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It’s official, John Saldivar can no longer run for the United Democratic Party as a candidate for the Belmopan constituency. That’s the decision taken against the embattled politician today, after being designated, along with his entire family, several weeks ago by the United States government. In the absence of any hard evidence against the former […]
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According to the Leader of the Opposition, the decision to bar Saldivar’s candidacy follows a carefully thought out process during which the seven-member special committee contemplated what’s right for the United Democratic Party. That decision, says Party Leader Barrow, is one he fully endorses. Shyne Barrow, Party Leader, U.D.P. “The wording, the exact language […]
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Affording the beleaguered politician an opportunity at due process is something that Shyne Barrow says he had to support since he, too, sees the importance in offering a fair chance at redemption. Shyne Barrow, Party Leader, U.D.P. “I was wholeheartedly behind this opportunity for redemption and it didn’t work out. [It was] not my […]
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This afternoon, Saldivar issued a statement indicating that he does intend to challenge the decision of the U.D.P.’s special committee. The release reads, “I have been informed of the decision of the Special Committee of the U.D.P. to refer the matter of my continued candidacy for the Belmopan Constituency to the National Party Council after […]
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Former Prime Minister and U.D.P. Party Leader Dean Barrow also weighed in on the decision taken against Saldivar today. While the esteemed attorney conceded that the proceedings were not done in a court of law, he did agree that decision was based on the appropriate course of action that could have been taken given the […]
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While the image of the United Democratic Party has been tarnished to a certain degree since 2020 in the wake of two leadership conventions that were held that year, as well as a subsequent loss at the polls several months later, it has also been taking a serious hit with a number of scandals, including […]
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Seventeen-year-old Jaheem Williams, a student from Corozal, has passed away. Natticia Williams received the tragic news of her son’s passing this morning. He has been fighting for his life for the past seven weeks, after being involved in a tragic road traffic accident that had already claimed the life of another student. The death toll […]
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A wooden structure was completely destroyed by fire this afternoon on St. Joseph Street in Belize City. The fire began around two-thirty and quickly engulfed the home. By the time fire fighters arrived on the scene, the home was already in ruins. However, they were able to prevent the fire from spreading across to neighbouring […]
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It has been a month since Hurricane Lisa ravaged the Belize District and, despite an outpouring of humanitarian assistance in the wake of that natural disaster, efforts are still being made to assist those who were impacted by the storm. Today, students from Sacred Heart Junior College in San Ignacio traveled to Belize City where […]
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The Belize Tourism Board has to shell out over two hundred thousand dollars in another wrongful termination case, this one brought by former director Misty Michael who was dismissed shortly after the People’s United Party took office in 2020. Michael was reportedly let go after being told that due to the pandemic and its severe […]
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“Meaningful Inclusion Matters”, that is theme for this year’s Disability Awareness Week 2022. And to bring to a close a week of awareness activities, a parade was organized through the streets of Belize City. With participation from thirty organizations, including several educational institutions, today’s march was the largest yet. News Five’s Paul Lopez was out […]
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The Mental Health Association today wrote to Mayor Bernard Wagner regarding recent comments he made about institutional solutions to mental health issues. In its release, the association states that while it fully understands the frustration of the mayor, it believes that the issues are far more complex than locking people up and out of sight. […]
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The government announced, following its November twenty-ninth Cabinet meeting that it had decided to approve a three-month extension to the current amnesty program. This gives irregular migrants who want to remain in Belize additional time to register and apply to do so. The program closed at the end of November, but the government saw the […]
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A Spanish explorer from the Royal Academy of the Sea, who has spent the last two years navigating the high seas aboard a nine-foot-long jet ski, has stopped in Belize along his tour of the world before heading back to Spain where he began his journey. Alvaro de Marichalar (MA-RICH-A-LAR) has spent the last forty […]
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The blue economy is an emerging sector in Belize and the Ministry of Blue Economy is investing in increasing awareness on the opportunities that exist within this sector. A two-day Blue Economy Climate Resilience Forum came to an end today with a fair. Several N.G.O.s and entrepreneurs that either work to protect the ocean, or […]
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Everyone knows that prices of goods are not their cheapest in San Pedro, simply because it is a top tourism destination. So even the price of a regular plate of rice and beans that you pay eight dollars for in Belize City, could easily cost you twice as much on the island. But now, the price […]
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The Inspiration Centre today launched its 2023 Calendar – marking the eighth year that the centre has produced a calendar. The centre’s Executive Director, Joycelyn Lopez explained that their calendar is launched each year to coincide with Disability Awareness Week and that the calendars feature the work of the children who seek their services. […]
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Sabreena Daly continued her search for a bright side this holiday season and found it in the works of people we walk pass in the month of December. They’re stationed at different locations all over the country. You might hear them before you see them, but the moment you hear the Kettle Appeal Bell of […]
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