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Love Staff November 23, 2022 No Comment

Caye Caulker gets new health facility

Caye Caulker Village has now gotten a new health centre. The community, with an estimated
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Love Staff November 23, 2022 No Comment

PUC Gives A Breakdown of How Utility Rates Are Set

The Public Utilities Commission of Belize (PUC) held a media session this morning to share
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Love Staff November 23, 2022 No Comment

The Prime Minister undertakes tour of southern Belize

Prime Minister John Briceño conducted a tour of the south over the weekend. He spent
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Love Staff November 21, 2022 No Comment

Former Brazil Central Bank Governor is the new IDB President

Ilan Goldfajn (gold-fine) was elected president of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) during a Special
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Love Staff November 18, 2022 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceño tours the south

The nation is gearing up for Garifuna Settlement Day this weekend with southern communities holding
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Love Staff November 18, 2022 No Comment

LOO and UDP Chairman meet Inglewood, California Mayor

Leader of the Opposition, Moses “Shyne” Barrow and UDP Chairman, Senator Michael Peyrefitte are in
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Love Staff November 17, 2022 No Comment

BTV Gets Back Their Belizean Flag

The Belize Territorial Volunteers (BTV) have finally recovered the flags that were stolen by the
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Love Staff November 17, 2022 No Comment

UB and the Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation

In 2020, the Briceno Administration formed the Ministry of Blue Economy whose mandate includes the
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Love Staff November 17, 2022 No Comment

Minister Bernard speaks on ultimatum from health professionals coalition

The Belize Coalition of Medical Professionals has raised a number of concerns via a press
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Love Staff November 17, 2022 No Comment

Things need to change at the KHMH, says Health Minister

For years, there have been multiple challenges on various fronts at the nation’s flagship public
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Love Staff November 16, 2022 No Comment

PM John Briceno comments on The Saldivar Saga

Former UDP Leader and Minister John Saldivar remains on the defence tonight after the US
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Love Staff November 16, 2022 No Comment

PM says GOB Cannot Intervene in Sugar Impasse

The impasse between the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA) and Belize Sugar Industries/American Sugar
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Love Staff November 16, 2022 No Comment

PM Briceno Responds to JUNT

Prime Minister John Briceno says his government is not ignoring the leaders of the Joint
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Love Staff November 16, 2022 No Comment

Belize secures $10 m loan from IDB

Belize has secured a 10-million-dollar loan from the Inter-American Development Bank. This funding will help
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Love Staff November 15, 2022 No Comment

US Secretary of State Accuses John Saldivar of Significant Corruption

John Saldivar is persona-non-grata in the US. That’s because the US Secretary of State, Anthony
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Love Staff November 15, 2022 No Comment

PM Briceño speaks on newly installed People’s Constitution Commission

Prime Minister John Briceño’s government is hoping that the constitutional reform process will result in
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Love Staff November 15, 2022 No Comment

PM Briceño says everyone’s input counts in reform process

There are some 26 groups that have representation on the newly-formed People’s Constitution Commission. The
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Love Staff November 15, 2022 No Comment

Political and Constitutional Reform Minister says revamping the Supreme Laws

Yesterday’s launch of the People’s Constitution Commission is seen as a campaign promise being fulfilled
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Love Staff November 15, 2022 No Comment

Dissenting opinions, a natural part of consultations

A group of more than two dozen organisations have a year and a half to
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Love Staff November 15, 2022 No Comment

PM Briceño says everyone’s input counts in reform process

Those 26 or so groups, which have representation on the newly-formed People’s Constitution Commission, saw
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Love Staff November 14, 2022 No Comment

Constitution Committee officially begins its work

For the first time in more than 20 years, Belizeans will see the start of
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Love Staff November 11, 2022 No Comment

UDP’s Internal Battle for Collet is On!

Ian Jones is expected to be endorsed in a convention tomorrow morning at the UDP
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Love Staff November 11, 2022 No Comment

Minister of the Public Service weighs in on the restoration

Tonight, the CEO of the Ministry of Economic Development, Dr. Osmond Martinez is defending the
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Love Staff November 11, 2022 No Comment

PUP Chairman says the past two years have been a

Today, November 11, marks two years since the People’s United Party led by Prime Minister
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Love Staff November 11, 2022 No Comment

CEO of Economic Development shares his thoughts on COP 27

A small delegation of Belizeans is in Egypt for COP 27. The country is hoping
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Love Staff November 11, 2022 No Comment

Cultures come alive in Garden City

Yesterday, the Belmopan City Council and the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) held
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Love Staff November 10, 2022 No Comment

COP 27 Update: Loss and Damage on the Agenda!

COP 27 is underway in Egypt. A Belize delegation is currently there with the hopes
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Love Staff November 10, 2022 No Comment

Climate Experts Observing US Midterms Election Results

And because the US is a big polluter country, Climate Change experts in the region
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Love Staff November 10, 2022 No Comment

LOO speaks on the UDP’s efforts to assist persons affected

In the wake of Hurricane Lisa, numerous organizations have mobilized to assist residents affected by
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Love Staff November 10, 2022 No Comment

La Isla Bonita has 36 new Justices of the Peace

The JP Association’s San Pedro branch has 36 new members in its chapter. The Justices
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Love Staff November 9, 2022 No Comment

Belize’s highways free of major damages from Hurricane Lisa

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development says that Belize’s highway system received little to no damage
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Love Staff November 9, 2022 No Comment

ECLAC Data and Policy Workshop held as COP27 continues in

The workshop, which is being supported by the Economic Commission for Latin American & the
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Love Staff November 9, 2022 No Comment

The century old “Swing Bridge” survives Hurricane Lisa’s impact

The Swing Bridge – it’s one of the oldest landmarks of Belize City that was
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Love Staff November 9, 2022 No Comment

Stann Creek Village Leaders Meet to Discuss How Funds Will

Village leaders from the Stann Creek District were in Belize City over the weekend intent
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Love Staff November 8, 2022 No Comment

UDP Constituencies Were Also Aided through Constituency Development Fund

This weekend the Belize District was bustling with Area Representatives visiting their constituents to provide
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Love Staff November 8, 2022 No Comment

GOB Looking to Crack Down On Building Standards

The Government of Belize is now planning to raise the building standards and implement stricter
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Love Staff November 8, 2022 No Comment

Mayor Wagner speaks on Hurricane Lisa’s lessons

Hurricane Lisa’s rampage of the Belize District has undoubtedly left a mark on many residents.
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Love Staff November 8, 2022 No Comment

Belize reps at FOPREL meeting in Costa Rica

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration, Ramon Cervantes
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Love Staff November 7, 2022 No Comment

Belize Continues to Rebound After Being Devastated by Lisa

The Government of Belize is in “relief mode” as area representatives continue to assist their
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Love Staff November 7, 2022 No Comment

BNTU President is not happy with how GOB is handling

While the focus of today’s event by the Belize National Teachers’ Union was the post-Hurricane
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Love Staff November 7, 2022 No Comment

BNTU President says GOB’s reinstatement of CEO allowance “a kick

A kick in the face: that’s what Senator Elena Smith said today of the Government’s
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Love Staff November 7, 2022 No Comment

Cayo North Constituents Experience Crop Damage During Hurricane Lisa

While Hurricane Lisa devastated much of Belize City and some areas of rural Belize, the
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Love News November 3, 2022 No Comment

7PM to 6AM Curfew For Belize District

Prime Minister of Belize Hon. John Briceno has announced that there will be a 7:00
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Love News November 2, 2022 No Comment

Ministry Monitoring Canal Capacity

Kindly be advise that the Ministry has its team monitoring the canal capacity and we
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Love News November 2, 2022 No Comment

PM John Briceno Declares State of Emergency

Prime Minister issued an audio message, explaining that he has spoken to the Attorney General
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Love News November 1, 2022 No Comment

Prime Minister Address on Tropical Storm Lisa

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Love Staff November 1, 2022 No Comment

GOB Launches Maritime Economy Plan

The Government of Belize Launched the Maritime Economy Plan today. This plan defines policies and
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Love Staff November 1, 2022 No Comment

BTV visit the Sapodillas: illegal fishing still taking place

Over the weekend, the Belize Territorial Volunteers (BTV) went on a surveillance expedition of the
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Love Staff November 1, 2022 No Comment

BTV: Wi wanh bak wi flag!

The Belize Territorial Volunteers (BTV) also were on the Sarstoon River this weekend, about six
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Love Staff November 1, 2022 No Comment

CARICOM Ministers are preparing for COP27

Countries in the Caribbean Community are preparing for the upcoming COP27 which will be held
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Love Staff October 29, 2022 No Comment

Former UDP Leader Protests In Front of UDP HQ

Former UDP Leader Patrick Faber has emerged- this time with a handful of supporters in
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Love Staff October 29, 2022 No Comment

PM Briceno Responds to PSU’s Concerns on CEO Allowances

The Public Service Union yesterday called on the government to unfreeze public officers’ increment. This
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Love Staff October 29, 2022 No Comment

Cabinet Secretary defends the restoration of CEO allowances

Tonight, Cabinet Secretary Stuart Leslie is defending the restoration of all allowances for government CEOs.
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Love Staff October 29, 2022 No Comment

UDP Leader says GOB does not prioritize well

The United Democratic Party hosted a press conference this morning at their headquarters in Belize
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Love Staff October 29, 2022 No Comment

UDP Lead Senator criticizes GOB for its handling of Pact

Another issue that was raised was the Government’s decision to accede to the Pact of
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Love Staff October 29, 2022 No Comment

UDP Shadow Minister of Health speaks on ‘emergency’ at KHMH

Coming off their press conference yesterday, the KHMHA Workers’ Union say that they are now
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Love Staff October 29, 2022 No Comment

Area Rep to Assist Reyes Family

Last night, we told you about the Reyes family of Holy Emmanuel Street in Belize.
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Love Staff October 29, 2022 No Comment

Local Government examines expanding Dangriga’s boundaries

A public consultation was held last night in Dangriga Town. Residents gathered to speak with
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Love Staff October 28, 2022 No Comment

Allowances for Government CEO’s Fully Restored

Allowances for government CEOs have been restored to one hundred percent. That was confirmed today
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Love Staff October 28, 2022 No Comment

PSU Calls On Members to be Ready for Action

But the Public Service Union is not accepting the Prime Minister’s explanation. Today in an
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Love Staff October 28, 2022 No Comment

DPM Hyde Comments on JUNT

And the Joint Union Negotiating Team isn’t too happy with the Government at the moment.
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Love Staff October 28, 2022 No Comment

KHMH Staff wants to be pensionable

Yesterday, the leaders of the KHMHA Union hosted a press conference in which several issues
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Love Staff October 28, 2022 No Comment

PM Provides Update on Sugar Impasse

The sugar industry is at a familiar but critical crossroad. The Belize Sugar Cane Farmers’
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Love Staff October 28, 2022 No Comment

UDP to Endorse Ian Jones for Collet

Ian Jones, the former Director of the National Sports Council, will be endorsed as the
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Love Staff October 28, 2022 No Comment

Business Senator talks about the upcoming minimum wage increase

Come 2023, the minimum wage will increase to 5 dollars per hour. It’s a promise
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Love Staff October 28, 2022 No Comment

Chamber and Trade Unions appear happy on the progress of

The Occupational Safety and Health Bill has been ventilated since 2014 and the proposed law
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Love Staff October 28, 2022 No Comment

PM says IMF is happy with Belize’s handling of its

Representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are in Belize meeting with Government leaders. It’s
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Love Staff October 28, 2022 No Comment

PM Hosts Land Clinic in OW Central

Prime Minister John Briceno was in his constituency of Orange Walk Central today for a
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Love Staff October 28, 2022 No Comment

Belize participates in 3-day exchange on universal health coverage in

Representatives of health sectors across the Caribbean, including Belize, are in St. Lucia participating in
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Love Staff October 27, 2022 No Comment

UDP Vice Chairman Alberto August says Recall against UDP Leader

Tonight the UDP recall saga continues. This time, the leader of the recall petition, UDP
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Love Staff October 27, 2022 No Comment

UDP Vice Chairman says Signatures Should not be rejected

August went on to share some instances where the vetting process failed. In one particular
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Love Staff October 27, 2022 No Comment

Who is Behind the Recall Attempt?

And since the recall process was started a couple of weeks ago, reports quickly surfaced
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Love Staff October 27, 2022 No Comment

Former UDP Leader Comments on Attempt Recall

This afternoon we asked the former leader of the UDP, Dean Barrow, for his thoughts
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Love Staff October 27, 2022 No Comment

UDP Deputy Leader Comments on Recall Petition

One person who has seemingly been quiet about the internal rumblings of the UDP is
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Love Staff October 27, 2022 No Comment

Minister of Health Addresses Concerns about Meeting with Health Workers

Also responding to the union’s concerns this morning was Health and Wellness Minister Kevin Bernard.
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Love Staff October 27, 2022 No Comment

Agriculture Minister Provides Update on Sugar Impasse

 The longstanding battle between the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA) and the BSI/ASR continues.
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Love Staff October 27, 2022 No Comment

Business Senator explains why he supported Senate motion on Pact

On Monday, the Senate introduced a motion, which Foreign Minister Eamon Courtenay called extremely important
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Love Staff October 27, 2022 No Comment

Health Minister says Explains Delays in Medication Supply

In an interview with Love News, Health and Wellness Minister Kevin Bernard addressed concerns related
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Love Staff October 27, 2022 No Comment

GOB Participates in PAHO One Health Initiative

The Ministry of Health and Wellness today launched the National One Health platform. This electronic
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Love Staff October 25, 2022 No Comment

Caribbean Public Health Agency Says the Solution to Climate Change

The Second Caribbean Congress on Adolescent and Youth Health which was being held in Kingston,
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Love Staff October 25, 2022 No Comment

Commemoration Service held in honour of HM Queen Elizabeth II

A special service was held on Saturday morning in Belize City. The event, which was
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Love Staff October 25, 2022 No Comment

A Ban on Ministerial Travels ?

Over the past few months, government ministers, CEOs and other technical officials have been travelling
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Love Staff October 19, 2022 No Comment

Workshop Training for Data Collection, Analysis & Integrated Assessment of

The Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management through the National Climate
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Love Staff October 19, 2022 No Comment

UB Students Train in Silage Making

The Ministry of Agriculture this morning held a training session for UB students on Silage
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Love Staff October 19, 2022 No Comment

National Kriol Council “disappointed” that it would not be on

The National Kriol Council says it is disappointed that it is not going to have
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Love Staff October 19, 2022 No Comment

GOB Launches the Belize Sustainable Oceans Plan

Today, the Government of Belize officially launched its Marine Spatial Planning Process under the name
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