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Belize Signs Agreement With CARICOM
An agreement for two grants has been signed between Prime Minister Dean Barrow and the Chief Executive Officer of the CARICOM Development Fund, Lorne Mcdonnough. Under the agreement $2.3 Million US has been allocated for the construction of the new Haulover Bridge and $162,000 US to support energy efficiency projects for the private sector.
The construction of the new Haulover Bridge is estimated to cost $9.0 million US which will be co-financed by the Caribbean Development Bank and the government of Belize. The second grant however, will be managed by the Development Finance Corporation and it will be disbursed to firms so as to retrofit their operations and install solar power generation to make them energy efficient and competitive.
Another Chinese Robbed, This time In Corozal District
A Chinese grocery store was robbed in the Corozal District. CTV3 News understands that the incident took place yesterday in the village of Xaibe where Zhen Zhen Chinese Grocery Store is located.
Today when our reporter Karel Heredia visited the Corozal Police Station for details, he was informed that up to news time no one has come forward to make an official report. We were informed that several attempts have been made to get the owners to come in and file a police report, but they refuse to come forward and assist with the investigation that may lead to the arrest of the delinquents.
Will Former UDP Mayor Launch His Candidacy In Orange Walk Central?
With the country plunged into a political fever pitch, everyday leading to the General Elections is interesting, at least where the news is concerned. Today ramblings on the street is that a new political candidate is contemplating throwing his name in the upcoming General Election ring.
From what we have been able to gather, former UDP Mayor of Orange Walk Town, Philip De La Fuente has his eyes set to run in Orange Walk Central. Whether he will run independent or under the umbrella of the newly formed Belize Progressive Party is not yet known. But what we can tell you is that we spoke to De la Fuente briefly today where he expressed that he is still in the deciding stages and will know for certain on Thursday after consulting with his family. That's a huge revelation since De La Fuente is known as a die-hard UDP.
BAHA Eradicates Birds Suspected Of Being Infected With Avian Flu
We have reported on the eradication of back yard poultry in Fire Burn Village by the Belize Agriculture and Health Authority, BAHA less than two weeks ago. Today, we have an update on the matter as Director of Animal Health at BAHA, Dr. Miguel Depaz, in an interview with Plus TV, confirmed the department has been eradicating birds suspected of being infected with Avian Flu. Dr. Depaz clarified though that the detection has been strictly among back yard birds and not at commercial breeders.
"There is two types of systems, there is the commercial system and there is the backyard so presently we are detecting these in backyard poultry so the household would only have a few birds rather than the thousands of birds that we would have to deal with in the commercial sector so the detection in the north we are putting more interest in that detection because of a commercial poultry sector of Little Belize, Shipyard, Blue Creek so we are putting a lot of interest in the detection of up north and actually we have taken some measures to quickly eradicate where we had detected it in the north because we want to protect the commercial sector up there."
PUP Unveils National Plan For Health Care
Over the past weeks the country's health sector, under the leadership of Pablo Marin, has been in crisis. From rat infestation, a rat biting the toe of a new born baby to the death of a mother giving birth to her fourth child, the health sector has been under constant scrutiny. With a health system in shambles, today the People's United Party unveiled their national plan for health care and how they want to "fix a broken system".
As the campaigns intensify, the PUP says it has elaborated a solid plan of action that includes good paying jobs, equitable house lot distributions, quality education to proper sporting and recreational facilities. The PUP adds too that among these is the need for an affordable and efficient health care system. Party leader Francis Fonseca says spiraling medical costs, corruption and inefficiency among other things have put Belize's Health system in a state of crisis.
Protest Note Sent By Belize To Guatemala On August 16th Incursion Released For The Public
Viewers may recall a historic expedition to the Sarstoon Island led by the Belize Territorial Volunteers on August 16th that included and interception by Guatemalan naval authorities and incursion on Belizean waters on their behalf.
Three days later, Prime Minister Dean Barrow announced that a Diplomatic Protest Note had been sent to Guatemala in regards to the incident.
That note though, was never made available to the public much less Guatemala's response despite several requests made to Prime Minister Dean Barrow and Foreign Minister Wilfred Elrington. But that has changed. On the October 6th edition of the Amandala Newspaper both the protest note sent by GOB to Guatemala's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and their response were published with the permission of Senator Lisa Shoman who made them available for the Belizean public to be educated.
Well Known Belize City Criminals Charged For Yan's Store Robbery
This afternoon, 30-year-old Jarrett Crawford of Raccoon Street, Belize City and 21-year-old Albert Wagner of Lords Bank Village were arraigned in the Orange Walk Magistrate's Court where they were read a single charge of robbery. The charge stems from an armed robbery at Mr. Yan's Store in the Trial Farm Village on Saturday Night. As we reported, 43 year old Yan Cui was at the cashier serving customers when Wagner and Crawford entered the store bare-faced pretending to patronize the store. One of the men pulled out a firearm and pointed it at the customers while the other man jumped behind the counter and helped himself to $2,000.00 cash, $1,000.00 worth of Smart and Digicell phone cards and one cell phone valued at $1,300.00.
Crime Statistics Show Increase In Murder Cases
Countrywide crime statistics reveal that major offenses are being committed and not enough arrests or convictions are being recorded. The latest data shows a comparison with crimes committed in 2014 and 2015. As it pertains to Murder, data shows that there has been an increase from January and shows a slight dip on August and September for a total of 102 total murders in 2015 compared to 91 in 2014.
Of these reports, 28 arrests were made in 2014 and 48 arrests in 2015. The data reveals that most murders go unsolved or turn cold cases. As it pertains to Rape reports, it revealed an increasing trend from January but stabilized in September; bringing the total to 29 in 2014 and 32 in 2015. Of these reports, 20 arrests were made in 2014 while only 8 arrests were made in 2015.
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Robbers of Gas Company Nabbed and Detained
Yesterday we reported on the robbery that happened on Monday when two men barged into Southern Choice Butane Limited at mile four on the Philip Goldson Highway and proceeded to rob the pump attendant and the company's Secretary. After stealing an estimated six thousand dollars, the duo made a ran for it but quick response [�]
Paraquat's Assailant Positively Identified
Police in Orange Walk have also closed in on the homicide case of Carlos 'Paraquat' Griffith. Griffith was a homeless man of that municipality who was beaten severely on September 28 after he had refused to give up a stool he was sitting on. It is a disturbing story as residents of the town have [�]
PUP Launches Health Sector Reform Proposals
The People's United Party launched its health reform agenda today at the Independence Hall on Queen Street in Belize City. The event saw the party's Pickstock Standard Bearer, Dr Francis Smith as the main speaker while the Party Leader did a brief introduction on the issue. FRANCIS FONSECA "We know that sickness, disease and accidents [�]
Gardenia Residents Will Soon Have Running Water
Residents of Gardenia Village will soon have access to water. We join Judy Thurton for the details. JUDY TURTON "General Elections are right around the corner, and as you might expect, signs and banners have taken over lamp posts across the country. And of course there has been an increase in infrastructural work. If you [�]
Major Jones Says the Magic Is About to Happen in BRN
So, we have told you of the water system being implemented in Gardenia Village in the Belize District while yesterday we brought you the story of electricity being given to residents of Bomba Village. Water in Gardenia and electricity in Bomba have been much needed utilities in those areas and while the villagers are welcoming [�]
Former CEO Says Hospital's Management Is the Problem
The issues in the health sector of Belize has been at the forefront recently. There have been several cases that, at face value, the Government could and in some corners are, being accused of not doing sufficient to improve the sector. With Doctor Alvaro Rosado being the head of the national referral hospital, the Karl [�]
Ministry of Health Announces Discounted Implants
Ministry of Health in collaboration with Hiossen Implant Company will be conducting dental implant course for free dental implants by the Belize Dental Department. The course starts on Friday and will continue through to October 17. It will be divided in two parts, theory and practical with the theory part being on October 12 and [�]
PlusTV
Hattieville man accused of carnal knowledge of 11 year old
A 29 year old man accused of twice having sexual intercourse with an 11 year old girl, causing her grievous harm, has been remanded to Belize Central Prison. Hattieville resident, Akeem Alexander Allen is two counts of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor 11 years old and one count of grievous h...
SSB negotiations take a bad turn; workers get sick
Today, for the third consecutive day, the Social Security Board workers in all branches across the country used their midday lunch break to picket in front of the SSB offices. In Belmopan, they were lead by their union representative Loerena Flowers, Supervisor in the legal Department at SSB, and...
"Singh was Disingenuous and Prejudicial" says CWU
And just when we thought they were done for today, the Christian Workers Union fired a 3 page press release criticizing the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Social Security Board Dough Singh, for comments made on Monday. The press release says that the CWU, " in conjunction and in solidar...
Senior Counsel says fees for recent cases are reasonable
Denys Barrow also spoke to the media about his legal fees that Government has had to pay to him for the numerous cases he handles for them on the premise that he is "the best lawyer in Belize". Such was the statement of his brother, Prime Minister Dean Barrow when questioned about the issue of nepot...
Bar Association's CCJ resolution is "political," says Denys Barrow
As we reported last week Thursday, the Bar Association of Belize has made a resolution to apply to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) to join the cross-appeals of the utilities nationalization cases as interested parties. It is not to contest the settlement of the cases - that is just about ...
Police continue to search for Paraquat's killers
Sometime between Sunday evening and Monday morning last week, a well-known street personality in Orange Walk Town was beaten to a pulp by unknown individuals and left to die. On Monday September 28th , authorities in the north responded to a scene on the Belize Corozal Road, where they found Carlos...
Bus driver read charges for little girl's death
54 year old Honduran national Jose Rodriguez, a truck driver, has been charged with manslaughter by negligence, causing death by careless conduct and driving without due care and attention in connection with Monday's road traffic accident on the George Price Highway that claimed the life of 11 year ...
Amandala
The MCC, then and now
Hurricane Greta, on September 18, 1978, destroyed the three main bleachers on the western sidelines. About a decade or so ago, the Guinness and Brodies pavilions were dismantled, and all that remains are broken cement slabs where they once stood. Eventually, a big cement and galvanized pipe framed bleacher was built sometime in the late 1980's or early 1990's near the north-east corner of the field; and a couple bleachers were subsequently put on the eastern sideline and one behind the southern goal affectionately known as the "ragamuffin bleachers." The big bleacher at the north-east corner has no roof, so fans are exposed to the hot sun or rain. One of the two eastern bleachers has a roof, but when the sun dips around game-time at 3:30 or 4:00 p.m., the slanting rays of the sun hit fans directly in their faces, so they scramble onto the upper deck to try and dodge under the roof until they can't dodge anymore.
But the field, which was our saving grace, is now the biggest disappointment.
Football "games," blunder or sabotage at MCC
There are some strange happenings with football in Belize City.
After we have been calling for the lights to be returned to the MCC, big people decided to start digging trenches on Friday, for the laying of electrical wires for the lights.
Now, as far as Belize City fans knew, all Premier League of Belize (PLB) Opening Season 2015-2016 games were on schedule for the weekend, which means we were looking forward to BDF vs Belmopan Bandits on Sunday at the MCC.
There has been some rumbling going on recently between the PLB and the FFB, and just yesterday we confirmed from a top PLB official, that the season will be put on hold for two weeks to iron things out; the tournament will then resume on the weekend of October 24/25. But the games for this past weekend were not supposed to be affected; or so we thought.
Breaking Belize News
BEL Explains Nationwide Power Interruption
Late last night, BEL issued a press release explaining to the nation why the country experienced nationwide power interruption. According to the release, BEL lost power supply from Mexico's Comisi�n Federal de Electricidad (CFE) when that supplier experienced a trip at its Chetumal Substation. "BEL commenced its restoration sequence using [�]
Reparations, not aid, for Caribbean people, say CPAN
The chairman of the Caribbean Pan African Network, an organization with members in 17 Caribbean territories, has rejected the notion of a 300 million pound aid package to be offered to the region by British Prime Minister David Cameron, who recently visited Jamaica. What the region needs is [�]
Accused murderer walks free
Ronald Bradley, a 22-year-old Mahogany Heights resident has been freed of a murder charge after beating the case with the aid of his attorney, Oscar Selgado, yesterday. Gonzalez was accused of shooting and killing female prison officer, Miriam Gillett, back in October 2010 but he was acquitted when Selgado's no [�]
Errol Haynes sues for unlawful imprisonment
After being locked up in a Mexican prison for more than four years from 2011 to 2015, then being transferred to the Belize Central Prison to serve another three years, 31-year-old Errol Haynes appeared before Chief Justice Kenneth Benjamin yesterday, October 6th, represented by attorney, Hubert Elrington who will be [�]
Regional ICT development conferences to be held in Belize
A major regional conference on development of information and communication technology is to be held in Belize from November 2 to 6, according to Silicon Caribe. The conference is actually two events in one: a joint meeting of Latin American and Caribbean Internet Addresses Registry (LACNIC) Caribbean on the Move, and the highly [�]
PUP releases diplomatic notes over Sarstoon incident to Amandala
In Monday's issue of the Amandala newspaper, the pair of exchanged diplomatic notes between the Governments of Belize and Guatemala is published. The newspaper says it was given permission by Senator and former Foreign Minister and Ambassador Lisa Shoman to print the notes publicly, but does not say how she obtained them. It cites [�]
Dangriga Man arrested for drug trafficking charges
Yesterday morning around 11am, police arrested 35-year-old Randy McNab of Mangrove Street, Dangriga for drug trafficking. According to reports, police were conducting patrol on Mangrove Street, Dangriga when they stopped and searched McNab who had in his possession a black plastic bag containing 163 grams of cannabis. McNab have since [�]
Armed robbers caught on tape and caught by cops
Two men wanted in connection for a late night armed robbery of Mr. Yan's Store in Trial Farm Village have been detained pending arraignment in the Orange Walk Magistrates Court this morning. With the help of the public, authorities managed to identify the two Belize City residents [�]
Police bust almost 20 pounds of weed on bus
Early this morning, Benque Viejo Del Carmen Police conducted a search at a routine vehicle-check-point on the George Price Highway that led them to a major drug bust. BMG was made to understand that officers conducted a search on a D&E Bus heading towards San Ignacio Town. Upon making checks [�]
Sustainable Development Analysis for Belize
Sustainable development requires an empirical means for understanding its complex relationships. Such devices as symbolism help create a certain mindset appropriate for sustainable development problem-solving. But sustainable development also requires systemic methodologies for assessment and analysis. Critical thinking and creative action implementation are two such methodologies that are invaluable to the seasoned practitioner.
Critical thinking is self-guided, self-disciplined thinking which attempts to reason at the highest level of quality and objectivity in a fair-minded way. People who think critically consistently attempt to live rationally and sympathetically. Critical thinking in the context of sustainable development has been described as the artful questioning of the assumptions we make about community. Bob Gibson stated that in a much more comprehensive sense this concept has been characterized as the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action.
Critical thinkers are keenly aware of the inherent tendency of human thinking toward bias when left unchecked. They strive to diminish the influence of their egocentric and socio-centric tendencies.
MEN AT WORK: My Favorite Breakfast Spot, Estel's, Opening Delayed Slightly�
Estel's Dine by the Sea originally announced TODAY as the opening date�it was apparent when I rolled up yesterday for a sneak preview that would not be the case.
If you don't know Estel's from visiting the island or the 100 photos of my breakfast that I have posted all over social media or the gushing that has been done by many�here are some quick picks.
An old school, feet in the sand diner-by-the-sea (down to the 50s and 60s music that is always playing). Filled with memoraibilia and knick knacks, old signs and paintings, it serves everything from the best fry jacks in Belize to delicious BBQ on weekends.
It is also an unofficial San Pedro House of Culture. A landmark.
menu
It oozes personality and island kitsch�which isn't even needed with this view. But is very much appreciated.
8 Awesome Family Vacation Activities in Belize
Thanksgiving is fast approaching & families are deciding whether to stay home, visit relatives or head out on a family destination vacation. If you opt for a family vacation you are probably looking for a place that offers plenty of fun and safe activities for the entire family, especially the kids. The culture-rich country of Belize offers numerous family-friendly activities that will keep each member happily occupied during your holiday. Here are our top favourite activities for families:
1. The Belize Zoo,
2. Snorkeling,
3. Horseback riding,
4. Maya Temple Visit,
5. Canoeing,
6. Creatures of the Night Hike,
7. Cave Exploration,
8. Zip lining.
"Something Old, Something New" at Estel's Dine By the Sea, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize.
The last thirty days, although I've had lots to occupy myself with, have dragged, oh how they have dragged.
But the mornings just haven't been the same. I've felt uneasy. Distracted. Not my usual self. "What to do for breakfast?" has been the burning question.
This unsettled state of mind all started on 7 September when the harsh reality hit me that Estel's Dine By the Sea was closed for a month. Yes, a whole month. That day saw the start of my month long tropical depression.
Now its not as if Ambergris Caye doesn't have an abundance (even during 'low' or 'slow' season) of alternative eateries at which to take breakfast but regular readers will probably have sensed that I'm somewhat of a creature of habit. "I know what I like and I like what I know".
But I couldn't 'go' a month without breakfast so I split my breakfast fix between my favourite alternatives:
Lily's Treasure Chest,
Amber Beach Bar & Grill,
Blue Water Grill.
POLLO A LA NARANJA
Pasa los pedacitos de pollo por maicena, luego por huevo y despu�s por harina y fr�e en abundante aceite caliente hasta que est�n dorados. Pon en papel absorbente y reserva.
GORDITAS DE AZUCAR
En Un taz�n pones las harinas, el polvo de hornear, az�car, canela; mezclas, agregar la mantequilla, mezclas hasta que se deshagan los grumos, luego agrega la vainilla, los huevos y finalmente agrega un poquito de leche, solo suficiente para amasar .
Hacer bolitas y dejar reposar por unos 10 minutos, esta masa queda bien manejable, hacer con las manos las gorditas, no use rodillo ni tortillera.
Despu�s pasar al comal, volt�alas hasta que est�n bien cocidas y a disfrutar.
AGUACHILE
Abre los camarones por la mitad en forma de mariposa, desv�nalos y ponlos en un refractario; salpimi�ntalos.
Vierte encima suficiente jugo de lim�n como para cubrirlos completamente y d�jalos reposar durante 30 minutos dentro del refrigerador.
Escurre los camarones y agrega encima las rodajas de cebolla morada y tiras de pepino.
Lic�a juntos la cebolla blanca, chiles serranos, cilantro, ajo, 2 pepinos en trozos, salsa inglesa, consom� granulado y un poco de pimienta.
International Sources
WHAT THE GREAT PACIFIC GARBAGE PATCH LOOKS LIKE
Is it an island of trash or just a collection of very small particles?
In reality, it is neither.
The following images (taken from the Mega Expedition's mothership) serve to illustrate the different size classes of ocean plastic, as well as their average densities at the center of the North Pacific Gyre.
Privy Council: Guide to its origins, powers and members
The Privy Council dates from the court of the Norman kings, which met in private - hence the description "privy".
In those days, it was made up of those appointed by the King or Queen to advise on matters of state. In effect, privy counsellors - which included noblemen, the clergy and officers of the crown - were the chief governing body and fulfilled the role that the Cabinet performs today.
In legal terms, the Cabinet is a committee of the Privy Council.
In terms of political influence, the Council was perhaps at its most influential in Tudor times - when it had about 40 members and was used by monarchs for a variety of different purposes, both to advise on matters of war and peace and on occasions to circumvent Parliament and the courts.
There were separate Privy Councils in England and Scotland prior to the 1707 Act of Union between the two countries.
Pending U.S. Measure Labels 19 Caribbean Territories as Tax Havens
The Caribbean Association of Banks is expressing concern over the inclusion of 19 Caribbean islands and territories on a list of tax havens in the District of Columbia Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Act of 2015, which is awaiting approval by the U.S. Congress.
The D.C. legislation seeks to expand the definition of tax haven to the detriment of Caribbean territories that are making good faith efforts against tax evasion, the CAB said Wednesday in a statement.
"While the CAB fully supports the District of Columbia's efforts to combat tax evasion, the CAB feels that the designation of Caribbean territories as 'tax havens' is prejudicial," the Castries-based organization said.
Because the District of Columbia is federal territory, D.C. legislation must be approved by Congress.
Last chance to see Mayas at World Museum
World Museum in Liverpool invites visitors to see the breath-taking exhibition, Mayas: revelation of an endless time, before it closes on October 18, 2015.
The exhibition looks back thousands of years to the Mesoamerican civilisation of the ancient Maya, and Liverpool is the only place to host it in the UK.
Since it opened in June this year, World Museum has welcomed more than 230,000 visitors to the free exhibition, and taken them on an illuminating journey to an age of majestic warriors, astronomy and learning, shamanic rituals and human sacrifice.
Steve Judd, Director of World Museum said: "It's a great honour to have Mayas: revelation of an endless time in Liverpool. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see some of the finest archaeological treasures from Mexico, don't miss it!"
The ancient Maya kingdoms stretched from eastern Mexico to modern day Guatemala, Belize and into western Honduras and El Salvador, from 1000BC - AD 1542.
Videos
Caye Caulker's recycling plant, 30sec. Caye Caulker's recycling plant will be a welcome addition when it finally opens to the public
MCS Belize Schools 2015, 5min. Millwoods Christian School's service trip to Orange Walk, Belize in 2015
Off-Road Adventure in Belize, 8.5min. Some people sit at pools, and go to spas while on their Vacation. We blaze a trail through the jungle of Belize to find secret spots no tourist have EVER seen.
"Let's Make a Deal" Features Xanadu Island Resort in Belize, 30sec. Popular tv show "Let's Make a Deal" featured Xanadu Island Resort as one of it's prizes on the show. We were thrilled to have been chosen as a Belize destination package prize. The winner was offered a stunning five nights stay in one of our luxury suite along with round trip air fare.
TRAVEL LIFE- Cruise 2014 Belize, Mahogany bay, Cozumel PART 1, 17min. Heyyyy family!!!! This vid is long over due!!! We went on a cruise back in 2014 and wanted to share with you the amazing things we experienced!!!
Sasha y Ekaterina History Teller Wedding in Riviera Maya Mexico, 7min.
Belize 2015!, 4min.
Costa Blu Dive Resort, 1min. Coming soon.....Belize Dive Resort... Costa Blu Dive powered by Belize Pro Dive Center...
The travel to Belize/ Douglas dahlin/ San pedro, 4min. Travel video to Belize.