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It took the news by storm in May, when word got out that a Definitive Agreement existed between the Government of Belize and Portico Enterprises Limited, a thirty-one page document that proposed huge concessions for an ambitious project. In part, it called for, “development, construction, operation and management of a cruise ship docking facility, including […]
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The Definitive Agreement has had both political mass parties accusing each other of some degree of corruption to have either signed the document into existence in one instance, and to facilitate its progress in the other. Over the weekend, Prime Minister John Briceño told reporters that the government got a second legal opinion on the […]
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Former Prime Minister Dean Barrow also chimed in briefly on the significance of a Special Select Committee to investigate the dubious agreement between Portico and the Government of Belize. He says that the members of civil society in the upper house are owed a debt of gratitude for their endeavor. Dean Barrow, Former Prime […]
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Both sides of the isle supported the Special Select Committee’s investigation of the Definitive Agreement, and both sides have pointed fingers at each other with accusations of corruption. When we had a break to speak with P.U.P. Senator, Eamon Courtenay following the senate meeting, we asked him what misunderstanding there could have been on Juratowitch’s […]
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Did the esteemed legal mind tasked with providing Cabinet with an initial opinion on the validity of the Definitive Agreement misunderstand his assignment? That’s what Prime Minister John Briceño told reporters this weekend. He said that King’s Counsel, Doctor Ben Juratowitch got it wrong, prompting Cabinet to seek a second opinion from Senior Counsel Douglas […]
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This afternoon, we sat with former Prime Minister Dean Barrow, himself a distinguished attorney, to discuss his perspective on the Mendes opinion. He says that he opposes quite a number of Mendes’ deductions where the validity of the Definitive Agreement is concerned. Dean Barrow, Former Prime Minister “I don’t agree with Mr. Mendes’ opinion […]
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Tourism Minister Anthony Mahler, along with Minister of State Chris Coye, has been assigned to renegotiating a more favorable agreement for all parties involved in the development of Port of Magical Belize. While the Definitive Agreement has been rubbished, Mahler told reporters over the weekend that a legislation is being considered that will, “guide investments […]
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On the topic of cruise tourism, Mahler readily admits that that sector of the travel and leisure industry is much smaller than overnight arrivals. However, there is still a need for the development of cruise terminals with docking facilities in Belize. He frames it in the context of the Definitive Agreement and Cabinet’s role in […]
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In the wee small hours of this morning, a murder took place in the village of Progresso, in the Corozal District. Fifty-two-year-old Rosita Ramona Olivera was socializing with her brother, sister-in-law and one other person when an argument ensued between the couple. Olivera intervened in the quarrel and was reportedly stabbed multiple times to the […]
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Thirty-nine-year-old Glenda Estrada, an expecting mother, was knocked down during a hit and run incident over the weekend in Ladyville. Estrada was at a store purchasing items that she needed, ahead of being admitted to ward at the K.H.M.H. for the delivery of her son, when she was struck by a vehicle. According to her […]
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A group of armed men entered a home in Cristo Rey village this morning and stole a safe containing an undisclosed amount of cash. The men also made off with a Toyota Hilux. This afternoon, Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero told reporters that police were still on the scene and that the vehicle is […]
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Thieves targeted a businessman and his son in Esperanza Village on Sunday. According to police, the father and son met up to collect cash from a delivery. They were ambushed during the transaction. ACP Romero told us more. A.C.P. Hilberto Romero, Commander, Eastern Division “Francis Requena reported that on Sunday he went to visit […]
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Two armed men held up an establishment in Calcutta Village on Sunday afternoon. According to police, the men, armed with a machete and a knife, robbed the business of an undisclosed sum of money before making good their escape. A.C.P. Hilberto Romero, Commander, Eastern Division “On Sunday the ninth day of July 2023 around […]
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Caribbean International Brewery, maker of Mine Beer, was raided by immigration authorities, as well as the Financial Intelligence Unit, in October 2022. Eleven persons were taken into custody and three point two million dollars was confiscated by the F.I.U. Earlier this month, all persons, Asian nationals, were found not guilty and subsequently released. On Friday, […]
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Over the weekend, the Belize Territorial Volunteers, led by Wil Maheia, travelled to the Sarstoon River where they were intent on taking over the forward operating base at the mouth of the river. The Forward Operating Base was installed back in 2015. Over the last year or so, the military post has been deserted due […]
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After several failed attempts, the Berger Field in Belize City has been upgraded and is now open to the public. A collaborative effort between Pickstock Area Representative Anthony Mahler, the Football Federation of Belize, and several other organizations, saw the five hundred thousand dollar facility to completion. News Five’s Paul Lopez was present at the […]
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Belize’s tourism numbers continue to trend upward. Minister of Tourism Anthony Mahler confirmed that January and February saw the highest increase of overnight visitors for the year. He also noted that June was a good month for tourism in Belize. Minister Mahler spoke with us about his projections for the remainder of the year, as […]
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The Belize Tourism Board has floated a fifty-four million dollar bond that it refers to as a “transformational bond”. It is not common to see this type of fundraising campaign coming out of the Belize Tourism Board, but Anthony Mahler, the Minister of Tourism, says it is needed to expand the work of the B.T.B. […]
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Today, at the House of Culture in Belize City, day one of a weeklong workshop on Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in Emergencies in Small Island Developing States began. Over forty persons already actively working in their communities to preserve culture are being engaged to determine the respective needs of their people at the community level […]
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Goodnight and welcome to another edition of Sports Monday, I am Paul Lopez. “The only one who can tell you ‘you can’t win’ is you and you don’t have to listen”. That’s a quote from British Olympic Track and Field Champion, Jessica Ennis-Hill. This weekend was a championship weekend for sports in Belize. Tonight, we […]
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