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Will there Sugar Cane processing season begin on schedule this month? Following its meeting with the Prime Minister, John Briceno on Monday, today the Belize Sugar Industry Limited says it is hopeful that their trade dispute with the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association will be resolved before the expiration of the current Commercial Agreement in […]
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McLachlan also spoke frankly about growing reluctant of its stakeholders to further invest in Belize until the impasse is resolved. Mac McLachlan, VP of International Relations, ASR/BSI “This is a private business, it is a private commercial business here. So, clearly the onus is on us and the cane farmers to be able to […]
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In the end, cane farmers run the risk of losing out on the Fair Trade Premium paid to Associations on an annual basis. These premiums are paid as an extra sum of money, on top of the selling price to invest in projects of their choice. Having a signed commercial agreement is one of the […]
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For their part, the Committee of Management of the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association lost no time in responding to ASR/BSI’s statements today. This evening they issued a release saying that while the Belize Sugar Industries Limited (BSI) informed Belize Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA) about its counter proposals for a commercial agreement, these proposals focus […]
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The Vice President of ASR/BSI was also asked about the Sugar Industry Amendment Bill that stalled in the Senate on Monday. Echoing the sentiments of the Social Partners in the Senate, VP McLachlan asserts there should be less government intervention, controls and regulations. Mac McLachlan, VP of International Relations “I am a firm believer […]
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In 2016, her office exposed numerous irregularities and corrupt practices within Government departments, including at the Belize Sports Council and within the Ministry of Sports as well as other illegalities within the Government. This included the sale of Belizean passports, visas, and granting of Belizean citizenship to foreign nationals. Special reports released by her office […]
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The World Justice Project has released its Rule of Law Index for 2021, which presents a portrait of the rule of law in one hundred and thirty-nine countries and jurisdictions. It provides scores and rankings based on eight factors: constraints on government powers, absence of corruption, open government fundamental rights, order and security, regulatory enforcement, […]
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The report is for policymakers, civil society organizations, academics, legal professionals and the wider public as a tool to help identify strengths and weaknesses within each country. It is also hoped these will inform policy choices. UNIBAM Executive Director Caleb Orozco feels, however, the report has not had much impact on successive Belize governments. He […]
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The US Government has invited one hundred and eleven countries, including Belize, to participate in the Summit for Democracy, which began on Tuesday and ends on Thursday. During the meeting, three main themes will be explored: fighting corruption, combating authoritarianism and promoting human rights. LGBTQI-specific data about each of the countries has been collected to […]
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The musician and animator behind the Tecuani and Duende animated movie, David Smith, is hospitalized after surviving a life threatening medical event. Although he underwent two life saving surgeries, Smith is not yet out of the woods. His family is seeking support to meet the expenses incurred as a result of costly medication and care. […]
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The Caribbean Community, CARICOM, has maintained cordial relations with Cuba since 1972, and today they celebrated forty-nine years of mutual respect, cooperation and solidarity. As a part of that celebration is the nineteenth anniversary of CARICOM-Cuba Day, which was also held today. Belize joined in by expressing appreciation to Cuba for providing us with a […]
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In Cabinet news, the prime minister and his advisors gave approval for the Isidoro Beaton Stadium in Belmopan, to fall the National Sports Council which will assume responsibility for the upkeep of the stadium and allow Citco access. Cabinet approved the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics’ Sustainable Energy Roadmap 2021-2040, established with a […]
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The Minister of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation, Andre Perez is heading a Belizean delegation to an air services negotiation event in Bogotá, Colombia. It has been underway since December sixth and ends the tenth. The event is being hosted by International Civil Aviation Organization and brings together delegations from around the globe to negotiate […]
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Day three of Gimme Five starts at seven-thirty, so your tickets better already be in the box because the prizes are bigger than ever. Tonight, News Five’s Duane Moody and Paul Lopez will be hosting and picking those lucky winners from the thousands of coupons that have been entered to win. The show is our […]
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In tonight’s edition of “News Five Remembers,” we bring you an interview, first conducted in 2016, with former reporter Janelle Chanona. Many of you know her from her current work with Oceana Belize, but we like to think she got her start in environmental advocacy during her nine years of covering stories for News Five. […]
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