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If you’re a fan of standup comedy, you’ll be in for a wild treat this weekend as Comedy Belize has put together another lineup of comic entertainers who will surely bring the funny. Hosted by comedian Hot Topic, several talents will take the stage at the Jungle Pavilion at Old Belize on Saturday night. They […]
Written on December 1, 2023 | Posted in
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Former P.U.P minister and Lake Independence Area Representative Carlos Diaz has died. The former minister passed away on Thursday. Diaz was elected to office in the 1989 general elections and was assigned the portfolio for Energy and Communications. As Minister, Diaz opened the newly-built Bel-China bascule bridge in 1993. He retired from politics thereafter, but […]
Written on August 4, 2023 | Posted in
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This evening, we spoke with Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa to get his take on the incident that led to the tragic death of twenty-year-old Jesus Sacul. Minister Musa says he will wait until a thorough investigation is concluded to provide detailed comments on the matter. He did, however, tell us that he does […]
Written on August 2, 2023 | Posted in
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We also asked Minister Musa for his take on the Leader of the Opposition’s No Confidence Motion filed against Prime Minister John Briceño. The parliamentary motion is intended to demonstrate to P.M. Briceño that he no longer enjoys the assurance of the elected members of the House. Minister Musa contends that the motion will be […]
Written on August 2, 2023 | Posted in
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On Monday, the Government of Belize issued a press release reiterating its position on Portico, presumably to get ahead of a fresh round of criticism in light of new revelation that the Briceño administration was advised of the illegality of the Definitive Agreement long before it was presented in Cabinet. The fifty-one page document is […]
Written on July 4, 2023 | Posted in
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You would have heard the buzz around a sparkling wine that was made through partnership between Wine Smith Belize Limited and Stig Da Artist. Etre Vu was launched in the U.S. and Belize at the end of December, but in tonight’s episode of Kolcha Tuesday, we sit down with Belizean winemaker Joseph Smith, who is […]
Written on January 10, 2023 | Posted in
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While three male officers were on the ground, they responded with great caution. The owner of the night club believes that the policemen did not want to touch the young lady, because of the long held practice that women officers should address matters involving a female civilian. But, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams this morning […]
Written on June 6, 2022 | Posted in
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Teachers play an integral role in our development from our early childhood years in preschool and primary school and then in high school, as we decide whether we will venture into the science or business fields. Even at the tertiary level, there are those teachers who inspire us to become the men and women of […]
Written on May 11, 2022 | Posted in
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During the ceremony in Taiwan, Prime Minister John Briceño said that people are yearning for a new humanitarian spirit that promotes peace. This, he says, is a concept that Belize supports. Prime Minister John Briceño “Belize and Taiwan are friends and partners. We enjoy a cordial bilateral relationship, which has grown stronger during the […]
Written on March 9, 2022 | Posted in
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To celebrate International Children’s Day of Broadcasting this past weekend, the National Committee for Families and Children, N.C.F.C., facilitated an interview by a member of the Children’s Advisory Board with the Charge d’Affairs of the U.S. Embassy in Belmopan. During her session, I’munique [Eye-mun-eek] Ochoa asked for details about a program other Belizean high school […]
Written on March 9, 2022 | Posted in
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Senator for Non- Governmental Organizations, Osmany Salas, has tendered his resignation as Senator, after five years of service in the seat, to take up a post at a conservation N.G.O. Senator Salas was elected to fill the seat of the thirteenth Senator back in 2017. That seat had been promised by the Barrow Administration in […]
Written on February 9, 2022 | Posted in
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In Cabinet news, the Minister of Education reported that all schools are being closely monitored for any potential COVID-19 outbreaks. During the first week of classes, the Ministry of Health data confirms three hundred and thirteen cases affecting teachers, and four hundred and fifty six cases among students. The majority, however, had not been involved […]
Written on January 20, 2022 | Posted in
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We end tonight’s newscast with an excerpt from Prime Minister John Briceño’s Christmas message. He reminds us to use the season as an opportunity to resolve our differences and to celebrate friends, family, and fun. Prime Minister John Briceño “Season’s greetings. How I love the holiday seasons, because even across our political divide, beyond […]
Written on December 21, 2021 | Posted in
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As you all know, News Five is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary of being in your homes, bringing to you our flagship newscast, but also the many entertainment shows and local programs. It was the big thirty, so we had to go big or go home with the week-long Gimme Five show and the final night […]
Written on December 13, 2021 | Posted in
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Leonora Patnett’s residence on Wagner’s Lane was alive with activity today, as friends and family from across Belize City stopped in to wish her a happy birthday. Patnett is Belize’s oldest resident. At a hundred and eight years old, she still looks good and is very much independent. This afternoon, News Five’s Isani Cayetano stopped […]
Written on December 13, 2021 | Posted in
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Tomorrow the Government will put for a bill on new industries, including those that utilize cannabis products. It is a controversial topic that has some in Belize divided. The churches have held one position against the passage of the Bill and today Vice President of the National Evangelical Association of Belize, Pastor Lance Lewis explained […]
Written on October 25, 2021 | Posted in
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Tonight, President of the Public Service Union Dean Flowers is speaking out about the amendment of the Public Health Act. The amendment, which will be tabled before the House of Representatives on Tuesday, will see the creation of a Director of Public Health and Wellness and a Director of Hospital Services – making the post […]
Written on October 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Also being mourned this week is Dennis Jones, the managing director of the Belize Enterprise for Sustainable Technology. He passed away on Monday. He was in this role since 1997 and developed and acquired funding for numerous developmental projects for Belize. According to BEST these included projects funded by the European Union, UNDP-GEF, Canada Fund […]
Written on October 7, 2021 | Posted in
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The shooting death of fourteen-year-old Laddie Gillett in Placencia on Wednesday has sent shock waves across the nation. Tonight, we bring you an exclusive eye-witness report from nineteen-year-old Thomas Palacio, the friend who was with Laddie Gillett on the beach when he died. Palacio told New Five’s Paul Lopez via phone about the terror that […]
Written on July 16, 2021 | Posted in
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From the courthouse in Belmopan, Paul Lopez visited with Laddie’s football coaches at Youth for the Mission, and one person who has been around Laddie over the past decade and refers to him as his little cousin, Belizean Musician, Stig D Artist. John George, Football Coach “Paul it’s hard you know. I have memories […]
Written on July 16, 2021 | Posted in
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When COVID-19 hit, many industries were hit hard and continue to suffer as a result of the economic shock and the health restrictions. One of those industries is the entertainment industry – where productions had to be shut down. In the region, the creative industries also took a hit. But a group in Mexico wanted […]
Written on July 16, 2021 | Posted in
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Is the P.S.U. on the verge of ending their strike? Well, according to one of their leaders, Dean Flowers, the majority of its membership surveyed overnight indicated they are in favour of accepting government’s latest proposals. While those consultations will continue throughout the weekend, the P.S.U. is expected to reach an official position by Monday. […]
Written on May 14, 2021 | Posted in
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Vice President Flowers says negotiations between the Joint Unions and G.O.B. representatives over the budget may be coming to an end after three weeks, but the discussion on good governance is far from over. Dean Flowers, Vice President, PSU “I would want to think so. I think with each and every meeting we have […]
Written on May 14, 2021 | Posted in
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Government’s negotiating team has acknowledged the joint union’s grievance with the Prime Minister’s national address. On Thursday night, P.S.U. President, Gerald Henry told News Five that an apology was given, but today, Vice President Flowers said he would not classify G.O.B.’s comments as an apology. Dean Flowers, Vice President, PSU “The prime Minister’s speech […]
Written on May 14, 2021 | Posted in
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In response to pressure from the unions demanding the implementation of good governance legislation to support the U.N. Convention Against Corruption, this week Prime Minister John Briceño issued a document outlining pending legislation for three reforms. To put those commitments, now documented in writing, into perspective, New Five’s Paul Lopez spoke to attorney at law, […]
Written on May 14, 2021 | Posted in
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