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On Thursday, news of Queen Elizabeth the Second’s death shocked the world. In Belize, Prime Minister John Briceño declared that the nation has entered a period of mourning. In paying our respect, Governor General Froyla Tzalam requested that all flags be flown at half-mast across the country during this period. But, what does the death […]
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Reporters asked also asked the Prime Minister about the future of Belize’s governance system. How long will King Charles the Third remain Belize’s Head of State? He says this and other matters related to the Constitution of Belize will be determined through the ongoing constitutional reform process. Prime Minister John Briceño “Probably the best […]
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The passing of the Queen of England has revived a subject that has been discussed previously, but with no definitive course of action. Is Belize ready to do away with the Westminster model? It’s a system of parliamentary government, first developed in England that incorporates a series of procedures for operating a legislature. On Thursday, […]
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Belizeans were quick to envisage new faces on our currency, in the wake of the queen’s passing on Thursday. While the memes flew wildly on social media, the central theme revolved around a change in the look of the dollar. Who will replace Queen Elizabeth on Belize’s legal tender? To understand that process and how […]
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According to Governor Michael, the likeness of Queen Elizabeth II has changed several times over the years as she grew older. Adding a bit of historical context to the ongoing conversation, Michael said that preceding the Queen of England on the Belizean dollar was King George. Kareem Michael, Governor, Central Bank of Belize “In […]
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For the family of notes and coins to be changed and gradually taken out of circulation, such a move would be protracted and come at a significant cost to the country. According to the Central Bank Governor, only the financial regulator has the authority to issue legal tender. Kareem Michael, Governor, Central Bank of […]
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The news that came from the government, that it does not support Vulcan Materials Company’s project proposal for mining near Gales Point Village, caused a small protest in the village on Thursday evening. A few of the people who support the company lit tires and tree branches and blocked traffic entering and exiting the village. Police […]
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On Thursday night, a single shot rang out on Euphrates Avenue in Belize City. When the echo of the gunshot subsided, twenty-two-year-old Rondane Swaso, a call center employee, had been shot once to the chest. Police were on the scene within minutes and an injured Swaso was retrieved from an overgrown property, placed in the […]
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According to an official report on the police-involved shooting, they were at the corner of King Street and East Collet Canal attempting to detain Swaso for handling stolen goods, when he ran away. The report goes on to say that police set chase after Swaso who escaped into a bushy lot. While searching the overgrown […]
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The National M.S.M.E. Road Show ended its three-day stop in Belize City today. A pop-up shop was held on the ITVET Compound where several small businesses had their products on display. The commodities varied from jewellery, to food and drinks and everything in between. Here is a brief look at today’s event. Nikki Augustine, […]
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Today, at Escuela Mexico in Corozal District, the Ministry of Health and Wellness launched a National Adolescent Health Strategic Plan. Now, an adolescent is defined as a child, ages ten to nineteen, and in Belize, that is about ninety-six thousand, six hundred and ninety-three persons, almost one-fourth of the entire population. In the development of […]
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For the outcomes to be achieved there is a holistic approach that goes beyond the Ministry of Health and Wellness and includes public and private sector collaboration. Doctor Natalia Largaespada Beer says that that the living document has eleven provisions, some that have already been ongoing. Dr. Natalia Largaespada Beer, M.O.H.W. “Many of these […]
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The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital received a donation of equipment used in medical imaging from the Taiwanese government. On Thursday, a brief handing over ceremony was held at the K.H.M.H. where Taiwanese Ambassador David Kuan-Chou Chien, health official Doctor Jorge Polanco and K.H.M.H. C.E.O. Chandra Cansino were present. Chandra Cansino, Chief Executive Officer, K.H.M.H. […]
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Earlier generations knew and respected her for her passion in the discipline of boxing. She was a force to be reckoned with. The name Henrietta Gill was known for turning boys to men through the discipline of a sport and Sabreena Daly found out how in her latest look on the right side. William […]
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