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Mapping The Crooked Tree Wetlands
Switching topic now, the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary is a vast and ever-changing ecosystem.
But, its natural resources must be preserved, and the Audubon Society has embarked on mapping out the area using GIS technology. Freelance journalist Jose Sanchez has this report.
Freezing US Foreign Aid Affects 40+ projects in Belize
On January 20th, US President Donald Trump ordered a sweeping 90 day freeze on almost all foreign aid. And that includes dozens of projects being funded in Belize - all at different phases. Today we asked the minister of Foreign affairs how severe of an impact this is on some of the largest US funded programs in Belize, like CARSI:
Will US Penalise Belize for Pro Palestine stance
And aside from having US funding pulled, we also asked the minister if Belize's stance against the genocide of Palestinians could prove problematic with the US - where the Trump administration is a staunch supporter of the Israeli's. Here's what he had to say.
BPM Filed Court Action Against GOB 11 Weeks Ago, But Haven't Had Their Day Yet
Lately in the news you’ve been hearing about Anand Ramlogan and Jerry Enriquez and their case against GOB. But they’re not the only ones trying to force a redistricting exercise before the general election.
11 weeks ago, the Belize Peace Movement once again took GOB to high court on the same matter. In that matter, the government had similarly retained senior counsels Eamon Courtenay and Godfrey Smith.
But up to now, the case still hasn’t been called back to court, and the general election has been set for March 12th.
In a court filing yesterday, claimant Roody Wade made an urgent application for a hearing. Like Ramlogan and Enrqiuez, they’re asking the court for a declaration that the register of voters is, quote, “malapportioned, unconstitutional, and therefore
unsuitable for use in conducting the upcoming general elections.” End quote.
Today in Santa Elena, Roody Wade pleaded for a response from the court as soon as possible.
Substance Misuse, looking more closely into The Numbers
2 days ago we told you about NDACC's study on the use of alcohol and drugs in Belize primarily among adolescents, youth and women in Belize. Tonight Jomarie Lanza has a more in-depth look at the numbers and trends over the past 7 years. Here's her report.
Leo Bradley Library is home to 7th USPACE
The Ministry of Education in partnership with UNICEF inaugurated its 7th USPACE learning hub today at the Leo Bradley Library. Dozens of students were in attendance to get a first hand look at all the new resources the library will now have to offer thanks to this initiative. Jomarie Lanza attended the inauguration and here's her report.
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