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Laws of Belize
Community and Society
PUBLIC AND BANK HOLIDAYS, 2018
IT IS NOTIFIED for general information that public and bank holidays specified in the First and Second Schedules to Holidays Act.
Politics and Government
Governor General approves re-registration process to be held in 2018
The national re-registration exercise scheduled for July of this year has been postponed until July 2018 by decree of the Governor General of Belize.
Community and Society
Lobster season comes to a close
The Belize Fisheries Department reminds the public that the Spiny Lobster (Palinuridae) lobster season officially closes on Wednesday, February 15th, and resumes on June 15th.
Pets & Animals
Saga reiterates responsible pet ownership after increase in dog attacks
After a recent spike in dog attacks, the Saga Humane Society is on a mission to spread awareness on responsible pet ownership.
Community and Society
Section 53 amendment – “a shield, not a sword” says P.M. Barrow
“A shield, not a sword” is how Prime Minister Hon. Dean Barrow interpreted the Supreme Court decision on Section 53 of the Criminal Code last Wednesday.
Community and Society
Authorities defy the law and lift No-Liquor ban on Good Friday
Under the Laws of Belize, the sale of liquor is prohibited on Good Friday, but over the Easter weekend, that law was unexpectedly lifted...
Crime & Violence
Guest Editorial: We need tougher laws… But not for me
Brent Toombs reflects on the recent death of young Jasmine Lowe and why our society plays a role in allowing tragedies like that to happen