The rain certainly did not stop this week’s mas camp events. Several bands danced under the rainy night skies. They told us that their costumes are durable, and that rain can’t stop the Soca jam. Today, we also sought the opinion of Belize City residents
According to the National Met Service, the central and northern areas of Belize received the most rain between nine p.m. on Thursday night and midday today. Belize City received over five inches of rain. The good news is that the showers have decreased. Scattered showers
If you were travelling along the Coastal Plain Highway this afternoon, you may have had to navigate large craters and stretches of broken road. This was due to the extensive damage caused by a bulldozer earlier today. During periods of torrential rain, motorists are already
The expulsion of Tracy Panton, Patrick Faber, John Saldivar and Beverly Williams from the United Democratic Party is the result of a series of issues that culminated in a failed attempt at recalling the leadership of Shyne Barrow. That’s according to Deputy Chairman Alberto August.
According to August, several attempts were made to resolve the falling-out between the Alliance for Democracy and the leadership of the United Democratic Party. They even resorted to mediation and when that effort was unsuccessful, Party Leader Shyne Barrow was left with no choice but
Among the issues that the Alliance for Democracy has with the leadership of Shyne Barrow is his inability to lead the U.D.P. to victory at the polls. Since taking office as party leader, Barrow has failed to deliver village council elections, municipal elections, as well
We also spoke with Lindsay Garbutt, the U.D.P.’s national campaign manager. He was part of a team that advocated for mediation to take place within the fractured party. Despite making a sincere effort to mend fences, Garbutt says the Alliance for Democracy went back on
The Ministry of Public Service today recognized twenty-three public officers who have dedicated thirty-five years of their lives to public service. A recognition ceremony was held where these public officers received a certificate. Additionally, their names will be added to the Public Service Walk of
The Belize City Council’s recently launched e-buses have generated thirty-three thousand dollars in the span of four weeks. That number is expected to increase over the same timespan because schools have reopened. Today, Mayor Wagner told reporters that four thousand commuters rode the buses during
With the rollout of the Belize City e-buses, the council is now looking at putting its e-taxis on the road. The council acquired four taxis. They are now vetting applications for drivers. Mayor Wagner told us more. Bernard Wagner, Mayor, Belize City “Actually if you pass by
