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Opposition Calls for Audit of Belize Police Department’s Gun License

With all the allegations and accusations surrounding gun licenses, the Opposition has called for an
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Belize Electricity Limited Appeals for Energy Conservation Amid Generation Shortage

Belize Electricity Limited (BEL”) is asking residents to minimize their use of electricity as they
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Belize Retains Tier 2 Rank on Trafficking in Persons Report,

Belize retains the rank of Tier 2 on the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report.  According
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Former Attorney General and UDP Chairman Weighs in on Port

The war of the ports – it is a situation that brings up more questions
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UDP Chairman Calls for Deeper Investigation into Land Documents and

As our newsroom continues its investigation into the land documents that are surfacing, and may
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People’s Constitution Commission Launches Education Campaign to Engage Belizeans

The People’s Constitution Commission (PCC), the body charged with making recommendations for constitutional reform, is
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Serrano’s Bus Service Owner Breaks Silence on Permit Cancellation

The owner of Serrano’s Bus Service, Hernan Serrano, has broken his silence on the cancellation
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Stake Bank Enterprises Limited Wins Appeal in Environmental Clearance Case

Stake Bank Enterprises Limited (SBEL) got some good news today when Belize’s Court of Appeal
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As the Plot Thickens, The Prime Minister Will Not Be

As many revelations surface, and moves are being made in the battle of the Waterloo
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Senate Debates Civil Assets Recovery and Unexplained Wealth Bill in

Yesterday saw heated debates in the Senate, over the Civil Assets Recovery and Unexplained Wealth
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Extradition Act Under Debate in Senate with Adjustments for International

Another Bill that was debated had to do with the Extradition Act. Senator Courtenay explained
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Belize Highlights Progress and Sustainability at Caribbean Development Bank Meeting

Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Economic Development, Dr Osmond Martinez, represented Belize at
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Prime Minister Presents Midterm Report, Highlights Government’s Progress

Prime Minister John Briceno has presented a midterm report on his administration’s progress since coming
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Were 850 acres of land meant for Portico ?

Eight hundred and fifty acres of land at the East of Northern Lagoon – that’s
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Police Inspector Criminally Charged for Assaulting Detainee in Rural Belize

Police have criminally charged one of their own after the Inspector of Police forced his
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UDP Appeals to National Conservancy in Portico Agreement Dispute

Another letter has been sent off overseas from the opposition, this time to the National
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Stake Bank Sends Letter to Government Seeking Commitment on Portico

Another letter regarding the cruise port sector was sent out recently, this time from Stake
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Attorney Demands Response from PM Briceno on Ignored Correspondence

Attorney for Waterloo Investment Holdings Limited, Senior Counsel Godfrey Smith, has written to Prime Minister
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Domestic Dispute Turns Fatal: Man Killed, Two Injured in Cayo

Turning now to the weekend crime … a man is dead, two persons are hospitalized,
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Man Gunned Down in Orange Walk Town: No Known Enemies

Over the weekend, a man was gunned down while heading home in Orange Walk Town.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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Belize Submits Rejoinder to ICJ in Guatemala Territorial Dispute Case

Belize has submitted its Rejoinder to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) reference the Territorial,
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Michael Ashcroft Reveals Findings of “2023 Belize Poll” on Political

After commissioning surveys on the country’s state for over 13 years, today, Michael Ashcroft revealed
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Survey Shows Increased Popularity for John Briceno in Belize’s Political

Ashcroft’s commissioned survey also looked at several aspects of Belize’s political landscape from the least
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Attorney General Magali Marin-Young to Leave Office, Returning to Private

Attorney General, Magali Marin-Young will be demitting office at the end of this month.  Love
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Special Prosecutor Bill Sent Back to Cabinet for Adjustments after

At this week’s Senate meeting, the Special Prosecutor Bill was sent back to the Cabinet. 
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Cabinet Approves Amendments to Legislation on Deliberate Transmission of HIV/AIDS

Cabinet has approved the amendments to legislation that punishes an individual for deliberately or recklessly
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First Boledo, Now Fantasy 5 and Pick 3

Thirty seven days after the last Boledo Draw, avid gamblers are now seeing the last
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Stake Bank Enterprise LTD sends court threats to the Government

The Government has two days to publicly declare the Definitive Agreement as null and void;
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Belize Port Authority claims Definitive Agreement bypassed them

As Stake Bank Enterprise awaits a reaction from the government on their request to declare
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Leader of the Opposition demands answers from PM Briceno

Leader of the Opposition, Moses Shyne Barrow, seems to not be letting up anytime soon
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Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association Supports Government’s Proposed Changes in

Farmers Association (BSCFA) has said that they fully support government’s newly proposed changes to the
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BSCFA Supports New Regulations, says it will ensure transparency

Another major point of contention at today’s press conference was the payment of Fairtrade. BSCFA’s
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Port of Belize Limited Calls for Investigation into Controversial Agreement

The Port of Belize Limited has continued its campaign to have an investigation launched into
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Seasoned Attorney Weighs In on Controversial Definitive Agreement in Belize

The Definitive Agreement is one that will survive multiple news cycles due to the extreme
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Tragic Drowning of Minor in Blue Creek Village Raises Questions

Over the weekend, a minor drowned while swimming in Blue Creek Village. Around four o’clock,
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Woman Stabbed Multiple Times by Common-Law Husband in Sandhill Village

A woman of Sandhill Village, Belize District is recovering from multiple stab wounds she suffered,
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Portico Enterprises Denounces Leader of the Opposition’s Comments

Portico Enterprises Limited has issued a press release that has, in essence, called out the
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Investigation into Portico Agreement Launched says Minister of Home Affairs

Minister of Home Affairs, Kareem Musa, is the first from the Briceno Administration who has
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Minister Musa Denies Involvement in Cabinet Paper Leak, Prime Minister

As it relates to the leak of the Cabinet Paper, Musa has denied any involvement
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Offshore Oil Rig “Frida 1” Leaves Belizean Waters After Brief

After being in Belize’s waters for a little over twenty-four hours, MV “Frida 1”, an
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Belize Police Issue Warning to Gun Dealers and License Holders

The Belize Police Department is sending a stern warning to gun dealers and gun license
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Belize Gears Up for Hurricane Season, Fourteen Storms Predicted

Fourteen named storms – that is what is predicted for this hurricane season. Today, June
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Controversial Belize Government Agreement Sparks Public Outcry and Questions

Six days later, and answers regarding the Definitive Agreement between the Government of Belize and
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Minister of Tourism Anthony Mahler Condemns Leaked Cabinet Paper

When it comes to the leaked Cabinet Paper, Minister Anthony Mahler says he shares the
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Concerns Rise as Drilling Rig Appears Near Belize’s Hol Chan

A drilling rig in Belize’s waters has raised concerns among residents in San Pedro Town
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Sugar Cane Farmers Associations Oppose Government’s Proposed Changes to Industry

Tonight, two of the three largest sugar cane farmers’ associations are speaking out against government’s
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Belize’s Cacao Industry Expands with Export Shipment to the United

Another shipment of cacao is being exported to the United States. We join Toledo Correspondent,
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Port of Belize Calls for Ombudsman Investigation into Definitive Agreement

Tonight, the Port of Belize Limited (PBL) is calling on the office of the Ombudsman
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Leader of Opposition Demands Probe into Finance Minister and State

With a criminal investigation up in the air for Erwin Contreras, at least for now,
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Illegal Airstrip Destroyed in Southern Belize

An operation to destroy an illegal airstrip was done in the eep South earlier today
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Men Under Investigation for Alleged Rape of Mentally Challenged Woman

Three Belize City men are under the Belize Police Department’s magnifying glass for allegedly raping
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Police Commissioner Addresses Increase in Missing Girls Cases

In recent weeks, there has been an uptick in cases of young girls being reported
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Convicted Cop Killer Escapes Jail Time, Fined $75,000 in Manslaughter

Convicted cop killer, Jasmine Hartin, has escaped jail time after being slapped with a $75,000
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No jail time for Jasmine

Justice Sandcroft handed down a $75,000 fine and for Hartin to serve 300 hours of
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Jaelynn Crawford: a testament of hard work and dedication

Its graduation season, and young Belizeans countrywide are preparing for the next step in their
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Opposition Leader says moves being made within the PUP to

Last week saw a Cabinet Paper leaked into the public domain pertaining to the Definitive
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Opposition calls definitive agreement abhorrent, condemns the document

As it relates to the actual Definitive Agreement, Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow, has referred to
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Fate of Erwin Contreras Uncertain Amidst Portico Agreement Controversy

One question that remains unanswered surrounds the fate of Erwin Contreras.  Can he face criminal
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High Court Justice Geneviève Chabot Delivers Landmark Ruling on Port

Geneviève Chabot, Justice of the High Court, issued a significant ruling today that may or
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Murder in Georgeville Leaves The Peaceful Community Disrupted

A woman was killed on Saturday inside her business establishment in the Progresso Village, Cayo
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Police narrow down suspect list in Imari Galvez murder case

It has been 13 days since Imari Galvez was strangled to death out west.  Police
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