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The Briceño administration announced on Thursday evening that the Government Lotteries will resume on December first, with two master agents overseeing the vending of tickets in Belize City and other parts of the country. Those two agents are Nando’s Wholesale Limited for Belize District and MGM Entertainment Limited for Corozal, Orange Walk, Cayo, Stann Creek […]
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A tendering process for interested businesses to assume the role of master agents was delayed by a few months, as it was initially anticipated that the Boledo and Sunday Lottery would have resumed in September. But how was that process undertaken and what about the revenues that government would have lost in the interim? Here’s […]
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As previously announced, the sale of tickets for these games will resume on December first, and the first drawing date will be on Sunday, December third. News Five’s Marion Ali found out today that the return of the Boledo and Lottery will make quite a few people very happy. Boledo buyer #1 “I wudda […]
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Epifania Caliz is back in court after she and her common-law husband Elmer Nah, along with her brother Manuel Caliz, were acquitted of ammunition charges earlier this month. Today, she appeared inside the Belize City Magistrates Court to answer to a different charge, common assault. On October sixteenth, court reporter, Anita Nembhard was on duty […]
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This week, Cabinet approved the removal of all fees charged in public hospitals. A cabinet release says that this will ensure universal access to quality healthcare by eliminating financial barriers. The release further states that removal of the fees will enhance healthcare accessibility for all citizens, especially the most vulnerable. The new regulations took effect […]
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So, how much revenue does the Government of Belize stand to lose with the removal of public hospital fees? Minister Bernard explained that the hospitals combined, comes up to about a million dollars annually. But, he says only forty percent of that is ever collected. And for those patients who may have outstanding payments, you […]
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As Minister Bernard noted, the new public hospital regulations will not apply to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. He explained the reason for this, while noting that Belize City residents can access several other public health facilities in Belize City free of charge. Kevin Bernard, Minister of Health and Wellness “That is the reasons […]
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Health and Wellness Minister Kevin Bernard could not provide an update on the investigation taking place into the fake Tylenol that were found in stores across the country. But when it comes to pharmaceuticals, do those drugs fall within the removal of hospital fees? Minister Bernard says that pharmaceuticals have always been provided free of […]
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Less than a month ago, government аррrоved thе іntеgrаtіоn оf еmеrgеnсу mеdісаl rеѕроnѕе аnd еmеrgеnсу ѕеаrсh аnd rеѕсuе to be part of thе mаndаtе оf thе Nаtіоnаl Fіrе Ѕеrvісе. While the work of the National Fire Service will go beyond fighting fires, going forward it also means that everyone who applies for the job will […]
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The Philip Goldson bust, which was knocked down and severely damaged in early September, will be up by Christmas, despite a delay in sourcing one of the primary materials needed for the repair work. The monument was knocked off its base at the entrance of the namesake highway. A drunken taxi driver slammed into the […]
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Okeke said that he has observed that the bust was in a bad shape, caused by the accident and lack of maintenance over the years since it was mounted at the entrance to the highway. Now he said that the material he is using will not require any kind of maintenance. He also said that […]
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While it is not the first, a unique equipment was installed today at the Central Park in Orange Walk Town. A wheelchair accessible swing has now been added to complement a playground at the community space where children can play freely and socialize with family and peers. The project was made possible through partnership between […]
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While it may seem secondary to the removal of hospital fees at public clinics and hospitals, National Health Insurance is being rollout in the Orange Walk District. The Minister of Health and Wellness says that since starting on November first, over twenty-tree thousand persons have already registered for N.H.I. The next step is to look […]
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This week’s Look on the Bright Side features a remarkable young woman who serves as a beacon of inspiration to her peers and educators. Her journey has been marked by defying numerous odds from the early stages of her life. Tonight, we share the remarkable story of how this determined teenager has captured the hearts […]
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