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Since the Briceño administration announced on Tuesday that it is suspending all diplomatic ties with Israel, amid the ongoing war in the Middle East, considerable interest has been raised in the foreign press over Belize’s bold decision. As we’ve reported, a number of direct measures have been taken by Cabinet, including the withdrawal of an […]
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In some corners of the diplomatic community, supporters of Israel argue that Belize’s position is unfounded. According to Senator Courtenay, the advice and opinions of government representatives abroad were sought prior to arriving at that position. The Briceño administration also took into account the firmly held opinions of past foreign ministers on this very issue. […]
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Earlier today, the United Democratic Party issued a statement expressing concern over government’s decision to suspend diplomatic ties with Israel. The press release goes on to say, “We believe that maintaining open channels of communication is vital for fostering understanding and working towards a lasting solution to conflicts. It is our firm stance that Belize’s […]
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Also speaking on the Israel-Hamas war today was Cabinet Minister, Dolores Balderamos-Garcia who expressed full support of Belize’s position and actions against Israel. She says that Belize must be on the right side of history, pointing out that there is still Guatemala’s unfounded claim before the International Court of Justice. But, should the government expect […]
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There was a murder last evening in the Vista del Mar area of Ladyville. Sometime around 6:15 p.m., police responded to a seaside location just off Ocean Jack Drive where they saw the lifeless body of an Asian businessman. Thirty-seven-year-old Canhua Zhen, a resident of Benque Viejo del Carmen, was along with three other individuals, […]
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Six months after being placed on pretrial detention for the murder of his wife and his brother, Miguel Encalada appeared before a senior magistrate in the lower court where he was provided with partial disclosure ahead of his trial. The thirty-nine-year-old barber is accused of killing Desiree Gonzalez and his sibling, twenty-five-year-old George Rochester at […]
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The Belize Progressive Party has issued a statement raising serious concern over a proposed nine million dollar investment by the Social Security Board in Belize Premium Spirits and Liquors Limited. As we reported on Tuesday, SSB has announced that it is looking at lending the proprietors of the company the funds needed to construct a […]
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Belize Rural South Area Representative, Andre Perez, remains without a ministerial portfolio. It’s been almost three months since news broke that he was being accused of sexual misconduct by attorney, Wendy Auxillou. After we broke the story, a release from the government informed the country that Perez was granted a leave of absence while an […]
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The Women’s Parliamentary Caucus hosted a crucial forum commemorating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Belize City this morning. The event convened diverse stakeholders, including government officials, civil society, and human rights advocates. Discussions centered on the enduring principles of human rights, exploring contemporary challenges and fostering collaborative efforts to […]
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Geographic Information Systems, or G.I.S. technology, can be used for all types of tasks, including scientific investigations, as well as development and planning. As we discovered today, G.I.S. can even be used to take a population survey or stock of what houses are made of for national emergency data. Utility companies use G.I.S. to determine […]
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Cabinet convened in special session on Monday in San Ignacio to receive presentations and engage in discussions concerning the Maya Customary Land Tenure Policy. This policy is integral to fulfilling the government’s commitments as outlined in the Caribbean Court of Justice’s Consent Order. One of its primary objectives is to delineate the land rights of […]
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During our interview with Minister Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, she made it quite clear that the Maya Leaders Alliance cannot claim the entire Toledo District. Balderamos-Garcia says that policy will need to ensure a balance between Maya lands and private lands. Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, Minister of Human Development, Families & Indigenous People’s Affairs “I don’t want to […]
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Tensions remain between residents of Laguna and Yemeri Grove villages. The disagreement revolves around conflicting claims within the proposed boundary lines. Yemeri Grove asserts ownership within the delineated red boundary line, while Laguna maintains that their lands fall within the demarcated yellow line. Both villages recently reached an agreement to cease new developments in the […]
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And as the government moves forward with the Maya Customary Land Tenure Policy in the south, there is another challenge that is presenting itself. Reports on the ground suggest that Mayans from Guatemala are illegally entering Belize and claiming land in Toledo as part of their communal land. Minister of Indigenous People’s Affairs Dolores Balderamos-Garcia […]
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Each year, since 2011, November seventeenth has been observed as World Prematurity Day. This year, the day will be celebrated with the theme: Small Actions, Big Import: Immediate Skin-to-Skin Care for Every Baby Everywhere. The occasion gives visibility to the problem of premature births and to raise awareness of the needs and rights of premature […]
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The Ministry of Education and B.N.T.U. members are mourning the death of sixty-year-old Margaret Enriquez. Enriquez died on November thirteenth due to health conditions. Her sudden passing shocked those who knew the retired teacher. She touched the lives of many, including students at United Evergreen Primary School and Saint Martin’s Government School. The ministry says […]
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The disastrous effects of Climate Change have undoubtedly exacerbated issues faced by the public sector in the region, and countries like Dominica are no exception. Despite the potential for various environmental disasters, including flooding, drought, sea level rise, increased waterborne diseases, coastal erosion, and the heightened spread of vector-borne diseases due to global warming and […]
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