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San Pedro House of Culture presents Bob Marley photo exhibit
The San Pedro House of Culture (SPHC), along with IRIE Belize, are featuring an exhibition in honour of Jamaican Reggae Legend, Bob Marley. The exhibit was launched on Wednesday, January 25th prior to the Tribute to Bob Marley's concert slated for February 4th from 11AM at the Central Park. Residents and visitors gathered at the SPHC on Angel Coral Street at 7PM to check out the exhibit detailing the life of the reggae king. The exhibit features a detailed pictorial insight to Marley's life, with images from his early years, to his marriage and successful singing career. The event also included live performances from reggae singers who interpreted songs by the Reggae Idol. The many pictures of the exhibit also depict the themes of Marley's songs, including oppression, slavery, poverty, and human rights.
The first dentists have arrived at the Smile Clinic Too
Annually, the San Pedro Smile Clinic Too at the Holy Cross Anglican School hosts a number of dentists offering free dental services. The first two of the visiting dentists were at the clinic between the 23rd and 27th of January, and with the aid of other volunteers on the island, attended many children from 8AM to 3PM.
Dentists Dr. Paul Roggow, and Dr. George Hankel are from the USA. This year marks Roggow's tenth trip to the school and on the invitation of Doctor Mark Johnson, the founder of the clinic. During the clinics, both doctors provided several dental procedures. "We do mainly fillings, cleanings and sealing," said Roggow. All patients who needed extraction were referred to the dental clinic at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II.
According to Roggow, the services they provided were aimed at preventing tooth decay and gum disease, to mention a few. Children who were treated not only received dental gifts, such as tooth brushes, floss and toothpaste, but they were given lessons on what to eat in order to help them maintain healthy teeth.
U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) offering reward in the case of U.S. Citizen, Anne Swaney
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been working with the Belize Police Department on the investigation of January 2016 murder of Anne Swaney in Belize.
The FBI is assisting with interviews and has submitted items of evidence for scientific analysis to the FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia. While there are some promising leads in the case, the FBI and the Belize Police Department are asking the public for assistance in apprehending the subject or subjects responsible for this terrible crime.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to US $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Anne Swaney. Anyone with relevant information should contact the FBI in Belize at +501 637-9915, their local FBI office in the United States, or any U.S. embassy or consulate around the world.
Senate Special Select Committee interrogates former Immigration Director
On January 18th, the Senate Special Select Committee resumed its Senate hearings on the Immigration Department in Belmopan. Although the newly-elected 13th Senator Osmany Salas did not attend the first hearing, the meeting proceeded with its agenda to investigate the findings of Auditor General Dorothy Bradley's Special Audit into the Passport, Visa and Nationality Department for 2011-2013. Former Immigration Director, Ruth Meighan, was interrogated by the Senate Select Committee for approving applications for permanent residency, passports, and visa issuance.
When the immigration scandal came to light, Auditor Bradley revealed that a list of 15 foreigners received a passport without meeting the requirements. Meighan was questioned about the passports approved for foreigners. One of the requirements for permanent residency is to reside in Belize for one year, and these foreigners did not meet legal requirements.
The Gasoline Lollipops set the dance floor on fire at The Dive Bar
An anniversary is always something to celebrate, and when you add a birthday to the mix, it can only mean one thing�PARTY! Such was the case when over the weekend not only did The Dive Bar and Sea Star Belize turn one year old, but owner Doug McLain celebrated his birthday as well.
The two day celebration featured local musicians alongside the Colorado, USA-based band, The Gasoline Lollipops. Known as an alternative-country band, the high energy quartet had the crowd tapping their toes and dancing the night away. With great vocals, edgy tunes and one heck of an electric fiddle player, folks enjoyed listening to a type of music that rarely frequents San Pedro Town.
Located in the Tres Cocos Area just north of the Sir Barry Bowen Bridge, The Dive Bar kicked off the festivities at 4:30pm on Saturday January 21st. Local favorites Dennis Wolfe II and Brent Butcher each warmed up the crowd with their acoustic tunes, and by the time The Gasoline Lollipops took to the beachside stage around 8pm, people were good and ready to kick up their heels! The dance floor was hopping and everyone had a great time.
National AIDS Commission hosts workshop on "Creating an enabling Environment for Key Populations Affected by HIV in Belize"
In an effort to train journalists/media personnel in reporting topics regarding HIV (human immunodeficiency disorder)/TB (tuberculosis), the National AIDS Commission (NAC) hosted a two-day training on January 17th and January 18th. Held at The Inspiration Center in Belize City from 8AM to 4PM, the workshop was attended by Martha Carrillo (Founder of MC Consultancy), Lizet Aldana (Associate Consultant of MC Consultancy), Keron Cacho (Program Coordinator of NAC), Avil Steadman (Kolbe Foundation's Jeremiah Radio), Rhonda Gentle (Morning Matters), and Chelsea Hall (The San Pedro Sun). By the end of 2020, NAC envisions that Belize will have continued to reduce the number of HIV infections; extended the length and quality of life of people living with HIV; significantly reduced discrimination against persons vulnerable to HIV; and effectively coordinated a multi-sectorial response.
Ambergris Today
Invitation to San Pedro Cancer Awareness Walk
Friends,
I hope this letter finds you and your place of business under the most fortunate of circumstances. It is a great honour and privilege to also wish you a Happy New Year on behalf of the San Pedro Cancer Society and that we may all be rejoicing in the prosperity that it has to offer.
As you may know, the San Pedro Cancer Society holds a "Light the Night" cancer awareness walk every 4th of February in commemoration of World Cancer Awareness Day. This year will be no different. It is in the anticipation of this event that we take this opportunity to invite you and your staff to this year's event.
This year's walk is scheduled to start on February 4th, 2017 at 6:00pm. We will be gathering at this time at the Central Park. The walk will leave central park on Barrier Reef Drive, circle the roundabout at the San Juan Area, head back down through Pescador Drive to the Primary school and then unto Barrier Reef Drive to culminate at Central Park for a short briefing and a minute of silence in memory of those no longer with us and in honour of those still in battle.
Permssion Needed for Private Property Burials, Ministry Says
It has come to the attention of the Ministry of Health that several requests have been made recently for the burial of deceased persons on private premises, although there exists an approved cemetery in most communities.
It is important to note that burials should be conducted at approved cemeteries as per the Public Health Act Chapter 40 Section 30 (1) of Laws of Belize. Requests for burial on private premises will only be approved for communities without an approved cemetery, as per the Public Health Act Chapter 40 section 30 (1) of the Laws of Belize.
The public is reminded that the Director of Health Services in the Ministry of Health is the only authorized person by the Public Health Act Chapter 40 Section 31 to give permission for such burial if the location meets public health requirements.
Misc Belizean Sources
Management and Protection of Key Biodiversity Areas in Belize Project (KBA)
The Government of Belize with the assistance of the World Bank is implementing the project entitled "Management and Protection of Key Biodiversity Areas in Belize (KBA)" with Grant funding from the Global Environment Facility "GEF" and has appointed the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry the Environment and Sustainable Development (MAFFESD) for the overall implementation of the Project with the fiduciary support provided by the Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT). The Government of Belize intends to apply part of the proceeds of the grant to payments under the contract for this Consultancy.
KBA and PACT now invites eligible consulting Firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. In submitting its Expression of Interest, Firms should provide information demonstrating that it have the required and relevant experience to perform the Services.
Andrea Allen Fundraiser Raffle
I am doing a fundraiser raffle for my mom who has breast cancer.. I'm asking your help by purchasing at least a ticket from us. Tickets is sold at San Pedro/caye caulker water jets Intl. Also can be purchased from Rica Ruby Alcala,mark (security at ccatlantic bank), ezboy tours, purple passion salon, Mrs.Aleida Blease, Mrs.Enelda Rosado or CCVC Fernando Allen (aka Sick) and also my self contact me @6261763. On the date of the drawing also be food, pastries, sodas on sale on February 25th,2017,Saturday. @caye caulker basketball Court. Thanks every one for your donations and support!
Belize Fishing Report: January 15th, - January 21st, 2017
A very light week here at the lodge with only a boat or 2 going out each day.
Several encounters with tarpon a couple of hookups but none came to the boat. The winds kept the anglers off fabled Savanah flats
BELTRAIDE and the Nature Conservancy holds meeting to discuss development of Belize's Seaweed Industry
EXPORTBelize, Beltraide and The Nature Conservancy facilitated a working session with fisher groups from Hopkins, Placencia, Punta Gorda, Sarteneja, Dangriga and Belize City, along with a representative from the Belize Federation of Fishers, to discuss development of Belize's Seaweed Industry. This session is just one activity under a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) signed between BELTRAIDE and The Nature Conservancy in November 2016. A key objective of the MOC is to encourage a sustainable seaweed industry in Belize that provides products for local and international markets and directly impact livelihoods of coastal communities while restoring ecosystem health.
Each group was given the opportunity to report on the status of development relating to seaweed and to report on challenges faced in trying to advance their seaweed operations. The discussions were fruitful and the groups embraced a collaborative approach, offering advice to one another and applauding each other for efforts and accomplishments to dates. Both Agencies took the opportunity to outline their roles in the partnership and facilitated discussions on strategies to address challenges faced. The session concluded with discussions on the way forward relating to capacity building, marketing, market research and other efforts to advance development of the industry.
Taiwan Scholarship Program 2017
The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) is pleased to announce the Taiwan Scholarship Program 2017. This scholarship will allow Belizeans to attend undergraduate or graduate program of their choice at universities in Taiwan starting from academic year 2017 (commencing in September 2017). A Mandarin Language Enrichment Program (LEP), if necessary, may be included to improve the recipients' language abilities. Scholarship recipients will be provided with a round trip economy class airfare, and a monthly stipend of NT$30,000 (approximately US$950) for those who are pursuing degrees, and a monthly stipend of NT$25,000 (approximately US$800) for those who are learning the Mandarin courses, to cover the costs of tuition, board and lodging, books and medical insurance.
World Pediatric Project Orthopedic Surgery Mission 2017
The World Pediatric Project is coming to the Western Regional Hospital in Belmopan next Sunday, February 5th. Thanks, WPP!
"World Pediatric Project in collaboration with the Western Regional and San Ignacio Hospital would like to announce its Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Mission .
Date : Sunday , 5th February 2017
Place : Western Regional Hospital Belmopan
Time : 8:00 a.m"
Training on defensive tactics and arrest technique
The Embassy, through the Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI), partnered with the Belize Police Department (BPD) to provide training on defensive tactics and arrest techniques to 19 BPD instructors. The two week training course was held at the Police Training Academy in Belmopan from January 16 to 27, 2017. Instructors from the Denver, Colorado Police Department taught officers techniques on how to protect themselves and citizens, and the proper way, when necessary, to use force when apprehending suspects. Aspects of the course will be added to the training curriculum of the BPD and will also be extended to the field via the Field Training Officer Program.
"We did drills, drills, drills, and drills. We are confident and ready to train our colleagues and apply what we learned to keep Belize safe and secure," concluded a course participant.
Channel 7
PM Introduces Bill To Firewall Reserves From Ashcroft Axis
Last night we told you about the emergency house meeting that the Barrow Administration had called with just 24 hours notice. Tonight, we know that the purpose of the meeting was to get the House to pass an unusual piece of legislation - with an odd name. It's called "a bill for an act to restate for greater certainty the immunity of the Central Bank of Belize for legal proceedings in other states." Basically, it's designed to protect Belize's reserves from the pair of Ashcroft companies that are trying to recover 50 million US dollars in arbitral awards granted by a US court. Today, when he presented the bill, the Prime Minister said that it had to be done in a hurry and with state secrecy. That's because there were indications that the Ashcroft interests would try so swoop in and freeze the Central Bank reserves before they could be firewalled with this legislation. The PM detailed the race against time:
PUP Supports Bill to Protect Reserves
And, if the Prime Minister seemed especially accommodating and apologetic, it's because, as you heard, he was trying to get the opposition's support for the bill. Now, getting bi-partisan support for any legislation is extremely rare. And, today, the opposition was none too happy about seeing the bill for the first time when they arrived at 9:00 for the House Meeting at 10:00. With that the debate did not seem encouraging for bi-partisan support.
Hon. John Brice�o- Leader of the Opposition:
"We on this side of the House we will always stand up for Belize. But at the same time we also have an obligation to the people we represent in our constituencies and also this country to be able to get into a meaningful debate whenever these bills are presented on to us. We're trying to pass legislation to prevent this man to come after our assets, something that I fully support that we have to protect our foreign reserves and we can't allow this man who from time to time behaves like a predator coming after us. It's not that point. But the point that I am making is that it is just not right. It is just not fair that the Prime Minister and his government throw this at us without us really sitting down and studying properly."
PM Says The Reserves May Still Be Within Reach Of Vulture Funds
So while there was rare show of bi partisanship - it doesn't mean the reserves are all completely secured from the Ashcroft Axis. As the PM outlined in an interview, it's safe for now, but there are very real threats out there - both to the reserves and to the currency peg:...
Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow - Prime Minister:
"I hope and believe that with what was done today, I expect that the senate will vote similarly. I'm hoping and believing that after the bill is signed into law, it will certainly act to deter those that may have been thinking of going after the reserves. So I feel relatively comfortable that we are in a safe place. I was just trying to, in terms of the title of that famous book of the French revolution, reach a place of greater safety. I need to repeat that this can't stop people who are not within our jurisdiction from making an attempt. The law is effective in the context of what we know is currently in play, but for example, suppose you were talking about vulture funds. They is no way we can get at the operators/owners of those vulture funds, if they were to be some assignment of this award to a vulture fund."
GOB Also Ringfences Its Assets
And there's an accompanying piece of legislation that got less attention today. It's called the Crown Proceedings Act and it seeks to protect the government's property - not the reserves - from being claimed in settlement of any award. The Prime Minister explained:
Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow, Prime Minister:
"So now, this particular bill, if it passes will make clear that no one can properly enforce abroad an arbitral award, once that award has declared unconstitutional, illegal and void by our courts. We are obliged to do everything we can to protect not juts Belize, but the Caribbean from this sort of depredation. And so what this bill is saying is that in circumstances where an award has been pronounced upon by our courts negatively, in circumstances where an award has been ruled out of order and unconstitutional, anybody who seeks an award that's made against the crown, against the government, anybody who seeks to enforce that award not withstanding our pronouncements by our court, anybody who seeks to enforce that award abroad will also be guilty of an offence."
Nanes-Schnitzer Caught In Mexico
David Nanes Schnitzer, the Mexican Belizean Fugitive who cause the Government an international embarrassment, has been recaptured by Interpol. He's the Fraudster wanted in Mexico and the US who was caught in Belize, but skipped bail and fled the country.
Well, Mexican news outlets are reporting that he was picked up yesterday by Interpol at the Mexico City International Airport. Authorities say that he had arrived from Havana, Cuba. He was carrying travel documents, such as passports, driver's licenses and other official documents which identified him under another name. He has since been taken into custody until the Mexicans can prepare the proper documentation for a formal arrest.
Police Pickup Pileup
A police officer crashed one of their pickups into a civilian vehicle, causing it to flip. It happened at around mile 11 on the Hummingbird Highway some time after 9 this morning. Police Corporal Branson Peters was driving an Isuzu D-max pickup and in the vehicle with him at the time was Petrona Coy, a finance officer from Placencia. They were driving from Dangriga to Belmopan, when they crashed into a black Suzuki Vitara, which was being driven at the time by Robert Wiebe, a US Retiree. Corporal Peters' version is that the Vitara was heading in the direction as he was, but the driver suddenly turned left, causing him to collide into the left side.
Police didn't say what happened to the Robert Wiebe and his wife, Joelene, but the D-max flipped, causing Petrona Coy to suffer injuries to the shoulder.
PM Dodges On Senate Inquiry
The Senate Inquiry into Immigration irregularities, it's been peeling back layer after layer of corruption and misfeasance at the Immigration Department between 2011 and 2013. And, there's the very clear evidence of ministerial involvement in some very shady business that was going down at the department. Today we asked the PM to discuss it, but he said he would rather wait until it was all over:...
Jules Vasquez, 7News:
"Have you been apprised or kept abreast of the hearings, the senate hearings and the rather grim revelations of corruption that pertain at immigration department?"
Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow, Prime Minister:
"Well, I better take the position of the speaker. Can we wait until the inquiry is concluded and the report is submitted before you ask me to comment in any detail?"
Teachers and GOB Go To Mediation, All Sides Mum
On December 16, Chief Justice Kenneth Benjamin ordered the Ministry of Education and the Belize National Teachers Union to try and resolve their dispute through court ordered mediation. That's to settle the lawsuit which the BNTU filed to stop the Ministry from docking the pay for the teachers who participated in that 11-day strike in October of last year.
There were 45 days to settle it out-of-court, and today, only 10 days before they have to return before the Chief Justice, the two sides met for the first time.
We were there the court, outside the mediation meeting this afternoon, where the parties were back and forth for about 2 hours before we finally left. We couldn't get any other information about how it went. That's because one of the rules of mediation sessions are that they are to be kept strictly confidential, until there is an outcome, and the judge has been properly informed of the outcome.
General says Military Relations With Guate Are Good
In the last few years diplomatic relations between Belize and Guatemala have been growing more and more tense. So, one would expect that military relations would match the political ones, but according to the BDF's Commander, that is not the case. As we showed you last week, joint border patrols continue - this picture was on the Guatemalan military's twitter page. BDF commander General David Jones confirmed as much today, when he told that the relationship between the BDF and the Guatemalan Armed Forces could not be more amiable...
Alex Courtenay, 7News:
"We recently saw a tweet from the actual Guatemalan armed forces about linking up with the BDF. is that something that we should look to as a positive tweet that even though diplomatic relations may not be very high or very friendly that though militaries from both countries seem to be good with each other."
Brig. Gen. David Jones - Commander, BDF:
"We welcome things like that when the military does things like that because it shows that the problems on the ground is not between the 2 militaries. It's a political issue that we have between both countries. Those link up patrols that they have tweeting about is something that we have been doing for years, over 10 years now. The Belize defense force and the Guatemalan armed forces have been meeting on a quarterly bases and we plan patrols for the next 3 months..."
General Still Hopeful For Otherwise DOA Sarstoon Protocol
General Jones also gave us an update on the progress with the much-delayed Sarstoon Protocol. The agreement is meant to ensure that Belizeans, both military and civilians, can enjoy the use of the Sarstoon River without fear of Guatemalan aggression. Jones says that while the signing of the protocol has hit a bump in the road, he is optimistic that it will pass sometime this year...
Brig. Gen. David Jones - Commander, BDF:
"We were hopeful because we were in progress with regards to reaching that miles stone having that protocol signed in December. Unfortunately 2 months before that there was an incident with a young boy who was fatal wounded in the Chiquibul and the Guatemalans have stated a different stance and they wanted to hold back and wait on getting the protocol signed. We are still waiting for them to come to the table. We trust that they will do it soon. I believe there is gong it be talks either this month or early next month. Foreign affairs of Belizean and Guatemalan in discussions and a way forward with the issues that we have along the border and in particular what's happening along the Sarstoon. After those discussion I expect to hear when we sit down and really discuss what's happening in regards to signing that protocol..."
General Says Southern Waters Safe
We also spoke to Jones about the situation in the South. He explained the BDF's role Belize's Southern waters, and told us his thoughts on amending the Maritime Areas Act to claim all twelve of Belize's territorial waters in the South...
Alex Courtenay, 7News:
"We know that many Toledo residents have recently been complaining that Sapodilla Ranges, they are not very well policed. Does the BDF have any kind of patrolling around that area?"
Brig. Gen. David Jones - Commander, BDF:
"No, we don't have any aggressive patrol in that area, but if there are any NGO's or there's a public request or any organization request that we do patrols, the BDF responds immediately and we will do it. So if there is any concern they would just send a letter either to the minister of defense headquarters or to myself and we will look into the issue for them."
Can Belize Find Export Rewards in Neighboring Countries?
How can Belize's slumping economy grow? That was the topic of discussion at a workshop today in Belmopan. It's a very broad and complicated matter to address in a workshop setting, but based on the 2016 report issued by the statistical institute of Belize, the primary concern should Belize's exports. As we told you, for 2016, exports declined 25% percent compared to 2015, and todays export boosting workshop held at the NEMO office focused on this aspect of the economy. The lead coordinator told us more about the workshop and how Belize's neighbors are very much a part of the conversation.
So what can Belize do to boost its economy ? What are our options . The lead coordinator explained the relationship between Belize's economic performance and our industries while the guest professor explored possible options for Belize
This workshop is part of a series of consultations.
FBI Sets Up Office in Belize For Anne Swaney Info
The US Embassy in Belmopan announced today that the FBI is offering a $10,000 US reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the culprits who murdered American Anne Swaney.
She's the US Journalist who was killed in January of last year, while she was vacationing at the Nabitunich Resort in the Cayo District.
A statement from the US Embassy says, quote, "The FBI is assisting with interviews and has submitted items of evidence for scientific analysis to the FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia. While there are some promising leads in the case, the FBI and the Belize Police Department are asking the public for assistance in apprehending the subject or subjects responsible for this terrible crime."
Her colleagues from ABC News in the US have been closely following the story, and this is their latest report:
The US Embassy is asking anyone with relevant information to contact the FBI in Belize at telephone 637-9915. Additionally you can reach them at their local office in the United States, or any US Embassy or consulate around the world.
More Soldiers, More Safety
Today the BDF celebrated its 39th Anniversary and the Passing Out Parade of the Force's 62nd Recruit Intake. Commander, Brigadier General David Jones, gave told us about the rigorous training the recruits had to go through to become fully fledged soldiers...
The new recruits also displayed their skills for the crowd in a hostage rescue scenario, mock battle, and taekwondo showcase.
PM Indicates Room For Negotiation With Bondholders
As we told you last night, the government of Belize has extended the deadline on its consent solicitation offer from yesterday, January 26th to next Friday February third.
While extending the deadline suggests that the bondholders aren't biting, we note that government hasn't changed what it's offering, suggesting that they may have a stronger hand than they care to show at this time. Today, the Prime Minister suggested as much:...
Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow, Prime Minister:
"That came about, because without saying too much, we certainly have come away with the impression that there is a willingness on the part of the bondholders, the creditor committee and their advisors to discuss matters. I don't want to put it any higher than that. I don't want to misrepresent them. But it's not that we just took it into our heads that this thing ought to be extended. We are extending for what we feel is good and sufficient caused."
PM Hangs Head On Puerto Azul
And today the PM also had to comment on the Puerto Azul embarrassment. As has been widely reported, that mega-project turned into one big scam. It was orchestrated using Belizean officials and the Prime Minister's wife, basically as props to market what turned out to be a Ponzi scheme. Today the PM said, basically, these things happen:...
Senate Inquiry Won't Be Debated In House, Not Now
And back to the House floor, as we showed you earlier the Prime Minister didn't want to talk about the Senate Probe into Immigration irregularities while it is ongoing. That may be a cop out - but in the business of the House, it was a standing order that prevented it when John Briceno tried to speak on the adjournment:..
Briceno ended up speaking instead on the economy.
From Monkey River To Micronesia
Usually when you hear about fisheries workshops or trainings, those being trained are our local fishermen or fisheries officers and the instructors are usually international consultants. Well the roles have changed with a peer exchange program led by MarAlliance. Monkey River Fisher, 24 year old Evan Cuevas is far afield, in the western Pacific island of Micronesia right now teaching a class of fishers about sustainable lobster fishing.
That's an island state almost eight thousand miles from Belize, a very rare opportunity for Cuevas. Yesterday, via Skype the Founder of MarAlliance , who is in San Pedro , told us more about the focus of this organization and how this exchange program ties into their mission.
MarAlliance was established in 2014. We also spoke to a lead researcher in Micronesia Dr. Kevin Rhodes via Skype. He discussed the grave situation in Micronesia and how their fishers will benefit from this exchange. Dr. Rhodes is in Micronesia with Evan Cuevas and he also told us about his experience
A House Big-Up For "Becks"
And, finally, tonight, we have one brief clip from today's house meeting - which touched a nice note at the end. Usually that's when opposition members speak on matters of national importance, but today that matter was Rebecca Rath, who's going up for Miss Universe on Sunday night. The two Stann Creek Representatives urged Belizeans to vote for her in the official online poll:...
You can find the official poll at missuniverse.com. And of course you can see the pageant at 6:00 on Sunday night right here on channel 7.