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The Consumer Price Index, as shared by the Statistical Institute of Belize, also records an increase in the cost of basic goods. The cumulative inflation rate for the first ten months in 2023, when compared to the same period in 2022, stood at four point five percent. The cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages has […]
Written on December 13, 2023 | Posted in
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As of next Monday, you will need to pay two dollars and fifty cents for each loaf of sixteen ounce sliced bread. That’s because bakers have decided to raise the price of the staple product. The news came last week via a press release from the Baker’s Association, and even though there is price control […]
Written on December 13, 2023 | Posted in
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A donation of Chromebooks was handed over to a group of visually impaired students through the Office of the Special Envoy for Women and Children. The donation of digital devices was made possible through the efforts of Customer HD, a growing company in the local business process outsourcing sector. Disability Desk Coordinator, Marshall Nunez was […]
Written on December 13, 2023 | Posted in
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As the tension between Venezuela and Guyana increases, Guyana, which is under pressure from neighboring Brazil and a Caribbean trading bloc, has agreed to join bilateral talks with Venezuela. The longstanding dispute between the two South American countries recently deepened after the discovery of an abundance of oil in Guyana. The Venezuelan government has claimed sovereignty over […]
Written on December 11, 2023 | Posted in
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While the acquisition of the Port of Belize was supported and passed in the upper house, Senator for the National Trade Union Congress of Belize, Luke Martinez stressed that the working conditions of the stevedores must also be improved. He highlighted cases where the stevedores work in less than appropriate conditions. Luke Martinez, Senator, […]
Written on December 11, 2023 | Posted in
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The permit that Floralia Bus Line held to conduct runs from the southern Belize expired on Saturday, the result of a court order that was handed down last month. The ruling was that the bus runs were improperly approved by the Transport Board, and placed James Bus Line and Griga Line Limited at a disadvantage. […]
Written on December 11, 2023 | Posted in
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Several villagers of Toledo received land papers from the Minister of Natural Resources on Friday. At a ceremony in Toledo West, where Area Representative Oscar Requeña and Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde explained the process for the people. Cordel Hyde, Minister of Natural Resources “We’ve not been able to help our colleagues in Toledo […]
Written on December 11, 2023 | Posted in
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It’s been an upsetting day for many vulnerable countries, climate activists and climate observers today at COP28 in Dubai. The final text for the Global Stocktake was released late evening and the first review of the twenty-one page document shows that the words “phase-out fossil fuel” has completely been deleted from previous versions. It instead […]
Written on December 11, 2023 | Posted in
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As the hustle and bustle of the season takes us into shopping areas to buy gifts and Christmas grocery, so too do thieves step up their game to see who they can pounce on to rob or steal from. But the police department has a number of operations going on in Belize City, and is […]
Written on December 8, 2023 | Posted in
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The Ministry of Indigenous People’s Affairs is a few steps closer to completing an outline for putting into practice a consent order as directed by the Caribbean Court of Justice. This is in respect of the Maya land rights issue in southern Belize. Minister Dolores Balderamos-Garcia provided an update on where government is with the […]
Written on December 7, 2023 | Posted in
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The Ministry of Tourism unveiled a revised National Cruise Tourism Policy earlier today. The course of action is a ten-year schedule during which specific targets will be pursued in an effort to grow the sector to an average of two and a half million visitors per annum. This morning, stakeholders from across the travel and […]
Written on December 7, 2023 | Posted in
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On day seven of COP28 in Dubai, the Global Sustainable Aviation forum, organized by the aviation industry, welcomed attendees to the Green Zone. Against the backdrop of the global aviation industry’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the forum highlighted key aspects such as accelerated efficiency measures, energy transition, and innovation. The forum […]
Written on December 7, 2023 | Posted in
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According to Woods, a timeline has been set out for the works to commence. It is expected that the project which will be executed by the Ministry of Infrastructure & Development will be completed by February 2025. The Speaker of the House of Representatives shared the work schedule. Valerie Woods, House Speaker “Temporary relocation […]
Written on December 7, 2023 | Posted in
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As the Christmas holiday draws nearer, many homes across the country are putting up lights and getting bigger electrical appliances as gifts. But consideration should always be given to the wiring that residences are outfitted with. On Tuesday, Station Manager with the Belize Fire Service, Kenneth Mortis warned people about overloading Christmas lights and appliances […]
Written on December 6, 2023 | Posted in
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The Belize delegation at COP28 in Dubai faces challenges due to its small size, hindering their ability to participate in various meetings simultaneously. Belize, part of AOSIS and CARICOM, relies on these alliances for negotiations. As COP28 unfolds, Belize awaits tangible progress and the transformation of promises into actionable outcomes. The country’s focus remains on […]
Written on December 6, 2023 | Posted in
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The family of eighty-two-year-old William Watts is having a hard time tonight, processing two tragedies. The upper flat of his house burned down early this morning and he was found dead inside. Fire officials were called before four this morning to the location at corner Zericote and Banak streets and managed to prevent the fire […]
Written on December 5, 2023 | Posted in
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Environment,
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The Department of Environment is investigating a report of illegal dredging in the southern waters of Belize, near Sunset Caye. We are reliably informed that the activity for which one Albert Lowen has no permit, was being conducted without the knowledge or approval of the Ministry of Sustainable Development. When we caught up with Minister […]
Written on December 5, 2023 | Posted in
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Belize has been chosen to host the inaugural 2024 World Sustainable Travel and Hospitality Awards, announced at the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai. Recognized for its commitment to responsible tourism, Belize aims to showcase its sustainability practices on the global stage through this event. News Five’s Hipolito Novelo is in Dubai and was […]
Written on December 5, 2023 | Posted in
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Not long ago, residents and motorists who travel south had forwarded to the Ministry of Infrastructure Development their concerns over using an alternate route while the Joe Taylor Bridge is being replaced. Today, the Minister of Infrastructure Development and Housing, Julius Espat and a team including C.E.O., Victor Espat and engineers from the Ministry travelled […]
Written on December 5, 2023 | Posted in
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The Regional Tourism and Health Program is an initiative that addresses the health, safety and environmental sanitation threats to tourism, with the goal of strengthening countries’ capacities to prepare and respond to public health threats. The program is being carried out by the Caribbean Public Health Agency, CARPHA. Earlier today, a delegation of health and […]
Written on December 4, 2023 | Posted in
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The health of Caribbean economies is closely related to the health of its travel and tourism industry since the Caribbean is the most tourism-dependent region in the world. Doctor Lisa Indar is the Director of Surveillance, Disease Prevention and Control at CARPHA. Dr. Lisa Indar, Director, CARPHA “It has been quite a successful experience. […]
Written on December 4, 2023 | Posted in
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The distinguished “International Women in Conservation 2023” gathering brought together key figures in the field for substantive discussions and collaborative efforts. Amanda Acosta, the Executive Director of the Belize Audubon Society, participated in the Women Leaders panel during the event. This panel featured accomplished professionals, including Virginia Burns-Perez, the Adaptive Management Program Director at Turneffe […]
Written on December 1, 2023 | Posted in
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The House of Representatives is scheduled to meet next Thursday, on December seventh. It will likely be the last sitting of parliament for 2023. According to Prime Minister John Briceño, the purpose of the house meeting is to wrap up a number of outstanding bills that pertain to the financial sector, dealing specifically with money […]
Written on November 30, 2023 | Posted in
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If you’ve heard about GREAT, Gang Resistance Education and Training, then you’ll be interested in the following story. While the GREAT program which follows an American curriculum was implemented by the Belize Police Department for the past few years, a Belizean version of the course has been developed to teach children about the dangers of […]
Written on November 30, 2023 | Posted in
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COP28 commenced today in Dubai with significant progress. The loss and damage fund was approved and launched to assist poorer nations with climate-related disasters. COP28 President Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber highlighted the positive momentum, and the early breakthrough could pave the way for further compromises during the two-week summit. This is great news for small island […]
Written on November 30, 2023 | Posted in
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