Category: Government
Canada-funded CARILED launched
The Commonwealth Local Government Forum meet came to a close last night at the Princess Hotel. An official closing was held in which speeches were delivered by a representative of the Canadian International Development Agency. CIDA is funding the CARILED project to the tune of twenty three point two million US dollars. The project was [...]
Alleged forgery of government fuel orders discovered
The alleged forgery of Fuel Orders has been reported at the Immigration Department. Finance Officer Teresita Castellanos conducted an audit at the end of April based on information that the signature of the Deputy Director was being forged. Castellanos told police that during her audit a fuel order book could not be located, despite extensive [...]
New chairman of Election and Boundaries Commission
There are two new government appointments to report tonight; but the details are woefully lacking. The Government press office has provided photographs with captioning that says that former Attorney General Bernard Q. Pitts was appointed as the new chairman of the Election and Boundaries Commission. Pitts succeeds Alberto August, who announced his resignation from the [...]
Public Service Information Day held
Public Service Day is around the bend and as part of the celebrations leading to that day, twenty five departments under the public service participated in the Public Service Information Day, held in the parking lot of the Complex Building in the Lake Independence Area. According to District Representative for the Public Service Information Day, [...]
Government vehicle stolen int he dead of night
The Ministry of Health is tonight short of a vehicle from its fleet. And they are asking for the public’s assistance in recovering the valuable piece of asset and the apprehension of the man who casually drove off in the truck in the middle of the night. Love TV’s Patrick Jones reports.
Rumors debunked … Prime Minister is in good health
Rumors were fast and furious today that Prime Minister Dean Barrow was in poor health. Those rumors were quickly debunked this afternoon when a short statement from Barrow’s office was issued via the Government Press Office. It reads as follows: The office of the Prime Minister is pleased to inform the general public that the [...]
Belize signs agreements with UN agencies
This morning the signing of the Second United Nations Development Assistance framework for Belize took place at the Radisson Fort George Hotel. The first signing took place in July of 2006. The UNDAF which seeks to provide funding and programs for United Nations resident agencies was signed by Attorney General and Minister of Foreign Affairs [...]
GOB to upgrade Loma Luz Boulevard
The Government of Belize has secured a loan from the Caribbean Development Bank for the fourth road project to be implemented in the Cayo District. The project is divided into four phases, the upgrading of Loma Luz Boulevard, a new bridge crossing the Macal River, the construction of a new high embankment by-pass and the [...]
Police minister embarks on nationwide tour
The Minister of National Security John Saldivar has embarked on a familiarization tour. With a report from Orange Walk here is correspondent Arturo Cantun.
Government announced diplomatic appointments
The government of Belize today announced the appointments to the Diplomatic Corps. According to an official release, the appointments were approved today during the regular meeting of Cabinet in Belmopan. The list of appointments to diplomatic posts abroad include: Alfredo Martinez as Belize’s ambassador to Guatemala. Returning to his post in Washington is Ambassador Nestor [...]
National Security Minister says police stepping up crime fighting measures
One week after being named the new Minister of National Security, tonight there is a sense of urgency for John Saldivar to get the ball rolling in tackling the spiralling crime situation in the country. Since general elections on March seventh, the spike in violence has seen over a half a dozen murders, a number [...]
Parliament opens with pomp and ceremony
The nation’s capital, Belmopan, was a busy place this morning as the new session of parliament got underway. Love TV’s Patrick Jones and video journalist Myles Gillett had front row seat for the spectacle and bring you the following report.
Leader of the Opposition takes oath of office
Leader of the Opposition, Francis Fonseca was officially sworn in by Governor General Sir Colville Young. The brief ceremony took place at Belize House in Belmopan. The first session of the National Assembly will be opened tomorrow. The inaugural sitting of the Senate will be held in the national assembly chamber beginning at nine in [...]
Government appoints team to review Belize’s external debt
The Government of Belize has begun a comprehensive review of external public sector debt and contingent liabilities. Prime Minister Dean Barrow has appointed a debt review team led by former Government Minister and Albert area representative Mark Espat. The other members of the team include Minister Godwin Hulse, Financial Secretary Joseph Waight, Central Bank Governor [...]
Maya Leaders criticize appointment of Minister of Indigenous People
It appears that not everyone is pleased with the Prime Minister’s recent appointment of Senator Lisel Alamilla as Minister of Indigenous Peoples. The Maya Leaders Alliance today fired off a press release recording its opinion on the appointment. Quoting directly from the two-paged release, the Alliance states that quote “This new Ministry was created without [...]
Prime Minister announces new Cabinet
Prime Minister Barrow today announced his new cabinet. Ava Diaz Sosa has the story.
PM tells the nation: NO NEW TAXES in the next budget
Prime Minister Dean Barrow says that the process of preparing the budget for the next fiscal year is well underway. The Prime Minister was a guest today on the Love FM Morning Show. He explained to the nation that contrary to what is being said in certain section of the media, government finances are in [...]
PUP leader concerned about announced government election spending
News spread on Thursday that the Ministry of Finance has disbursed a sum of one point five million dollars to at least nine UDP standard bearers as campaign finances. The notification reportedly came in the form of a memo from the Ministry of Finance and one local television station reported that the monies will be [...]
Traffic survery results presented
Belize has one of the highest numbers of fatalities caused by road traffic accidents in Latin America and the Caribbean. It’s a dubious record and so the Ministry of Transport is serious of making a change for the better. Love TV’s Marion Ali reports.
Poverty alleviation contracts signed
A contract signing as part of the Southside Poverty Alleviation Project –Phase two, totaling approximately fourteen point five million dollars took place this morning in the Belmopan. The Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Works is Cadet Henderson. Henderson says the project should come in effect in about a week and all sites have [...]
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