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Problems in Patchakan
Tensions rise in Patchakan as village council authority is challenged by a new sports committee linked to the PUP, prompting fears of a clash this weekend.
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BNN Senator Does Not Support EAI Consultation Model
Senator Janelle Chanona criticizes the public consultation format for the cruise tourism proposal, calling it ineffective and lacking meaningful engagement.
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DFC Dispute: Workers & Management Go To Labour
The Christian Workers' Union and DFC management met with the Labour Department to discuss redundancy issues affecting five employees.
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New CJ: Belize Feels Like Guyana
Louise Blenman has been sworn in as Belize's new Chief Justice, replacing Michelle Arana amidst local controversy.
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Briceno to Berlin
The Prime Minister is in Berlin discussing renewable energy solutions for Belize's sargassum problem with UN experts and German executives.
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DFC Workers Demonstrate Layoffs
Workers at the DFC in Belmopan protested layoffs, claiming improper redundancy processes and planning to take their complaint to the labour office.
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Ombudsman Wins Precedent Setting Case
Lionel Arzu has won a lawsuit against the government for lost allowances during salary cuts, potentially impacting other contract officers.
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Deputy Mayor On Mica’s Leaving For Law
Councilor Micah Goodin is attending law school in Barbados while still serving Belize City, raising questions about his ability to fulfill his duties remotely.
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Transport Minister Finally Responds To Allegations
Transport Minister Rodwell Ferguson defends himself against corruption allegations related to a bus operator in Guatemala.
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Senate On Supplementaries
The Senate debated two supplementary appropriation bills, including a $76 million settlement with Belize International Services Limited and additional funding for public services.
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Senate, Two Takes On Accommodation Tax
The Senate debated and passed an amendment allowing the Minister of Tourism to impose different tax rates for hotel guests, raising concerns about potential corruption.
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Senate On Airbnb’s
The Senate passed a bill providing a three-month tax amnesty for tourism businesses, including those using Airbnb, to level the playing field with traditional hoteliers.
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