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Patrick Faber must go, and he must go now. That’s a firm individual position taken by the chairman of the United Democratic Party, amid another scandal involving the embattled Leader of the Opposition. It follows a police report that was filed by Faber’s fiancé on Wednesday alleging she was struck with a hammer and had […]
Written on January 21, 2022 | Posted in
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Notwithstanding Dr. Arnold’s statement being rescinded, the sequence of events, as detailed in her report, is damning, if indeed they are factual. Peyrefitte admits, however, that to remove Faber as leader, the National Party Convention would have to decide on a course of action. Michael Peyrefitte, Chairman, United Democratic Party “Doctor Arnold gave a […]
Written on January 21, 2022 | Posted in
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On the matter of a course of action to be taken by the party executive, we asked the chairman of the U.D.P if the decision making process would involve delegates and others within the party’s hierarchy. Here’s how he responded. Isani Cayetano “Is it only the decision of the convention to have him removed […]
Written on January 21, 2022 | Posted in
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It has been a violent start to 2022 with Belize City being the national hotspot once again. Last night Michael Lambey was killed on Curl Thompson Street, and Joseph James was gunned down in broad daylight after leaving court. Isani Cayetano reports. Isani Cayetano, Reporting In the past forty-eight hours, Belize City has recorded […]
Written on January 21, 2022 | Posted in
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Today, at the celebration of the forty-fourth anniversary of the Belize Defence Force, the official ceremonial change of command parade took place at the Sir Colville Young Parade Square at Price Barracks. Azariel Loria was officially installed as Brigadier General and the new commander of the B.D.F. News Five’s Duane Moody reports. Duane Moody, […]
Written on January 21, 2022 | Posted in
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This morning, tensions were high outside the Port of Belize Limited compound, as stevedores took industrial action. With them off the job, reports quickly emerged that the Belize Defense Force soldiers were being called in to do their work. So when a truck filled with B.D.F. officers showed up at the Port this morning, the […]
Written on January 21, 2022 | Posted in
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And, “Mose” Hyde had a message for the state when we asked him for a comment. He contends that the state’s action is a provocation to the stevedores currently engaged in industrial action. Evan “Mose” Hyde, President, Christian Workers Union “That is not their role. That is not in their purview. They are not […]
Written on January 21, 2022 | Posted in
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The C.E.O. of Port of Belize Limited, Andy Lane, was tight lipped about the purpose of the B.D.F.’s presence on the compound; when we asked him about it via Zoom today. Paul Lopez “As it pertains to B.D.F. soldiers on the compound, can you confirm whether they were there to take over the work […]
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With all stevedores now out on strike, the hands of the management at the Port of Belize Limited are tied. One ship docked since Thursday morning is still waiting to be unloaded, but could simply leave without leaving its cargo for the local market. Additional ships are scheduled for the weekend, but there will likely […]
Written on January 21, 2022 | Posted in
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And so, as C.E.O. Lane puts it, industrial action at the Port is bad for business. But, the stevedores’ main concern is getting their sugar separation payment. They are demanding this as compensation for the Belize Sugar Industry’s move to the Big Creek Port. Tensions were already high on Thursday when the management at Port […]
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The Belize Tourism Board, Ministry of Health, and the Placencia Village Council are collaborating to finally bring a polyclinic to the village. The clinic will include consultation rooms, reception and registration areas, waiting rooms, an asthma bay, pharmacy, triage rooms, and laboratory. Minister of Tourism, Anthony Mahler and Minister of Health Kevin Bernard were on […]
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A lawsuit brought against the Briceño administration by U.D.P. Senator Mike Peyrefitte was heard before the Supreme Court this morning. It has to do with a contract that was awarded to Smart for the provision of Microsoft services to the Government of Belize. Earlier today, Peyrefitte commented on the matter, and how he intends to […]
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The proposal has frequently come up, even under previous City Councils, that the Belize City Council should charge a garbage tax. It is something that the current Mayor, Bernard Wagner, has also said he supports and would move to implement. But, Prime Minister John Briceño told reporters this week that it is something he will […]
Written on January 21, 2022 | Posted in
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Late last year, the Briceño Administration announced that it will be undertaking an amnesty exercise in 2022 to regulate the immigration status of tens of thousands of nationals from Central America and CARICOM. These persons would be processed, and if they satisfy the criteria, offered permanent residency. Immigration C.E.O. Doctor Gilroy Middleton gave details at […]
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The deadline is quickly approaching for Belize to submit its memorial on the territorial dispute with Guatemala to the International Court of Justice. By the rules of the court, much cannot be disclosed during this time, but on Thursday, during a press conference held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration, News […]
Written on January 21, 2022 | Posted in
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The final one percent in social security contributions that was supposed to have taken effect earlier this month was deferred until the new fiscal year, to give people a longer time to prepare for it. But according to the C.E.O. at the Social Security Board, Deborah Ruiz, if those additional deductions from salaries do not […]
Written on January 21, 2022 | Posted in
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C.E.O. Ruiz said that coupled with contribution reform, there are other actuarial proposals for consideration, but those require in-depth discussions. Later this year, S.S.B. will consult with stakeholders on possible measures, such as the ratio that S.S.B. and employers share for employees’ sick benefits. Deborah Ruiz, C.E.O., Social Security Board “One of the things […]
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And, just in case you were wondering how S.S.B. is doing as it continues to pay out sickness benefits to COVID patients, Ruiz says there is sufficient money to cover that. Since the disease has plagued our economy, however, COVID related payouts surpassed four million dollars. Deborah Ruiz, C.E.O., Social Security Board “For every […]
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The Ministry of Health has announced that their stock of AstraZeneca Vaccines will expire on January thirty-first. Hence, the Ministry is inviting persons who have still not yet received their COVID-19 vaccinations to go and get vaccinated, so that these life-saving medications do not go to waste. And, the Ministry’s Technical Advisor for Maternal and […]
Written on January 21, 2022 | Posted in
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Dr. Beer said that if all the vaccines were not administered by the expiry date, it would be lamentable, since many countries are still waiting for the medication, and the monetary value is so steep. Dr. Natalia Beer, Technical Advisor for Maternal & Child Health, Ministry of Health & Wellness “AstraZeneca, if we will […]
Written on January 21, 2022 | Posted in
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A funeral procession in Belize City this afternoon took on characteristics of a carnival road march. Information suggests that the deceased was a prominent member of the carnival celebration community, Andrea Bowen. Questions arise, however, as to the safety and legality of such an activity. Notably, police officers were not present at the procession, and […]
Written on January 21, 2022 | Posted in
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The Public Utilities Commission (P.U.C.) has extended the deadline for public consultations on the final draft for the Belize Electricity Limited’s Annual Review which includes proposals for a hike in electricity rates. The deadline is now January thirty-first. The release says due to the importance of the decision, it is necessary to hear from everyone […]
Written on January 21, 2022 | Posted in
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In case you missed it this week, the Caribbean island of Barbados saw a total electoral sweep as the Barbados Labor Party lead by Prime Minister Mia Mottley won all thirty seats in Parliament. The defeated Democratic Labor Party says they are concerned about low voter turnout and will have to regroup. With more, here […]
Written on January 21, 2022 | Posted in
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