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This morning, following a series of fiery exchanges in the House of Representatives, Prime Minister John Briceño rubbished the Definitive Agreement signed by government and Portico in 2020. Tearing up a copy of the controversial deal comes several weeks after the very same document, along with proposed legislation, was presented to Cabinet. As we’ve reported, […]
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Before the prime minister shredded the original version of the Definitive Agreement, the Leader of the Opposition was allowed to ask the first of three questions submitted last Thursday. That question triggered a back-and-forth across the aisle that ultimately led to the prime minister asking Shyne Barrow if he was being paid to take the […]
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Speaker of the House, Valerie Woods had to call a recess during the debate on the Definitive Agreement after an argument erupted between the Leader of the Opposition and members of the government. It began with Barrow rising from his seat to raise a point of order. Following his point of order, a government representative […]
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According to Prime Minister Briceño, as many as seventeen titles for lands adjacent to Northern Lagoon were issued just a few days before the November 2020 general elections. He says that those properties were subsequently sold to Portico. Prime Minister John Briceño “The honorable member from Corozal North, who he has sitting beside him. […]
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During the heated exchange, the Prime Minister said that a total of eight hundred and fifty acres of land were sold for the rock-bottom price of one hundred and seventeen thousand dollars. He says those properties were acquired by Portico a few weeks later. Prime Minister John Briceño “The Definitive Agreement is useless without […]
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Reporters had an opportunity to speak with both the Leader of the Opposition and Prime Minister John Briceño outside the National Assembly following the debate on the Definitive Agreement. Opposition Leader Barrow said that he reached out to Senator Michael Peyrefitte after Prime Minister John Briceño brought to light that questionable email on the Definitive […]
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But, is Portico’s agreement legally binding? When reporters posed that question today to Prime Minister John Briceño, his answer was that such a determination is for the courts. Prime Minister Briceño also disputed claims that the Definitive Agreement was taken before Cabinet with a strong recommendation for approval. According to the Prime Minister, there was […]
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Prime Minister John Briceño also confirmed that the Government of Belize is engaged in discussions with Royal Caribbean. The cruise company has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Portico and Boskalis, with the condition that the project receives legislative support from the National Assembly. The Leader of the Opposition has called on the government […]
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While the Prime Minister trashed the original version of the Definitive Agreement for all to see, the Federation of Cruise Tourism Association of Belize held a press conference simultaneously on the same agreement and its condemnation of the document. FECTAB objected to any part of the agreement being passed and today they criticized the government […]
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Almendarez questioned why the document was even taken to the Cabinet for consideration and slammed the Prime Minister for doing so on the basis that the agreement would exclude Belizeans from making any meaningful money from it. FECTAB’s President Emeritus, Tom Greenwood also chided Belizeans for not taking a collective stance when governments make decisions […]
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Today, outside of the Port of Belize Limited compound on Caesar Ridge Road, the Christian Workers Union gathered for a peaceful rally. They were issued a permit for the demonstration that was to be held between nine a.m. and twelve o’clock. Despite the late start, the group cleared the area at midday and finished off […]
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The Briceño Administration sought the approval of the House of Representatives for an additional sixty-nine million dollars to be appropriated for use by the Public Service. The bill was introduced inside the National Assembly by Prime Minister John Briceño who outlined his administration’s plan for the use of the funds. Prime Minister John Briceño […]
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Opposition Leader, Shyne Barrow rose to criticize the Briceño Administration. He argued that many of the objectives contained within this supplementary appropriation bill should have been considered in the 2023-2024 budget that was debated two months ago. Here is an excerpt from the Opposition Leader’s remarks. Moses “Shyne” Barrow, Leader of the Opposition “I […]
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Throughout the year, the Belize Police Department comes into possession of a number of items through raids, seizures and spot checks that are conducted across the country. Many times, those items are left with the department long after they are used as evidence in court cases. But whatever personal possessions civilians do not claim within […]
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Early Sunday morning, there was a suspected arson on Rivero Street in Belize City that gutted two wooden houses adjacent to each other. And while three families have been left without a roof over their heads, they are battling yet another issue. Today, News Five headed back to the area where the fire victims claim […]
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Dulce Sanchez and Joan Ramsey say that police targeting the yard is bringing unnecessary negative attention to the families. So how do they get the harassment to stop? Joan Ramsey, Claims Police Harassment “This chaos di traumatize me darling, it di traumatize me. Watch this chaos. Only God knows how my house noh get […]
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The New Beginnings Youth Development Centre changed its name in May of 2022 from the Princess Royal Youth Hostel. Along with the name change came a new charter that included upgrades to the infrastructure and the quality of education and care that is offered to the youths who reside there. In fact, the facility transitioned […]
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On the third Sunday of June, we celebrate the fathers, father figures and the men that have mentored our children. And since the acknowledgment of great fathers has already begun, we went in search of this week’s look on the bright side. It’s the story of a man embracing fatherhood, its joys and challenges. Sabreena […]
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