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The increase in the cost of groceries and other items has been a pressing issue for the government, which formed a committee to look into what measures can be taken to ease the burden that the global inflation has on Belize. Prime Minister John Briceño had pointed out that Belize, which is a country that […]
Written on November 30, 2023 | Posted in
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We begin our newscast tonight with images from around Belize City where a number of carriageways, including parts of Mahogany Street, are under several inches of water. Torrential downpours this afternoon have flooded a number of low-lying areas in the Old Capital. Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians are advised to exercise due care and attention while […]
Written on November 29, 2023 | Posted in
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On Thursday, the Belize Sugar Industries Limited will officially introduce AgGrowPro, a smart sugarcane support service designed to assist cane farmers in the north with growing their crops using best practices in farming. Earlier today, BSI held a demonstration familiarizing the media with the AgGrowPro ahead of its launch. The company’s country manager, Mac McLachlan […]
Written on November 29, 2023 | Posted in
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The Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association is holding firm to the position that it will not enter in to a four-year commercial agreement with A.S.R./B.S.I. In a press conference held on Tuesday, Chief Executive Officer Oscar Alonzo reiterated the stance that the B.S.C.F.A. has taken, offering instead to sign a one-year agreement with the miller. […]
Written on November 29, 2023 | Posted in
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Road traffic accidents are among the leading causes of deaths in Belize each year. Several lives were lost recently due to road traffic mishaps in different parts of the country. This past weekend alone, four men lost their lives when the vehicle they were travelling in careened off the Hummingbird Highway and flipped several times. […]
Written on November 29, 2023 | Posted in
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The Belize Audubon Society commemorates International Jaguar Day on November twenty-ninth. It is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about the mounting threats confronting jaguars and the pivotal conservation endeavors spanning from Mexico to Argentina. Recognized annually, this day serves as a tribute to the largest wild cats in the Americas, functioning as an […]
Written on November 29, 2023 | Posted in
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Today, the Cabinet, during its regular session in Belmopan, decided to rescind the government’s decision to allow for an increase in the phone allowances for C.E.O.’s in the various ministries, as well as those of the Financial Secretary, Joe Waight and the Cabinet Secretary, Stuart Leslie. In a brief press release from the Cab Sec, […]
Written on November 28, 2023 | Posted in
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Also on the BSCFA/B.S.I. timeline was a request for government intervention. This was done through the establishment of a ministerial subcommittee made of several three individuals, including Minister of Agriculture Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa and Minister of State Oscar Mira. Oscar Alonzo, C.E.O., Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association “We […]
Written on November 28, 2023 | Posted in
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Earlier today, the Ministry of Labor partnered with the International Labor Organization’s Decent Work team to organize a workshop aimed at understanding what is decent work. It is defined as employment that respects fundamental rights of the human person, as well as well as the rights of workers, in terms of conditions of work safety […]
Written on November 28, 2023 | Posted in
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Every year on December first, World AIDS Day is observed to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS. It is also a day to pay tribute to those who have passed away due to AIDS-related illnesses and to show support for those living with HIV/AIDS. This morning, the Ministry of Health and Wellness released the latest […]
Written on November 28, 2023 | Posted in
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As we reported, five persons are left wounded as a result of Saturday night’s traffic accident. The incident claimed the life of contractor, Sherwin Garbutt and three of his workmen, as they headed back from Dangriga to Roaring Creek where they all lived. Today, A.C.P Hilberto Romero shared the official information on the incident. But […]
Written on November 27, 2023 | Posted in
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Residents in the vicinity of Conch Shell Bay were disturbed this afternoon when they discovered medical waste floating nearby in the Haulover Creek. What made matters worse is that the refuse was a batch of discarded HIV tests, including needles and other related paraphernalia. It is unclear where the waste originated from and just how […]
Written on November 27, 2023 | Posted in
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A four-day truce between Israel and Hamas is set to begin on Friday morning. The first thirteen civilian captives are expected to be released as announced by the Qatari foreign ministry. Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails will also be released, and aid trucks will enter Gaza from the Rafah crossing. Countries like Belize are […]
Written on November 23, 2023 | Posted in
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A fire engulfed two wooden structures near Arlington Drive in Belize City on Friday morning. The fire completely destroyed the two buildings; one was a two bedroom house belonging to thirty-nine-year-old Marlon Usher. Usher had already left for work when the fire broke out. Ever since the incident, Usher has been trying to get back […]
Written on November 23, 2023 | Posted in
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Preserving Cultural Heritage in the Caribbean is a multifaceted challenge that intertwines the rich tapestry of history, identity, and climate resilience. In the face of climate change, the Caribbean nations of Trinidad and Tobago, the British Virgin Islands, and Dominica have embarked on resilient initiatives to safeguard their cultural heritage sites. In this article, we’ll […]
Written on November 23, 2023 | Posted in
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In tonight’s episode of Bringing Energy to Life, News Five joins a team of technicians as they venture into a marshy area along the George Price Highway where inspections are being done to determine the state of its power poles. We also learn more about energy transmission. Here’s News Five’s Isani Cayetano with that story. […]
Written on November 22, 2023 | Posted in
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Residents of Succotz took to the George Price Highway on Monday night where a bonfire was lit following the cutting down of a Monkey Apple Tree over the extended weekend. The iconic Succotz Tree was said to be two hundred and fifty years old and was a landmark in that western community and was mistakenly […]
Written on November 21, 2023 | Posted in
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News Five spoke with B.E.L.’s general manager, Dawn Sampson-Nunez following the meeting today and she expressed regret on the part of the company in the wake of the incident. She also says that B.E.L. will be meeting with residents of Succotz in the days ahead to see how all parties can work together going forward. […]
Written on November 21, 2023 | Posted in
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COP28 serves as a crucial platform for nations to share successes, exchange best practices, and collaboratively accelerate progress toward a sustainable and resilient future. It also allows non-government organizations and private corporations to be part of the larger conservation. In a recent interview, Kiesha Farnum, Director of the Public Sector Project at the Caribbean Climate-Smart […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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Farnum says that the aim is to catalyze climate-smart businesses and bridge the gap in climate funding. By doing so, CCSA hopes to attract investments that can contribute to closing the funding gap for climate initiatives. Farnum emphasized the importance of showcasing the positive strides made within the region. While discussions often revolve around the […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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A bitter land dispute involving an elderly couple on Eve Street is in the news tonight because, according to Maria Magana, she has explored all avenues in effort to resolve the issue with her neighbors. Here’s that story.
Written on November 16, 2023 | Posted in
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Cabinet convened in special session on Monday in San Ignacio to receive presentations and engage in discussions concerning the Maya Customary Land Tenure Policy. This policy is integral to fulfilling the government’s commitments as outlined in the Caribbean Court of Justice’s Consent Order. One of its primary objectives is to delineate the land rights of […]
Written on November 15, 2023 | Posted in
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During our interview with Minister Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, she made it quite clear that the Maya Leaders Alliance cannot claim the entire Toledo District. Balderamos-Garcia says that policy will need to ensure a balance between Maya lands and private lands. Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, Minister of Human Development, Families & Indigenous People’s Affairs “I don’t want to […]
Written on November 15, 2023 | Posted in
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Tensions remain between residents of Laguna and Yemeri Grove villages. The disagreement revolves around conflicting claims within the proposed boundary lines. Yemeri Grove asserts ownership within the delineated red boundary line, while Laguna maintains that their lands fall within the demarcated yellow line. Both villages recently reached an agreement to cease new developments in the […]
Written on November 15, 2023 | Posted in
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And as the government moves forward with the Maya Customary Land Tenure Policy in the south, there is another challenge that is presenting itself. Reports on the ground suggest that Mayans from Guatemala are illegally entering Belize and claiming land in Toledo as part of their communal land. Minister of Indigenous People’s Affairs Dolores Balderamos-Garcia […]
Written on November 15, 2023 | Posted in
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