And the losses have only increased since our visit to Toledo last week. According to Andre Perez, the minister responsible for the National Emergency Management Organization, an estimated eight million dollars in losses have been recorded due to forest fires. A total of two hundred
Leader of the Opposition, Moses “Shyne” Barrow is criticizing the government for its response to this natural disaster. Barrow says that the government has not responded adequately. Here is what he had to say during today’s House meeting as he recounted his recent trip to
Also in Belmopan earlier today, the National Emergency Management Organization received a donation of equipment from the United States Embassy to be used in fighting wildfires across the country. On hand to receive the items was NEMO Coordinator, Daniel Mendez. [caption id="attachment_12679" align="alignright" width="300"]
Belize continues to face an energy crisis, despite B.E.L. being able to bring online the gas turbine at its Mile Eight facility. Earlier today, the senior management of Belize Electricity Limited. met with reporters and provided an update on the challenges that the utility company
Compounding the energy crunch are technical difficulties being experienced by BELCOGEN which uses biomass to provide electricity. Also, in the days ahead, BAPCOL, another energy supplier to the national grid, will be doing systematic repairs to its machines. As we’ve said, this means more load
According to Sampson-Nunez, customers also have an important role to play in conserve energy. The General Manager for Employee and Corporate Services says that energy conservation will reduce the likelihood of load shedding. Dawn Sampson-Nunez, General Manager, B.E.L. “The more greater the effort is to conserve energy
As the nation continues to grapple with an energy crisis, it may appear as if there is no end in sight and that Belizeans will have to endure many more hot days and nights without electricity. Well, Michel Chebat, the Minister of Energy, says the
The job of educating young minds of the next generation is no easy feat. Every day, teachers are sought after to provide knowledge and instill moral values in the dozens of students placed under their care. While teachers are often remembered for the significant impact
On Wednesday, carrot farmers in northern Belize voiced their concerns regarding an excess supply of vegetables on the local market. They believe that contrabandistas are part of the reason why they cannot sell their carrots. Out west, carrot farmers share the same belief. But agriculture
Last night, we told you about allegations that law enforcement officers at the northern border are being dissuaded by government ministers from stopping individuals crossing sugar into Mexico. The assertion is that ministers are calling the law enforcement officers telling them to allow these individuals
