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So, now that he's gotten a yes - and feels strongly that the case will be successful - will this be Shoman's last mission?  Well, it's complicated:

Shoman says that as Agent for the ICJ case, he will not take up a permanent office at the seat of the court in the Hague.  He said he doesn't feel it is necessary.  We note that Guatemala has a full Embassy at the Hague - which is the administrative capital of the Netherlanbds.

Making Sure There's No Oil Spilled

If you follow international news, you have seen how oil spills have devastated countries like neighboring Mexico. The April 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is considered the largest accidental spill in history. This is just one of countless examples around the world. Belize is fortunate to have not experienced an oil spill and has taken measures through bans and moratoriums to avoid one. But still, the Department of the Environment wants to be prepared just in case. So Belize is hosting a regional workshop on oil spill exercise programs and designs. We stopped by to find out more.

It is a 4 day workshop. This workshop has been hosted in other Caribbean countries as well. 

Minister's Message To Teachers

Students all over the country enjoyed a break from school today because it's teachers day, but we would certainly want to think that the teachers had way more fun. 

And it would seem that they did based on some of the teacher's facebook posts â€â€œ some teachers went to San Pedro, others went to Hopkins and Placencia to enjoy a relaxing day at the beach away from the stress and demands of the classroom. We spoke to Minister of Education Patrick Faber yesterday and here is what he had to say to all the teachers.

Hon. Patrick Faber - Deputy Prime Minister
"We want to wish the teachers well, it is often perceived that there is some kind of struggle with the teachers and myself and it is not that, nor the BNTU, on occasion when we are trying to come to a common understanding but I have the world of respect for teachers, as you know my own mother is a teacher and I myself have taught in the classroom for 9 years and in fact I still consider myself to be a teacher so in fact if we don't have good quality teachers and if we don't honour them or treasure them then there is no way this society can move on. In this month of May when we honour all things education and tomorrow when we honour our teachers I join all Belizeans in saluting our teachers and wishing them well as they take the day to reflect on why it is they are in teaching and how they themselves can improve and of course while they get a little relaxation in there."

There are a  number of events and activities this month to celebrate education. 

Two Shot, Including 11 Year Old

And we end tonight with bad news.  

There was a shooting a few minutes on Central American Boulevard in front of #1 store, which is next to the corner of North Creek.  

Reliable reports say that a 21 year old male was short multiple times, in the mid section and legs.  He was rushed to the KHMH, and is reportedly in a critical condition.  And reports also say that an 11 year old boy was also shot tonight - late reports say he was hit in the face.  

We'll have more on this on Monday.