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Sosa says that the school security wardens are playing an important role as children transition back into the classrooms during a pandemic. Rafael Sosa, School Security Warden Program Coordinator, Ministry of Education “Given the fact that schools have now reopened and have returned to hybrid learning, it is now more important than ever before […]
Written on January 17, 2022 | Posted in
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Since the reopening of schools last Monday, there have been reports of COVID clusters among teachers of at least one school, and reports of other cases have caused more concerns over whether the reopening of schools was a good decision. But Minister of Education, Francis Fonseca told News Five that with all precautionary measures in […]
Written on January 17, 2022 | Posted in
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The official ceremony marking the commencement of the legal year 2022 was held virtually today. Speakers did not shy away from addressing the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the budgetary and personnel constraints, and the growing demand for services across the nation. News Five’s Paul Lopez reports. COVID19 has presented […]
Written on January 17, 2022 | Posted in
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The Bar Association of Belize is calling for an improvement in the quality of judgments delivered in the courts. Iliana Swift, President of the Bar Association, says there is a concern that judges are not offering enough clarification when they hand down a decision. Iliana Swift, President, Bar Association of Belize “And, while we […]
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After her first year as Attorney General, Magali Marin Young spoke about the neglect she says the Judiciary has faced over the years. According to the A.G., some improvements have been made to physical infrastructures across the country. Magali Marin-Young, Attorney General of Belize “It has been one year in office, and I have […]
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Another murder was recorded in Belize City on Thursday night, the second since the start of the New Year. A welder who resides on Antelope Street Extension was shot and killed at home and a male minor who was along with him was critically injured. A criminal investigation is underway to determine whether the shooting […]
Written on January 14, 2022 | Posted in
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On Thursday, the B.T.B. announced a new travel insurance requirement for visitors. Some confusion erupted on social media, but to clarify, the mandate applies only to visitors coming into Belize through the land borders and the airport. It will not apply to Belizean nationals, permanent residence, travelers with Q.R.P. or Long Stay status, and flight […]
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The Belize Hotel Association has expressed concerns which it says its members have over the mandatory insurance coverage implemented by the Belize Tourism Board for visitors to Belize. The B.T.B. announced on Thursday that effective February fifteenth, 2022, all visitors to Belize are required to apply for a mandatory Belize Travel Health Insurance to help […]
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On Thursday, News Five’s COVID Chronicles looked at pediatric COVID cases and the impact of the virus on families. Tonight, Duane Moody digs even deeper, looking at the painful reality that there have been two children who did not make it, and how the death of the first child in October of 2020 caused a […]
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The Ministry of Health and Wellness received a pair of Gene Xpert machines and six hundred and thirty-one COVID testing kits earlier today from the United Nations Development Programme. This is in collaboration with the National AIDS Commission under the framework of the Global Fund Project titled Building Resilience Through Innovation and National Accountability for […]
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The Ministry of Health and Wellness has a new Chief Executive Officer. He is Doctor Julio Sabido. His name had come up before for the vacant post, but the confirmation came today. The new Health C.E.O. is on sick leave, however, reportedly with COVID-19. Doctor Sabido has a Master’s Degree in public health nutrition; a […]
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The National Institute of Culture and History is planning two main activities at the House of Culture, formerly the Government House, in connection with the birthday of Belize’s first Prime Minister and National Hero, the late George Price. Marion Ali has a report on what the institute is doing to commemorate the day. Marion […]
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He is called the Father of the Nation for taking Belize from a British colony to an independent country. Since his death in 2011, the People’s United Party has been actively promoting his legacy. In fact, the Briceño administration has declared January fifteenth, George Price’s birthday, to be a public and bank holiday. Today, in […]
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On Thursday, the Government of Cuba awarded medical scholarships to thirteen Belizean students. According to the Ministry of Education, ten will be majoring in medicine, two in nursing and one in psychology. The annual Cuba-Belize Scholarship Program awards young Belizeans who are interested in pursuing careers in the medical field. During a brief ceremony this […]
Written on January 14, 2022 | Posted in
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On Wednesday, we shared information which indicated that Belize has reached a record high of COVID-19 cases. Deputy Manager of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’s Central Health Region, Dr. Melissa Diaz-Musa, confirmed that yes, this is the highest wave and record, to date, in Belize. Dr. Melissa Diaz-Musa, Deputy Manager, Central Health Region […]
Written on January 13, 2022 | Posted in
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While the number of new infections dipped for the first time this week to below a thousand, Dr. Diaz-Musa said that this is by no means a sign that the wave has peaked. In fact, as she explains, it could mean quite the contrary. Dr. Melissa Diaz-Musa, Deputy Manager, Central Health Region “It is […]
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This evening the Kolbe Foundation announced that due to the spike in COVID cases among inmates and staff, the prison is going on full lockdown for the next fourteen days. Families of inmates are advised there will be no visitation or cash deposits accepted, and no other business transactions can be carried out. Attorneys will […]
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Earlier this week, Prime Minister John Briceño switched up several government portfolios, removing the embattled Michel Chebat as Minister of Health and Wellness and replacing him with Kevin Bernard. But, the ministry remains without a C.E.O. Following the departure of Doctor Deysi Mendez back in December, it was confirmed that former C.E.O. in the Ministry […]
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While we were with the Minister of Public Service, News Five also asked him for an update on the three director posts that were created to usurp the duties of former Director of Health Services, Doctor Marvin Manzanero. As you may recall, back in November, vacancies came out for a Director of Hospital Services and […]
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The number of businesses in the Belize District being affected by COVID19 is alarming. Since the week began, we have been hearing daily reports of businesses closing for sanitization and testing. These range from banks to restaurants. It’s a tell tale sign of how wide spread the infections are in the current COVID19 wave. When […]
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And while it seems as if no one can escape this current wave, there are steps businesses can take to potentially prevent going on complete lockdown. Dr. Melissa Diaz-Musa, Deputy Regional Health Manager, Central Health Region “I think that most businesses that deal with the general public, and have a continuous flow, may have […]
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COVID-19 numbers are skyrocketing – it’s the highest the country has ever seen since the virus was first detected in Belize. Belizeans are alarmed and wondering what will happen next. The big question is: will we go into another lockdown? Minister Henry Charles Usher told News Five today that Cabinet continues to be advised by […]
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So given the COVID data, is cabinet planning to institute a new statutory instrument to adjust COVID-19 regulations? Still in effect is S.I. one-fifty-one of 2021, which in early December had changed the curfew so it begins at eleven p.m. from Sundays to Thursdays, and twelve midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. That S.I. expires on […]
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In February, all visitors to Belize will be required to buy Belize Travel Health Insurance. The Belize Tourism Board states that the mandate is to protect travelers against medical and other expenses incurred if they test positive for COVID-19 during their stay. The cost will be eighteen U.S. dollars, and the plan covers up to […]
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It’s only three days into the reopening of schools for hybrid learning across the country, but there are already reports that COVID-19 may be spreading at some schools. Reports began circulating on social media that teachers and students from several schools in the Belize District have tested positive for COVID. This, of course, was cause […]
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