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Earlier this week, B.E.L. issued a notice to customers that its supplier of electricity in Mexico had been experiencing generation shortages as a result of the high demand for power in the Yucatan Peninsula. Subsequently, C.F.E. reduced the available amount of electricity provided to Belize to between zero and ten megawatts. The company attributes the […]
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Marshalleck also told reporters that B.E.L. is procuring portable generators to address the issue in the immediate short term, but that the company is looking to build several generation facilities in the coming months. B.E.L. is also pushing for the construction of a pair of solar farms. Andrew Marshalleck, Chairman, Belize Electricity Ltd. “BEL […]
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The ongoing labour dispute between the Port of Belize Limited and the Christian Workers’ Union inches closer to impending strike action. The dispute between the parties arose out of an Essential Services Arbitration Tribunal Award that was handed down on January twenty-seventh, 2022. The decision stipulated, among other things, that the Port of Belize Limited […]
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On Thursday, during an interview with Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa, the media asked for his reaction to the United Democratic Party voting against the Civil Asset Recovery and Unexplained Wealth Bill when it was brought before the Senate. The proposed piece of legislation is among a series of law which, when passed, give […]
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Foreign Minister Eamon Courtenay addressed the fifty-third gathering of the Organization of American States earlier this week in Washington, DC. Minister Courtenay raised an issue regarding the absence of a number of other foreign ministers from the session, citing the dire financial straits that the O.A.S. is presently faced with. He called on fellow member […]
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Belize and Taiwan have enjoyed diplomatic ties for over three decades and, as a country, we’ve benefited tremendously from bilateral cooperation in areas such as agriculture, health, education and infrastructure development. During her visit, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. State Department Kerri Hannan met with Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Belize, […]
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But what about the United States’ One-China Policy which dates back decades? Has there been any recent change to that policy? The Deputy Assistant Secretary says there has been no change, but explains how the U.S. has been able to partner with Taiwan on regional projects. Kerri Hannan, Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. State Department […]
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Deputy Assistant Secretary Kerri Hannan of the U.S. State Department has been in Belize for the past few days. It is her first visit to the Jewel and while it was short-lived, Hannan’s schedule was packed. She called on Minister of Human Development Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, hosted a roundtable to celebrate pride month, as well as […]
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Climate change and its impacts continue to be felt by small island developing states, such as Belize. In the region, forest fires, coastal erosion and more intense storms are only some of the effects of this phenomenon. Access to climate finance continues to be a struggle and the loss and damage facility being established by […]
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Will contributory pension form part of the discussions at the P.S.U.’s A.G.M.? News Five has received information to suggest that the Briceño Administration intends to begin this pension reform mechanism effective July first. P.S.U. President Dean Flowers confirms that back in February, this suggestion was made to the Joint Union Negotiating Team, but that it […]
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It has been said that Belize’s largest employer is the government, which means that the largest section of the workforce comprises public officers. Over the years, criticism has been heaped on public officers who’ve been less than professional in their interaction with the public, and others for engaging in unscrupulous activity. But, without public officers, […]
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Tonight at the Escuela Secundaria Tecnica Mexico in Corozal, the Public Service Union is hosting an opening ceremony ahead of its annual general meeting scheduled for Saturday. The AGM is being held under the theme, “United We Bargain, Divided We Beg – P.S.U. Improving Condition of Service for Future Generation.” P.S.U. President Dean Flowers says […]
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Twenty-eight-year-old Jason Thomas Perez was brought before the lower court earlier today on a charge of obtaining property by deception. It is alleged that back in January, the printer and laborer conned Kareem King out of two hundred and seventy dollars. King reported to police that on January fourteenth, he received a call from someone […]
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The trial against Belize City mechanic Giovanni Burns concluded today before Justice Nigel Pilgrim in a trial by judge without jury. Burns is before the court for rape, attempted rape and sexual assault of woman which took place in February 2019. The victim testified in camera and recounted the frightening incident. After the crown closed […]
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It’s been a while Belize hasn’t announced an official boxing match. Boxing enthusiasts will take great pleasure to learn that on Saturday night, the Belize Boxing Development Council is bringing a title fight to the Jewel, the first in the last forty-five years! And for good measure, they’ve managed to throw in two more fights […]
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A resident of San Pedro Town is fifty thousand dollars richer tonight, after purchasing the lucky ticket for Scratch and Win. Earlier today, he visited our office with his winning ticket and told us that his luck came on Thursday night when he purchased a ticket at a grocery store on the island. Voice […]
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Philanthropist and Entrepreneur Teresa Hernandez-Howe is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the President of the United States of America. What makes this recognition special is that Teresa is a Belizean woman. Hailing from Dangriga, she shared with us how her passion for mentorship and entrepreneurship has not only changed her life, […]
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