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We begin tonight’s newscast with the arraignment of two police officers for the shooting death of a young man in Orange Walk Town over the weekend. Two of four policemen assigned to the Quick Response Team in that northern municipality were paraded to the Magistrate’s Court and charged for the murder of nineteen-year-old Dyandre Chee. […]
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There’s a National Party Council meeting scheduled for this Saturday where executives of the United Democratic Party, as well as the broader membership of the organization, are expected to discuss a range of political issues. On Tuesday, Collet Area Representative Patrick Faber indicated that he will be seeking an audience with the N.P.C. to discuss […]
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For the first time in four decades, the Queen Square division is going to have a U.D.P. standard bearer that does not carry the Barrow surname. The constituency is located on the south side of Belize City and is fielding two candidates who are going head-to-head in hopes of becoming the next U.D.P. area representative. […]
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The winner will be determined on convention day which is set for Sunday, April second. Both Haylock and Williams are gearing up their respective machineries to get as many voters out to Saint John’s Anglican School where the convention will take place. Confidence is high for both candidates, but are Williams and Haylock underestimating each […]
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The 2023-2024 National Budget was debated in the Senate today. The fiery exchange across the aisle, that is par for the course in the upper house, was noticeably subdued. In fact, while the opposition and other senators pointed out the areas of the budget that concerned them, the presentations were respectful. Before the actual debate […]
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Leader of Government Business, Eamon Courtenay, during his response, pointed to the figures coming out of the Statistical Institute of Belize. Courtenay highlighted the numbers that showed that the economy rebounded well last year, the employment rate which increased significantly, as well as the increase in minimum wage. Courtenay also mentioned that shortly the government […]
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Senator Kevin Herrera, who represents the business sector, began his presentation by asking that government audits be completed and shared with the public. On the actual budget, the parliamentarian pointed to some under-spending of monies that were allocated to be spent. He said that there are many reasons why monies are over-budgeted and under-spent, but […]
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At the close of her presentation in the Senate, U.D.P Senator, Sheena Pitts conceded that there are some good aspects to the budget, but one of those is not the investment in the judiciary. The senator criticized the government for not allocating more resources to that service. Sheena Pitts, Senator, U.D.P “In the Judiciary, […]
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U.D.P Senator, Orson Elrington, who took a bag of food items to the Senate with him, used the prices on those items to underscore the point that inflation is the order of the day. Elrington suggested that in the last year, inflation has almost doubled. During his presentation, he produced several items from a market bag […]
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Elrington also spoke about the state of crime. He noted that the Belize Police Department is adding new police officers to its numbers, but said that the government must be held accountable for crime and violence and that proper investments must be made in fighting crime, from law enforcement to the administration of justice at […]
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Elrington also criticized the government for the state of the public healthcare system and the cost of medication for some medical conditions. He used the plight of Glenn Tillett, a former officer in the government’s health system, who complained of the woes he faces trying to cover his medical expenses. Elrington read from one of […]
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Taiwanese President, Tsai Ing-wen is scheduled to arrive in Belize on Sunday. This will be her second visit to Belize since she was first elected in 2016. This visit signals the strong ties that Belize shares with Taiwan since establishing diplomatic relations back in 1989. Earlier today, News Five spoke with Foreign Minister Eamon Courtenay […]
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The University of Belize’s Intercultural Indigenous Language Institute and a Maya Students Association organized the university’s first-ever Maya Day celebration. The event was held inside the U.B. gymnasium in Belmopan, under the theme “Learning, Protecting, and Experiencing Maya Culture in Belize”. A host of students from the university and surrounding primary schools were in attendance […]
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Earlier today, the Statistical Institute of Belize confirmed what has been previously reported by the Minister of Agriculture with respect to the underwhelming performance of various industries, including crude oil, citrus, banana and shrimp. In discussing imports and exports, statistician Tiffany Vasquez drew comparisons between these respective sectors at the peak of productivity more than […]
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While there have been sharp declines elsewhere in the agro-productive sector, sugar remains a viable commodity. Over a twelve-year period, sugar exports went from roughly sixty million dollars in 2010, to more than doubling that figure in 2022. The outlook for the other sectors remains grim, considering the significant costs of fuel and production. […]
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This morning, the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in commemorating International Women’s Month, recognized past presidents of the private sector organization who are women. Coffee and Conversations, as the event was billed, was an opportunity for women in entrepreneurship to acknowledge and celebrate their accomplishments. Kim Aikman is the Chief Executive Officer for B.C.C.I. […]
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The Belize National Teachers Union has scheduled its 2023 Convention for April thirteen. A new executive will be elected at the convention. Senator Elena Smith has served as President of the B.N.T.U. for three terms and is no longer eligible to hold the position. So, the union’s presidency is up for grabs and two long-standing […]
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Efunyemi was also asked about her preparedness to sit at the table with government officials, as well as her ability to rally the support of her members. In response, she told us that she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge gathered over the past decade, through her involvement in union matters. Efunyemi says politicians […]
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