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PM Briceno Explains Public Sector Pension Reform

Yesterday, the Cabinet announced that the Briceno Administration will implement a phased approach to the
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Prime Minister Speaks on Commission of Inquiry to examine modernization

The Prime Minister was also asked about the Cabinet’s decision to convene a Commission of
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GOB Announces the Launch of a Commission of Inquiry to

 The Government of Belize announced its decision to launch a Commission of Inquiry to modernize
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BSCFA Not Convinced the Ministerial Sub-Committee Will Be Much Help

The Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA) Management Committee Chairman, Alfredo Ortega, also weighed in
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Veronica Hamze’s Mother Speaks Out

Thirty-one-year-old widow, Veronica Hamze, remains in Lebanon as she awaits the day she can finally
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Women in Belize Make Strides in Broadcasting

 Belize joins the rest of the world in celebrating Women’s History Month. This annual event
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Spanish Lookout Community Celebrates Sixty-Five Years in Belize

The Mennonite Community of Spanish Lookout in the Cayo District celebrated over six decades in
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Public Service Minister says increments will be unfrozen in April

Public sector workers and teachers will soon see their increments unfrozen. According to the Minister
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Prime Minister John Briceno says PG Town Councilor Moses Cal

Police have continued their investigations into a case of domestic violence in which a town
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Special Envoy for Women and Children Condemns Recent Acts of

The Special Envoy for the Development of Women and Children, Rossana Briceño, weighed in on
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Prime Minister Comments on Rodwell Ferguson

Last week, Transport Minister Rodwell Ferguson, in an interview, told Prime Minister John Briceno to
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Public Service Minister on Rodwell Ferguson

Also weighing in on the matter was the Minister of Public Service, Henry Charles Usher.
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BDF Continues to Investigate their Soldier’s Suicide

The case of Private Micah Miguel, the Belize Defence Force (BDF) soldier, who died by
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BSCFA Protest in Belmopan Meets Counter-Protest

The Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA) held a peaceful demonstration outside the National Assembly
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BSCFA Chairman Says Sugar Prices Do Not Need to Increase

Members of the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers’ Association (BSCFA) demand an intervention by the Government
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CSPCA Express Concern about the Future of their Memberships’ Livelihoods

The Corozal Sugar Cane Producers Association (CSPCA) is but one of the four cane farming
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Florencio Marin Sr. Talks About His Tenure as Special Advisor

Former Belizean politician Florencio Marin Sr. completed his one-year term as special advisor to stakeholders
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Minister Ferguson Denies Allegations of Corruption

Minister Rodwell Ferguson continues to vehemently deny allegations made against him of purchasing over two
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Minister Ferguson Says His Letter to CEO Leal Is Simply

Minister of Transport, Rodwell Ferguson, also addressed the letter he wrote to his Ministry’s CEO,
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BSI/ASR explains why they call for an increase in sugar

We’ve continued to follow the discussion on the proposal to increase the prices of brown
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How can BSI/ASR convince the public to be onboard with

 As we told you, the two cane-farming associations of Corozal District have proposed a jump
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Is the BSCFA trying to pit BSI against the Government

In 2014, BSI/ASR asked for an increase in sugar sold in the local market. Nine
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BSI/ASR’s Finance Director says a Commission of Inquiry won’t solve

The Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association has called on the Prime Minister to empanel a
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GOB Meets with JUNT to Negotiate Longstanding Matters

The Joint Union Negotiating Team (JUNT) met with the Government of Belize to discuss the
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Pension Reform to Come in Phases

Another major topic of discussion in today’s meeting is the pension reform exercise that GOB
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APSSM President to change; Sharon Fraser commits to a smooth

Yesterday, we told you that President of the Association of Public Service Senior Managers (APSSM)
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Minister Ferguson responds to chilly AC allegations

The Minister of Transport, Rodwell Ferguson has taken to social media to respond to criticisms
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CBA for the BNTU to be Formulated

The Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU) hopes to finally sign a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
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BSI called for an increase in brown sugar in February;

In February, BSI/ASR also wrote the Prime Minister asking for an increase in the price
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PM Briceño Breaks Silence on Belize City Port Project Problems

The situation between Stake Bank Enterprise Limited and Port of Magical/ Portico continues to unfold
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PM Briceño Addresses Waterloo’s Call for International Arbitration

And on the other hand, Waterloo Investment Holdings Limited continues to persist in its case
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Public Workers’ Increments to be Restored

Public service officers can expect their increments to be reinstated within the new fiscal year.
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GOB Willing to Have Stakeholder Involvement in Pension Reform Exercise

The Government of Belize is looking to undertake a comprehensive pension reform program. This program
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APSSM President to retire; optimistic about JUNT negotiations with GOB

The Association of Public Service Senior Managers (APSSM) is likely going to see a change
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Prime Minister Says No New Taxes in the Upcoming Fiscal

The Government is finalizing its new budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Prime Minister, John
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CCJ Receives update on 2015 Consent Order

The Caribbean Court of Justice this morning received a status update from the Government of
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An update on F-PIC Protocol

During this morning’s session, the Free Prior Informed Consent Protocol was also discussed. While GOB
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Murder in Dangriga, Frank Garcia Fatally Shot in his House

Police in Dangriga are investigating a murder that occurred early this morning. The victim has
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LIU meets with feuding factions in Roaring Creek

The Leadership Intervention Unit is on the ground in Roaring Creek Village attempting to broker
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Still no sight of Chris Sosa and Kyle Latchman; their

 Tonight, two Belize City families remain hopeful that their missing loved ones will be found.
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Hattieville teacher goes missing

A teacher from Rural Belize is missing, and the public is asked to report any
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Police Press Officer says report of missing tourist was false

And, while the police continue to search for Jacobs, their investigation into an apparent missing
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Clifford Vernon says the system failed him

A resident of Roaring Creek Village says seven months of his life were stolen due
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Murder in Orange Walk

A man was reportedly shot this morning on Cuello Street in Orange Walk Town. According
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Desperate Widow Speaks out about Maltreatment at the Hands of

Thirty-one-year-old Honduran-Belizean, Veronica Hamze, is fervently trying to return to Belize with her three daughters.
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Rules on Environmental Impact Assessments adjusted

The rules, which relate to Environmental Impact Assessments, were adjusted this week. Specifically, the changes
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Should traditional bus companies merge for the sake of the

The transportation industry finds itself at yet another familiar crossroads. The Belize Bus Association, whose
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NTUCB says the BBA needs to stand their ground

 And, while the BBB feels the bus owners should be merging, the NTUCB says the
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Minor murdered in Roaring Creek; his cousin escapes death

Yesterday, gun violence in the Cayo District claimed the life of a minor and left
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Teen busted with unlicensed firearm hours in Roaring Creek hours

Only hours after a minor was gunned down in Roaring Creek Village a teenager was
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Drowning is Ruled as the Cause of Death of Belize

 Authorities concluded that the death of thirty-one-year-old, Elrick Vairez,  was caused by drowning, as confirmed
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Teenage Student Murdered in Roaring Creek

Tonight police in Roaring Creek Village are investigating the murder of a teenage student and
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Chairman of Transport Board place on Probabation

And while Transport Minister Rodwell Ferguson can breathe a sigh of relief, bus operators are
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Widow and Mother of Three Fight to Return to Belize

 A naturalized Belizean woman currently finds herself in a difficult situation in Lebanon. She faces
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Health Minister Explains why KHMHA Board Chairman was Removed

Three prospective candidates have been identified as a replacement for Dr. Andre Sosa who was
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North Creek Resident Killed and Dumped at Lord Ridge Cemetery

Police have launched an investigation into the discovery of a lifeless body at the Lord
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Vehicular Crash Out West Claims the Lives of Two People

A road traffic incident in the Cayo District claimed the lives of two people last
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Belize Not on Top 10 Most Murderous Country List

For 2022, Belize was not one of the top ten most murderous countries in Latin
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Human Smuggling Ring includes Jamaican Victims

Irregular migration continues to be a challenge for Belizean authorities. Persons from Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela
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Monday morning fire guts homes and vehicles on Simon Lamb

At least three families on Simon Lamb Street are picking up the pieces after a
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Fire Department criticised again for running out of water…again

However, residents in the area looking on at this morning’s fire on Simon Lamb Street
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Police Detain One Man For Sexual Assault

Police have detained one person believed to be connected to a case of sexual assault
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Brawl Breaks Out in the Maya Mopan Area in Belmopan

A street fight broke out on Friday night in the Maya Mopan Area in Belmopan,
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Belize Bus Assoc. wants the Transport Board Chair gone in

Challenges remain in the public transportation industry and this morning, representatives of the Belize Bus
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BBA heaps criticism on Transport Board about Ritchie’s Bus

During their 90-minute press conference this morning, the Belize Bus Association also called out the
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Health Minister Replaces KHMHA Chairman

Love News has confirmed that the Minister of Health and Wellness, Kevin Bernard, has decided
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KHMHA Workers Union Call off Industrial Action

And talking about the KHMHA Worker’s Union…members voted to end its industrial action. This important
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Fire Service probes into Orange Walk fire, which cost a

Yesterday, we told you about the fire that gutted the home of 61-year-old Bernadette Allen.
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IMF Impressed with Belize’s Reduction of Public Debt

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently met with the Government of Belize to discuss the
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Assistance in On the Way for Banana Growers

The price of bananas in Belize is looking to see a slight increase. According to
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Ministry of Transport outlines standards for transport buses

The Ministry of Transport yesterday has also announced new standards for buses. The Ministry’s statement
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KHMHA CEO Apologizes

CEO of the KHMHA, Chandra Nisbet-Cansino is tonight apologizing for comments made earlier this week.
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KHMHA Workers Union says Hospital’s Management Engaging in Union Busting

And, while CEO Chandra Nisbet-Cansino is apologizing, the president of the KHMHA Workers Union Andrew
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KHMHA CEO Says Union Members Will Not Be “Anecdote:

Responding to the KHMHA Workers Union’s claims is KHMHA CEO, Chandra Nisbet-Cansino. She clarified today
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KHMHA Workers Union Takes Industrial Action

 The KHMHA Workers Union say industrial actions against the hospital’s management will continue tomorrow. This
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KHMH CEO Responds to Union’s Concerns

 This evening Love News returned to the KHMH to speak with the CEO, Chandra Nisbet-Cansino.
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FIU and the police to charge two person for recent

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and the Belize Police Department are zeroing in on two
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MOW, KHMH and KHMH Worker’s Union meet to hammer out

A meeting between Minister of Health and Wellness, Kevin Bernard and representatives of the Karl
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Was John Saldivar investigated by the FIU?

 Was John Saldivar investigated by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) after he was accused by
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The producers of Mine Beer continue to be investigated by

The Financial Intelligence Unit says that its investigation into the Caribbean International Brewing Company (CIBL),
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Love FM Celebrates Thirty Years

Love FM today turned thirty years, thirty years of serving the country and its people.
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PM John Briceno signed two MOU with Cuban President

During the Special Sitting of the House of Representatives, President Díaz-Canel spoke of deeper bilateral
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Cuba Has Assisted Belize’s Education and Agricultural Sectors

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, and Technology, Dr. Louis Zabaneh,
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UDP Area Rep Tracy Taegar Panton Supports Cuban President’s Visit

Area Representative for Albert, Tracy Taegar-Panton, was also in attendance, showing her support on behalf
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Emler Nah Insist He is Innocent

Accused killer cop, Elmer Nah, was last week charged with the murder of Belmopan Resident
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Belize City man gunned down in front of his home

Twenty-one-year-old Andre Vernon was shot dead early this morning. The Belize City resident was on
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Ladyville man found chopped to death

A man was chopped to death last night in Rural Belize. Just after midnight, police
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Elmer Nah charged with the murder of Vivian Belisle Ramnarace

Accused killer cop, Elmer Nah, has officially been charged with the murder of Vivian Belisle
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Price Gougers Will Soon Be Prosecuted!

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise is looking to crack down on price
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Inflation is on a Projected Incline for 2023

Over the past year, the price of basic necessities has soared. Products that were once
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Community Markets: Trade Your Produce

On several occasions, you may have heard the term “grow what you eat and eat
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Shyne boycotts Cuban president’s visit; Tracy Panton and Hugo Patt

Cuban President, Miguel Diaz-Canel is going to be in the country on Sunday. He is
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GOB and the JUNT to meet on February 15

 In six days, the Joint Unions will be meeting with the Government’s Negotiating Team to
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Minister Fonseca says teachers are receiving allowances; they want more

The Minister of Education and the Belize National Teachers Union will be meeting tomorrow to
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Ministry of Education meets with the father of Canaan Student

The Ministry of Education has met with the father of the student from Canaan SDA
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The BNTU says they will represent Canaan teacher but not

While Fonseca stated that the BNTU has come out to represent and defend the accused
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Cantun Family Wins Major Court Case

In other news, the Cantun Family of the Corozal District won a major judgment earlier
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Man dies in road traffic incident in Cayo District

Love News has received additional details in connection with yesterday’s fatal road traffic incident in
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GOB Willing to Negotiate Reinstatement of Increments for Public Sector

Public service workers and teachers continue to request their increments be unfrozen. During yesterday’s press
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