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Haitian Girls Rescued from Slave Trade Find Refuge in Belize

Ten Haitian female refugees, ranging from ages 11-16, will be making Belize their home after
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Government issues Tender to Sell Lottery Tickets in Belize

The Government has issued a tender for the Master Agent for the sale of lottery
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Prime Minister Addresses Speculations on Definitive Agreement

Prime Minister John Briceno has provided a response on why the Cabinet White Paper on
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Purported Land Scheme Uncovered Amidst Definitive Agreement Debate

The debate over and findings with the Definitive Agreement continues unabated.  Today’s House Meeting saw
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Attorney General Excluded from Drafting Definitive Agreement Legislation

Another finding over this Definitive Agreement was that the Attorney General was never consulted with
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Prime Minister Denies Favoritism towards Ports in Definitive Agreement

Contrary to several reports, Prime Minister Briceno says he is not favoring any port over
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Loan Motion for Education Sector Presented in House Meeting

A loan motion was tabled in today’s House Meeting geared for the education sector.  Minister
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General Revenue Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2023 Presented in House

A General Revenue Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2023 was also taken to the House of Representatives
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Opposition Leader Raises Concerns about Fair Distribution of Food Hampers

Leader of the Opposition, Moses Shyne Barrow, posed a question to the Minister of Human
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Testy Exchanges Erupt in Belize’s House of Representatives

And, before we wrap up the highlights of today’s House Meeting, we bring to you
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Leader of the Opposition Refuses to Apologize to Police Commissioner

The Leader of the Opposition, Shyne Barrow, via his attorney from Barrow and Williams, says
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Mother of Two Loses Home in Fire near Mile 13

A mother of two lost her home in a fire this morning.  The concrete bungalow
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Hundreds Gather for Deals at Police Auction in Belize

Sold! It’s the word of the day as hundreds of people gathered at the Queen
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Traffic Blocks Expected on Haulover Bridge Due to Replacement Project

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Housing (MIDH) is advising the public that the Haulover
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Ministry of Health Strengthens Regulatory Functions for Public Safety

The Ministry of Health & Wellness (MoHW) is taking the initiative to strengthen its regulatory
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Ministry Partners with PAHO to Provide Mental Health Support for

Road traffic incidents (RTI) can take a toll on someone’s mental health, whether the victim
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Guilty Verdict in High Court Murder Trial

Cecil Gill, who was accused of stabbing his friend 21-year-old, Phillip Samuels, was found guilty
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Charges Dropped against Police Officers Accused of Extortion

Two police officers that were charged with extortion are officially free men after the alleged
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Senator Bennett Moody Attends Regional Meetings on Hunger and Food

Senator Isabel Bennett Moody is in Chile this week for two high-level regional meetings focusing
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Senate Inquiry Motion Filed to Investigate Belize-Portico Agreement

A motion for a Senate Inquiry into the Definitive Agreement has been sent to the
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Senator Calls for Commission Inquiry into Gun License Issuance

Lead Senator for the United Democratic Party, Michael Peyrefitte, is now calling for a commission
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Belize Sugar Industries Wraps Up Challenging Crop Season

Today, the Belize Sugar Industries (BSI) held a small celebration highlighting the end of their
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Partnership Between Belize and Mexico to Benefit Hundreds of Farmers

Hundreds of farmers will be benefiting from a partnership between Belize’s Ministry of Agriculture and
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Special Envoy Addresses Assistance for Sarstoon Street Fire Victims

The media caught up with Special Envoy, Rossana Briceno, at the Sembrando Vida event, where
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Port of Belize Urges Investigation into Definitive Agreement

The Port of Belize Limited has sent off a second letter to the Contractor General
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Attorney Michael Peyrefitte Asked to Vouch for Russian-Belizean National

Yesterday we brought you an interview with Barry Williams, a Russian national who also holds
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Sugar Cane Farmers Association Seeks Inquiry into BSI’s Finances

Viewers will recall that in March, after numerous requests from the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers
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Belmopan Mayor says she won’t be a one term Mayor

Belmopan Mayor, Sharon Palacio, says she will not be a one-time hit wonder.  When asked
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Belmopan Mayor Sharon Palacio says she’s running for re-election

Belmopan Mayor, Sharon Palacio, says she will not be a one-time hit wonder.  When asked
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Belmopan Mayor Highlights City’s Improvements and Mandate

And as Palacio prepares for the upcoming elections, she also spoke on the council’s mandate
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Special Envoy Hopes Sembrando Vida Project Inspires Women in Farming

Special Envoy, Rossana Briceno was in Yo Creek Village, Orange Walk District, witnessing the launch
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Ministry of Immigration Making Progress in Clearing E-Passport Backlog

The Ministry of Immigration says it is much closer to eliminating the backlog of e-passport
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Belize Sugar Industries Stands Firm in Commercial Agreement Dispute

The loggerhead between the Belize Sugar Industries (BSI) and Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA)
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OAS to Offer 50 Undergraduate Scholarships for CARICOM Nationals

The Organization of American States (OAS) is looking to introduce the availability of 50 undergraduate
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Special Envoy and Taiwan Embassy Collaborate on High School Scholarships

Yesterday we told you of the collaboration between the Special Envoy’s office and the Embassy
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Tragic House Fire Claims Life of Toddler with Special Needs

Tonight, two families are mourning the loss of a special needs toddler who perished in
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Will anyone be held responsible and face charges for the

As the smoke clears and the entire ordeal is processed, one question remains: “Will anyone
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Fatal Road Traffic Incident Leaves Young Man Dead in Cayo

A young man is dead following a road traffic incident on the Bullet Tree Road,
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Police Commissioner Seeks Compensation Over Defamatory Video on Gun License

Police Commissioner Chester Williams is seeking compensation for damages reportedly brought on by a video
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Barry Williams Demands Retraction and Apology over Allegations of Money

Another possible lawsuit is from Barry Williams.  Williams’ name has been called in recent weeks
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Clarification of PM Briceno’s definitive agreement statement

There is another point to clarify tonight as part of our housekeeping.  As you may
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Public Officers to Face Delayed Salary Payment Due to New

For many, it may not seem a big deal, but the fact that public officers
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Protest in Ladyville Village After Bus Service Owner Claims Political

This weekend, residents of Ladyville Village will be taking to the streets to protest after
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Heatwave Concerns: Pet Owners Urged to Keep Animals Hydrated

The severe heat is placing a toll on both humans and animals.  Humane societies that
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Ministry of Immigration Sheds Light on Belize’s Refugee Assistance Efforts

World Refugees Day is celebrated on June 20, but this year the Ministry of Immigration
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Scholarship Extension Granted to Honor Roll Students for Outstanding Performance

Eighteen honor roll students who received scholarships in August last year from the Office of
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Shrimp Industry Eyes Comeback, Targets Export to Mexico

There was once a time Belize’s shrimp industry was raking in almost one hundred million
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Police Seek Assistance in Locating Person of Interest in Arson

Police in Punta Gorda are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 42-year-old, Richard Valerio.
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Fortis Conducts Early Warning System Testing in Cayo District

Portions of the Cayo District can expect to hear sirens blaring come tomorrow between the
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World Blood Donor Day: Recognizing the Importance of Blood Donation

Today is observed as World Blood Donor Day.  The day is set aside each year
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High Court ammunitions case involving Elmer Nah adjourned

The trial surrounding ammunition charges against Elmer Nah, Epifania Caliz and Manuel Caliz was adjourned
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Road Traffic Accident in Rural Belize Leaves One Dead and

Three men are hospitalized and one man is dead following a road traffic incident in
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78-year-old injured in collision on the George Price Highway

There was another road traffic incident, this time on the George Price Highway.  Just after
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Police Commissioner Reports Progress in Forensics Unit’s Assistance with Major

Police Commissioner Chester Williams has reported that the forensics unit, and its staff are progressing
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Police Commissioner Calls for Responsible Reporting from the Media

Police Commissioner Williams also spoke on the relationship with the media.  He noted that he
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Prime Minister Briceno Discusses Climate Change and Regional Cooperation in

Prime Minister, John Briceno, recently returned from Nassau, Bahamas where he attended the Caribbean Leaders
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Man Granted Bail After Damaging Ex-Lover’s Property Worth Over $7,000

A man, who destroyed over seven thousand dollars of household items in his ex-lover’s home,
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Shooting Incident Under Investigation in Corozal Town

Police in Corozal are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on G-Street South in the
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Unveiling Ceremony Honors Sir George Noel Brown in Belmopan

An unveiling ceremony took place today in memory of Sir George Noel Brown in Belmopan. 
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Belize City Mourns the Loss of Beloved Athlete, Educator, and

The streets of Belize City are mourning the loss of a Belizean legend. Harrison “Harry”
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Here’s what’s up with the heat

Recent days have seen multiple power outages across the country, and has compounded the effects
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Murder Charge Dropped: David Arnold Walks Free in DJ Hard

David Arnold, who was charged for the 2017 murder of Andrew Bennett, popularly known as
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Tragic Road Accident Claims Three Lives

Tonight, two families are mourning and one man is clinging to life after a road
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Investigation Underway: Woman Found Dead in Vehicle Fire in Cayo

Police and firefighters are investigating the death of a young woman who lost her life
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Woman Shot in Leg during Feud

A Belize City woman is on the road to recovery after she was targeted over
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Arrest Made in First Murder of 2023: Denvoy Bartley Charged

After almost half of a year, investigators have nabbed the man they believe committed the
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Transport Officer Arrested for Alleged Extortion: Wife of Cop Targeted

A Transport Department officer has been criminally charged by police for allegedly extorting the wife
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Belizean Killed in Tragic Incident in Tennessee, USA: Mistaken Identity

A Belizean from Punta Gorda was involved in an incident in West Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. 
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Teacher Dies in Freak Accident: Carey McCalla Fatally Injured by

A teacher from the Corozal District lost his life over the weekend in a freak
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Police Commissioner Seeking Legal Action Against Opposition Leader’s Defamatory Statement

Police Commissioner Chester Williams is seeking legal advice reference a statement issued by the Leader
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World Child Labour Day: Ministry of Labour Aims to End

World Child Labour is being observed today as is done each year on June 12. 
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Leadership Intervention Unit to Get New Director: Dominique Norales to

The Leadership Intervention Unit (LIU) will see a new Director installed by the end of
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Belize City Council Finance Director Resigns Citing Personal Family Matter

Love News has confirmed the resignation of the Finance Director for the Belize City Council,
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National Bank of Belize’s Finances Improve Under New Administration

The finances at the National Bank of Belize are seeing improvements when compared to the
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Christian Workers Union Threatens Industrial Action Against Port of Belize

As if the Definitive Agreement were not enough for the government to deal with, the
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Port of Belize and Christian Workers Union Lock Horns Over

The notice from the Christian Workers Union (CWU) came just after three o’clock this afternoon. 
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Port of Belize Files Notice of Proceedings Against Former Minister

The attorneys for the Port of Belize Limited have filed a notice of intended proceedings
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Union President Hopes for Serious Charges Against Erwin Contreras Amid

The silence of the unions was broken today when President of the Public Service Union,
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Stake Bank Enterprises To Take Legal Action Against Government Over

The Definitive Agreement’s scandal seems nowhere close to dying.  As a matter of fact, it
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Public Service Union Breaks Silence on Controversial Definitive Agreement

The Public Service Union (PSU) is the first union to make a public statement against
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Ministry of Attorney General Holds Consultations on Judiciary Reform

The Ministry of the Attorney General held its final day of consultations as they relate
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Outgoing BNTU President Elena Smith Addresses Controversy Surrounding Successor

In less than a month, the firebrand President of the Belize National Teachers Union, Senator
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British National Charged with Theft of Funeral Home Van Denied

A British national was taken to court today after being charged with theft.  58-year-old, Msrko
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SSB Continues to Pay Out Significant Amounts in Sickness Benefits

Despite a decrease in COVID-19-related claims, the Social Security Board (SSB) says it has not
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Minister of Youth and Sports Visits Youth Challenge Program Participants

Today, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Rodwell Ferguson, visited the young men hoping to
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Ministry of Education Implements Competency-Based Learning Strategy

The Ministry of Education is making a shift in the learning curriculum. Today, at Belize
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Digital Connect Center Provides Free Access to Technology in Bella

Residents of Bella Vista in Toledo will now have free access to computers, the internet,
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Indira Andrewin Wins UNDP’s Best Sustainable Entrepreneur Award

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) announced yesterday that an entrepreneur from the Toledo District
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Waterloo Investments Challenges Oceana and Environmental NGOs Over Controversial Agreement

Waterloo Investments is calling on Oceana to break the silence of the environmental and conservation
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Belize Electricity Limited Implements Contingency Measures Amid Energy Supplier Pause

The Belize Electricity Limited is currently on alert after one of their energy suppliers, BAPCOL,
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Social Security Board Expects Lucrative Returns After Investing $20 Million

The Social Security Board (SSB) is expecting a handsome return on investments after injecting twenty
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Social Security Board Defends $20 Million Loan Amid Opposition Criticism

The Social Security Board (SSB) says that contrary to comments made by Opposition Senator Michael
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Poll Ranks John Saldivar as Least Favorable Politician in Belize

A few weeks ago, politician John Saldivar was shunned and chased out of a UDP
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Survey Shows Briceno Administration Making Strides in Fighting Corruption

The Briceno Administration has been making meaningful steps to reduce government corruption, according to the
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Ministry of Health Launches National Nutrition Policy to Address Belizeans’

The general health of Belizeans has raised concerns with the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
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