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The Association of Protected Areas Management Organization has issued a release questioning why only some of the men arrested during an illegal logging operation have been charged. APAMO says that on May twelfth, rangers of the Mayflower Bocawina National Park came across a major illegal logging operation run by a group of men within the […]
Written on September 13, 2021 | Posted in
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Today, the government announced that Belize has officially commenced an offer to buy back the super bond, and the solicitation of consents from bondholders. Through the arrangement, Belize is proposing to finance the purchase of the bonds through funding via The Nature Conservancy. TNC uses private capital to refinance public debt in support of marine […]
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The number of deaths associated with the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rise. The data for the extended weekend has been tallied by the Epidemiological Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness and there were nine additional deaths recorded. That’s right, nine. So far, three hundred and eighty-two persons have died from COVID-19 in Belize. […]
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During his speech at the celebration of the anniversary of the Battle of Saint George’s Caye Day, Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner spoke of the disruptiveness of the COVID-19 pandemic, having himself been a victim. Mayor Wagner says that this year’s theme is a call to action, a chant to guide the country through the […]
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Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow, on behalf of the United Democratic Party’s Parliamentary Caucus and Standard Bearers Group, has come out against mandatory COVID vaccinations. This follows the announcement on Thursday by the Minister of Health and Wellness Michel Chebat that beginning October first; vaccination cards will have to be presented for entrance into all public […]
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Is there a return to his former office as Leader of the Opposition in the days leading up to September Twenty-first? It’s a question being asked in the wake of reports suggesting that Collet Area Representative Patrick Faber has been endorsed once again by fellow parliamentarian and former Deputy Prime Minister Hugo Patt. Faber, who […]
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On Thursday morning, while most Belizeans were preparing for the long weekend ahead, Minister of Health and Wellness Michel Chebat made an announcement on Open Your Eyes Morning Show that has the nation talking. Here is Paul Lopez with the details. Michel Chebat, Minister of Health and Wellness “Starting on the first of October, […]
Written on September 9, 2021 | Posted in
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Minister of Health Michel Chebat also spoke to how these new measures will be enforced at public buildings, come October first. Michel Chebat, Minister of Health and Wellness “We are going to be using the Police. We are going to be using justices of the peace to help us to enforce these measures. Also, […]
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As for the deaths caused by COVID-19, Minister Chebat says the highest percentage is among the unvaccinated. To date, only two persons who were vaccinated died, and Minster Chebat says they both had severe underlying conditions. These deaths represent just four percent of Belizeans hospitalized with COVID. Also, a younger population is dying by the […]
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Belize Rural North Area Representative Marconi Leal Sr. remains hospitalized at Belize Healthcare Partners Limited where he is receiving medical attention for COVID-19. On Tuesday afternoon, Leal, who is unvaccinated, was admitted to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital and placed on a ventilator when his oxygen level had decreased considerably. He was later transferred to […]
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Reports have been coming into News Five about residential garbage not being picked up for over a week. In some cases, Belize City residents have taken to social media to express their concern about the public health hazard associated with mounting trash. And so, a News Five’s team took to city streets to find garbage […]
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When we spoke to the mayor last week, we were told that the outstanding payments were over a million dollars and counting, since the council has been unable to pay for about twenty-one weeks now. Based on the contractual agreement, the council pays about sixty thousand dollars weekly for garbage collection. But with BWC collecting […]
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Are sixteen police officers on suicide watch? Commissioner of Police Chester Williams says many members of the Belize Police Department have been traumatised as they carry out the mandate of the department and are in need of mental health services. So the department is in the process of acquiring a counsellor to help officers deal […]
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B.D.F. soldiers, Privates Raheem Valencio and Ramon Alcoser and Police Constable Juan Morales were arraigned today in Belmopan for the shooting death of twenty-nine-year-old Jessie Escobar. News Five’s Duane Moody reports on the case which has captured public attention. Duane Moody, Reporting This afternoon, B.D.F. Private Raheem Valencio appeared in the Belmopan Magistrate’s Court […]
Written on September 8, 2021 | Posted in
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The killing of Jessie Escobar on Sunday night was captured by surveillance cameras as it unfolded in front of Branch Mouth Stop and Shop Store in Santa Familia Village. As he approached the B.D.F. soldier with a cup in his hand, a single shot was fired from Private Valencia’s long-arm rifle which caught Escobar in […]
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ComPol Chester Williams told the media this afternoon that PC Morales will be facing a slew of internal charges for his involvement in the crime, including the fact that he lied on his statement about the incident in Santa Familia Village. He breached the department’s policy, act of prejudice to good order and discipline among […]
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In light of the shooting of Jessie Escobar, the recruits currently enlisted at the Police Training Academy are being taught rules of engagement. Since Tuesday, the recruits have been having presentations on the use of force policy and community policing strategy. ComPol Chester Williams says recruits will enter the field knowing how to address the […]
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Earlier today, Minister of Tourism and Diaspora Relations, Anthony Mahler gave us his opinion on the shooting death of Jessie Escobar. He says the incident was discussed in Cabinet and measures will be taken. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism and Diaspora Relations “It is an unfortunate situation that should never have happened. It was […]
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The Senate met today in Belmopan where the super bond, as well as the agreement between the Government of Belize and The Nature Conservancy, took center stage. Parliamentarians on both sides of the floor, including the social partner senators, all weighed in on the move by the Briceño administration to settle Belize’s massive external debt […]
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In response to Peyrefitte’s demand for an apology, Senator Eamon Courtenay referred to the People’s United Party’s strong track record on environmental conservation. He further stated that in negotiating the terms of the new agreement with The Nature Conservancy, fellow senator Chris Coye was successful in brokering a new deal. Eamon Courtenay, Leader of […]
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According to Minister of State Chris Coye, the initial agreement that was struck in October 2020 waived the stamp duty and land taxes; however, they have managed to agree on a sum of eighteen million dollars over a fifty-year period. Christopher Coye, P.U.P. Senator “There was an original agreement in each instance for TNC […]
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A second project that TNC has a part to play in is the Belize Maya Forest Trust. TNC purchased over two hundred thousand acres of land and placed it in a trust for conservation. The lands were surrounded with controversy when the current administration revealed that TNC was exempted from paying land taxes on the […]
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Today, a News Five crew was back in Santa Familia Village where residents came out in huge numbers to express their outrage over the shooting death of B.D.F. soldier Jessie Escobar. The public protest started as early as six-thirty on Monday night when the main entrance to the village near the bus stop was almost […]
Written on September 7, 2021 | Posted in
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The burning of tires and the actions carried out by residents on Monday night are criminal, but ComPol Chester Williams says he instructed officers to stand down. Today, during his intervention with residents, a truce of sorts was brokered – so that the fiery protests would end. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police “I did […]
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Police Constable 1189 Juan Carlos Morales was the police officer leading the joint patrol with B.D.F. on the tragic Sunday night. But as it turns out, he is not even a trained police officer. ComPol Chester Williams confirmed to the media today that Morales just recently assimilated into the Belize Police Department as a constable, […]
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