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Members of the Royal family have, from time to time, come under scrutiny, and there are some Belizeans who associate them with colonialism and the fraught history that accompanied it. Some residents of one village where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are scheduled to visit this weekend staged a protest today saying they do […]
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We also heard from Prime Minister John Briceño on the royal visit. As the Government of Belize prepares to welcome our special guests, the PM says their Royal Highnesses chose to have a unique cultural experience in Belize as their first stop on this royal tour. Prime Minister John Briceño “It is quite exciting […]
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Renowned Belizean Chef, Sean Kuylen is bringing his passion for authentic Belizean culture and cuisine to the royals. Chef Kuylen will be the head chef during their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s visit to Belize. After their official arrival at the P.G.I.A. on Saturday, they are expected to go into meetings with […]
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The redistricting exercise is already underway and within a year’s time, the committee which has been set up to carry out the daunting task, will be presenting its recommendations to the Elections and Boundaries Commission. The exercise was requested due to disparity in the number of constituents across divisions. The challenge was that there was […]
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While with Minister Henry Charles Usher, News Five asked him about initial information coming out of the redistricting which would suggest that Fort George, the smallest division, could come to include Caye Caulker and Saint George’s Caye. Henry Charles Usher, Area Representative, Fort George “We have to see what is coming out of the […]
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The performance of the P.U.P. Government will be put to the test very soon when village council elections begin. Today Minister of Local Government, Oscar Requena, shared a possible time frame that his ministry and the Elections and Boundaries Department are considering. Oscar Requena, Minister of Local Government/Area Representative, Toledo West “We’re looking at […]
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Prime Minister John Briceño says he is pleased with the outcome of Wednesday’s meeting with social partners on the increasing cost of fuel. Those in attendance were given until today’s date to present their ideas, which PM Briceño says he will then take before Cabinet. Here is what he told us earlier today about that […]
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According to Prime Minister Briceño, an increase in bus fares is inevitable because bus owners are operating at a loss. He even fears that several bus operators may shut down if fares are not amended. Prime Minister John Briceño “The bus owners were there, and what is happening right now, we will be able […]
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Earlier this week, we reported on the daunting statistic that six out of every ten children are living in poverty. Today, the Department of Youth Services, under the Ministry of Youth, shared the results of a National Youth Needs Survey which was officially launched at the Biltmore. Director Kevin Cadle of the Department of Youth […]
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The survey was completed under the leadership of Minister Rodwell Ferguson, but began even before when the now Minister of Health and Wellness had the portfolio for the Ministry of Youth. Today’s launch is the fruition of dedication and hard work and an investment of two million dollars into the ministry that will further assist […]
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The Briceño administration read through a supplementary appropriation bill on Tuesday to retroactively approve the disbursement of one point five million dollars to the Christian Workers Union. Those monies are from the public purse and were earmarked for the compensation of stevedores for the privatization of the port in 2002. While the funds are mired […]
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The issue of whether the content of that debate is in fact harmful to the ongoing stevedore payment case before the high court was also raised, particularly by the President of the Senate. In responding to that concern, Opposition Senator Michael Peyrefitte pointed to the issue of accountability since the monies are being drawn from […]
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And that’s where the debate got somewhat intense. Lead government senator Eamon Courtenay rose on a point of order during which he referred to a section of the standing orders pertinent to what was being argued. What’s interesting is that the Belize National Teachers Union has been a supporter of the C.W.U. where the monies […]
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Today’s special sitting of the Senate, hard on the heels of Tuesday’s house meeting to present the budget for the 2022 fiscal year, was Janelle Chanona’s maiden appearance as senator for the N.G.O. community. Her seat as the thirteenth senator gave rise to the backing of an amendment that deals with Belize’s fisheries. Aside from […]
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While across the country has been buzzing with activity, the COVID-19 pandemic is still a very live issue and continues to affect persons with underlying conditions. But overall, as expected, the number of cases has decreased and today, Minister of Health and Wellness Kevin Bernard gave an update on the COVID-19 status in Belize. […]
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Come April first, all COVID-19 restrictions, which over the past two years have seen numerous phases of lockdown, will be wiped. Not completely, because there will still be requirements at border crossing points and the use of masks, but in the next fourteen days, nightclubs, bars, and other establishment will be open for business. Minister […]
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The Ministry of Health and Wellness is monitoring the deltacron – a hybrid variant of delta and omicron that has been causing a spike in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. With Belize’s tourism activity, it is only a matter of time before this strain makes its way to Belize, so G.O.B. remains vigilant. Minister Kevin […]
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Minister Kevin Bernard made an appeal to those who have not been vaccinated to do so. As it currently stands almost seventy percent of the target population, twelve years and older have been vaccinated – and fifty percent of the overall population have been inoculated. And until paediatric vaccines become available for children below the […]
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With an ease from working around the clock in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Health will be turning its efforts to other health issues, such as mental health. Kevin Bernard, Minister of Health & Wellness “At the ministry, COVID had taken the forefront of many of the issues, but we […]
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Here is an employment opportunity where you might get hired on the spot: it’s the Office Gurus’ open day in Belmopan this weekend. The business process outsourcing company (B.P.O.) is looking to expand its team. Today we spoke with several managers of the Belmopan branch about Saturday’s job fair and what job seekers can expect. […]
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It is not secret that the B.P.O. sector contributes to a high percentage of employment in Belize. Jacqueline Canul, Human Resource Manager says the company takes pride in treating its call center employees as valuable members of a team who have the potential for long term professional development. Jacqueline Canul, Human Resource Manager, The […]
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On tonight’s Bright Side, we bring you the story of a young woman who is making her mark in Belize’s beer industry. That’s right, Carina Cal is Belize’s first female brewer and she is setting her sights on becoming a Brew Master. But in the meantime, she loves the product she is producing and, no […]
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