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Controversy Surrounds Ruth Guerra-Shoman’s Presidency as Some Belize National Teachers

Ruth Guerra-Shoman – she is the president-elect of the Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU), and
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Attorney General Magali Marin-Young Steps Down, Reflects on Legislative Achievements

Attorney General, Magali Marin-Young served her last day in office today, after having decided to
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PM Briceno explains why Anthony Sylvestre was chosen as the

Come next week, Attorney Anthony Sylvestre will be taking over as the country’s new attorney
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Opposition Leader Moses Shyne Barrow Walks Out of House Meeting

Leader of the Opposition, Moses Shyne Barrow, did not seem much in a fighting mood
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Caribbean International Brewery Owner Cleared of Immigration Charges

Kevin Zing, the owner of Caribbean International Brewery, has been cleared of the remaining immigration
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Family Feud Erupts in San Ignacio/Santa Elena Town Council, Mayor’s

A family feud has spilled over into the San Ignacio/Santa Elena Town Council as the
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Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow Raises Concerns over Redistricting Plans

The Leader of the opposition, Shyne Barrow, has been speaking on Redistricting for the past
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Prime Minister Calls for Amendments to House Standing Orders due

Prime Minister John Briceno has called for the amendments to the standing orders of the
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Government of Belize Adds Controlled Food Prices to Blunt the

The Government of Belize announced yesterday in its Cabinet Brief that they would be adding
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People’s Constitution Commission to Host Lecture on Constitutional Rights in

Since the launch of the People’s Constitution Commission’s education campaign the organization hit the ground
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Belize Delegation winding down Business Trip to Taiwan

A government delegation is looking to wrap up their business trip in Taiwan.  Minister Florencio
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Prime Minister John Briceno Reflects on G-7 Movement in his

As Prime Minister, John Briceno celebrates his 30 years in politics, he appeared on The
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Prime Minister Briceno Addresses Rising Inflation

Another issue addressed by the Prime Minister today was the global issue of inflation.  By
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Prime Minister Briceno Highlights Low Unemployment Rate and Minimum Wage

Briceno also spoke on unemployment, reminding the audience that under the previous government, there was
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Over 160 Graduates Celebrate Completion of Department of Youth Services

Today, over a hundred and sixty people graduated from several skills training programs which were
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Two Police Officers Face Manslaughter Charges in Derrick Uh Case

Two of the four police officers charged for manslaughter in the death of 20-year-old Derrick
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Patrick Harris Sentenced to 30 Years for Shooting Death of

Twenty-five-year-old Patrick Harris has been sentenced to thirty-years in prison for the 2016 shooting death
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Rayford Mejia Receives Life Sentence for Murder of Police Constable

Twenty-three-year-old Rayford Mejia, one of three people who was charged for the murder of Police
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Belize Commemorates CARICOM’s 50th Anniversary with Cultural Showcase

Belize is a known member of the Caribbean Communities (CARICOM). Yesterday, many gathered at the
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PM says government working to find solution to electricity demands

The alarm has been sounded, and Belize needs to move fast to secure additional sources
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Belize’s Attorney General, Magali Marin-Young, Steps Down from Public Service

Belize’s Attorney General, Magali Marin-Young, will demit office tomorrow, returning to her private practice.  Her
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Anthony Sylvestre Appointed New Attorney General of Belize, Praised by

A release was issued today from the Association of Defence Attorneys expressing satisfaction at the
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Prime Minister weighs in on Gilroy Usher’s comments and redistricting

Minister Gilroy Usher Senior has expressed upset over reports of the possibility of him losing
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Redistricting Task Force Submits Report, Controversy Surrounds Belize City Constituencies

After many speculations surrounding the redistricting exercise have taken center stage, the Redistricting Task Force
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Villagers in Middlesex Village, Stann Creek District Demand Road Access

Villagers in Middlesex Village, Stann Creek District, are up in arms and say the government
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People’s Constitution Commission to Submit Interim Report in October

The People’s Constitution Commission (PCC), the body charged with making recommendations for constitutional reform, is
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Gilroy Usher Junior Arraigned on Criminal Charges, Pleads Not Guilty

Gilroy Usher Junior was arraigned in court late yesterday evening for three criminal charges, namely,
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Ts’Unu’Un Pok-ta-Pok Ball Court Opens in Yo Creek Village

The Ts’Unu’Un Pok-ta-Pok ball court was officially opened today in Yo Creek Village, Orange Walk
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Haulover Bridge project expected to be completed next year

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Housing (MIDH) is advising motorists to exercise caution when
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Municipal Elections Loom as Parties Gear Up for Campaign Season

Municipal Elections are scheduled for March 2024, but political parties are hard at work behind
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Corozal Mayor Highlights Financial Management Strategy for Council’s Success

Looking at the successes his council has enjoyed since they came to office in 2018,
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Christian Workers Union and Port of Belize Resume Negotiations

The Christian Workers Union and the Port of Belize Limited are back at the negotiating
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People’s Constitution Commission Launches Campaign to Educate Belizeans

 Ninety-eight percent, that’s how much of Belize has not read the country’s constitution according to
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Body Found Floating off San Pedro Town Identified as Salvadoran

Police have identified the body of a man who was found floating off the shore
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Man and Minor Charged with Gruesome Murder of Uncle in

Tonight, a man and a minor from Northern Belize are behind bars after being charged
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Cowpen Village Football Field Upgraded

Young athletes from Cowpen Village, Stann Creek District will now be better able to sharpen
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Hurricane Preparedness for the elderly

The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane season is underway and while Belize has not seen any storm
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Gulisi Primary School Receives Donation of Laptops, Enhancing Learning Experience

Gulisi Primary School just recently received a donation of electronic devices. The school now has
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Attorney Anthony Sylvestre Nominated as Belize’s Attorney General

Attorney Anthony Sylvestre has been nominated to take over as Belize’s Attorney General.  A news
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National Meteorological Service Warns Public Against Unreliable Social Media Weather

The National Meteorological Service (NMS) is advising the public to steer clear of weather forecasts
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Belize Faces Heat and Drought Says Chief Meteorological Officer

Belize is in the rainy season, but aside from the recent remnants of Tropical Storm
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Belize Tops List as Number One Value Destination for Business

Belize has been named the number one top value destination when it comes to the
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Belize Secures Funding for Cybersecurity Upgrade in BPO Sector

Other news coming out of the BPO industry is the recent approval of funding that
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Religious Community Urges Belizeans to Participate in Constitution Reform Education

Belize’s religious community is urging all Belizeans to get involved in the People’s Constitution Commission
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Environmental Consultancy Requests Details on Port of Magical Belize’s Environmental

The Environmental and Engineering Consultancy (NEXTERA) has fired off a letter to the Ministry of
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Minister of Infrastructure Development and Housing weighs in on Definitive

It’s been over a month since the “Definitive Agreement signed with Portico Enterprises and the
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Belize City Mother Appeals for Help After Hurricane Destruction

A Belize City mother of three has turned to the media tonight, after appealing to
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Belize Coast Guard Opens Recruitment for New Recruits

The Belize Coast Guard is now welcoming applications for a new set of recruits.  It
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Redistricting Exercise Sparks Political Rift and Potential Legal Battle in

The redistricting exercise has recently come to the forefront of the news because of its
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BK Sports Group and Ministry of Education Sign MOU to

Five Belizean student athletes will now be financially supported in their transition to tertiary-level education
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First-Ever Fairtrade Market Day Planned for Belize

The first-ever Fairtrade market day is being planned for this weekend. The Chairman of the
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CARICOM Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Belize Participates in CARICOM at 50

CARICOM, the twenty-member of block of countries in the region which Belize is a part
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Ministry of Transport Addresses Shortage of License Plates and Stickers

The Ministry of Transport has reported that it is addressing the countrywide shortage of license
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Ministry of Transport Aims to Improve Road Safety with Legislative

The Ministry of Transport is hoping to make changes to the laws of the land
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Man Fined for Attacking Mother of His Children in Belize

A man was fined in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court after admitting to attacking the
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Accountant Charged with Obtaining Property by Deception in Belize City

An accountant was charged with obtaining property by deception in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court.
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Placencia Business Robbed of Over $48,000 in Daylight Heist

A Placencia business was robbed of over forty-eight thousand dollars in a brazen daylight robbery.
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Department of Transport Honors Long-Serving Public Officers during Public Service

The Department of Transport (DOT) awarded several of its long serving employees yesterday in commemoration
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Taiwan’s Ambassador Explores Garifuna Culture in Dangriga

Taiwan’s Ambassador to Belize, Lily Li-Wen Hsu, was immersed in aspects of Garifuna culture, cuisine,
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Erosion Threatens Dangriga’s Beaches, Mayor Provides Update on Mitigation Efforts

Dangriga, known as the culture capital of Belize, is one of the go-to tourist destinations
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Royal Caribbean Group Stands Firm in Favor of Port of

The Royal Caribbean Group (RCG) has written back to the Leader of the Opposition, essentially,
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Did the Leader of the Opposition go too far by

The Royal Caribbean Group (RCG) is not the only entity that Opposition Leader, Shyne Barrow,
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Cabinet Ministers to Discuss Imminent Redistricting, Port Loyola Division in

Cabinet ministers are looking to meet tomorrow, and according to our sources, the main discussion
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Leader of the Opposition Opposes Proposed Redistricting

Also opposing the proposed redistricting is the Leader of the Opposition, Shyne Barrow.  Barrow outlined
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High Court Strikes Down Case Against Commissioner of Police

Today, the case brought against the Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, by Police Constable Alicia
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Prime Minister Briceno Hands Over SICA Presidency, Urges Action on

Prime Minister John Briceno handed over the presidency of the Central America Integration System (SICA)
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Belize Concludes Pro-Tempore Presidency of SICA, Offers Support to Incoming

Belize had held the pro-tempore presidency for the past six months.  According to Prime Minister
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Belize’s Special Olympics Team Bumped off Homecoming Flight

The Belize’s Special Olympics’ Team was to receive a hero’s welcome home today after capturing
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FAO and SICA Sign Agreement to Transform Agri-Food Systems in

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Central American Integration
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Leader of the Opposition Meets with Standard & Poor’s, Discusses

Today, the Leader of the Opposition, Moses “Shyne” Barrow, and UDP Chairman, Michael Peyrefitte, met
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Leader of the Opposition reiterates Calls for Resignation of Commissioner

The Leader of the opposition, Moses “Shyne” Barrow, says the Commissioner of Police, Chester William,
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Dozens attend land clinic in Cayo Central

Dozens of residents in the Cayo Central constituency attended a land clinic in that area. 
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Stakeholders Gather for Water Quality Training, Focus on Knowledge Sharing

Countrywide stakeholders gathered this morning for the training at the Radisson Fort George on water
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Belize City Council’s Handyman Workshop Equips Residents with Vocational Skills

Fifteen Belize City residents have honed income earning vocational skills through the Belize City Council’s
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Municipal Courts’ Management and Operations Explored at Consultation Session

Earlier today, Mayors, administrative staff, City Council members and even Caye Caulker Chairperson gathered to
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UDP Endorses Mayor and Councillor Candidates for Municipal Elections

UDP Mayor Earl Trapp and Councillor Bernadette Fernadez are being endorsed by their party to
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Adventurous Kayakers to Journey the Length of Belize’s Barrier Reef

A pair of dedicated athletes is venturing on a journey tomorrow to kayak the length
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Man Brutally Murdered in Orange Walk Town, Allegedly by Relatives

A man from northern Belize was brutally murdered last night allegedly by his own relatives.
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Belize City Man Walks Free as Court Fails to Secure

A Belize City man walked free yesterday after the court failed to secure a conviction.
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Man Accused of Vehicle Theft Pleads Guilty to Damage, Conveyance

A man appeared in court today after being accused of stealing a vehicle from a
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Belize City Council Launches Youth Innovator Incubator Summer Program

The Belize City Council is preparing engage youths from across the city in the second
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Fire Erupts at Lopez Trucking Spot Compound in Belize City

There was a fire on the south side of Belize City this morning. Reports are
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Florida Stone Crab Fishing Season Officially Closed

The Fisheries Department is officially informing the public that the Florida Stone Crab fishing season
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Reporter Vejea Alvarez Shares His Ordeal

Reporter Vejea Alvarez – he was the subject in many corners this past weekend.  An
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Essential Services Tribunal to Reconvene, Seeking Resolution to CWU and

The Essential Services Tribunal will reconvene on Wednesday, June 28 with an aim to bring
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SICA and CARICOM Join Forces in Crucial Meeting for Regional

The member countries of SICA and CARICOM met this morning in a joint meeting in
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Minister Kamina Johnson Smith Commends Belize’s Consistency as Bridge Between

One of the participants of the meeting is the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Jamaica,
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Arson Leaves Single Father Homeless

Over the weekend, there were several fires that resulted in numerous people being displaced. The
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Investigation Underway in Home Fire Incident, Suspects Still at Large

Investigators are yet to determine the official cause of the blaze but say that they
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House Fire in San Pedro Displaces Family, Investigation Underway

Police in San Pedro are also looking into a house fire that occurred just after
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Heartbreaking Discovery: Decomposed Body Found on Philip Goldson Highway

Over the weekend a family received heartbreaking news regarding their missing son. A decomposed body
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Body Found Near San Pedro Beach: Police Seek Public’s Help

San Pedro Police are in the process of identifying the body of a man found
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PSU Elects New Executive Body at 101st Annual General Meeting

The Public Service Union (PSU) elected a new executive body over the weekend at its
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Butane Price Decrease Takes Effect Today: Relief for Consumers

The price of butane will see a decrease of eighteen cents per gallon starting today. 
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Fatal Road Traffic Incident Claims Life on Lemonal Road

A man was killed in a road traffic incident on the Lemonal Road in the
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BFLA Holds Annual General Meeting: Reflecting on Progress and Challenges

The Belize Family Life Association (BFLA) held its annual general meeting in Belize City on
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