Home » 2023-05-25
You are currently browsing entries tagged with the keywoard: 2023-05-25
Summer 2023 has been described as the summer of Belizean athletes. Fans across the country got to witness our athletes in various disciplines compete against regional teams, right here at home. In all of those tournaments, Belize made the podium. We also saw athletes compete in tournaments across the Central American and Caribbean regions, as […]
Written on August 25, 2023 | Posted in
Economy,
People & Places,
Sports |
Comments Off on Ministry of Sports Holds Athletes Appreciation Dinner
The Briceño administration’s plan to build a ninety million dollar health facility in Belmopan is being met with concern, as well as serious criticism from various corners, including the K.H.M.H. Workers Union. The tertiary care hospital boasts a capacity of one hundred and fifty beds and will be financed through a loan from the Saudi […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
Economy,
Environment,
Featured,
People & Places |
Comments Off on K.H.M.H. Workers Union Questions New $90M Hospital in Belmopan
At the last house meeting, Prime Minister John Briceño introduced the Civil Asset Recovery and Unexplained Wealth Bill. The proposed legislation, once passed, empowers the Financial Intelligence Unit to reclaim ill-gotten assets and wealth obtained through criminal activities. It is a bold step that will see not only politicians and public officers, but also private […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
Economy,
Featured,
People & Places |
Comments Off on The Implications of Civil Asset Recovery, Unexplained Wealth Bill
But is there a statute of limitation for this proposed legislation? It’s a question that was posed to Minister of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Dolores Balderamos Garcia. She, too, chimed in on the Civil Asset Recovery and Unexplained Wealth Bill, which the National Trade Union Congress of Belize believes will provide greater […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
Economy,
Featured,
People & Places |
Comments Off on Minister Dolores Chimes in on Civil Asset Recovery Bill
A new contractor general, whose functions include the monitoring of the award and implementation of public contracts to ensure their conformity with procurement-related rules and laws, was sworn in today. This morning at Belize House, career public officer Maria Arthurs was administered the oath of office by Governor General Froyla Tzalam. During the sitting of […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
Economy,
Featured,
People & Places |
Comments Off on Maria Arthurs is the New Contractor General
Fairtrade provides millions of dollars in premiums annually to sugarcane farmers in northern Belize. Today, Belize recognized World Fairtrade Day under the theme “Choose Fairtrade Choose a Better Future”. For background, Fairtrade is defined as an arrangement designed to help producers in developing countries achieve sustainable and equitable trade relationships. The Belize Sugarcane Farmers Association […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
Economy,
Environment,
People & Places |
Comments Off on Fairtrade Hosts Lunch Gathering for Elders in Orange Walk Town
As a part of today’s World Fairtrade Day celebrations, an Orange Walk Fairtrade logo was officially launched. We have told you about associations being Fairtrade certified. But, there are also opportunities available for towns to be Fairtrade certified. A committee has been established to certify Orange Walk Town as the first Fairtrade Town in the […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
Economy,
Environment,
People & Places |
Comments Off on Orange Walk Town Likely to Become First Fairtrade Town in the Region
The Ministry of Human Development and the National Women’s Commission wrote to the General Manager of Tropical Vision Limited (Channel 7) last week expressing its discontent with the reporting of a sexual assault case from southern Belize that is under investigation. In the report, explicit details of the offense allegedly perpetrated against the female victim […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
Economy,
People & Places,
Social Issues |
Comments Off on Minister Dolores not Happy with 7 News over “Irresponsible” Reporting
Minister Dolores Balderamos-Garcia goes on to say that there were inaccuracies in the report as it relates to the response from authorities on the matter. She describes it as a twisting of facts. Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, Minister of Human Development “There was no inaction on the part of authorities. Not everything I do to help […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
Economy,
People & Places,
Social Issues |
Comments Off on Was there Twisting of Facts in the Report?
On Wednesday, Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde discussed the likelihood of new legislation being introduced in parliament to address the issue of Port of Magical Belize. This succeeded an announcement made by Portico Enterprises on May twenty-third, regarding the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Boskalis International and the Royal Caribbean Group to form […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
Economy,
Environment,
People & Places |
Comments Off on Finally! A Definitive Agreement Between G.O.B. and Portico
Over the last few months, dog owners and rescuers have seen a scarcity of dog chow and have had to make instant decisions as to what other brand to use as alternatives. When those products also became limited, the headache was to make yet another adjustment to their pets’ diet. When the various brands of […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
Economy,
Environment,
People & Places |
Comments Off on Why Is Dog Chow Scarce, and Now, So Expensive?
And while we now have a better idea of what foods we can mix and cook for our dogs, there is also another serious health concern that dog owners might want to pay keener attention to, if you want to have your dog until its twilight years. Veterinary Surgeon, Doctor Jane Crawford says that there […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
Economy,
Environment,
Health |
Comments Off on Does Your Dog Have Heart Worms?
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing handed over the keys to a new starter home to Joleen Martinez earlier today in Belmopan. Martinez has been a tenant for the past fifteen years and finally has the opportunity to move into a house she can now call her own. Present for the handing over was […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
Economy,
Environment,
People & Places |
Comments Off on Single Mother in Garden City Gets a New Home
Sand Hill resident, Patrick Harris is back behind bars after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the shooting death of Dillon Grinage. The incident occurred on December thirty-first, 2016 in Maskall Village at the junction of the Old Northern Highway. Grinage was shot multiple times and died shortly after while being taken to the K.H.M.H. […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
Crime,
People & Places,
Trials |
Comments Off on Patrick Harris Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter; To Be Sentenced July Third
A man who, as a youth several years ago, sodomized his little brother, has been sentenced to two years probation with conditions. The man, who was sixteen at the time, admitted that he sodomized his younger brother, who was ten years old when the incident happened. Justice Antoinette Moore, who presided over the matter, placed […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
Crime,
People & Places,
Trials |
Comments Off on Man Who Pleads Guilty to Sodomizing Younger Brother Sentenced To Probation
A father has been sentenced to fifteen years in prison for incest. On May tenth, the man was convicted of six counts of incest after being found guilty of having sexual intercourse with his daughter during a five-year period. The act upon the minor first occurred in 2014 when she was thirteen years old and […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
Crime,
People & Places,
Trials |
Comments Off on Father Sentenced to Fifteen Years behind Bars for Incest
Late last year, the 2021-2030 National Gender Policy was launched. It focused on six areas, including health, education, wealth and employment creation, gender-based violence, women in power and decision making and organizational system strengthening. It is to ensure equality and equity for all, especially for women and girls. Fast track to today, public and private […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
Economy,
People & Places |
Comments Off on A National Gender Equality Index is Launched
Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner has indicated that he intends to run for a third term for municipal leader. But does he enjoy the support of the People’s United Party? Wagner first took office back in March 2018 and was uncontested in the lead up to the 2021 Municipal Elections. Will there be other persons […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
Economy,
People & Places |
Comments Off on Does Mayor Wagner Enjoy the Support of the P.U.P.?
