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November 13, 2024 No Comment

Senate Rejects Acting Auditor General Appointment Amid Concerns Over Government’s

Belize continues to operate without an Auditor General as the government had failed to develop
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November 13, 2024 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceno Dismisses Rumors of Early General Elections, Clarifies

Prime Minister John Briceno has clarified the viral narrative that elections will be called before
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November 13, 2024 No Comment

Uncertainty Surrounds UDP’s Tracy Panton and Patrick Faber’s Future Candidacies

With all this talk about the general elections, the question remains as to whether Tracy
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November 13, 2024 No Comment

PM Briceno Promotes Government’s One-and-a-Million Lottery to Support National Health

Prime Minister John Briceno is encouraging Belizeans to buy their tickets for the government’s one-and-a-million
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November 13, 2024 No Comment

United Women’s Group Expresses Solidarity with Speaker Valerie Woods Following

The United Women’s Group, the women’s advocacy arm of the People’s United Party, has expressed
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November 13, 2024 No Comment

Government Hopes to Distribute Funds for Annual Christmas Cheer Program

The government is hoping to disburse funds for the annual Christmas Cheer program for constituencies
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November 12, 2024 No Comment

BEL Urges Emergency Power Declaration to Avoid Blackouts

Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) is asking for a power generation emergency to be declared, to
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November 12, 2024 No Comment

PM Briceno: No Major Changes Expected in U.S.-Belize Relations Under

Prime Minister John Briceno says that he does not think much will change for Belize’s
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November 12, 2024 No Comment

Belize Classifies Agricultural Pest Outbreaks as National Disaster

The Government of Belize has moved to classify the outbreak of pests and diseases in
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November 12, 2024 No Comment

Senate Blocks Interim Appointment of Deputy Auditor General

Tonight, the country is without an Auditor General after the Senate blocked a move to
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November 12, 2024 No Comment

Belize Raises Legal Marriage Age to 18 with New Amendment

The legal age of marriage is now eighteen years old, after the Marriage (Amendment) Bill,
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November 12, 2024 No Comment

Bill Passed to Create NHI Authority, Aims to Expand Health

Another important bill that was passed today sought to establish a National Health Insurance (NHI)
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November 12, 2024 No Comment

PM Briceno Addresses Inflation Concerns Amid Rising Cost of Goods

Prime Minister John Briceno rose today in the House of Representatives to address the ballooning
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November 12, 2024 No Comment

PM Reflects on PUP’s Four-Year Milestone, Emphasizes Work Ahead

Before today’s meeting got underway Prime Minister Briceno rose to make a minister’s statement. He
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November 12, 2024 No Comment

PCC Granted Six-Month Extension for Constitutional Reform Report

The People’s Constitution Commission will have an additional six months to complete its work. Today,
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November 11, 2024 No Comment

Panton Faces Contempt of Court Questions Amid Continued Efforts to

As Panton’s sole appearance in court on Friday has reflected a weakness of sorts, her
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November 11, 2024 No Comment

Santa Cruz Chairman Charged with Aggravated Assault After Allegedly Threatening

Vincent Scott, the Santa Cruz Chairman who has been accused of aggressing his estranged common-law
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November 11, 2024 No Comment

Ministry of Health and Wellness to Appoint New Chief Drug

The Drug Inspectorate Unit within the Ministry of Health and Wellness will soon be getting
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November 11, 2024 No Comment

Senate Debates Appointment of Acting Auditor General as Government Addresses

A motion to appoint an Acting Auditor General was debated in the Senate this morning. 
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November 8, 2024 No Comment

MIDH Begins Urgent Street Repairs in Southern Belize After Heavy

Remedial works are being conducted on streets in several areas in the south, following the
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November 8, 2024 No Comment

Belmopan City Council Awards Climate Action Funds to Youth Groups

The Belmopan city council has provided funds to ten youth groups to assist in the
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November 8, 2024 No Comment

Belizean Delegates Join Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Sydney

Four Belizeans recently participated in the sixty-seventh Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in Sydney, Australia. This
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November 7, 2024 No Comment

Cabinet Approves Creation of Criminal Justice Board to Address Systemic

Cabinet has approved the establishment of a Criminal Justice Board, a multi-sectoral body tasked with
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November 7, 2024 No Comment

Women’s Department Renamed to Family Support and Gender Affairs Department

The Women’s Department has undergone a name change with the approval of the Cabinet.  Effective
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November 7, 2024 No Comment

Cabinet Approves Key Maritime and Diplomatic Initiatives for Belize’s International

Among the important decisions made on Tuesday, Cabinet endorsed two initiatives aimed at improving the
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November 7, 2024 No Comment

Government of Belize Seeks Presentation on Starlink Amid Pending Approval

The Government of Belize has requested a presentation on Elon Musk’s Starlink, to determine the
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November 7, 2024 No Comment

Minister of Sustainable Development Defends COP 16 Despite Falling Short

The United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP 16) has been widely criticized for failing to meet
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November 7, 2024 No Comment

Government Empowers Local Contractors to Bid for Projects

The government held a workshop yesterday to train private sector contractors from the Placencia Peninsula
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November 6, 2024 No Comment

Will US President Donald Trump’s second term in office in

Will US President Donald Trump’s second term in office in the White House have an
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November 6, 2024 No Comment

Belize Prepares for New World Screwworm Threat Amid Guatemala’s Confirmed

To address the imminent threat of the new world screwworm, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food
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November 6, 2024 No Comment

UK Renews Sugar Import Agreement with Belize, Securing Continued Market

There’s good news for Belize’s sugar export industry as the UK has recommitted to importing
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November 6, 2024 No Comment

Speaker Valerie Woods Elected Chairperson of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s Small

Speaker of the House of Representatives Valerie Woods has been elected as the new chairperson
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November 6, 2024 No Comment

Billy White Village Receives Solar Power System to Enhance Access

Residents of Billy White Village in the Cayo district received a solar power system today,
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November 6, 2024 No Comment

Belize Condemns Israel’s Move to Cut Ties with UNRWA, Urges

Belize is strongly condemning Israel’s recent decision to cut ties with the United Nations Relief and
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November 6, 2024 No Comment

CARICOM and SICA Flags Reestablished at Belize City Flag Monument

Today, CARICOM and SICA flags were reestablished at Belize City’s renowned flag monument. The ceremony
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November 5, 2024 No Comment

Belize City Council Faces $1.6M Bill to Repair Damaged Streets

One point six million Belize dollars – that’s how much the Belize City Council will
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November 5, 2024 No Comment

City Administrator Calls on Ministry for Urgent Repairs on Highways

While streets in the city may soon be getting some attention, motorists remain concerned over
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November 4, 2024 No Comment

San Jose Palmar Village Elects New Lands Committee

Four new members were elected to the lands committee for San Jose Palmar Village, Orange
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November 1, 2024 No Comment

Prime Minister and Union Leaders Hold “Amicable” Talks Amid Hospital

There was a meeting today between the Executive Council of the National Trade Union Congress
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November 1, 2024 No Comment

SSB Raises Concerns Over Starlink’s Belize License Application, Citing BTL

The Social Security Board is one of several entities that expressed concern to the Public
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October 31, 2024 No Comment

Belize Revisits Legalization of Marijuana, Citing Potential Economic Benefits

The Government through its Ministry of New Growth Industries is once again exploring the idea
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October 30, 2024 No Comment

Taiwan Foreign Minister Visits Belize, Announces Two New Development Projects

Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lin Chia-Lung announced the approval of two new projects on
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October 30, 2024 No Comment

Brain Drain Concerns Rise as Belizean Students Stay in Taiwan

Over the past years, hundreds of Belizeans have received scholarships to study in Taiwan and
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October 30, 2024 No Comment

Espat Responds to Walk-Outs at Senate Committee Amidst Controversial Cabinet

He is known as an advocate for transparency and good governance, so what does Minister
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October 29, 2024 No Comment

Government Partners with 5C’s to Bolster Ambergris Caye’s Water Resiliency

The Government of Belize has partnered with the Caribbean Community Climate Change Center (5C’s) to
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October 25, 2024 No Comment

GOB addressing issues in Belize’s Auditor General’s Office

The Government of Belize says that while it continues to search for a new Auditor
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October 25, 2024 No Comment

Former Dangriga Area Representative Ivan Ramos Laid to Rest

Former PUP Area Representative for Dangriga, Ivan Michael “Maca” Ramos was laid to rest today
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October 25, 2024 No Comment

Mayor Wagner Clarifies Comments on Welcoming Foreign Franchises

Belize City Mayor, Bernard Wagner says his recent comments on welcoming more franchises to Belize
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October 24, 2024 No Comment

Minister Usher Admits to Gaps in Succession Planning for Key

Minister of Public Service, Henry Usher, has conceded that the government did lack a succession
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October 24, 2024 No Comment

Belize’s New Good Governance Program Launched with U.S. Embassy Support

This morning saw the launch of a program under the Good Governance Unit that would
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October 23, 2024 No Comment

Taiwan’s Foreign Minister to Visit Belize for Bilateral Meetings and

In other news, Belize is preparing to welcome Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency
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October 23, 2024 No Comment

Shyne Barrow Criticizes Patrick Faber’s Conduct in Public Office

In a one on one with UDP’s Party Leader, Moses Shyne Barrow, yesterday, one of
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October 23, 2024 No Comment

Government Approves Over $106 Million in Supplementary Budget for Key

As the opposition remains splintered, a few days ago the Briceno Administration presented a supplementary
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October 23, 2024 No Comment

British High Commissioner Nicole Davison Concludes Tenure, Strengthens UK-Belize Relations

British High Commissioner Nicole Davison has concluded her tenure. She was appointed to Belize in
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October 22, 2024 No Comment

Hugo Patt Denies Ties to Alliance for Democracy

Hugo Patt has drawn the line between the United Democratic Party and the Alliance for
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October 22, 2024 No Comment

Shyne Barrow Criticizes Alliance for Democracy’s Tactics, Vows to Continue

Leader of the United Democratic Party, Moses Shyne Barrow, has used some special words to
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October 22, 2024 No Comment

Shyne Barrow Faces Intense Social Media Pressure but Remains Resilient

With the pressures mounting and the intense bullying on social media, it begs the question
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October 22, 2024 No Comment

San Pedro to Ban Large Trucks in Town Core to

In hopes of alleviating an increase in traffic congestion on La Isla Bonita, the San
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October 22, 2024 No Comment

Maya Land Rights Policy One Step Closer to Implementation, Following

The Government of Belize is one step closer to implementing a policy on Maya land
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October 22, 2024 No Comment

Empowering Belizean Women: Cell Phone Repair Training Launched in Orange

Over a dozen women and youth from northern Belize are being taught to repair cell
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October 21, 2024 No Comment

One point for Tracy Panton and zero for democracy

One point for Tracy Panton and zero for democracy – it’s the sad reality tonight
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October 21, 2024 No Comment

UDP Chairman Denies Alliance’s Claims, Calls Convention Unconstitutional

While the Alliance For Democracy claims it was successful in removing Moses “Shyne” Barrow as
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October 21, 2024 No Comment

Anti-Corruption Month Kicks Off with Renewed Government Commitment to Transparency

The Ministry of the Public Service kicked off its annual Anti-Corruption Month today to reaffirm
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October 17, 2024 No Comment

Government to Compensate Families of Fallen Soldiers Over $750K

The Government of Belize will have to pay out just over seven hundred and fifty
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October 17, 2024 No Comment

Court Halts Government’s Compulsory Acquisition of Stake Bank Land

The Government of Belize’s compulsory acquisition of land on Stake Bank Island has been put
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October 17, 2024 No Comment

NTUCB Criticizes Government’s Lack of Transparency on Stake Bank Land

In related news: the National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has expressed disappointment with
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October 17, 2024 No Comment

Senator Courtenay Says Senate Special Committee needs to “check itself”

The Special Senate Select Committee got a bit of a tongue lashing today by the
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October 17, 2024 No Comment

Mobile Land Clinic Assists Residents of Dangriga with Long-Standing Land

Dozens of residents from the culture capital were assisted with long-standing land matters today through
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October 17, 2024 No Comment

PSU Condemns Reduced Qualifications and Pay Proposal for Auditor General

The Public Service Union of Belize (PSU) continues to condemn the Briceño Administration’s recent proposal
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October 16, 2024 No Comment

Cabinet Secretary and Finance Minister Unable To Provide Information

The Senate Special Select Committee convened today and found that its two witnesses summoned today
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October 16, 2024 No Comment

Minister Fonseca Weighs In: Cabinet Supports Transparency Despite Witness Reluctance

Weighing in on the reluctance of both Leslie and Coye was Minister of Education, Francis
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October 16, 2024 No Comment

Coye Laments Loss: Portico Project Benefits Others, Belize Left Behind

One other interesting point brought out by Minister of State, Christopher Coye, has to do
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October 16, 2024 No Comment

Belize Still Tier 2: U.S. Report Highlights Human Trafficking Concerns

The Government of Belize continues to grapple with significant challenges in its efforts to combat
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October 16, 2024 No Comment

Empowering Entrepreneurs: Twin Towns Residents Receive Training and Equipment

Aspiring entrepreneurs from the twin towns received equipment and training today through a program by
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October 15, 2024 No Comment

Senator Bevinton Cal Represents at Global Renewable Energy Fellowship in

Senator of Belize, Bevinton Cal represented Belize at the Blue Planet Alliance (BPA) Fellowship currently
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October 11, 2024 No Comment

Criminal Record Applications Going Digital: Cabinet Approves Online System

The application process for criminal records is on its way to going digital.  Cabinet has
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October 11, 2024 No Comment

Extended Hours at Western Border Approved by Cabinet

The Briceno Cabinet has also given the go ahead to extend the opening hours of
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October 11, 2024 No Comment

Cabinet Moves Forward with Municipal Boundary Delineation Consultations

Another crucial discussion had at this week’s meeting of Cabinet ministers had to do with
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October 11, 2024 No Comment

NTUCB Criticizes Government’s Appointment of Contract Worker as Auditor General

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) is speaking out against the government’s decision
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October 11, 2024 No Comment

FECTAB Opposes Potential Sale of Stake Bank to Mediterranean Shipping

The Federation of Cruise Tourism Associations of Belize (FECTAB) is speaking out against reports of
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October 11, 2024 No Comment

NTUCB Demands Meeting with PM Over Stake Bank Acquisition Concerns

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize is demanding a meeting with Prime Minister John
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October 11, 2024 No Comment

Cabinet Advances Trade with El Salvador, Approves New Policies and

While we have reported on some crucial decisions coming out of Cabinet, there was much
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October 11, 2024 No Comment

Belize Hosts Climate Financing Conference with International Partners

Over the past two days, Belize met with International Partners on the Placencia Peninsula to
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October 11, 2024 No Comment

Belize to Commemorate Indigenous People’s Resistance Day, Honoring Indigenous Contributions

Indigenous People’s Resistance Day is being celebrated tomorrow, and the Government of Belize has issued a
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October 11, 2024 No Comment

Punta Gorda Town Council Hosts Workshop to Promote Good Governance

The Punta Gorda Town Council participated in a workshop today geared at improving good governance
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October 10, 2024 No Comment

Government to Settle Outstanding Increments for Public Officers, Ombudsman Confirms

Ombudsman Retired Major Gilbert Suazo has confirmed that the government is working on paying out
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October 10, 2024 No Comment

Lord Ashcroft Reveals Latest National Survey on Politics, Society, and

Lord Michael Ashcroft has been paying to have surveys carried out on several sectors of
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October 10, 2024 No Comment

2024 Belize Poll Shows Growing Concern Over Cartel Crime

Earlier we told you about the Belize Poll 2024 commissioned by Lord Ashcroft. The poll
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October 9, 2024 No Comment

Belize Without Auditor General: Critical Position Overseeing $4B Economy Left

Belize is currently functioning without an Auditor General since Dorothy Bradley’s contract expired on August
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October 9, 2024 No Comment

Assad Shoman Speaks on the ICJ

A series of meetings concluded last week in London, UK where Belize’s legal team met
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October 9, 2024 No Comment

Minister of State Reaffirms Zero Tolerance on Bullying Following Severe

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education Dr. Louis Zabaneh has reiterated the ministry’s
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October 9, 2024 No Comment

Ex-Accountant Ayuso Faces Asset Seizure as Sentencing Delayed in $1M

There has been a major update in the case of Ivan Ayuso, as the Director
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October 9, 2024 No Comment

Road Rehabilitation Begins in San Carlos, Orange Walk: Project Aims

Farmers of San Carlos, Orange Walk will now have a smoother ride when transporting produce
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October 8, 2024 No Comment

Opposition Leader Criticizes Government Over Continued Teacher Payment Delays

On Friday we told you of the dozens of teachers whose payments were delayed in
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October 8, 2024 No Comment

DOE Begins Enforcement of 2022 Plastic Ban with Nationwide Inspections

The Department of the Environment (DOE) will commence country-wide inspections as part of its enforcement
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October 8, 2024 No Comment

Belize’s Ambassador Attends Historic Inauguration of Mexico’s First Woman President

Belize’s Ambassador to Mexico, Oscar Arnold, was in the company of Prime Minister John Briceno
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October 8, 2024 No Comment

Caribbean Shores Representative Kareem Musa Confident of 2025 Election Victory

As the general elections inches closer, the Area Representative for Caribbean Shores, Kareem Musa has
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October 7, 2024 No Comment

Mayor Cawich Confirms Four Parcels of Land Given to Former

As the days progress, the land saga surrounding the Innovabel Project is revealing more and
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October 7, 2024 No Comment

Global Officials Meet in Placencia for UN Workshop on Biodiversity

Parliamentarians and government officials from across the globe are in Placencia to discuss the implementation
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October 3, 2024 No Comment

Ministry Assures Teachers of Delayed Salaries by Tomorrow

After hearing the plight of several teachers and their delayed salaries, the Ministry of Education
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