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December 8, 2023 No Comment

Accused Murderer on the Run: Hildebrandt Codd Evades Capture Three

After being on the run for over three days, tonight, escaped accused murderer Hildebrandt Codd
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December 8, 2023 No Comment

Belize Police Launch Holiday Safety Campaign: Increased Presence to Deter

The Belize Police Department has launched a safety campaign to protect citizens and deter criminals
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December 8, 2023 No Comment

National Fire Service’s Holiday Safety Campaign: Tips to Prevent Fires

The Belize National Fire Service is also on a campaign to keep the citizenry safe
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December 8, 2023 No Comment

Economic Citizenship Bill Abolished: Belize Government Takes Steps to Close

The Briceno Administration has moved to abolish the Economic Citizenship Bill. Yesterday, legislation that seeks
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December 8, 2023 No Comment

Sign Language Interpreters Introduced in Belize’s House of Representatives

Another milestone observed in yesterday’s house meeting was the introduction of sign language interpreters. The
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December 8, 2023 No Comment

Inspiration Center’s Creative Initiative: ‘Inspiration Tote Bags’ Launched

The Inspiration Center highlighted the creative skills of children with disabilities today by launching “Inspiration
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December 7, 2023 No Comment

Government Secures Nationalization of Port of Belize in Landmark Deal

Government has brokered a deal with the owners of the Port of Belize Limited to
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December 7, 2023 No Comment

Government Strikes Deal to Acquire Port of Belize at Reportedly

As we noted, the government is reportedly acquiring the Port of Belize at a massive
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December 7, 2023 No Comment

Government Commits to Full Funding of Salaries and Allowances for

Grant-aided schools across the country will see the government paying full salaries, allowances and pension
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December 7, 2023 No Comment

Expansion of Educational Support: Government Takes Over Allowances for Administrative

In addition to the salaries for teachers and non-teaching staff, the government is also taking
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December 7, 2023 No Comment

Grant Aided Managing Authority Expresses Gratitude as Government Commits to

Shortly after Minister Fonseca’s announcement in the House, the Grant Aided Managing Authority of Schools
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December 7, 2023 No Comment

Belize Tourism Board Launches New National Cruise Tourism Policy Hoping

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) launched a new National Cruise Tourism Policy earlier today. The
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December 7, 2023 No Comment

National Assembly to Temporarily Relocate for Refurbishment

The National Assembly is looking to temporarily relocate come next year.  As we reported this
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December 7, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Confident Amid Senate Inquiry into Controversial Portico Enterprises Agreement

With more news out of the National Assembly in Belmopan, the opposition is confident that
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December 7, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Leader calls PM Briceno “most mentally bankrupt” Prime Minister

Leader of the Opposition Moses “Shyne” Barrow says Prime Minister John Briceno has lost his
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December 7, 2023 No Comment

Maya Land Tenure Progress Report: Minister Introduces Draft Policy in

Minister of Indigenous Affairs, Dolores Balderamos Garcia, rose in the House of Representatives this morning
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December 7, 2023 No Comment

Police Commissioner Chester Williams Takes on Interim Second Vice President

Police Commissioner Chester Williams has been appointed as the interim Second Vice President of the
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December 7, 2023 No Comment

CDU Urges CARICOM Action Against Maduro’s Threats to Guyana’s Sovereignty

The Caribbean Democrat Union (CDU) expresses deep concern over the current situation with its CARICOM
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December 7, 2023 No Comment

Bill Seeking Stricter Penalties for Threats Against Public Servants, Faces

Today, a Bill for an act to amend the Criminal Code Act and the Summary
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December 7, 2023 No Comment

Belize City Council Hosts Annual Youth Panel on Gender-Based Violence

The Belize City Council held its third annual youth panel on gender-based violence in Belize
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December 7, 2023 No Comment

House Speaker Notes Irony of Gender-Based Violence During 16 Days

Speaker of the House, Valerie Woods, has noted the irony of women being assaulted and
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December 7, 2023 No Comment

Police Commissioner Addresses Challenges in Addressing Gender-Based Violence Cases

Also speaking out on the cases of gender based violence was the Police Commissioner, Chester
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December 7, 2023 No Comment

Former Treasury Clerk Ordered to Repay Over $900,000 in Government

Former Treasury Clerk, forty-five-year-old June Belisle, will have to pay back the Government of Belize
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December 7, 2023 No Comment

Belize City Man Fined for Riding Without Light and Bell

A Belize City man was fined in court today for bicycle-related offenses. Twenty-five-year-old Josh Flowers
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December 7, 2023 No Comment

Government, Private Sector, and Youth Organizations Unite Against Corruption

Representatives from the government, private sector, and youth organizations gathered today in Cayo to rally
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December 7, 2023 No Comment

Health and Wellness Day Celebrated by Belize Department of Civil

The Belize Department of Civil Aviation within the Ministry of Blue Economy on Civil Aviation
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December 7, 2023 No Comment

Belize Bank Hosts Christmas Party for Stella Maris School Students

Students from Stella Marris School were treated to a special Christmas Party today, courtesy the
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December 7, 2023 No Comment

Salvation Army Hosts Annual Christmas Dinner, Brings Joy to Over

The Salvation Army is committed to putting a smile on children’s faces each year at
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December 6, 2023 No Comment

Authorities monitoring two cases of meningitis in Belmopan

Authorities are keeping a close eye on two cases of meningitis in Belmopan, involving two
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December 6, 2023 No Comment

Police Officers Face Interdiction as Prisoners Escape Under Watch: Manhunt

Two police officers are facing interdiction after two prisoners escaped under their watch.  Tonight, the
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December 6, 2023 No Comment

Oscar Selgado’s Abetment to Murder Trial Advances

The abetment to murder trial against Oscar Selgado will proceed later this month with the
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December 6, 2023 No Comment

Is the government contemplating buy back of the Port of

Cabinet ministers met today at the House of Culture in Belize City to finalize several
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December 6, 2023 No Comment

Jet Blue Launches Non-Stop Flights from New York to Belize:

People looking to travel between Belize and New York, USA now have the option of
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December 6, 2023 No Comment

Land Dispute Emerges in “Better in Belize Community”: Residents Call

There’s a land dispute brewing in an area known as “Better in Belize Community” in
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December 6, 2023 No Comment

Belize Defence Force and Coast Guard Best Warrior Competition Commences

The traditional Best Warrior competition began today with the participation of Belize Defence Force soldiers
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December 6, 2023 No Comment

Police Officers Stabbed in San Pedro: Suspects at Large, Investigation

Two cops are recovering after they were attacked and stabbed last night on La Isla
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December 6, 2023 No Comment

ATM Robbery Investigation: Police Probing Possibility of it being an

Investigators are probing into whether last week’s brazen robbery of an ATM in Belize City
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December 6, 2023 No Comment

Close Call in Belize City Shooting: Man Escapes Unharmed in

A Belize City man is lucky to be alive after he escaped unharmed from a
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December 6, 2023 No Comment

Belize and Venezuela Collaborate for Sporting Development

Belize and Venezuela are working together to improve the sporting sector in both nations. A
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December 6, 2023 No Comment

Early Morning Collision on Philip Goldson Highway: Two Passenger Buses

Two passenger buses collided early this morning on the Philip Goldson Highway. Reports are that
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December 5, 2023 No Comment

Tragedy Strikes Banak Street: Elderly Homeowner Perishes in Early Morning

Fire officials were called out to Banak Street on the south side of Belize City
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December 5, 2023 No Comment

San Pedro Retired Teacher Arrested for Fraud: Allegedly Swindled Buyer

A retired teacher of San Pedro Town has been arrested and charged for obtaining property
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December 5, 2023 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceno Faces Unprecedented Questioning by Joint Public Accounts

Prime Minister John Briceno was called before the Joint Public Accounts Committee yesterday in Belmopan. 
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December 5, 2023 No Comment

Holiday Raffles Warning: Ensure You Have a Permit or Face

Whether you are running an organization, a business for profit or non-profit, or just a
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December 5, 2023 No Comment

Inquiry into Controversial Portico Agreement Begins

The first in a series of hearings took place today surrounding the genesis and the
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December 5, 2023 No Comment

Is the BNTU contemplating a strike ?

There have been contradicting reports today about a decision to strike taken by the Belize
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December 5, 2023 No Comment

Government Cracks Down on Price Violations: Fifty-Nine Businesses Ticketed for

The Government, through its Supplies Control Unit (SCU) in the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security
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December 5, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Agriculture Seeks Solution to Bread Price Hike: Options

The Ministry of Agriculture is preparing to submit a Cabinet paper that may solve the
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December 5, 2023 No Comment

Butane Prices Tick Upward

The price of butane went up marginally this week. As of today, Tuesday, December 5,
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December 5, 2023 No Comment

Manhunt in Belize City: Jesse Mejia Recaptured After Escaping Police

A manhunt carried out in Belize City this morning resulted in the recapture of Jesse
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December 5, 2023 No Comment

National Assembly to get Facelift After 52 Years

The National Assembly is getting a much-needed facelift after fifty-two of being constructed. Yesterday, the
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December 5, 2023 No Comment

Dangriga Residents Take a Stand Against Corruption with Integrity Walk

Residents of the Culture Capital, Dangriga Town, went out in numbers yesterday to take a
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December 5, 2023 No Comment

Hand-in-Hand Ministries Completes 500th House: Belize City Family Celebrates Early

Christmas came early for one Belize City family, who are moving into their new home
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December 5, 2023 No Comment

Empowering Students: Self-Defense Class held at the Leo Bradley Library

A self-defense class was conducted at the Leo Bradley Library today in commemoration of the
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December 4, 2023 No Comment

Belize’s Bakers’ Association Takes Matters Into Their Own Hands, Announces

Belize’s Bakers’ Association is looking to take matters into their own hands to raise the
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December 4, 2023 No Comment

Belize gains access to $122m Adaptation Fund

Belize has gained access to as much as 122 million Belize dollars in grants for
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December 4, 2023 No Comment

Belize and IDB Join Forces for “CLIMA” Program: A Focus

Belize and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) have agreed to work together to focus on
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December 4, 2023 No Comment

Boledo and Sunday Lottery Return in Belize, but Launch Not

Belize’s Boledo and Sunday Lottery are back, but not without some glitches.  Tickets officially went
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December 4, 2023 No Comment

Last Minute Buyers Frustrated as Boledo Ticket System Faced Technical

While the excitement and anticipation were evident at the Downtown Plaza, late buyers were frustrated
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December 4, 2023 No Comment

Government Lotteries Committee Addresses Technical Glitches, Assures Smooth Boledo Sales

While many missed out on participating in yesterday’s lottery draw due to a reported overload
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December 4, 2023 No Comment

Government Lotteries Committee Warns Against Using Boledo Draw for Raffles:

The Government Lotteries Committee is putting raffle organizers on warning that the Boledo draw should
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December 4, 2023 No Comment

New Executive for the NTUCB

A new executive for the National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) was elected this
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December 4, 2023 No Comment

Tourism and Health Sectors Collaborate to Enhance Disease Detection: Strengthening

The tourism and health sectors are teaming up this week to strengthen their cooperation in
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December 4, 2023 No Comment

FECTAB Expresses Outrage Over Government’s Decision to Double Entrance Fees

The Federation of Cruise Tourism Associations of Belize (FECTAB) is steaming mad over the government’s
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December 4, 2023 No Comment

Police Commissioner Announces Increase in Highway Patrols Following Recent Fatal

Police Commissioner Chester Williams has announced an increase in highway patrols.  The announcement came via
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December 1, 2023 No Comment

Boledo and Sunday Lottery Draws Return After Seven-Month Hiatus: Avid

After a seven month hiatus the Boledo and Sunday Lottery draws have returned.  For the
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December 1, 2023 No Comment

Belize National Teachers Union Meets with Education Minister to Address

The Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU) and Minister of Education, Francis Fonseca, met at the
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December 1, 2023 No Comment

Government Secures Additional Funds for Teacher Increments, Delays Blamed on

As it relates to the pending increments for teachers, the government has had to find
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December 1, 2023 No Comment

Power Struggle at Belmopan City Council: Acting Mayor Controversy Persists

Tonight, the power struggle at the Belmopan City Council continues. Prior to leaving for COP28
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December 1, 2023 No Comment

Cabinet Decides to Increase Archaeology Site Fees

The John Briceno Cabinet met in its weekly session on Thursday where several decisions were
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December 1, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Urges Transparency: Calls for Public Disclosure of COP-28 Delegation

Tonight, the opposition is calling on the government to publicize the list of participants representing
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December 1, 2023 No Comment

GOB’s short-lived Decision to Increase CEO Phone Allowances Sparks Debates:

The Government of Belize’s short-lived decision to increase telephone allowances for CEO’s and heads of
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December 1, 2023 No Comment

Security Guard Shot During Robbery Attempt at San Ignacio Store:

A security guard was shot last night during an attempted robbery at the B and
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December 1, 2023 No Comment

Incident of Gender-Based Violence in Rural Belize Highlights Ongoing Challenges

Sixteen days of activism began six days ago, but despite the appeal to end gender-based
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December 1, 2023 No Comment

Brazen Theft: Thieves Steal Entire ATM Machine in Belize City

A brazen move by thieves saw the entire ATM machine stolen in Belize City last
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December 1, 2023 No Comment

National Commission for Families and Children Urges Safe Driving Amidst

A brazen move by thieves saw the entire ATM machine stolen in Belize City last
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December 1, 2023 No Comment

Belize Observes World AIDS Day with Health Fair and Awareness

Today, Belize joins countries around the world in celebrating World AIDS Day. The global event
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December 1, 2023 No Comment

International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Belize Commemorates with Events

On Sunday December 3, Belize will join countries around the world for the observance of
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December 1, 2023 No Comment

CEO of Ministry of Transport Participates in Regional Dialogue on

CEO of the Ministry of Transport Adele Catzim-Sanchez recently participated in a Regional Policy Dialogue
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December 1, 2023 No Comment

Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner Confident as Municipal Elections Approach:

Municipal Elections are only a few months away and political parties are already in campaign
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December 1, 2023 No Comment

Comedy Belize Presents Night of Laughter with International and Local

Comedy Belize will be putting on a show filled with laughter on Saturday night. The
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November 30, 2023 No Comment

Tragedy Strikes Cayo District: Four Lives Lost in George Price

Four men from the Cayo District were killed in a highway collision last night on
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November 30, 2023 No Comment

Police to add more checkpoints along highways; urge drivers to

The devastated families of last night’s incident are pleading for drivers to exercise caution and
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November 30, 2023 No Comment

Atlantic Hurricane Season 2023 Comes to a Close: Belize Spared

June to November is the time of the year marked for the Atlantic Hurricane season. 
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November 30, 2023 No Comment

Extreme Weather Hits Belize: Stagnant Cold Front Causes Flooding, Chief

The Chief Met Officer’s warning about the possibility of extreme weather events was seen firsthand
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November 30, 2023 No Comment

Belize City Streets Flooded: Mayor Attributes Prolonged Flooding to Climate

This morning, residents were forced to dodge flood waters in Belize City after heavy showers
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November 30, 2023 No Comment

Belize City Man Loses Everything in House Fire: Appeals for

A Belize City man is in need of assistance after he lost everything in a
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November 30, 2023 No Comment

Cost of Living Rises in Belize: SIB Reports 4.3% Increase

The cost of living continues to climb while import expenditures and export revenues for last
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November 30, 2023 No Comment

“be MoRE” Campaign Launched to Boost Education Involvement Nationwide

The Ministry of Education, Culture Science and Technology (MOECST) in partnership with UNICEF launched a
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November 30, 2023 No Comment

Beekeeping Symposium Highlights Industry Progress in Corozal District

Today, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise held a symposium in the Corozal
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November 30, 2023 No Comment

Birth Registration Mobile Clinic in Independence Village Draws Over 600

The Attorney General’s ministry hosted a birth registration mobile clinic this past weekend in Independence
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November 30, 2023 No Comment

Christmas Tree Lighting in Belize City: Council and Coca Cola

The Belize City Council and Coca Cola is kicking off the Christmas season with the
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November 30, 2023 No Comment

Weather Patterns Changing for Christmas: Chief Met Officer Advises Caution

The month of December is upon us, and while in year’s past Belize has experienced
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November 30, 2023 No Comment

Itz’at STEAM Academy Receives Positive Feedback Three Months After Opening

It’s been just about three months that Belize’s first secondary school dedicated to STEAM education
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November 30, 2023 No Comment

Belize City Council Eyes Third Term: PUP Slate Led by

The Belize City Council is hot on the campaign trail and believes that they’ll be
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November 30, 2023 No Comment

Civic Pride Plea: Mayor Wagner Urges Residents to Keep Belize

Wagner says that while the council has been doing its part to keep the city
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November 30, 2023 No Comment

Author Ramy Chia Inspires Students Through Book Readings in Belize

Engineer and author Ramy Chia is continuing her push to inspire students through her book
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November 29, 2023 No Comment

Who approved the telephone allowance increase for CEOs?

Tonight, the six hundred dollar increase in telephone allowance for CEOs is dead. But, before
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November 29, 2023 No Comment

Minister Musa says CEOs are underpaid

While Minister Fonseca merely surmised that the phone allowance for CEOs was justified, the Minister
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November 29, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Leader Barrow: CEO Allowance Issue Reflects Briceno Administration Collapse

One Member of Parliament who has taken the CEO allowance and its rescindment to another
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