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Prime Minister John Briceño returned from Panama earlier today where he attended a round of meetings with governors of the Inter-American Development Bank. We’ll have more on that working visit elsewhere in our newscast, but the PM’s arrival is in time for a series of debates that will be held in parliament beginning on Wednesday. […]
Written on March 21, 2023 | Posted in
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Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow has also signaled that he will be presenting a budget of his own, as well as recommendations where government should tighten up or increase on its expenditure. But how will his mock financial plan be received by his peers on the other side of the floor? That’s a wait and see; […]
Written on March 21, 2023 | Posted in
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Chief Executive Officer Marconi Leal Junior remains on personal leave after taking time off from the Ministry of Transport, Youth and Sports where he is serving under Minister Rodwell Ferguson. We have been reporting that the C.E.O. and his political boss have been at loggerheads on a number of issues regarding the administration of that […]
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Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen is returning to Belize for a second time during her two terms in office. The Government of Belize announced this morning that the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) will be heading a delegation to Belize in early April. She will meet with Prime Minister John Briceño, Cabinet, as well […]
Written on March 21, 2023 | Posted in
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As we mentioned earlier, Prime Minister John Briceño and his delegation returned to Belize this afternoon, following a working visit to Panama where he met high-level officials from the I.D.B. During that visit, PM Briceño took the opportunity to present Belize’s perspective regarding its classification as a middle income country. Here’s more from the prime […]
Written on March 21, 2023 | Posted in
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The Belize Sugar Industries Limited today responded to information that has been leaked on its non-compliance which was flagged in an audit report and subsequent suspension of its Fairtrade certification. In a press release issued today, B.S.I states that the information pertaining to the recent audit was misleading. The factory said it was notified on […]
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A Belize City man is facing an attempted murder charge after he allegedly stabbed his own brother. Forty-one-year-old Charles Herbert is accused of stabbing Ruben Herbert on August twentieth, 2022, in Belize City. Following the incident, a wanted poster was issued for Charles Herbert’s arrest. Today, some seven months later, he appeared unrepresented before Acting […]
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On Monday, we told you about the road traffic accident in Ladyville that claimed the life of twenty-two-year-old Joshua Martinez. As we reported, fifty-two-year-old Manuel Ramos was slapped with a slew of charges in connection with the incident, including one count of manslaughter by negligence; one count of causing death by careless conduct; one count […]
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As we have been reporting, an assessment has been done on major bridges in Belize City and the reality is that the Swing Bridge and the BelCan Bridge need to be replaced – sooner rather than later. The replacement of these bridges is being included in a loan for the rehabilitation project for the George […]
Written on March 21, 2023 | Posted in
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If you are travelling into Belize City via the Philip Goldson Highway, you would have noticed that there are diversions between the roundabout at Benny’s Apartments compound and the Haulover Bridge, as roadwork is underway. Minister Julius Espat shares comments about the temporary fix to the perennial warping of the highway. Julius Espat, Minister […]
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The ancient Mayan civilization is considered to be among the top six earliest civilizations in the world. The Maya territory in Belize is said to have supported an estimated population of one to two million people and large cities such as Xunantunich, Caracol and Lamanai. A lot has changed over millennia, but many of the […]
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Rugby Belize will be hosting two international rugby legends from the twenty-second of March to the twenty-seventh. During their visit, a number of events will be taking place to raise the profile of the sport in Belize, including visits to various schools. In addition, Rugby Belize will be hosting an inter-district tournament on March twenty-sixth […]
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Today was observed as World Down Syndrome Day with the theme “With Us Not For Us” to honour the people who have more challenges and disabilities in life. It was set aside some years ago by UNICEF to honour their right to fair treatment and equal opportunities to improve their lives. Today the message was […]
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The Special Education Unit in the Ministry of Education has been undergoing a remodeling of sorts to maximize the training that teachers receive in special education, as well as the lessons that children who need those services receive. Today, Program Coordinator of that unit, Christie Almeida shared what priority areas have been identified and already […]
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If you are the owner of a motor vehicle, you would, at some point in time, be advised to include a fuel additive to help with the performance of the vehicle as it burns fuel. It also helps with the maintenance of the vehicle’s engine. Well today, UNO Belize officially launched its new package of […]
Written on March 21, 2023 | Posted in
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