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On Wednesday, we showed you a throng of angry caneros when they encircled the Minister of Agriculture’s vehicle as he attempted to leave from the SIRDI compound in Orange Walk District. Fortunately, the situation did not escalate to violence the Orange Walk South Area Representative gave assurances that he was meeting with Prime Minister Briceño […]
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Chief Executive Officer Oscar Alonzo was also present following a meeting of the B.S.C.F.A. on Wednesday night. While the issue of politics was raised by Alfredo Ortega in the preceding interview, Alonzo was clear in stating that the aggrieved cane farmers will ultimately decide what takes place at the polls come election season. Oscar […]
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While the sugar industry remains in a state of crisis, C.E.O. Alonzo spoke to the membership of the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association and how they have remained resolute throughout this unpredictable period at the start of the new crop. Oscar Alonzo, C.E.O., B.S.C.F.A. “It’s unfortunate that we have reached this stage, but nevertheless, […]
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C.E.O. Alonzo also discussed briefly the delivery of sugarcane by farmers who are not members of the B.S.C.F.A. He also spoke on the idea that was put forward by People’s United Party Chairman Henry Charles Usher to nationalize the mill. Oscar Alonzo, C.E.O., B.S.C.F.A. “We are not against the farmers delivering the cane, from […]
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On November 16th, 2023, the Belize Bankers’ Association wrote to the Central Bank of Belize expressing, “its disappointment with the Central Bank of Belize’s decision to maintain its position on employing price control measures”, because these would prove to be counterproductive and disincentivize innovation. The Belize Bank aligns itself with the BBA’s position. Belize Bank, […]
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We also spoke with Minister of Agriculture Jose Abelardo Mai who told reporters that for the consignment of sugar to be cleared for export, an export license would have to have been approved by the Supplies Control Board. Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister of Agriculture “The farmers have been calling me and telling me that […]
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A delivery truck laden with two hundred sacks of sugar purchased from B.S.I. was busted by police on Wednesday night in the vicinity of San Jose. Acting on information provided by cane farmers in the north, police quickly mobilized and intercepted the vehicle. It is believed that the shipment of plantation white sugar may have […]
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This afternoon, a mother of two broke down in tears after hearing that she was sentenced to a month in jail after she was busted with a cocaine pipe. She is thirty-two year Leeanne Monique Samuels, also known as Leanne Samos. She is a mother of a pair of one-year, three-month old twins but today, […]
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Tonight, well-known gang member Ulide Allen is out on bail after he was recently charged for handling stolen goods. He was also granted bail on the additional charged picked up today of Contempt of Judicial Order. Allegations are that Allen was ordered by the Magistrate Court to report to the Mahogany Street Police station every […]
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The 2024 session of the High Court will open with its usual pomp and circumstance next Monday, but the building that conducted cases for the High Court and the Magistrate’s Court, also known as the Treasury Building, or the Public Building, will not be ready for the occasion. That’s because while the repair and restorative […]
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After catching up with Evondale Moody, the chief engineer at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing, on the progress of the Supreme Court’s building, we asked him about other plans by the ministry for this year. Here’s what he had to say. Evondale Moody, Chief Engineer, MIDH “We have works being undertaken on […]
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The latest scratch and win contestant has cashed out big with a thirty thousand dollar prize, the lucky winner has humble plans for his newfound cash. He stopped by our office today to tell us all about it.
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