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Thirty-four-year-old Alexander Harris, a Belizean fisherman of San Ignacio, has been fined seventeen thousand dollars for possession of undersized conch. Harris and two other fishermen from Dangriga were busted by fisheries personnel onboard a vessel east of the Lighthouse Reef Atoll. It is alleged that on October fourth, the trio, including forty-eight-year-old Juan Carlos Palacio […]
Written on October 5, 2022 | Posted in
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Controversy is brewing in Belmopan over a portion of roadway that was de-reserved and sold back in 2019. The then Belmopan City Council took a decision to have a portion of the Phillip Goldson Boulevard de-reserved. The land was surveyed and divided into parcels that were sold off. Belmopan residents are now experiencing the repercussions […]
Written on October 5, 2022 | Posted in
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The Forward Operating Base at the mouth of the Sarstoon River has been rendered uninhabitable – at least for night-time occupancy because of the force of the tidal waves on the foundation of the structure. But there is an immediate, a medium-term and a long-term plan for that facility. Today, Commandant of the B.D.F., Brigadier […]
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Another round of consultation on climate change vulnerability and livelihood assessment of three key areas of Belize was held at the Biltmore today. Stakeholders from non-governmental organizations and government departments were engaged for a Green Climate Fund readiness project entitled, “Enhancing Adaptation Planning and Increasing Climate Resilience in the Coastal Zone and Fisheries Sector of […]
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While the project is being funded through the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization and G.O.B., there is another consultancy underway, funded by a separate project. Blue Economy Director, Maxine Monsanto tells News Five that both will serve as foundation on which policy can be built. The data collected from either project can be used […]
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This afternoon at its new headquarters in Bella Vista, the Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association, TASA, signed a grant agreement for one and a half million dollars for the management of the Turneffe Atoll. The Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve was established ten years ago and conservation efforts are being made to safeguard this precious marine ecosystem. […]
Written on October 5, 2022 | Posted in
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Since travel restrictions have been lifted, there has been an increase in tourist arrivals to the Jewel. In an update, the numbers have been up to almost ninety percent of the pre-COVID figures and it is believed that the upcoming high season for the industry will see those numbers return and possibly surpass 2019 figures. […]
Written on October 4, 2022 | Posted in
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What about the recent meeting with Belizeans living in the diaspora? Minister Mahler says that the meetings in New York and Washington D.C., for which Prime Minister John Briceño was present, explores the opportunities available from Belizeans living in the diaspora for the socio-economic development of the country. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism & […]
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This is only a first step that will include a feasibility study and seeking investment partners. And so for this Belize air cargo hub to be realised, the ministry is turning to countries that have successfully explored this aspect of the aviation industry. Andre Perez, Minister of Civil Aviation “We have had talks with […]
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It’s a popular restaurant and nightspot where tourists and locals visit in Hopkins Village for the best food and cold drinks. But in June of this year, Ella’s Cool Spot was intentionally burnt down. Though momentarily fazed by the incident, the owner regrouped and decided to muster whatever courage, and money, she had left to […]
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If you’ve noticed the construction of new food stalls on Mahogany Street and the digging up of that stretch of road between Lake-I Baptist Church and the nearby police precinct, that’s because works are underway to transform that main artery into a commercial hub for food vendors. The idea, according to everyone involved, is to […]
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And, still in Lake Independence, residents of Holy Emmanuel Street, those living in the Gungulung area, can now enter and leave the neighborhood without having to traverse London Bridges. The Belize City Council was in the area today assessing work that is presently being undertaken with assistance from Lake-I Area Rep Cordel Hyde and the […]
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As we have reported, the Belize Supreme Court granted the Belize Bus Association judicial review in a case it is bringing against Floralia and the Department of Transport. B.B.A. is contending that there are improprieties in relation to Floralia’s entry into to the public transportation system. We caught up with Minister of Transport, Rodwell Ferguson […]
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One incident which Police were not hesitant to call a murder was the shooting death last Friday of Jarett Crawford in the Antelope Street Extension area of Belize City. Crawford was at home when he was suspected to have been lured outside where he was gunned down. And Commissioner Chester Williams revealed that there are […]
Written on October 3, 2022 | Posted in
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Crime statistics from various jurisdictions across the country are being compared by the Belize Police Department in an effort to strengthen law enforcement in areas of weakness. This morning, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams led the first national Com Stat meeting held with commanders from various formations since the number of COVID-19 cases receded. Together, […]
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A Ladyville resident lost his life in a fatal road traffic accident on the John Smith Road overnight on Saturday. Nineteen-year-old Randy Pollard was riding his motorcycle and lost control less than a mile from the intersection with the George Price Highway. It is believed that he crashed into a concrete marker on the shoulder […]
Written on October 3, 2022 | Posted in
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The illegal influx of Cuban migrants into the country remains a serious concern for the Government of Belize, particularly the Ministry of Immigration. A spike in the arrival of Cuban nationals has the ministries of immigration and foreign affairs working overtime to address the issue. The most recent bust took place near El Pillar at […]
Written on October 3, 2022 | Posted in
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The Belizean flag, following an altercation between the Belize Territorial Volunteers and the Guatemalan Armed Forces on the Sarstoon River just before Independence Day, has been handed over to Belizean officials. The B.T.V. led an annual expedition to Sarstoon Island where they planted the Belizean flag, only for it to be removed during a confrontation […]
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Minister Ferguson and his team are working on improving road safety in Belize, in light of the recent increase in fatal road traffic accidents. One of the plans they hope to implement will require that motor vehicles undergo a thorough inspection before being approved for licensing. Minister Ferguson explained further, when asked about the recent […]
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The 2022 Ocean Heroes Award ceremony was held virtually on Thursday night. And, in its tradition of honoring those who have been serving as champions in marine conservation, advocacy and education, OCEANA Belize welcomes two other heroes to its list of protectors. Those Ocean Hero awardees are doctors Rachel Graham and Leandra Cho-Ricketts. News Five’s […]
Written on September 30, 2022 | Posted in
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C.E.O. Jose Urbina, a member of B.T.L.’s board of directors, himself a telecommunications expert, spoke about the future of the service provider in the context of embracing greater digitization in the future. Jose Urbina, Board Member, B.T.L. “Shareholders, this AGM is a highly significant gathering for B.T.L. as it provides an important opportunity for […]
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For the past fourteen years, the Belize Central Prison has not had a Visiting Justice Program to take concerns or complaints from inmates, but today, that program was reintroduced at the facility. Present for the brief ceremony were the Minister of Home Affairs, Kareem Musa and his C.E.O., Kevin Arthurs, who spoke to what the […]
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Chief Magistrate, Sharon Fraser explained that since magistrates are responsible for sending people to the Central Prison, they have a duty to ensure that the inmates are being held in a humane environment. Meanwhile, C.E.O. Virgilio Murillo of Kolbe Foundation, which manages the prison facility, told the media that the program should complement what the […]
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At the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, the Belize Red Cross is preparing its volunteers for emergency response. Over the last month, the Belize Red Cross has been hosting a series of trainings for lead volunteers across the country, teaching them the basics of interacting with the media and preparing other volunteers to serve […]
Written on September 30, 2022 | Posted in
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On Wednesday, the Supreme Court returned a decision in a protracted lawsuit filed against the Government of Belize, following the passage of legislation that prohibited gas companies from importing butane into the country. The National Liquefied Petroleum Gas Project Act essentially enabled the National Gas Company by restricting other established concerns from bringing in and […]
Written on September 29, 2022 | Posted in
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