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Port of Belize Calls for Ombudsman Investigation into Definitive Agreement

Tonight, the Port of Belize Limited (PBL) is calling on the office of the Ombudsman
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Can criminal charges be brought against Erwin Contreras ?

Sticking with the topic of the Definitive Agreement, there is the angle of former Minister
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Leader of Opposition Demands Probe into Finance Minister and State

With a criminal investigation up in the air for Erwin Contreras, at least for now,
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Illegal Airstrip Destroyed in Southern Belize

An operation to destroy an illegal airstrip was done in the eep South earlier today
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Men Under Investigation for Alleged Rape of Mentally Challenged Woman

Three Belize City men are under the Belize Police Department’s magnifying glass for allegedly raping
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Police Commissioner Addresses Increase in Missing Girls Cases

In recent weeks, there has been an uptick in cases of young girls being reported
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Convicted Cop Killer Escapes Jail Time, Fined $75,000 in Manslaughter

Convicted cop killer, Jasmine Hartin, has escaped jail time after being slapped with a $75,000
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Police Commissioner Reacts to Sentencing of Jasmin Hartin

Our newsroom met up with Police Commissioner on Orange Street, Belize City, and asked him
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Police Commissioner Defends Investigation in Stabbing Incident Case

The Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, has responded to the attorney of a fourteen-year-old charged
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Squatters in Krooman Lagoon Face Eviction, Seek Government Assistance

Around thirty persons squatting in the Krooman Lagoon area say they are being forced to
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Resident Faces Arson Charges after Neighbor’s Property Damaged by Garbage

A resident of La Democracia Village is facing possible arson charges after she burnt two
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Police Commissioner Engages with Downtown Belize City Residents in Meet

Police Commissioner Chester Williams led a team of cops downtown Belize City where he met
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Saint John’s High School Holds Successful Marketing and Business Expo

Entrepreneurship seems to be a reoccurring focal point being taught to the youth population.  This
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Vital Statistics Unit Rolls Out Mobile Clinics, Serving Over 230

The Vital Statistics Unit (VSU) has rolled out its strategy of mobile clinics.  A team
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People’s Constitution Commission Clarifies

The People’s Constitution Commission (PCC) has clarified that the group has not had any debate
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Belmopan City Council and Ministry of Health Promote Healthy Living

The Belmopan City Council has partnered with the Ministry of Health and Wellness to promote
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Belize Coast Guard Emerges Victorious in Wonder Woman Competition

The three days of grueling competition and a vying for the Womder Woman title are
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Saint Mathews Anglican School Implements New Examination Strategy

Saint Mathews Anglican School in Pomona Village is now implementing a new examination strategy. They
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No jail time for Jasmine

Justice Sandcroft handed down a $75,000 fine and for Hartin to serve 300 hours of
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Jaelynn Crawford: a testament of hard work and dedication

Its graduation season, and young Belizeans countrywide are preparing for the next step in their
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Opposition Leader says moves being made within the PUP to

Last week saw a Cabinet Paper leaked into the public domain pertaining to the Definitive
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Opposition calls definitive agreement abhorrent, condemns the document

As it relates to the actual Definitive Agreement, Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow, has referred to
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Fate of Erwin Contreras Uncertain Amidst Portico Agreement Controversy

One question that remains unanswered surrounds the fate of Erwin Contreras.  Can he face criminal
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Belize Signs US$45 Million Development Loan with Saudi Arabia for

Chairman of the board of directors of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed
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Belize City Council Celebrates Eradication of London Bridges in Beautification

The Belize City Council is tonight boasting the full eradication of London bridges along Holy
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Family Claims Wrongful Arrest and Victimization of Minor in Belize

The family of a 14-year-old minor, who is in police custody, claims he was wrongfully
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Belize City Council Assures Preparedness for Hurricane Season

Mayor Bernard Wagner has given assurance to the Belize City residents that the council is
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Concerns Rise in Orange Walk Town as New River Overrun

Tonight, residents of Orange Walk Town are concerned over the state of the New River
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Taiwanese Government Donates Fire Truck to Belize’s National Fire Service

A fire truck was handed over to Belize’s National Fire Service this morning.  The truck
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Burglary Strikes Michael Finnegan Market in Belize City

There was a burglary over the weekend at the Michael Finnegan Market in Belize City. 
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Patrick Faber Reinstated as Standard Bearer in Collet Division, UDP

As we reported over the weekend, Patrick Faber has been brought back into the fold
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Belize City Mayor Cracks Down on Derelict Vehicles on Streets

If you are guilty of having derelict vehicles on the streets in Belize City, then
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George and Sarita Gabb Foundation Distributes 100 Computer Systems Across

One hundred computer systems are being distributed across the country through the George and Sarita
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Belize National Fire Service Firefighters Receive Certification in Emergency Medical

The Belize National Fire Service participated in celebration of EMS week after several firefighters received
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Mayor Bernard Wagner Awaits PUP Decision on Running for Belize

As the UDP prepares to vet their potential candidates for the upcoming municipals, Mayor Bernard
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Belize Represents at Caribbean Ministers of Labour Meeting in Guyana

Belize was represented at that 12th Meeting of the Caribbean Ministers of Labour (CLMM) in
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High Court Justice Geneviève Chabot Delivers Landmark Ruling on Port

Geneviève Chabot, Justice of the High Court, issued a significant ruling today that may or
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Murder in Georgeville Leaves The Peaceful Community Disrupted

A woman was killed on Saturday inside her business establishment in the Progresso Village, Cayo
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Police narrow down suspect list in Imari Galvez murder case

It has been 13 days since Imari Galvez was strangled to death out west.  Police
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Who is Protecting Our Women ?

On the heels of the Moralez murder this weekend, the United Democratic Party issued a
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PM Briceno gives his take on Port of Magical Definitive

Prime Minister Briceno landed at the Philip Goldson International Airport this morning just before eleven
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When will Boledo be back ?

When will the Boledo and Sunday Lottery make a return? That’s the question being asked
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PM Briceno Defends Proposed Belmopan Hospital Amid Union’s Criticism

Prime Minister, John Briceno, says members of the K.H.M.H. Workers Union are not seeing the
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PM Briceno returns from World Climate Industry Expo

Today, Prime Minister John Briceño and the Belizean delegation returned to the country after participating
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Political Icon Winston Smiling Passes Away, PUP Mourns the Loss

The People’s United Party is mourning the death of political icon, Winston Smiling, who passed
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Government Mediates Dispute Between Sugar Cane Farmers Association and BSI/ASR

The Government of Belize says it continues to mediate the bitter dispute between the Belize
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PM Briceno Denies POB Favoritism Claims, Assures Government’s Efforts to

PM Briceno also responded to the criticism that the government is not doing all it
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Prime Minister weighs in on port situation

The PM also weighed in on whether he believes the government should move toward nationalizing
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Belize Government Seeks Green Climate Fund’s Support for Caye Caulker

The Government of Belize is hoping to transform the sewage and waters system on Caye
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Darlin Gaitan Confirmed as Belize’s Ports Commissioner

Acting Ports Commissioner, Darlin Gaitan has been confirmed to the post of Ports Commissioner.  The
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Police Commissioner Williams Reflects on Caribbean Police Commissioners Assembly

Police Commissioner Chester Williams recently returned from Trinidad and Tobago where he was attending the
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Vying for Wonder Woman 2023

Twenty-four women of Belize’s military are vying for the prestigious title of Wonder Woman 2023. 
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Butane Truck Driver Robbed at Gunpoint in Orange Walk Town

A butane truck driver was robbed this morning on Market Lane in Orange Walk Town
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Fistfight Among Minors in Belize City Leaves Teen Hospitalized

A fistfight among minors in Belize City on Saturday night left a 15-year-old hospitalized. Around
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Minister Balderamos Garcia Addresses Concerns Over Social Media’s Impact on

Are Belize’s youth being negatively impacted by the use of social media platforms?: that’s the
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New Contractor General Sworn In

A new Contractor General was sworn into office today in Belmopan.  38-year-old, Maria Arthurs now
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Belize is Malaria Free

There is good news coming out of the health sector today as the country is
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Belize Aims for Dual Certification: Elimination of HIV and Syphilis

A malaria-free status is not the only recognition Belize can look forward to.  There is
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Zero Child Deaths in Hospitals for Over a Year, Reports

There is another milestone that Belize’s health sector is looking at, and that is noted
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GOB and partners launch the National Gender Equality Index Survey

Belize is not well-known for having comprehensive statistics or data.  As a matter of fact,
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Minister Balderamos Garcia chastises 7 News on sensationalism and irresponsible

Tonight, the Minister of Human Development, Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, is asking Channel 7’s News Director, Jules
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Police Special Constable Found Guilty for unlawful Sexual Intercourse

A former Police Special Constable was sentenced to thirty years in prison for assault upon
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Ex-Police Constable found Guilty of Raping Minor

An ex-Police Constable is now facing fifteen years in prison after he was convicting of
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Sexual Crimes in the Belize Coast Guard

The recent cases against police officers, particularly, involving sexual crimes, have placed a negative light
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Minister of Human Development comments on Kareem Martinez judgement

The tragic death of 14-year-old Laddie Gillett has brought the relationship between law enforcement and
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Public Safety in City Shuttle

The Belize City Shuttle Services (BCS) has issued a release regarding the incident yesterday when
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Belize Coast Guard takes special interest in guarding Corona Reef

Corona Reef is a protected area in Belize that spans into Guatemala’s waters.  It is
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Union Opposes New Tertiary Hospital Plan, Citing Urgent Issues at

The plan for a new tertiary hospital for Belmopan is facing opposition by the Karl
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Opposition Leader Expresses Concerns Over Belmopan Tertiary Hospital Plan, Minister

The KHMH Workers’ Union is not the only opposition to the tertiary hospital in Belmopan. 
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NDACC Raises Alarm on Alcohol and Marijuana Abuse in Belizean

The National Drug Abuse Control Council (NDACC) is advising parents to keep a close eye
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Belize Electricity Limited Unveils $500 Million Plan for Green Energy

The Belize Electricity Limited (BEL), has unveiled a new five hundred-million-dollar plan to transform Belize’s
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BEL plans to implement new tech for larger, greener source

Climate change has been an obvious ongoing battle. Earlier today, at Belize Electricity Limited (BEL)
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BEL unveils plan for green energy in Belize

Change has never been this green: that’s the statement made by the Belize Electricity Limited
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Government Working to Resolve Land Disputes in Southern Belize

The Minister of Human Development and Indigenous People’s Affairs, Dolores Balderamos Garcia, says the government
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Task Force May Be Able to Resolve Laguna and Yemeri

Minister Balderamos Garcia also touched on the possibility of appointing a task force to resolve
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Minor falls out of city bus

A student of James Garbutt Seventh Day Adventist School is hospitalized after falling out of
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Kareem Martinez sentenced to 18 years in prison

Former cop, Kareem Martinez was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the shooting death
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Thousands of Belizeans are now first-time landowners

Thousands of Belizeans nationwide are now first-time land owners due to the government’s initiative to
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The Education sector gets funds for vocational and STEAM labs

Forty million Belize dollars will be injected into Belize’s education sector.  Thirty million is a
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Belizean Health Minister Attends World Health Assembly

Belize’s Minister of Health and Wellness, Kevin Bernard, has joined his peers from multiple nations
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Belize’s Minister of Health Represents CARICOM at World Health Organization

Whilst in Geneva, Switzerland, Minister Kevin Bernard is playing a dual road.  He is not
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PM Briceno Attends World Climate Industry Expo Leaders’ Summit in

Prime Minister John Briceno left the country yesterday for Busan, South Korea.  He will be
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Jennifer Smith Street in Belize City is now once again

Jennifer Smith Street in Belize City is now once again accessible to residents of the
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The CWU says it feels jilted and jaded

The stevedores are back in limbo after the Port of Belize Limited reportedly misled the
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Should residents of the north be concerned effects from Popocatépetl

Earlier this week, the Mexican authorities had warned residents to prepare for a possible evacuation
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Mobile Land Clinic Assists Hundreds of Residents in Belize City’s

Hundreds of residents from the Southside of Belize City were assisted today with land matters
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Minister of Health Updates on World Health Assembly Discussions

As we noted in the top of the news, Minister of Health and Wellness, Kevin
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Golden Tree Hotel in Belize City Forced to Close Due

Reports surfaced this morning of the closure of Golden Tree Hotel on Coney Drive, Belize
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Man Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Burglary; Faces Sentencing for Breaking

Michael Jorgenson has pleaded guilty of breaking into the home of his former common-law-wife.  The
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Man knocked down by “dalla van” taken to court

Raymond Dyer is the man who was knocked down by a dalla van yesterday on
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Belize’s inclusion in regional climate change talks crucial says CEO

Belize continues to be a part of the global movement against climate change.  While the
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Belizean NGOs Explore Carbon Credit Markets to Finance Conservation Efforts

Belize’s NGO Community is hoping to identify carbon markets and capitalize on the country’s carbon
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Ministry of Education Supports Inclusion of Garifuna Language in Schools,

The Battle of the Drums Secretariat is looking forward to greater things in the southern
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Leonora Flowers Elected as New Leader of Christian Workers Union

Leonora Flowers is the woman leading the charge of the Christian Workers Union (CWU) after
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Father of slain teen still searching for answers

It’s been one year and nine months since 15-year-old, Cassman Gill was shot a stone’s
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Cecil Gill offers two thousand dollars for information leading to

In his quest for closure, Cecil Gill is now offering a reward of two thousand
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Where is God During This Mischief

One week ago, we brought you interviews with the Minister of Public Service, Constitutional and
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