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Stake Bank wants GOB to approve Port Policy now

The government needs to approve – post-haste – the final draft of the Port Policy.
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CCJ Receives update on 2015 Consent Order

The Caribbean Court of Justice this morning received a status update from the Government of
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An update on F-PIC Protocol

During this morning’s session, the Free Prior Informed Consent Protocol was also discussed. While GOB
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Hattieville principal says her disappearance was a misunderstanding

Hattieville resident 35-year-old Sherlette Jacobs, who was believed to be missing, is back at home
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Belize Central Prison to participate in International Scientific Conference

The Belize Central Prison will be representing the country in April at the Epidemic Intelligence
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High COVID-19 vaccination rates at the Belize Central Prison

One of the main factors that led to the Belize Central Prison’s noteworthy management of
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Former cops turned convicts not a problem for the prison

A number of high-profile criminals and former members of Belize security forces are among the
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BWS Provides and Update on Current Water Shortage in Placencia

 The Belize Water Services Limited (BWS) forges on with the project in Placencia, Stann Creek
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Minister Jose Mai: ‘we need to know what’s happening’ following

Two weeks ago, we reported on a far-reaching sickout undertaken by public officers. Ministries and
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Ministry of Agriculture launches long-term dairy strategy

The Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Enterprise has launched the National Dairy Strategic Plan.
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Dairy Association Chairman says industry is still in post-COVID recovery

Following the launch of the Agriculture Ministry’s five-year dairy strategy, the Ministry says that it
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GOB to Provide Better Support to Victims of Road Traffic

The Government of Belize is taking a step further to address the aftermath of road
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Rotary adds a little colour to the paediatric ward of

An adage says that colours are the smiles of nature – and the Rotary Club
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Murder in Dangriga, Frank Garcia Fatally Shot in his House

Police in Dangriga are investigating a murder that occurred early this morning. The victim has
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LIU meets with feuding factions in Roaring Creek

The Leadership Intervention Unit is on the ground in Roaring Creek Village attempting to broker
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Still no sight of Chris Sosa and Kyle Latchman; their

 Tonight, two Belize City families remain hopeful that their missing loved ones will be found.
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Hattieville teacher goes missing

A teacher from Rural Belize is missing, and the public is asked to report any
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Police Press Officer says report of missing tourist was false

And, while the police continue to search for Jacobs, their investigation into an apparent missing
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Clifford Vernon says the system failed him

A resident of Roaring Creek Village says seven months of his life were stolen due
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Primary School Burglars Caught Red-Handed in Stann Creek District

Police have detained two persons in connection to a burglary of a primary school in
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Hit and Run in Belmopan

Police in Belmopan are investigating a hit-and-run that left 35-year-old Justin Stewart hospitalized.  The incident
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Student Robbed in Broad daylight in Belize City

A student was robbed this morning on Waight Street in Belize City. Love News has
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Belize Officially Ratifies Escazu Agreement

Minister of Foreign Affairs Eamon Courtenay today signed the instrument of ratification for the Regional
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Fitness Elites, on their first outing, says Ruta Maya has

Tonight, we are meeting another all-woman team of paddlers for the Belikin La Ruta Maya
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Taiwan and Honduras have new ambassadors to Belize

Governor General Her Excellency Dame Froyla Tzalam today received the credentials of the new ambassadors
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Cop busted with over forty pounds of weed is sentenced

Interdicted police officer, Dion Bellini, has been sentenced to three years in prison after he
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The Lobster Season comes to an end

The Fisheries Department has announced that the Caribbean Spiny Lobster season will close tomorrow. The
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JPAC holds meeting after a brief delay

Members of the National Assembly’s Joint Public Accounts Committee today met in Belmopan. This is
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The Garifuna Kids are back in Belize

Black History month comes to an end tomorrow in the United States but here in
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BHS Students Take on the Asian Experience in Taiwan

Students from Belize High School (BHS) got the opportunity to spend two weeks traveling around
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Belize Elite Basketball League Progressing

The Belize City Defenders put the hurt on the Benny’s Belize Hurricane on Friday, beating
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Alaia Belize, The Most Modern Resort in the Country

It’s one of the most modern resorts in the country – the Alaia Belize is
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Truck Erupts in Flames

This morning, a truck erupted into flames near mile fifteen on the George Price Highway
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Football Academy Launched in Dangriga

Belize is doing its part to hone up-and-coming football talent. That’s why a football academy
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Health Fair to be held in Belmopan

And finally, tonight: The Belmopan Lion’s Club is to host an open day health fair
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Murder in Orange Walk

A man was reportedly shot this morning on Cuello Street in Orange Walk Town. According
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Desperate Widow Speaks out about Maltreatment at the Hands of

Thirty-one-year-old Honduran-Belizean, Veronica Hamze, is fervently trying to return to Belize with her three daughters.
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Rules on Environmental Impact Assessments adjusted

The rules, which relate to Environmental Impact Assessments, were adjusted this week. Specifically, the changes
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Should traditional bus companies merge for the sake of the

The transportation industry finds itself at yet another familiar crossroads. The Belize Bus Association, whose
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NTUCB says the BBA needs to stand their ground

 And, while the BBB feels the bus owners should be merging, the NTUCB says the
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JUNT and the GOB to meet in less than a

In less than a week, the Joint Union’s Negotiating Team (JUNT) will be meeting with
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The NTUCB says it is standing in solidarity with the

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) says it’s standing with the Joint Unions
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Alleged predatory teacher no longer in the classroom says Education

The teacher from Canaan SDA High School accused of sexual misconduct against a student is
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St. Mary’s Primary School to receive a new building

 The Ministry of Education is working with the Social Investment Fund (SIF) to provide St.
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BWS Says Placencia Water Expansion Project Setbacks Caused Major Increase

Following the recent water pressure shortage in Placencia Village, Stann Creek, Belize Water Services Limited
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BWS Says Arrears Incurred During the Pandemic Are Slowly Decreasing

 The COVID-19 pandemic has not only affected public health but has also impacted the finances
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BWS Undertakes Robust Project to Improve Water Supply in Stann

The Belize Water Services Limited (BWS) is currently undergoing a water expansion project in Placencia
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Albert Area Rep. Tracy Panton speaks on John Saldivar’s resurgence

In our extended interview with the Albert Area Representative, Tracy Taegar-Panton, this week, she discussed
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Minister Fonseca says he has never seen the opposition at

“I have never seen the opposition at such a low point”: that’s what Minister of
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Freetown Area Rep says he is unfazed by his incoming

The current area representative for the Freetown constituency, Francis Fonseca, says he is unfazed by
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The UDP comes with clean hands to help address crime,

The United Democratic Party says it wants to be engaged in efforts for Belize to
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Here are Koop Sheet Metal, Universal Hardware and, The Hive

Tonight, we are hearing from three more teams, that want to snag the big win
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Agriculture Minister Mai receives pro-temp presidency of SICA’s agriculture arm

Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise Jose Abelardo Mai yesterday with the Council of
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Belize’s ITVET sector needs significant investment says Education Minister

Minister of Education Francis Fonseca says that the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ITVET)
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Belize has a new STEAM Academy

 In September, the Ministry of Education will open the doors to the Itz’at STEAM Academy.
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Ministry of Agriculture and FAO hold validation workshop to discuss

A stakeholder validation workshop was held yesterday in Belmopan by the Ministry of Agriculture Food
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Dangriga’s Commerce Street gets a facelift

The municipal authorities in Dangriga Town say they are taking their street upgrading campaign very
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Belama’s Love Park gets a new face lift

The Belama community’s Love Park has received a much-needed facelift thanks to the Rotary Club
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Belmopan Compre holds Career Day for second formers

Students every year are asked the question: what do you want to do with your
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Minor murdered in Roaring Creek; his cousin escapes death

Yesterday, gun violence in the Cayo District claimed the life of a minor and left
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Teen busted with unlicensed firearm hours in Roaring Creek hours

Only hours after a minor was gunned down in Roaring Creek Village a teenager was
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Drowning is Ruled as the Cause of Death of Belize

 Authorities concluded that the death of thirty-one-year-old, Elrick Vairez,  was caused by drowning, as confirmed
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Traffic accident victim dies in the hospital a day after

 Enrique Alvarez, a resident of Punta Gorda Town, whose family says he was knocked down,
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Was there a “definitive” Portico Agreement? Former Minister Panton says

Is there a definitive agreement or not? That’s the question that we asked former Minister
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Former Minister Tracy Panton discusses investments in bus industry

Speaking of investments, in our interview with former Minister of State, Tracy Taegar-Panton, we asked
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Is the UDP inserting itself in the bus drama for

At Monday’s press conference by the Belize Bus Association, Philip Willoughby, a former UDP city
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Placencia Residents Report Major Water Shortage in the Village

Residents and Business owners in the southern region of Placencia in Stann Creek are concerned
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Albert Area Rep calls on GOB to address critical cost

 The Statistical Institute of Belize reports that for the month of January 2023, the consumer
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External trade stats indicate increases in imports and domestic imports

The Statistical Institute of Belize reports that both imports and domestic exports were on the
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Road works commence on the Philip Goldson Highway

 For the next six months, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH) will be
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Belize Network of NGOs says Belize can ratify the Escazú

Ratify the Escazú Agreement now! That’s what the Belize Network of NGOs says the Government
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Stann Creek woman catches robber red handed

A burglar was caught red-handed while targeting a home before 6 o’clock yesterday evening in
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Cayo Man Says His Motorcycle Was Stolen from His House

Last night, a motorcycle was stolen from a property in the Kontiki Area of San
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International Tourism Shows Steady Growth

 International tourism in Belize continues to rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic shook the industry between
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Local Tourism Bolsters Industry Revenue

Local tourism in Belize has remained stable although borders are fully reopened. With the onset
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Easter Holidays Looking Bright for Hospitality Industry Stakeholders

The Placencia BTIA’s Stewart Krohn offered some of his expectations for this Easter holiday season.
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Meet “Born Strong”, ladies of the Belize Coast Guard paddling

The Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge officially kicks off next week and teams
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Creating a Healthy ecosystems with thriving biodiversity and fisheries

 A training workshop funded by the United Kingdom Government is being held at Central Far
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BVA Male and Female Teams Gear up For Historical Continental

Belize’s U-19 male and U-21 female teams have qualified to compete in the upcoming Continental
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Big Falls Village Has new playground for children

Children of Big Falls Village and surrounding communities can now enjoy a new park playground.
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Teenage Student Murdered in Roaring Creek

Tonight police in Roaring Creek Village are investigating the murder of a teenage student and
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Transport Minister Meets with Bus Operators; No Bus Strike

The Minister of Transport Rodwell Ferguson met with representatives of the Belize Bus Association today
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Chairman of Transport Board place on Probabation

And while Transport Minister Rodwell Ferguson can breathe a sigh of relief, bus operators are
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Widow and Mother of Three Fight to Return to Belize

 A naturalized Belizean woman currently finds herself in a difficult situation in Lebanon. She faces
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Health Minister Explains why KHMHA Board Chairman was Removed

Three prospective candidates have been identified as a replacement for Dr. Andre Sosa who was
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Minister Bernard says it was not personal

Following the announcement that Minister Bernard had decided to replace Dr Andre Sosa as Board
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Three Candidates Identified to Replace Dr Andre Sosa

 As we mentioned, Arun Hotchandani is the interim chairman of the KHMHA. We asked Minister
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Minister of Health and Wellness responds to KHMH’s concerns

 The KHMHA Workers’ Union announced last week that they’ve suspended their industrial action. That decision
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Same hospital laundry tender presented in six months…what’s up with

In September 2022, The Ministry of Health and Wellness announced that it is looking for
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Belize calls upon the IDB to advance progressive agenda to

A progressive, modern agenda: that the cadence of what Prime Minister of Belize, John Briceño’s
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Man reported missing found dead on an island

The family and friends of 31-year-old Elrick Vairez saw their worst fears confirmed yesterday evening
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Westline Bus Company and DOE Settle Oil Spill Damages Outside

The Department of the Environment (DOE) is concluding an extensive investigation into a case of
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DOE Assesses the Water Contamination Situation in Alta Vista Village

 For several months, the residents of Alta Vista Village, Stann Creek have been experiencing challenges
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DOE Looking to Move Forward in Full Force to Implement

At the beginning of last year, the Department of the Environment (DOE) announced the nationwide
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DOE Commences Data Collection Process for New and Improved GEO

The Department of the Environment held an inception meeting for the Global Environment Outlook (GEO)
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Taiwan Ambassador David Kuan-Chou Chien says 再见 to Belize

He has been Taiwan’s ambassador to Belize for two years and now, Ambassador David Kuan-Chou
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Labour Ministry discusses child labour in communities across Belize

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) defines child labour as work, which deprives children of their
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Literacy Alive Project Continues

Today, Galen University in conjunction with Rotary International held its Literacy Alive Project. The intention
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Career Day Held in Independence Village

Career Day was held today in Independence High School where students were taught the importance
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