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Love Staff August 11, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Leader Presents Privilege Motion Against Speaker Amidst Claims of

Upon having the motion of no-confidence rejected, Opposition Leader fired off an email late yesterday
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Love Staff August 11, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Leader Presents Privilege Motion Against Speaker Amidst Claims of

Having not been satisfied with the response from the Speaker, the opposition leader presented a
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Love Staff August 11, 2023 No Comment

Speaker of the House Temporarily Vacates Seat as Privilege Motion

Once a privilege motion is filed in the House, it supersedes the current matters and
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Love Staff August 11, 2023 No Comment

Extended House Proceedings Witness Heated Exchanges and Points of Order

The House of Representatives proceedings carried on for about seven hours today.  After having gotten
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UDP Prepares to Endorse Moses ‘Shyne’ Barrow as Leader Ahead

The United Democratic Party is gearing up to endorse Moses “Shyne” Barrow as its leader
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Love Staff August 11, 2023 No Comment

UDP to Cement Barrow’s Leadership with Uncontested Motion at National

During this weekend’s convention, the UDP’s executive body will pass a motion to ensure Barrow’s
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Love Staff August 11, 2023 No Comment

Social Security Board Reports Over $100 Million Revenue, Focuses on

The Social Security Board (SSB) recorded over a hundred million dollars in revenue last year
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Love Staff August 11, 2023 No Comment

Infrastructure Minister Presents Road Project Report in Belize House of

In more news from today’s House Meeting, once they got back on track to the
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Love Staff August 11, 2023 No Comment

National Assembly and National Archives Collaborate on New Partnership

Also coming out of the House, was an announcement from the Speaker of the House
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Love Staff August 10, 2023 No Comment

Senior Attorney Calls for Magistrates and Prosecutors to Strike Over

Senior attorney, Dickie Bradley has suggested that the magistrates and prosecutors go on strike until
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Love Staff August 10, 2023 No Comment

UDP’s Deputy Chairman takes issue with Taiwanese Government

Deputy Chairman of the United Democratic Party, Alberto August, has taken issue with the Taiwanese
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Police Commissioner Shrugs Off UDP’s Calls for his Resignation

The Taiwanese Government isn’t the only one under attack from the opposition, the Commissioner of
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Love Staff August 10, 2023 No Comment

House of Representatives to meet this Friday

The House of Representatives will be meeting in session tomorrow in Belmopan.  Love News understands
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Love Staff August 10, 2023 No Comment

Prime Minister Engages in Summer Camp Football Activity with Children

A summer camp is underway in San Estevan Village, Orange Walk.  It is a football
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Love Staff August 10, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Leader Accuses Government of Hypocrisy in Crackdown on Contraband

The Leader of the Opposition Moses Shyne Barrow says the government’s attempt to crack down
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Love Staff August 9, 2023 No Comment

Show of Unanimous Support: PUP Backs Prime Minister Briceno Amid

Several press statements were released today, expressing full confidence in Prime Minister John Briceno.  The
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Love Staff August 9, 2023 No Comment

Municipal Election Interest Soars: PUP and UDP Attract Over 200

Aside from the votes of confidence issued today, perhaps another measuring stick that could be
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Love Staff August 9, 2023 No Comment

Absenteeism Debate Continues: Sista B Barrow’s Attendance at House Meetings

Another House Meeting is set for Friday in Belmopan.  It has become an expectation and
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Love Staff August 9, 2023 No Comment

High Stakes at House Meeting: Opposition Unity Questioned Ahead of

With the constant absence of Denise Sista B Barrow at house meetings, and with Moses
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Love Staff August 9, 2023 No Comment

UDP Gears Up for National Convention: Party Aims to Present

The Opposition, the United Democratic Party, is gearing up for its National Convention where its
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Love Staff August 9, 2023 No Comment

Belize Launches Think Equal Program: New Initiative Focuses on Children’s

For the first time ever, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, and Technology is rolling
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Love Staff August 9, 2023 No Comment

Land Inspection Initiative Benefits Stann Creek West Constituents

Residents in the Stann Creek West constituency are benefitting from a special land inspection program
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Love Staff August 9, 2023 No Comment

UDP Chairman Demands Transparency on Legal Fees Spending

UDP Chairman has sent another letter to the Government requesting an expense report on the
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Love Staff August 9, 2023 No Comment

Documentary on Moses “Shyne” Barrow’s Life in the Works

Leader of the Opposition, Moses Barrow, is in the spotlight for Disney Films as an
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Love Staff August 9, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Leader Supports Solar Power Plant Agreement with Saudi Arabia

The Leader of the Opposition, Moses “Shyne” Barrow, says he understands the government’s decision to
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Love Staff August 9, 2023 No Comment

Delay in Forward Operating Base Rehabilitation Questioned by Former Minister

Former Minister of National Security, Michael Peyrefitte, is at a loss as to why the
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Love Staff August 9, 2023 No Comment

Minister of Education Raises Concerns Over Covid-19 Impact on School

The issue of Covid-19 came up in Cabinet yesterday as the Minister of Education, Francis
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Love Staff August 9, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Leader Calls for Increased Investment in Belize’s Sporting Sector

Belize’s athletes are seeing major success in regional competitions. In recent months, Belize’s national teams
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Love Staff August 8, 2023 No Comment

Fuel Prices Surge: Regular Fuel Jumps by 92 Cents, Premium

March 31, 2022 – according to our news archives, this is the last official update
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Love Staff August 8, 2023 No Comment

ICJ Case Timeline Faces Delay Due to Court Changes, Says

Very little has been said or is being said as it relates to Belize’s case
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UDP Chairman Michael Peyrefitte
Love Staff August 8, 2023 No Comment

Former Police Minister Raises Alarm on Escalating Crime and Lawlessness

Former Minister of Police, Michael Peyrefitte, has declared that there is a new level of
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Love Staff August 8, 2023 No Comment

Calls for Resignation: Former Minister Demands Removal of Police Minister

Peyrefitte has called for the resignation of the current Police Minister, Kareem Musa and his
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UDP Chairman Michael Peyrefitte
Love Staff August 8, 2023 No Comment

Landmark Ruling Shakes Belize Sugar Industry: Sugar Act Provisions Declared

The High Court of Belize has delivered a landmark ruling that could possibly reshape Belize’s
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Love Staff August 8, 2023 No Comment

Alleged Bias Concerns: Ashcroft Alliance Requests NEAC Tribunal Member to

The Ashcroft Alliance has written to the newly appointed member of the (NEAC) Appeals Tribunal,
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Love Staff August 8, 2023 No Comment

PM Briceno Returns from South Korea with Framework Agreement: Details

When Prime Minister John Briceno returned from South Korea last Friday he announced the signing
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Love Staff August 8, 2023 No Comment

New Scholarship Opportunity for Tertiary Students: Economic Development Ministry Collaborates

The Ministry of Economic Development in partnership with CABEI is advertising a scholarship opportunity for
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Love Staff August 8, 2023 No Comment

Legal Expert Chosen for NEAC Tribunal Amidst Questions: Juratowich’s Role

King’s Counsel Ben Juratowich, an esteemed legal expert has been chosen to represent the Government
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Love Staff August 8, 2023 No Comment

Former PUP Area Representative Carlos Diaz Laid to Rest: Remembered

Former politician and entrepreneur, Carlos Diaz was laid to rest yesterday.   The former area
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Love Staff August 7, 2023 No Comment

Upgraded Roadways in Crooked Tree Village Bring Relief to Residents

Residents of Crooked Tree Village are now able to navigate their community hassle-free during the
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Love Staff August 7, 2023 No Comment

ADO Bus Company Officially Re-enters Belize Market with Direct Route

Minister of Transport, Rodwell Ferguson was in Chetumal this weekend, attending an official inaugural ceremony
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Love Staff August 4, 2023 No Comment

People’s United Party Closes Applications for Municipal Elections; Interesting Contests

The period to submit applications to vie in the upcoming municipal elections for the incumbent
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Love Staff August 4, 2023 No Comment

Belize Secures Access to Korean Economic Development Fund at Favorable

Belize now has access to funding from the Korean Economic Development Cooperation Fund.  The fund
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Love Staff August 4, 2023 No Comment

Belize Government to Invest in Healthcare and Forensics with Korean

With Belize now having access to the Korean Economic Development Cooperation Fund, the government will
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Love Staff August 4, 2023 No Comment

Belize Government Lotteries Conduct Test Draw for Boledo Launch

The Belize Government Lotteries Limited conducted the first test draw of the Boledo yesterday.  It
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Love Staff August 4, 2023 No Comment

Attorney Ben Juratowich Represents Belize in Ashcroft Alliance Matter

Ben Juratowich: he’s the attorney the Prime Minister said misunderstood the assignment when he was
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Love Staff August 4, 2023 No Comment

Belize Pursues Schengen Visa Waiver with European Union

During Prime Minister John Briceno’s recent trip abroad, he was in Belgium meeting with the
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Love Staff August 3, 2023 No Comment

Belize City’s Deputy Mayor Makes Bold Political Move, Will Run

Belize City Deputy Mayor, Allan Pollard Jr. is looking to swim with the sharks in
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Love Staff August 3, 2023 No Comment

Minister of Education Dismisses Opposition Leader’s No-Confidence Attempt as “Clown

“A clown show” – that’s how the Minister of Education, Francis Fonseca described the recent
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Love Staff August 3, 2023 No Comment

Belize City ITVET Graduates Equipped with Trade Skills for National

Seventy-two young Belizeans certified in various trade skills are now able to provide their services
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Love Staff August 3, 2023 No Comment

Belize’s First STEAM Secondary School Set to Open with 75

In less than a month, Belize’s first secondary school dedicated to STEAM education, an approach
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Love Staff August 3, 2023 No Comment

Second Belize International Music and Food Festival Faces Mixed Reviews

The second Belize International Music and Food Festival has come and gone.  It brought a
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Love Staff August 3, 2023 No Comment

Leader of the Opposition Criticizes Excessive Investment in Music Festival

Leader of the Opposition, Moses Shyne Barrow, was not so positive in his feedback and
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Love Staff August 3, 2023 No Comment

People’s Constitution Commission Holds Public Lectures on Belize Constitution

The People’s Constitution Commission (PCC) recently held two public lectures on the constitution in the
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Love Staff August 1, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Leader Submits No-Confidence Motion Against Prime Minister Briceno

Leader of the Opposition, Moses Shyne Barrow, has made a submission of no-confidence to the
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Love Staff August 1, 2023 No Comment

Leader of the Opposition Accuses Government of Corruption in Definitive

On the heels of talking on the motion of no-confidence, LOO Barrow spoke on corruption,
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Love Staff August 1, 2023 No Comment

Belize Commemorates Emancipation Day with First Official Ceremony

Belize held its first ever official ceremony yesterday to commemorate Emancipation Day.  Belize placed the
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Love Staff August 1, 2023 No Comment

Leader of the Opposition Draws Parallel Between Slavery and Current

Also sharing his views on slavery and emancipation was the Leader of the opposition, Moses
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Love Staff August 1, 2023 No Comment

Belize City Council Signs Sister-City Accord with Busan, South Korea

The Belize City Council has signed a sister-city accord with Busan Metropolitan City, in the
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Love Staff August 1, 2023 No Comment

Attorney General Outlines Initiatives and Transition in New Role

It’s been a month since Attorney General of Belize Anthony Sylvestre was appointed to the
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Love Staff August 1, 2023 No Comment

Attorney General Addresses Concerns of Underpaid Crown Counsels

Attorney General Anthony Sylvestre says he is working on addressing concerns from Crown Counsels within
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Love Staff August 1, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Education Adjusts Continuous Professional Development Schedule

For many years, the month of August has been set aside for teachers to enroll
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Love Staff July 28, 2023 No Comment

State of Emergency Declared in Belize City Amid Gang Violence

Tonight, twenty-five alleged gang members are behind bars, and police are hunting for fifteen more
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Love Staff July 28, 2023 No Comment

Minister Addresses Concerns of Crown Counsels Regarding Low Wages

The Minister of Police says he has met with prosecutors from the office of the
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Love Staff July 28, 2023 No Comment

Leader of Opposition Meets with British High Commissioner on Priority

The Leader of the Opposition, Moses Shyne Barrow, met with the British High Commissioner, Nicole
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Love Staff July 27, 2023 No Comment

Minister Usher says the Redistricting Task Force needed more time

The Redistricting Report – it is a document that is widely debated in recent weeks. 
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Love Staff July 27, 2023 No Comment

PUP’s Chairman says they are gearing up for municipals

The country’s political parties are gearing up for the upcoming municipal elections. In less than
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Love Staff July 27, 2023 No Comment

PUP squashes PG’s Town Council’s chances of re-election

In recent weeks we have been reporting on the concerns being raised by five of
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Love Staff July 27, 2023 No Comment

Business Community Questions Government’s Measures to Tackle Inflation

Is the government setting in place the right measures to tackle inflation? That’s the question
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Love Staff July 27, 2023 No Comment

PUP Chairman agrees Chamber should have been consulted on GOB’s

Also chiming in on Minister Mai’s comments, which apparently ruffled the chamber’s feathers, was PUP
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Love Staff July 27, 2023 No Comment

Belize Prepares to Observe World Day against Trafficking in Persons

On July 30, Belize will join with countries all over the world to celebrate World
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Love Staff July 27, 2023 No Comment

Belize’s Efforts against Human Trafficking Recognized by U.S. Department of

The United States Department of State ranks Belize as Tier 2 in its 2023 Trafficking
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Love Staff July 27, 2023 No Comment

Crown Counsels Lobby for Better Wages Amidst Salary Increases in

Eleven Crown Counsels out of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions have written
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Love Staff July 27, 2023 No Comment

Belmopan City Council Hosts Business Forum to Promote Smart City

The Belmopan City Council held a business forum yesterday, gathering small businesses from around the
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Love Staff July 27, 2023 No Comment

PUP Chairman unfazed by recall petition against PUP’s Gilroy Usher

Isn’t it over? That was the People United Party’s Chairman’s response when asked about the
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Love Staff July 27, 2023 No Comment

Completed Road Works Improve York Street’s Infrastructure in Belize City

Residents and motorists will now have a better experience traversing York Street thanks to completed
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Love Staff July 26, 2023 No Comment

Nepotism, Mismanagement, and Excessive Spending Allegations Rock Punta Gorda Town

For weeks now we have been getting reports of nepotism, excessive spending and mismanagement of
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Love Staff July 26, 2023 No Comment

Deputy British High Commissioner Visits Culture Capital for Potential Collaborations

Yesterday, Kate Reynolds, Deputy British High Commissioner to Belize, visited the culture capital to discuss
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Love Staff July 25, 2023 No Comment

Belize Chamber of Commerce Calls Out PM Briceno for Lack

Prime Minister John Briceno is being called out by the Belize Chamber of Commerce and
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Love Staff July 25, 2023 No Comment

Belize Chamber of Commerce Expresses Concern over Government’s Unilateral Price

Aside from not having regular meetings with Prime Minister Briceno, the Belize Chamber of Commerce
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Love Staff July 25, 2023 No Comment

Belize Government Invests Millions in Road Works and Infrastructure in

The Government of Belize through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development is investing millions of dollars
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Love Staff July 25, 2023 No Comment

San Ignacio Residents Disturbed by Escalating Fights at Falcon Field

San Ignacio residents are a bit disturbed at the increased number of fights happening at
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Love Staff July 25, 2023 No Comment

Belize’s Speaker of the House Attends Conference of Commonwealth Women

Over the weekend, Speaker of the House Valerie Woods represented Belize at the 13th Conference
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Love Staff July 25, 2023 No Comment

Belize Chamber of Commerce Skeptical of Government’s Proposed Ticketing Mechanism

Price gouging – it is an event where store owners markup the prices of their
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Love Staff July 25, 2023 No Comment

San Ignacio Mayor Seeks Solutions for Downtown Area Parking Issues

In the first part of our news, we told you of the issues at Falcon
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Love Staff July 25, 2023 No Comment

Savannah Taxi Association Sponsors Student in San Ignacio, Receives Praise

It is not something you hear often or even in recent years, but tonight we
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Love Staff July 24, 2023 No Comment

Belize Lands Department Completes System Upgrade for Faster Processing and

The Lands Department has finalized is system upgrade and have completed staff training in utilizing
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Love Staff July 24, 2023 No Comment

People’s United Party Sets Deadline for Municipal Election Applications, Scrutinizing

The People’s United Party’s Secretariat has announced that there are only a few days left
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Love Staff July 24, 2023 No Comment

Belize Signs MOUs to Strengthen Agricultural Health and Trade Infrastructure

Today, the Ministry of Agriculture and the International Regional Organization for Health in Agriculture (OIRSA)
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Love Staff July 24, 2023 No Comment

Belize Chamber of Commerce Expresses Discontent Over New Regulations Without

While many Belizeans welcomed the government announcement to expand the list of goods that are
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Love Staff July 24, 2023 No Comment

Will BSI and BSCFA kiss and make up anytime soon?

Will the Belize Sugar Industries Limited (BSI) and the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA)
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Love Staff July 24, 2023 No Comment

Haulover Bridge Traffic Delayed by Suspended Iron; Chief Engineer Provides

Traffic was delayed on the approach of the Haulover Bridge due to a piece of
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Love Staff July 21, 2023 No Comment

Does your choice of gas station make a difference ?

The cost of living, which has increased over recent years, has Belizeans in every corner
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Love Staff July 21, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Sports faces funding challenges for regional activities in

The Ministry of Sports has several regional activities on its calendar this year, and finding
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Love Staff July 21, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Transport clarifies contract controversy over license plates issuance.

The Ministry of Transport awarding a contract of over two hundred thousand dollars for license
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Love Staff July 21, 2023 No Comment

Transport Minister clarifies reasons for CEO change at the Ministry

Ferguson also spoke on the need to bring on Catzim-Sanchez as his new CEO, to
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Love Staff July 21, 2023 No Comment

Belize Tourism Board concludes tourism sector trainings in collaboration with

The Belize Tourism Board has closed the second cohort of the tourism sector trainings being
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Love Staff July 21, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Leader defends First Deputy against land sale accusations before

Leader of the Opposition, Moses “Shyne” Barrow, says his First Deputy, Hugo Patt, did no
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Love Staff July 20, 2023 No Comment

Santa Rita Cemetery in Cayo District Reaches Full Capacity for

The Santa Rita Cemetery in San Ignacio Town, Cayo District, has reached its capacity.  Love
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Love Staff July 20, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Youth to Reopen Mountain Pine Ridge Youth Challenge

The Ministry of Youth will be reopening the Mountain Pine Ridge Youth Challenge Facility after
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Love Staff July 20, 2023 No Comment

Belize Agricultural Health Authority Vigilant Amid New World Screwworm Outbreak

The Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA) is closely monitoring the outbreak of New World screwworms
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