The Belize National Teachers’ Union has gained quite the reputation for bringing the heat to Government leaders on both sides of the political divide. And while rain may have changed the nature of proceedings in Belmopan today, the trademark fire and verve of one of the most powerful organizations in Belize was in full force […]
With most of the nation’s teachers away in Belmopan, students in Belize City got a day-off. Our tour of the Old Capital found that many schools, like Saint Joseph’s R.C. Primary School, were completely closed. Some others were partially open, but there were no teachers in sight. The Ministry of Education and Minister Patrick Faber […]
The teachers’ appearance on Independence Hill was peaceful and without trouble, but what happened after its conclusion wasn’t. Belize City vendor and noted P.U.P. supporter Paul “Chicken Dread” Ferguson decided to speak his mind about the issues of the day, and had much to say about the current administration. But his remarks rubbed some police […]
The Teachers’ Union is preparing for a busy week ahead, and not just in the classroom. According to National President Luke Palacio, they have invited the Prime Minister to a meeting concerning a proposal made to them on Friday. While the specifics of the proposal are being kept under the lid, the meeting is scheduled […]
The Belize National Teachers’ Union is not in the very least pleased with the Ministry of Education after what it considers attempts to undermine the activity of the Union. The ministry made a direct appeal to school managements to keep schools open today, persuading wavering teachers and principals that there is nothing to lend support […]
The People’s United Party was in Belmopan today on another mission which coincided with the teacher’s rally. While its rank and file generally stayed away, the parliamentarians did not miss the opportunity and proceeded to show solidarity with the thousands of educators that came out on Independence Hill. According to the P.U.P., its executive met […]
According to Briceño, PM Barrow is unable to dole out the final three percent salary adjustment due to teachers for several reasons. Briceño points out that the economy is contracting and G.O.B. is broke having rolled out the Petrocaribe funds to win elections. And now the government is unable to keep promises made. John […]
One of the events by the People’s United Party to mark National Service Day was the handing over of reports on assets and liabilities held by Opposition parliamentarians. It is a symbolic gesture made to the Integrity Commission which has been defunct since 2011. In fact, the last chairman to the Commission was attorney B.Q. […]
But the Integrity Commission has not been functioning for five years. So who receives the reports? P.U.P. Leader John Briceño says that the Secretary of the Commission will be handed the documents in Belmopan where there is office space, but as we said, no members. Briceño believes there are many reasons why PM Barrow and […]
The Father of the Nation George Price passed away five years ago. Price led the People’s United Party for four decades from the days of a colonial outpost, to self suffrage, internal self governance; and his crowning glory was the attainment of Independence in 1981. He is revered as the humble man with an extraordinary […]
Last week we reported on the attempt by the Clerk of the National Assembly to withhold Cayo South area representative Julius Espat’s salary, community vote and office allowances following his so-called suspension from the House of Representatives on August twenty-sixth. We say “attempt,” because there has been some movement on the matter. Today, we learned […]
The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives has been the subject of much debate – but not among its members, who can barely agree on anything. The Committee last met before the last General Elections; it comprises of four government ministers and two members of the Opposition including the chair. Recently, the Government […]
Deborah Humes died on Friday night after she was crushed by a house that collapsed atop her on Dolphin Street where the Soca Moca Carnival Band was preparing for the road march. Police had predicted her death to us via text hours before it actually happened. At the start of the carnival a moment of […]
A rookie cop who discharged his licensed firearm as the carnival road march was winding down on Saturday is facing disciplinary proceedings. Police Corporal Kris Staine is accused of firing a shot with his licensed Sig Sauer nine millimeter pistol on Princess Margaret Drive within the area of the Nazarene High School. Police are treating […]
Pandemonium broke when the shot was fired, but many persons on the ground claim that more than one shot was fired and that it was not only the cop. Reports spread like wildfire that multiple persons, including a two year old baby, had been injured and rushed to medical facilities. The police maintain that no […]
Turning to the courts…forty-seven year old Romie Anthony and her two children – twenty-eight year old Amir and eighteen year old Brea – are finally free from jail after charges of possession of unlicensed ammunition for two bullets found in their home in July of 2012 were dismissed. Anthony was formally acquitted today by Senior […]
Anthony went to trial and told the court that she was on her way home when police arrived at her house and the bullets were found under her house after police searched it. But Anthony said she had no knowledge of the bullets being there. She details the agony of the family’s ordeal. Romie […]
Former Prime Minister Said Musa spoke today on the William “Danny” Mason affair and he did not hesitate to say how he would have handled it. Mason is behind bars having been charged with the July beheading of Pastor Llewellyn Lucas whose head was found in the back of his vehicle as he partied in […]
The first ever Sarstoon Eco-Challenge proceeded in the waters of the national southern boundary on Saturday morning and afternoon. There was preoccupation that the event would renew hostility by the Guatemalans stationed in the Sarstoon. Organizer and leader of the Volunteers Wil Maheia, says the response to the challenge was excellent but the event was […]
Months of preparation gave away to the Carnival Road March 2016 this past Saturday in Belize City. The parade of the bands got off to somewhat of a slow start on Caesar Ridge Road as the rain came down with a vengeance. Still yet, thousands lined the route to view the sights and sounds and […]
Good evening, I’m James Adderley and this is Sports Monday. The premier league of Belize continues to roll and the Belize City fans were treated to a rather entertaining ballgame as the B.D.F. hosted the Freedom Fighters from Punta Gorda Saturday night inside the MCC Grounds where we certainly pleased with the return of […]
