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BCCI Wants More Consultation
The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry urges the government for more consultations on a bill affecting trade licenses before it is passed in the House.
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Senior City Councillor Supports Mayor, Chides Deputy Micah
Senior City Councillor Albert Vaughan supports the Mayor's decision to manage the council remotely amid concerns over Deputy Mayor Micah Goodin's involvement in a recent shooting incident.
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Explaining The Peddlers Law
Oscar Requena clarifies the Trade License Act of 2022, stating that rural vendors are exempt from new tax regulations.
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Why The Rural Tax?
The new bill aims to empower rural communities in Belize by allowing them to generate their own revenue through local trade licensing.
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City Awards Contract To Councillor’s Father
City Hall awarded a cemetery expansion contract to the father of councillor Kaya Cattouse amid concerns of insider trading.
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Minister Defends Trade Licensing Bill
Oscar Requena defends the Trade Licensing Bill, which allows local governments to charge fees to entertainers and micro-enterprises, amid public outrage.
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GOB Don’t Take My Clown Shoes
Ozzie the Clown criticizes a proposed $200 tax per event, arguing it would hinder his ability to earn a living as an entertainer.
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Minister Says Bill Is Progressive
The Minister of Local Government defends a new bill aimed at regulating business assessments in municipalities and rural areas.
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UDP Slams Trade License Bill
The UDP criticizes the Trade License Reform Bill, claiming it punishes the entrepreneurial spirit and is out of touch with the needs of the people.
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Nora Parham Pardoned: Waves of “Coldseed” In The House Chamber
Nora Parham was posthumously pardoned in the House of Representatives, correcting a historical injustice from her execution in 1963.
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Nora Parham Pardoned: Waves of “Coldseed” In The House Chamber
The House supported a motion for Nora Parham's pardon, with her son Dean Williams discussing the family's long wait for healing.
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Briceno Admin Goes After Brads Big Money With New Tax
The government is introducing a 12.5% lottery tax on government lotteries to increase revenue, reversing a previous tax exemption.
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