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A public consultation will get underway in a few minutes at the Biltmore Plaza where stakeholders in the tourism industry, concerned citizens, as well as developers involved with the Waterloo project will discuss the likelihood of a third cruise terminal being built in the Belize District. Tonight’s meeting follows the resubmission of an Environmental Impact […]
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According to Minister Habet, the resubmitted E.I.A. seeks to address concerns that were raised regarding the previous assessment, where the disposal of dredged material is concerned. The E.I.A., says the Minister of Sustainable Development, will also deal with a request that has been made pertaining to the erection of a retaining wall for material that […]
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Cordel Hyde, who is currently the Acting Prime Minister, also spoke on this evening’s consultation. He told reporters that if it was left up to him alone, the public event would not have taken place. Here is what he had to say when we caught up with him at an event this afternoon in Belize […]
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Deputy Mayor Allan Pollard Junior, who is presently standing in for Mayor Bernard Wagner, has also weighed in on the matter from the perspective of the Belize City Council. While the proposed Waterloo development will take place on the south side of Belize City, particularly in the Port Loyola constituency, it is CitCo’s belief that […]
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On Wednesday, a sheaf of documents purportedly containing as many as twenty thousand signatures were presented to the Minister of Sustainable Development, following a countrywide petition to garner enough support from residents who are against the Waterloo development. The signed demand for action was presented by Thomas Greenwood, along with several other persons who are […]
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While on the phone with us, we asked Minister Habet about the authenticity of the signatures that have been garnered and what is the process being used to determine that the petitions were in fact endorsed by persons who qualify as residents, voters or adults. Isani Cayetano “What legitimacy do these signatures have? Are […]
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On a final note, ahead of this evening’s consultation. Minister Habet also discussed a proposal by the N.G.O Community. On August twenty-fifth, a consortium of non-governmental organizations whose primary interests are in conservation wrote to Prime Minister Briceño requesting a moratorium on all environmental impact assessments until relevant legislations have been amended. We asked Minister […]
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Employees at the D.F.C. Headquarters in Belmopan were out protesting at midday. News Five understands that three employees were handed letters of termination on grounds of redundancy. This latest development has caused quite a stir within the financial institution. Those in protest of the terminations are claiming that the notices given are in contravention of […]
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Minister Hyde also chimed in on the conversation surrounding hairstyle policies in secondary schools. His response is pretty much that this should not even be a discussion at this point. He says he is in disbelief that so much attention is being placed on the hairstyle that a child wears when there are greater issues […]
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Now that the state of emergency for the Lake Independence community has been lifted, there is great hope for peace to prevail. As Area Representative for Lake-I, Cordel Hyde says the course of change in his constituency begins with education. Here is how he responded, when asked about the S.O.E. coming to an end. […]
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A Police officer shot a man this afternoon on Cottonwick Avenue in Belize City. Information to News Five is that officers entered an abandoned building just after midday where they allegedly came across a man holding a knife in his hand. Officers reportedly demanded that the individual drop the knife, but the man allegedly did […]
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A teenager who recently turned eighteen is tonight on remand at the Belize Central Prison after he was arraigned earlier for eight charges in connection with Tuesday night’s shooting near the Soca Moca Mas Camp. Charleston Green Junior, of Antelope Street Extension, faces charges of: Attempted Murder, Use of Deadly Means of Harm, Grievous Harm, Keeping Unlicensed […]
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There is concern among bus operators in the public transportation industry tonight after newcomer, Floralia Bus Company, applied to the Ministry of Transport for additional runs. Floralia, which currently operates between Punta Gorda and Belize City, has requested that its runs be extended to include services from Placencia to Belize City and from Benque Viejo […]
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Another concern that some of the bus operators have was soon cleared up. It appears that the fuel subsidy that was allocated for bus operators have not been shared evenly across the board. But both C.E.O. Marconi Leal Junior and Secretary of the Belize Bus Association, Ewart Metzgen explained that all bus operators do not […]
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It is the first day of September and to kick of the month of festivities the National Celebrations Commission recognized seven outstanding Belizeans with the Belize at 41 Awards. The awardees are exceptional Belizeans who have dedicated their lives to nation building with the use of various talents. The award ceremony was held at the […]
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It all started twenty-one years ago when Lyndon Bailey felt a calling to open a trade and vocational institute he would later name Tubal. From very humble beginnings he and his wife, Lavern, sought assistance from the then government and from a couple lending institutions to open up the first phase of a trade school. […]
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