The clot factor and vaccines: The AstraZeneca vaccine is safe, says Dr. Natalia Beer
By Aaron Humes: A critical issue in the backlash against Oxford-AstraZeneca is adverse events linked to the vaccine, including the development of blood clots. On average, side effects from the vaccine lasts 1-2 days according to Dr. Natalia Largaespada Beer, Technical Advisor for Maternal and Child Health in the Ministry of Health and Wellness and […]
UDP Chairman Michael Peyrefitte believes Patrick Faber should step down from party leader
By Aaron Humes: “There is too much smoke for there to be no fire,” said United Democratic Party chairman Michael Peyrefitte in addressing the position the party finds itself in after this week with regard to leader Patrick Faber. While the party has yet to make its determination, Peyrefitte stated that he personally believes he […]
Ministry of Health urges Belizeans to get AstraZeneca doses before they expire
By Aaron Humes: The Ministry of Health has stated that it may take weeks to restock Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines after the current batch expires at the end of January. Belize has received a total of 368,800 doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine since February of 2021, and used approximately 85 percent, leaving 59,000 doses. 27 percent […]
Premium gas going up by 29 cents!
By Aaron Humes: There is another increase in prices at the gas pumps coming. At midnight tonight, premium gasoline will cost $12.30, up 29 cents from $12.01. The price change reflects the current demand and supply conditions of crude oil in the international petroleum market and fluctuations in the acquisition price of refined fuel products […]
Winston ‘Tanga’ James shot in car shortly after leaving court and seeing lawyer; passenger Marybeth Wade wounded
By BBN Staff: Thirty-three-year-old Winston Joseph James Junior also known as “Tanga” was shot dead as he drove on East Collet Canal on a rainy Friday morning, just minutes after appearing in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court on two separate matters. James appeared in court this morning alongside co-accused Brandon Tillett, brothers, John and Sheldon […]
Belize City Council congratulates Barbados Prime Minister Mia Ottley on her resounding electoral victory
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Belize City Council (BCC) has congratulated Barbados Prime Minister Mia Ottley on her resounding electoral victory on January 19. The BCC said it’s an honour to witness this time in Caribbean political history when women are given the opportunity to take on great responsibilities and succeed. “We extend the heartiest […]
Belize City Council congratulates Councillor Kaya Cattouse on being first woman councillor to hold the sanitation portfolio
Photo Credit: BCC By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Belize City Council has congratulated Councillor Kaya Cattouse on being the first woman councillor in Belize City to hold the sanitation portfolio. The BCC said the sanitation portfolio is one of the largest and most intensive portfolios at City Hall. “Councillor Cattouse is one of our Council’s […]
Minister of Health encouraged by meeting with Dr. Manzanero
By Benjamin Flowers: Minister of Health and Wellness Kevin Bernard has reported an optimistic end to his recent meeting with former Director of Health Services Dr. Marvin Manzanero. While he did not provide specific details of the meeting, Bernard gave an update today saying “I believe we will make headway with Dr. Marvin Manzanero by […]