The strike by teachers continue in the headlines tonight and we can confirm that the B.N.T.U. remains unmoved. This Wednesday, there will be a seventh day of strike action by the Belize National Teachers’ Union. While the Union continues to maintain its demands for good governance, there is a window since the union is open […]
As we said there may be a resolution to the industrial action because just before six o’clock this evening, the Prime Minister responded to the Belize National Teachers Union in respect to a letter sent to the Prime Minister earlier today. In a more conciliatory tone, the Prime Minister clarifies that the basis for inviting […]
The B.N.T.U.’s strike got major support today from the region, the Caribbean Union of Teachers has written to the Prime Minister appealing to him to seek to bring an amicable resolution to the ongoing situation. According to the CUT the B.N.T.U. has been patient to ensure that the collective bargaining agreement process is preserved. In […]
As the strike continues into its seventh day; across the country schools remained closed. In the west this morning teachers met for an update on the evolving situation. Their mantra “We will not be moved” remains steadfast. News Five’s Isani Cayetano reports. Isani Cayetano, reporting Teachers from across Cayo District assembled this morning in […]
Schools were also closed on San Pedro but it does not mean teachers were not engaged. This morning a sea of green overtook the island. Our friends at the San Pedro Sun have shared video of the teachers of the San Pedro High School in their peaceful march. They were joined by senior students and […]
Late on Friday evening, the Prime Minister upset the B.N.T.U. applecart by throwing into the mix the National Trade Union Congress of Belize. The PM wrote to both saying that in fact the N.T.U.C.B. has also taken up the good governance agenda and that negotiations should therefore include the umbrella organization. This morning we sought […]
We’re not sure what to call this morning’s march from Cinderella Plaza to the headquarters of the Belize National Teacher’s Union in Belize City. Was it a protest – when we counted far more police guarding the protestors along the route – approximately twenty, including Inspector of Police Fitzroy Yearwood standing guard in front of […]
It was a bloody weekend, three persons were murdered; in the nation’s capital, in the west and in a southern community. A violent confrontation between a group of persons socializing at the popular La Cabaña Bar ended tragically for the Clarke family of Belmopan. One of their own, twenty-three year old Ashley Clarke was hit […]
A homeless person was also murdered over the weekend in San Ignacio Town. The vagrant, later identified as Benjamin Gomez, was discovered lying on a bench at a bus stop with multiple stab wounds to the upper body. It is uncertain what led to the vicious attack which left Gomez fatally injured with cuts to […]
In the third murder, one man, Orlando Cedios, has been charged and will appear in court on Wednesday for the murder of a twenty-one year old Guatemalan national, Edilsar Mendez, in Bella Vista, Toledo District. Police believe that a romantic love triangle between tenants of a house in the village may have led to the […]
The holiday weekend was quiet in terms of crime in Belize City, but it didn’t start out that way. There were two shooting incidents within minutes of each other in different sections of the Old Capital on Friday night. It started with a double shooting of a pair of brothers from Racoon Street. Then, more […]
Among the demands of good governance that the B.N.T.U. is agitating for involves the fight against corruption in government. Back in October 2013, Prime Minister Dean Barrow publicly admitted that the Ministry of Lands is a hotbed of corruption in light of the sordid and crooked land deals being cut at the department. This is […]
The People’s United Party confirmed via press release today that its Senator will not be participating in the Special Senate Select Committee on Immigration set to meet on Wednesday. The party’s original motion in the Senate, which called for one member each from the Government and Opposition parties and each of the three Social Partner […]
Is the P.U.P., like the U.D.P. did when it refused to participate in the 2005 inquiry into Social Security, hurting itself and the people of Belize by reducing the number of voices involved in the investigation? Senator Valerie Woods contends that like the then-leader of the Opposition Dean Barrow, the P.U.P. is standing on principle. […]
The senate committee has been established but its composition is of concern and so are the terms of reference. One particular vexing issue is that the committee would require authorization to interview witnesses and the special audit has identified thirteen former and sitting ministers linked to the immigration mess. The feeling is that there will […]
An N.T.U.C.B. senator has also been named to the Senate Investigation Committee on Immigration. This morning, the N.T.U.C.B. president said that after much debate within the Unions, Union Senator, Elena Smith, will participate in the Senate Select Committee but they still remain concerned about the terms of reference of the committee. Marvin Mora, President, […]
Over the weekend of October first, a group of fishermen from the north were robbed at gunpoint while out at sea in southern Belize. It was reported that the fishers were approached by an unknown vessel and the occupants, who were said to be well armed, proceeded to rob and assault the fishermen. In an […]
A nineteen-year-old student lost his life on Sunday when he drowned in an area of Belmopan known as Rivera. Gian Bethran, along with several of his friends, went swimming that afternoon. Bethran dove into the river and never resurfaced. Despite all efforts to rescue the teenager, those attempts provide futile. Villagers, as well as Belmopan […]
A fatal traffic accident between miles thirteen and fourteen on the Philip Goldson Highway shortly before ten-thirty on Friday night has left one man dead. Ladyville Police responded to the scene of the road traffic accident where they saw a motionless twenty-year-old Jairo Sosa, a labourer of thirteen and a half miles Philip Goldson Highway. […]
The Belize National Coast Guard received a huge donation today in the form of a facility, personnel and other equipment valued at almost three million US dollars. With this new facility, the Coast Guard will be able to conduct maintenance on vessels at any time and even treat Coast Guard officers at a medic center […]
On September nineteenth, National Service Day and the fifth anniversary of the passing of George Price, members of the People’s United Party in the House and Senator Paul Thompson attended the National Assembly building in Belmopan. The purpose: to submit their statements of assets and liabilities with the Integrity Commission. Now, since the Commission is […]
Zelma Edgell, better known by her pen-name Zee Edgell, is in Belize to re-launch her 2007 book “Time and River”, inspired by slavery in Belize. The novel focuses on the life of a young slave who subsequently became a slave-owner who would find herself owning her family members. The story unfolds around the time of […]
Good evening, I’m James Adderley and welcome o the Tuesday edition of Sports Monday. Undefeated FC Belize took on a surging BDF team yesterday as the Premier League of Belize season heats up. Ryan Simpson looks to give FC Belize off this set piece launch only to see goalkeeper, Glenford Chimilio come up with a […]
