, Belmopan Mayor Khalid Belisle maintained that the problem is land. There is a high demand for that precious commodity in Belmopan, and a long waiting list. So while he would like to assist those who will be relocated from the area near the creek, there’s precious little he can do. […]
Today, when we spoke to residents of the creek-side parcel, they maintained that they have been allowed to live there by both previous Mayors Anthony Chanona and Simeon Lopez. They say both promised to survey the parcel and make their residence legal. But neither did. And more recent than that, they claim that while campaigning […]
A room being rented in the city by Harold Perriott was burglarized last week Thursday. This week, two men were charged with the offense of handling stolen goods; one took the rap, while the other pleaded not guilty to two separate charges of Handling Stolen Goods. The first to be arraigned was Egbert Ferguson. Allegations […]
A man reported to police that he was robbed at gunpoint, but today in court, he claimed he never told police a gun was used and when he tried to withdraw the charge, the magistrate rejected his request. This morning, Mark Anthony Lopez appeared before Magistrate Ladonna John. Lopez is the brother of now deceased […]
The Eastern Division South today held a second back to school drive; this time in the Mayflower Street area of the city as part of their strategy to build relations with the community. Primary school children and their parents gathered at the Berger Field on Vernon Street to receive much needed school bags and supplies, […]
On August fifteen, a deadly fight took place on Newtown Barracks in Belize City. It occurred near the entrance to the MCC Grounds across from the Ramada Belize City Princess. Four residents from the Lake Independence area: Mark Benguche, Austin Rowland, Eugene Arana and Joel Bishop were viciously attacked by a group of men, reportedly […]
Today, stakeholders across the transport industry gathered at the Biltmore to evaluate the progress of the National Road Safety Program, which started in 2014. It is the second round of consultations for the three-year pilot project, which comes to an end in 2016. The Road Safety Commission is identifying policies to incorporate in a Road […]
The Road Safety Project is funded by the Caribbean Development Bank and the Government of Belize. And while the program highlights the dangers resulting from drunk driving, approximately fourteen million dollars have been invested in infrastructure, equipment and training particularly along the demonstration corridor; that is the George Price Highway. Chief Transport Officer Jeffries spoke […]
Mexico is one of Belize’s important trading partners, especially as it relates to agriculture and fisheries products. The trade and investment arm of the government, BELTRAIDE, is planning to increase exports across the borders. Today, a workshop with the private sector stakeholders and Mexican counterparts was held to explore the possibility of becoming the gateway […]
Belize has been experiencing below average rainfall and above average temperatures. All Belizeans can attest to the discomfort of high temperatures but one warning that we all need to take into consideration is to stay hydrated. Tonight on Healthy Living, we discuss some signs of dehydration and things you can do to minimize excessive water […]
