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A Belizean minor, identified as a standard-four student from a Belize City primary school was among a group of unaccompanied children from Central America making their way to the United States. To protect the confidentiality of the girl and her family, her identity will not be disclosed at this time. But the child, who is […]
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Director of the Department of Human Services, Lliani Arthurs told News Five that of great concern are the risk factors associated with unaccompanied minors. Arthurs pulled no punches warning parents about the exploitation and human rights violations that can occur, even for children travelling with someone known to the family. Lliani Arthurs, Director, Department […]
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So is there some level of neglect for which the parent or guardian can be held accountable? Director Arthurs says that while migrating to another country for better opportunities is legal, an assessment is underway to determine whether or not there are charges to be levelled against the little girl’s parent in Belize. Lliani […]
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While the country has been documenting unaccompanied minors since 2016, it is primarily collecting data on Central Americans ending up in Belize. Those cases came to a halt in 2020 with the closure of land borders during to the COVID-19 pandemic. But while this is the first known case of an unaccompanied Belizean minor, we […]
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The nation’s children may be on Easter break, but the Belize National Teachers Union is not relaxing this holiday. Union representatives met with government representatives on Monday evening to further negotiate a proposed salary cut for teachers and public officers. The protracted discussions come after dates being set for the reopening of schools after a […]
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Senator Smith has also laid out a schedule during which the union’s leadership will meet with various branches to provide an update following the upcoming round of meetings. According to Smith, it will also serve as an opportunity for the executive of B.N.T.U. to renew its mandate in the ongoing negotiations. Senator Elena Smith, […]
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A new Governor of the Central Bank of Belize is set to assume office later this week, with the start of a new financial year. Manuel Vasquez will succeed Ambassador Joy Grant as head of Belize’s fiscal and monetary regulator, responsible for the issuing of bills, as well as controlling the flow of currency. Vasquez […]
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The Belize Jaguars triumphed this afternoon by trouncing Turks and Caicos with a final score of five-nil in the second World Cup qualifier being played by our men’s national team. Two goals were scored by forward Carlos Garcia, while Jesse August, Deshawon Nembhard and Deon McCaulay scored one goal apiece. Today’s victory keeps the Jaguars’ […]
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It has become a holiday tradition and this year is no different. Yes, gas prices have been increased right before the Easter getaway weekend. Today, the Ministry of Finance announced that the price for regular gasoline is about to cross over the eleven dollar mark to eleven dollars and five cents. Kerosene will also be […]
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The Social Security Board is introducing My Social Security Self-service Portal for customers who are insured with S.S.B. This morning, General Manager for Corporate Customer Service, Chandra Nisbet-Cansino explained the purpose of the application and how its ease of access will make things a lot simpler for those who want to follow their contributions online. […]
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With borders closed, this year is going to see many Belizeans become tourists in their own backyards – visiting various parts of the country for the Easter Holidays. While some will head west and south with the family or friends, others will make their way for an extended weekend of sun, sand and sea. So […]
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Since last week, tourism tracking data showed that resorts and hotels in major tourist destinations in the south, namely Hopkins and Placencia, were already fully booked and the properties on the cayes were filling up. Some residents were even heading to the mountains out west for a change. But there are some who will have […]
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Tonight, we wrap up our series on women in leadership roles with the story of one woman who wasn’t born here, but who has spent her working life trying to protect and guide the use of our natural resources. As reporter Andrea Polanco found out, Hannah Saint Luce Martinez braves areas most of us won’t […]
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