Nurses Week ended with a scare that sent the medical staff at the K.H.M.H., as well as dozens of patients, scrambling for safety. Patients in wheelchairs, some in beds still connected to I.V.s, gathered on the ramp outside the entrance of the hospital because someone called in a bomb threat. In most threats of this […]
But who could have made such a threat on the poor man’s hospital that provides tertiary care medical treatment to the entire country? Doctor Andre Sosa, the Chair of the Board of Governors at the K.H.M.H., says that the suspect, an individual who has a mental health condition, was discharged from the institution just minutes […]
According to Doctor Andre Sosa, the incident, while callous, is being taken as an opportunity for the institution to test its capacity to manage in the case of a natural disaster, especially as the hurricane season draws near. Dr. Andre Sosa, Chair, Board of Governors, K.H.M.H. “We have to be cognizant of the fact […]
This week was celebrated as Nurses’ Week, under the theme “Nurses: A Voice to Lead-Invest in Nursing and Respect Rights to Secure Global Health. In the house today, Kevin Bernard, the Minister of Health and Wellness, recognized the hard work of these frontline workers, especially at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. In his comments, […]
The Government of Belize introduced a bill to repeal the Trade Licensing Act, Chapter sixty-six of the Substantive Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2020, to make way for the implementation of a reformed trade license regime. According to Oscar Requeña, the Minister of Labor, Local Government and Rural Development says the trade license regime will […]
The Government of Belize brought a six million dollar loan motion before the House of Representatives today. The loan, in U.S. dollars, is from the International Bank of Reconstruction and Development, and it is being sought to assist in Belize’s COVID-19 response. According to Prime Minister Briceño, the greatest portion of the loan will be […]
In 1963, Nora Parham was sentenced to death after a biased justice system convicted her for the death of an abusive common-law husband. Almost sixty years later, the House of Representatives is seeking to reverse this miscarriage of justice. To this end, a motion was passed inside the National Assembly seeking to move the Belize […]
Parham recalls seeing his mother being physically abused at the hands of the man she was accused of killing. He recounted occasions, as a seven-year-old, when he had to run from his home to a nearby police station to seek help for his mother. His family now recommends that more support be provided for domestic […]
The motion was brought before the house by Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, the Minister of Human Development and Indigenous People’s Affairs. Minister Dolores and a team consisting of various social and government partners have been working on the motion which will now be taken to the senate, and then the Belize Advisory Council. The Council will then […]
Tracy Taegar-Panton, the Area Representative of Albert Division, rose to show support for the motion. She extended an apology to the children and grandchildren of Nora Parham on behalf of herself and the Opposition. Tracey Taegar-Panton, Area Representative, Albert Division “Would like to personally apologize to the children and grand children of Nora Parham. […]
Earlier today, members of St Francis Xavier Credit Union in Corozal Town staged a protest on the grounds that irregularities are reportedly taking place at the financial institution. They demand an Annual General Meeting which, according to them, has not been held for several years, before COVID-19 disrupted business. Now they say it’s time for […]
Village council elections are officially underway across the country and both major political parties have organized slates to contest the available seats in their respective communities. It’s an exercise that will continue for the next seven to eight weeks until every village has elected a council to represent its concerns within the apparatus of local […]
There are also criteria that interested candidates must meet in order to become eligible to run for village council. Chief Elections Officer Tamai explains what one needs to do in order to qualify for the vote. Josephine Tamai, Chief Elections Officer “For persons who want to contest in a certain village, those persons turn […]
The entire process, including the counting of ballots, will be overseen by public officers assigned to the elections. The casting of ballots, according to Tamai, has been scheduled for specific times throughout the course of the day. Josephine Tamai, Chief Elections Officer “Similar to other elections, the Elections and Boundaries Commission appoints election clerks […]
The Belize Social Investment Fund, through funding from the Caribbean Development Bank, acquired two hundred and sixty Dell laptops. The institution has partnered with the Ministry of Education to hand over these electronic devices to improve the learning experience within the classrooms. Today, Sadie Vernon Technical High School was a beneficiary as part of a […]
Curriculum reform comes into effect at the start of the new school year in September. For many it is about cutting out the fluff, however, Chief Education Officer Yolanda Gongora explains that discussions began in 2018. It was later reaffirmed by the COVID-19 pandemic that the number of subjects taken by students is voluminous and […]
The new curriculum will be piloted initially in primary and secondary government schools. According to Chief Education Officer Yolanda Gongora, teachers will receive some training in August to prepare them. Yolanda Gongora, Chief Education Officer “We will be piloting particular with our government schools – both secondary and primary, but we are encouraging all […]
For years, Hopkins and Dangriga have been plagued by severe coastal erosion and an unsightly accumulation of sargassum on its shores. It is only getting worse. The National Climate Change Office and other partner stakeholders conducted a survey that yielded critical data that is useful in addressing the chronic climatic and environmental issues in these […]
Mayor Bernard Wagner is approximately fourteen months into his second term of office. He was first elected in 2018. Two years into his first term, the council experienced its greatest setback as a result of COVID-19. The pandemic further amplified the financial difficulties Mayor Bernard Wagner and his team reportedly inherited from the previous council. […]
The Belize City Council’s finances are gradually improving, following a stiff financial blow at the height of the pandemic. In 2020, the council’s cyclical revenue stream came to a screeching halt, and employees were placed on a fifty percent salary cut. But, with the rebound of the tourism industry, and the resumption of night life […]
Time Fi Eat: It’s the brainchild of Carlo Habet and features Stig Da Artist in the lead role as Lex. Lex is Belize’s Hottest Musical Artist, finally getting his due after years of hard work. His big payday is doing the political rally rounds for the leading political party, as they parlay his popularity into […]
On Saturday, the National Committee for Families and Children will hold activities in commemoration of International Day of Families. This year’s theme is: Families and New Technology. Executive Director of N.C.F.C., Franisha Augustine, says the day’s event at the Battlefield Park will include several booths with agencies promoting the services they offer, as well as […]
The Princess Royal Youth Hostel is being renamed this weekend, after carrying the name that it was inaugurated with several decades ago. While the administration and residents have come up with a more fitting name, they share an enduring bond that also makes them a family. Tonight’s episode of On the Bright Side focuses on […]
