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On Wednesday’s news, viewers saw teachers from Stann Creek join a motorcade to express displeasure at the government’s proposed salary cut and increment freeze for teachers and public officers for three years. What you may not know is at the same time on Wednesday in Belize City the council of management of the Belize National […]
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On March fifteenth, the B.N.T.U. will issue a counterproposal to G.O.B., which is expected to be discussed in cabinet. But the firebrand union is monitoring the situation very closely and has developed a plan of action. The green B.N.T.U. T-shirts will be worn on days when teachers report to school. There will be a series […]
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The members of law enforcement agencies are also recognised as public officers and so they too would be subject to the ten percent salary cut and increment freeze proposed by government. It has not been sitting well with officers at the Belize Police Department and so today, during a virtual interview with Commissioner of Police […]
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Amid talks of a looming salary cut for teachers and public officers, the Public Service Union has proceeded to painstakingly calculate the losses that would be incurred by its membership at various levels over the three-year period in question. Their charts made the rounds on Facebook and WhatsApp today. According to Vice President Dean Flowers, […]
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On Tuesday morning, Reginaldo Ruiz was murdered in broad daylight in front of patrons and vendors at the Belmopan Market Plaza. The fish vendor was at his stall when a gunman opened fire on him; as Ruiz took his last breath, the gunman, according to witnesses, escaped on a horse from the area. Today, News […]
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The plight of Doctor Marvin Manzanero, the embattled Director of Health Services, is unresolved, despite the fact that his duties have been delegated to others in the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Earlier today, the National Trade Union Congress of Belize issued a statement condemning the manner in which the ministry has handled the issue. […]
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The decision to sideline Doctor Manzanero from his duties as the legally appointed and commissioned Director of Health Services has raised the ire of many in the public service. While the prime minister agrees with and supports the decision to have him replaced, he admits that the manner in which Doctor Manza was benched could […]
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Belize will not be signing on to an International Monetary Fund program to work our way out of the financial crunch brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s the decision taken by the Briceño administration, following a series of meetings with the IMF. It harkens back to a similar decision taken by the Musa administration […]
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The Belize Water Services Limited says that customer arrears are piling up to a tune of over two million dollars, as a result of the economic crunch caused by COVID-19 unemployment and income loss. So now, B.W.S.L. wants to help you to help them by providing you with incentives to pay your water bills. It’s […]
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The Healthy Reefs Initiative has released the 2021 Eco-Audit of the Mesoamerican Reef countries, which include Belize, Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras. The study evaluates the region’s efforts to protect and sustainably manage coral reefs. Compared to the 2016 audit, the latest report shows Belize’s reef score has surpassed the other three countries. Healthy Reefs for […]
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On Wednesday night, the organizers of Reef Week held a virtual panel discussion to talk about the Blue Economy. As you are aware, there is a new government ministry which includes the Blue Economy led by Minister Andre Perez. So, to talk about what the emerging concept constitutes, as well as the challenges and opportunities […]
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Belize’s first Minister of the Blue Economy Andre Perez was also a presenter on the panel. Andre Perez, Minister of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation “Our message to our Belizean people is that it is important that we understand that despite the COVID-19 that we are going through right now it is even becoming […]
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Just about everyone has complained at some time or another about the lengthy wait for replacement passports or nationality certificates. Well, there may be some relief in sight. The International Organization for Migration has signed an agreement to provide digital support to the Department of Nationality and Passports Records Management Unit. This should help upgrade […]
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If you live in Hopkins or visit that area often, you will be pleased to hear that the road is going to be improved. This week a partnership between the public and private sector for the road work took shape with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Belize Tourist Board, the Ministry […]
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Belize and Taiwan have signed the 2021-2025 memorandum of understanding on Bilateral Cooperation. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration of Belize, Eamon Courtenay and Taiwanese Ambassador Remus Li-Kuo Chen signed the document at the Laing Building on Wednesday. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the M.O.U. extends the 2017-2020 agreement. The M.F.A. […]
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As the COVID-19 active cases continue on their downward trend, many recovered patients are at home with their families. Now, one is giving back to his community clinic. In Independence Village this morning, the polyclinic received a brand new desktop computer, printers, standing fans, refrigerator and bed sheets courtesy of COVID-19 survivor Jose Lafarga. Lafarga, […]
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With the Easter holidays fast approaching, advertisements of major activities across the country have already been popping up on social media. The Commissioner of Police has issued a stern warning to those behind these social events. Chester Williams warns the public that police officers will enforce all COVID-19 regulations. This includes at restaurants and on […]
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It’s been some time since we’ve reported on arrests due to breaking curfew and other quarantine regulations. Yet even as the COVID-19 numbers decline, the Belize Police Department and the Ministry of Health and Wellness continue to stress the importance of strict adherence to the COVID-19 regulations. According to ComPol Chester Williams, all across the […]
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