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Did Prime Minister John Briceño misspeak on Wednesday or was he being sincere when he said “we can’t invade Guatemala as much as we would like to”? Or, was he being serious? The statement has come as a shock to many and there is not yet word as to how our Guatemalan counterparts are interpreting […]
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Earlier today, Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow also weighed in on the comments made by Prime Minister Briceño on Wednesday, as it relates to the Belize/Guatemala territorial dispute. It is unclear whether the head of government misspoke or if his words were deliberate and meant to be controversial. This morning, during a press conference held by […]
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Florencio Marin, the Minister of National Defense has confirmed that Belize will be sending soldiers to Haiti to join a security mission led by Kenya and the United Nations. According to Minister Marin, at least fifty soldiers and coast guards will represent Belize in the mission. He also confirmed that preparations are already underway to […]
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While the Minister of National Defense has confirmed Belize’s participation in the upcoming mission to Haiti, the Leader of the Opposition says that there is better use for those soldiers and sailors at home. In the context of the ongoing tension between Belize and Guatemala at the Sarstoon, Shyne Barrow says that a forward operating […]
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Today, embattled attorney, Oscar Selgado, resigned as chair of the Labour Advisory Committee. A letter from the Ministry of Labour to Selgado notes that the ministry has accepted the resignation. The Ministry of Labour expressed gratitude to Selgado for his service as chair of the board. As we have reported, Selgado is currently on trial […]
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The United Democratic Party is chiding the Briceño administration for entering into a loan agreement with the Social Security Board for the construction of a pair of administration buildings to be erected on Lake Independence Boulevard. On September twenty-second, S.S.B. unveiled an investment project for the development of a Public Administration Campus adjacent to the […]
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According to Second Deputy Party Leader Beverly Williams, the framework for a special purpose vehicle is already in existence. It is the same structure that was established for the Belize Infrastructure Limited under the Barrow administration to oversee the construction of the Belize City Civic Center, as well as the Eleanor Hall Building. Beverly […]
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The United Democratic Party also says that over the life of the loan agreement with S.S.B., the private entity responsible for the initial thirty million dollar loan to build the campus, would have realized one hundred and forty-four million dollars. Here’s how Vice Chairman Alberto August explains it. Alberto August, Vice Chairman, U.D.P. “BIL […]
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As an institution, it has been around since 1887, offering a wide variety of liberal arts and science courses at the secondary, British A-level, and United States junior college levels. Founded by the Society of Jesus as Saint John’s College, the school opened with twelve day-students and two boarders, offering a high school education to […]
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Since the COVID pandemic swept through the country, getting students back to the classrooms and up to speed with their education has meant that the Ministry of Education has had to invest far more than it has initially budgeted for. This is as a result of many students whose parents and guardians simply couldn’t handle […]
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On Thursday, we told you about an amendment to the Criminal Code Act that could see persons convicted of aggravated assault face up to as much as five years imprisonment. The amendment will upgrade the Use of Threatening Words or behaviors from a petty offence to a serious offence. Minister of Home Affairs, Kareem Musa, […]
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Minister Musa was also asked about the decrease in violent crimes for 2023 and whether the statistics validate the Commissioner of Police’s performance. Minister Musa responded by saying that the decrease is a testament of improved performance across the department. Kareem Musa, Minister of Home Affairs “I think that more than the commissioner’s solidification […]
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The CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) and the Development Finance Corporation (DFC) have partnered to create greater access to funding for investments in renewable and efficient energy sources for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The program is targeting business owners in the tourism industry, the agricultural sector, manufacturing and housing. Though business owners in these fields […]
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The Ministry of Education is in the process of revamping Stella Maris School for children with special needs, as well as the public libraries in Belize City. The transformation will begin in January and will include the provision of Wi-Fi and making the facilities more conducive to learning. Today, Minister Fonseca said after the work […]
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As you’d know, Fonseca is also the Minister of Culture and chair of the Belize National Celebrations Commission. With the September festivities behind us, we took the opportunity this morning to ask him for a review of the events. Francis Fonseca, Minister of Culture “All the feedback we’ve gotten from everyone, from all the […]
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Just before news time this evening, the Belize Cancer Society launched its Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. The month of October is observed as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is designated globally to increase awareness about breast cancer and to promote early detection, prevention, and treatment. During this month, organizations, healthcare professionals, survivors, and supporters are […]
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This week was dedicated to honoring the pillars of wisdom and resilience of our older generations. Throughout this week-long celebration, we’ve heard a number of stories that highlight the wisdom, resilience, as well as the unwavering dedication of our senior citizens. From the heartwarming tales of their past, to the enduring values that have shaped […]
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