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The Commission of Inquiry into the sale of government vehicles and other equipment at the end of the United Democratic Party’s last days in government resumes on Friday. Former Deputy Prime Minister Hugo Patt will be among those appearing. He is facing scrutiny about the purchase of a 2020 Toyota Tacoma pick-up truck. It was […]
Written on February 25, 2021 | Posted in
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Belize Electricity Limited held its annual general meeting virtually this afternoon to shareholders only. It was the first AGM under the People’s United Party government, since the company’s board of directors was reconstituted back in December. Led by Chairman Andrew Marshalleck, the meeting focused on the company’s fiscal performance over the past year and presented […]
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Digital makeovers are coming for the Belize court system. Today, the Attorney General of Belize signed a memorandum of understanding with the Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions, to strengthen the courts and the Office of the Attorney General. The agreement includes provisions for the immediate implementation of e-filing for the courts and a digital case […]
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Like so many things postponed due to corona virus, the national census taken every ten years is being pushed back yet again. Originally rescheduled for 2021, the Statistical Institute of Belize now says they have opted to reschedule once more. So don’t expect house-to-house census takers coming to visit you, during the COVID-19 crisis. […]
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COVID-19 has claimed another event casualty. Today it was announced that the Belikin La Ruta Maya River Challenge traditionally held on the extended March weekend has been cancelled. The organizing committee says that after twenty-four consecutive years of the sport, the tough decision was taken, much to the disappointment to paddlers, as well as fans […]
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The positivity rate for COVID-19 is down to one point four percent from a whopping sixty-five percent in last November of last year. The latest figures show that there were seven confirmed new cases, seventeen recoveries and one new death. Active cases are also down to one hundred and forty persons, with the majority being […]
Written on February 25, 2021 | Posted in
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The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture, also known as IICA, is piloting a voluntary third-party quality assurance project in Belize and Honduras. Today, a virtual ceremony was held to officially launch the initiative that is expected to empower the private sector to set standards for food safety for public health and trade. BAHA Acting […]
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The project will also look at legislative frameworks, capacity building efforts and public-private partnership opportunities to facilitate changes to strengthen the food security management system. Minister of Food Security Jose Abelardo Mai says three sectors will be targeted in this pilot project. Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister of Agriculture, Food Security & Enterprise “In the […]
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In an update to a story from June, construction of a fuel depot and convenience store near the outskirts of Punta Gorda has been halted by the Central Building Authority, following an outcry from residents who raised concerns of public health and safety. In January, a site visit was conducted and several issues of non-compliance […]
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Loose ends are being tied up by both major political parties ahead of the municipal elections next Wednesday in Corozal. The People’s United Party is seeking another term of office under the leadership of Mayor Rigo Vellos. The incumbent head of local government is being challenged by the U.D.P.’s Roger Arana, who has professional experience […]
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Former Corozal Mayor Hilberto Campos is running against the younger sibling of David ‘Dido’ Vega next Wednesday in a bye-election to represent Corozal Bay in parliament. Vega died of COVID-19 complications on December eleventh, 2020, the day when he was set to be sworn in as a member of the House of Representatives. In the […]
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They may not be able to sit together in person due to COVID-19, but that is not stopping Belizean and Mexican business counterparts from joining forces. Today, the Embassy of Mexico, COPARMEX Quintana Roo and the Ministry of Economic Development of Quintana Roo announced that the first virtual Business Roundtable Mexico-Belize will be held on […]
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The nations school children may be hoping to resume in-person classes in September, but in the meantime many are still on remote learning. This week one school in the Stann Creek received a most welcome donation of laptops that should really help the students and teachers keep up with their work. [Donation of Laptops…] […]
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If you encounter a road traffic accident, do you know what to do? There are some basic life-saving skills that you can perform. It is almost always recommended that medical professionals respond to call for help. But there are times when accident victims may not be able to reach a hospital or get help on […]
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Most people only see Belize’s beautiful butterflies one at a time, when they land on a garden flower. But imagine being surrounded by them all the time. Tonight, News Five’s Andrea Polanco has a story about the people in the Stann Creek District who care for these delicate creatures from the time they are eggs […]
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