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A man was murdered this morning in Hopkins Village. Thirty-eight-year-old Francis Augustine was at home, inside his bedroom, when a knife-wielding attacker inflicted multiple stab wounds to his body. Augustine collapsed and bled out in his front yard while attempting to run to safety. The latest homicide comes at the start of the extended Easter […]
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As many people leave their homes to travel to be with relatives or friends elsewhere this Easter, thieves will likely be prowling as well to see where they can pounce without being detected. But coupled with the neighborhood watch groups, the Belize Police Department will be beefing up their patrols and presence in the different […]
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Traditionally, the sale of liquor on Good Friday was a no-no. In fact, many will recall last year when the Belize Police Department issued a notification warning against the sale of liquor and cracked down to ensure that business establishments stuck to the notice. But now, through an amendment to the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Regulation […]
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In a cabinet brief issued last Thursday, the Briceño administration informed that government will invoke Article 226 (a) of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas which will allow for the Minister of Immigration to immediately impose a visa requirement for Haitians wishing to visit Belize. That decision was taken in light of the fact that over […]
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The situation with Jamaican nationals disappearing after entering Belize is also similar, except that it involves a considerably smaller number. While the Immigration Department is monitoring the situation closely, stricter measures are yet to be put in place where Jamaicans are concerned. According to C.E.O. Middleton, a cabinet subcommittee will be formed to look at […]
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An Anti-Inflation and Food Security Summit, led by Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Orbrador, is underway and Belize has been invited to participate in this important regional effort. On Wednesday, Prime Minister John Briceño addressed various heads of government who were present at the top-level diplomatic conference. In his speech, P.M. Briceño spoke of the […]
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It’s that time again when hot cross buns and fried fish are the order of the day, well at least on the dinner menu. And while the making of cross buns is a decades-old tradition in Belize, it is still a skill that perhaps younger folks may need some coaching on how to get the […]
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The Belize Port Authority has issued a notice advising the general public that there has been no approved increase in passenger fares for water taxis. The notice says, any charges to commuters above the approved rates are unlawful and will not be tolerated. Commuters are being asked to report any attempts by water taxi operators […]
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The long Easter weekend is upon us. It is expected that Belizeans will be spending a lot of their time celebrating along the shorelines. In San Pedro Town, Mayor Wally Nunez and his council have been preparing for an influx of visitors. The town council has planned a couple Easter weekend activities for the entire […]
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The Belize Tourism Board has recognized Derick Hendy with the Frontline Hero Award for 2023. The employee of the Belize Audubon Society is also the site manager for the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary. Hendy shares the significance of this recognition for the work that he does in conserving the natural environment. Here’s that interview. […]
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Across Belize, thousands of residents are traveling for relaxation this Easter weekend to escape from the tedium of everyday life on the job or at home. Thousands more will also make time for church as the commune with the Holy Spirit in service of Easter, a Christian festival and cultural holiday remembering the resurrection of […]
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