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The last shipment of corn to Guatemala was exported thirteen years ago. Since then, the movement of wholesale grain across the western border had been dormant, despite the existence of a preferential trade agreement between Belize and Guatemala being signed in 2006 and coming into effect in 2010. When that external market was cut off […]
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The steadily rising cost of fuel has remained a bread and butter issue for many people whose livelihoods depend on that commodity. Aside from the booked tours, today only eight certified tour operators and tour guides work outside the gates at the Belize Tourism Village. But before they even attempted to seek out clients today, […]
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The Stake Bank causeway has been controversial with FECTAB tour operators airing their side last week. While we were speaking to the tour guides out protesting gas prices today, we asked John Pollard of Big John Tours for his view on the causeway. He says he supports the project for income generation and any concerns […]
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Cabinet has asked Chief Environmental Officer, Martin Alegria, to submit a report on the approval process for the Stake Bank causeway and Northern Drowned Caye Development. The approvals and permissions granted to these developments are the subject of an active review to determine validity, including a purported 2019 ECP that is yet to be made […]
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This evening, there was a fatal traffic accident in the south. Reports are that a fifteen-seater passenger van ran over an elderly Hispanic man on the Southern Highway in Silk Grass Village. An amateur clip of the incident was sent to News Five as police officers navigated the flow of traffic on the thoroughfare. The […]
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The Upper House met in special session today in a marathon sitting that’s reminiscent of Monday’s extended House Meeting. Among the bundle of bills brought before the Senate for approval was a proposed piece of law that makes way for the arrival of the Blue Bond, a unique financial configuration that will see the disposal […]
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The approval of the Blue Bond is indeed a momentous occasion for all, since the country’s external debt will be reduced by half a billion dollars, thanks to the new arrangement. Lead Senator for Government Business, Eamon Courtenay puts it all into perspective. Eamon Courtenay, Senator for Government Business “Madam President, today on this […]
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NGO Senator Osmany Salas holds the firm position that it should not be credited to any one party and that it shows political maturity that such an initiative can commence under one administration and be concluded under another. Osmany Salas, Senator, NGO Community “This is not about the PUP, it is not about the […]
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In economic news, during the month of September 2021, imports took a giant leap, up by over seventy percent while exports dropped, compared to the same period last year. These are the latest statistics coming out of the Statistical Institute of Belize. According to S.I.B, in September Belize imported goods valued at one hundred and […]
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Looking at the consumer price index for the month of September, SIB’s data reflects an increase in the cost of fuel, food, and LPG and personal care products, when compared to September of 2020. A notable increase of eleven percent was recorded in the transport category. The price of food and non alcoholic beverages saw […]
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A Memorandum of Understanding was signed this afternoon, aimed at creating economic opportunities for Belizean woman. It is a joint venture, through the Ministries of Human Development and Agriculture, the Belize Trade and Investment Development Services (BELTRAIDE) and the Development Finance Corporation (DFC). The four entities will together provide the necessary job readiness, business and […]
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Statistics show millions of women have far less access to financing than men, but this new initiative aims to close that gap, as the technical people pledged to today. Executive Director of BELTRAIDE, Dr. Leroy Almendarez and General Manager of the SFC, Natalie Goff, explained that contrary to popular belief, statistics also show that women […]
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The Commander of the Colombian Air Force is in Belize. General Ramsés Rueda and his delegation visited Brigadier General Steven Ortega, Commander of the Belize Defence Force, at Price Barracks, Ladyville. The purpose of the visit was to discuss combating transnational organized crime and the conclusion of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries’ […]
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Today two people convicted in the Dangriga Supreme Court in September were sentenced for their role in a case of child prostitution. Justice Antoinette Moore gave Jeffery Perez the maximum sentence of twelve years imprisonment for the crime of “child prostitution” and Petrona Inez Montejo got ten years for “Procuring a child for sexual exploitation.” […]
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In this week’s briefing, Cabinet expressed concern about the rising cost of fuel and agreed to a team to look at possible mitigation measures. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet ministers approved to draft a Public Private Partnership policy and the creation of a PPP Unit to mobilize private sector capita for development projects that […]
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This evening, Nurse Lizette Bell, the Deputy Director of Nursing in the Ministry, gave further details about the COVID booster shots and eligibility during the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Up 2 The Minute live stream this evening. Lizette Bell, Deputy Director of Nursing, MOHW “Effective immediately the ministry of health and wellness would […]
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This year’s United Nation’s Conference of Parties, better known as COP26, takes place in Glasgow, Scotland in the United Kingdom. Over the next two weeks, world leaders will converge to see where countries are in meeting the commitments made in the Paris Agreement signed back in 2015. One of the goals was to limit global […]
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The effects of climate change as explained by Minister Orlando Habet are real – we’ve been experiencing it. In some areas along the coast, land is washing way and entire families need to relocate. While there are several areas including agriculture, energy, oceans and forests that will also be discussed at the high level meetings, […]
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It’s that time again. That’s right the 2021 Belize International Film Festival is almost here. This time around, thirty films and ten music videos will be featured in the festival that always includes both locally produced short films and documentaries, along with films from across the world. This year it is going to be all […]
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Testimonials from survivors as well as the loved ones of those affected by COVID-19 as well as the importance of vaccinations have been ventilated in the our news segment COVID-19 Chronicles. The pandemic continues to have a hold on the country – in areas of public health, the economy and tourism. But on the flip […]
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