The claim brought by the People’s United Party, involving an address used by the Leader of the Opposition as his place of residence, has been dismissed by the lower courts. This afternoon, Chief Magistrate Jayani Wegodapola rendered a decision on the matter that was lodged before her regarding Shyne Barrow’s 80 King Street address. While […]
In convening an ad hoc press brief following the decision, Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow told reporters that the entire exercise was a waste of the court’s time. He also suggested that a complaint for malicious objection be filed against the witnesses who appeared on behalf of the People’s United Party. Shyne Barrow, Area Representative, […]
But what about the existing law which falls within the Representation of the People’s Act and the need for that piece of legislation to be revised? It’s a point that attorneys on either side of the matter agree to; however, until the law is amended, its language remains clear-cut. Richard ‘Dickie’ Bradley, Attorney-at-law “The […]
As we reported on Thursday, the United Democratic Party chided the Briceño administration following comments made in the media while the matter was still before the court. When we caught up with Prime Minister Briceño and P.U.P. Chairman Henry Charles Usher earlier this week, they both opined on a case that was, in principle, still […]
Last night, we told you about objections from the board of directors of Travellers Liquors Limited and Cuello’s Distillery regarding a proposed nine million dollar loan from the Social Security Board for the construction of a rum distillery in the north. Those funds, taken from contributions paid in by workers, would be used to finance […]
Today the Belize Civic Centre was buzzing with students from various secondary schools who engaged in a youth rally. The event was the first ever that was organized by the People’s Constitution Commission that was formed a year ago. In tandem with its mission of inclusivity, the event was held with the theme: Participate!!! Right […]
Earlier this week, Head of the Good Governance Unit, Cesar Ross told the media that as one of the leaders of the commission, he observed that there was poor turnout by the public in some areas of the country where they have held public consultations. Chairman of the Commission, Anthony Chanona told us that while […]
Chanona told News Five that they faced a few challenges since the Commission held its first meeting a year ago. He explained that getting the representatives of all twenty-three sectors in sync with the work before them was the first challenge. He also gave us a synopsis of how the work has progressed over that […]
Belize Telemedia Limited held its seventeenth annual general meeting today in Belize City. B.T.L.’s board of directors and management presented the company’s annual report for 2022-2023 under the theme “Leading Belize’s Digital Transformation”. Branded as DIGI, B.T.L. made remarkable progress, according to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mark Lizarraga. He says that B.T.L. […]
B.T.L.’s Chief Executive Officer, Ivan Tesucum that the company made one hundred and fity million dollars in revenue with twenty one point six million is profits. Tesucum highlighted the company’s achievements, including a significant fifty-four percent increase in dividends, now at twenty cents per share compared to last year’s thirteen cents per share. He attributed […]
Regarding the transition of various government departments and ministries from B.T.L. to SMART’s telephone service, Chairman Mark Lizarraga, assured that the loss of these accounts has not significantly impacted the company’s overall performance. Lizarraga views this shift as an opportunity for B.T.L. to enhance its competitiveness. Mark Lizarraga, Chairman, B.T.L. Board of Directors “We […]
DIGI became the first mobile operator to introduce the eSIMS to the local market. For the next fiscal year, BTL is looking toward artificial intelligence. It says that AI is another major trend in 2023, as it can detect network issues, perform self-repairs and safeguard networks from fraudulent activities. Board Chairman, Mark Lizarraga says the […]
Two members of B.T.L.’s Board of Directors, businessman Michael Bowen and attorney Denise Courtenay, have chosen to step down from their roles with the company. Chairman Mark Lizarraga explained that directors are appointed by shareholders and have the discretion to leave when they feel they have made their desired contributions. Both Bowen and Courtenay cited […]
A literary icon and activist, Glenn Tillett, passed away on Thursday at the Intensive Care Unit at the K.H.M.H. Born in Monkey River, Tillett spent some of his childhood in the Pomona Valley. But he came to national and international prominence for his masterful ability to write, and through his popular column: Between These Lines. […]
Today in Belmopan, a ceremony marked the launch of the Sixteen Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Spanning from November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to December 10th, Human Rights Day, this period underscores a global commitment to combatting gender-based violence. Today’s event commenced with Ian King, the Deputy […]
In this week’s edition of The Bright Side, we shine a spotlight on the inspiring story of Aspinal Welch, a determined young man who, despite facing the challenges of navigating life in a wheelchair, is actively pursuing his aspirations. Aspinal is a dedicated craftsman, making rosaries by hand at a Catholic Church in Belize City. […]
