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The Public Service Union has a new president and five newly-elected executives. The vote for a change of leadership took place on Saturday in Belmopan during the P.S.U.’s ninety-ninth annual general meeting. Dean Flowers has been chosen to lead the union for the next two years, succeeding Gerald Henry who did not offer himself for […]
Written on May 31, 2021 | Posted in
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All of Belize was abuzz today at the news a well known top cop had been found dead in San Pedro. News Five’s Duane Moody was sent to the scene early today and Andrea Polanco attended the briefing at Headquarters in Belmopan as police take on the duty of investigating the death of one of […]
Written on May 28, 2021 | Posted in
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It has become a common scene: union members in their tee shirts protesting in Belmopan when there is a House Meeting. But things got a little tense this morning as people had to be removed from directly in front of the National Assembly by law enforcement. News Five’s Andrea Polanco was there. Andrea Polanco, […]
Written on May 28, 2021 | Posted in
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As you saw in our story on the teachers protest this morning, police removed them from in front of the National Assembly where they went beyond the barriers. The issues were that the teachers were not social distancing and they were blaring bullhorns and didn’t stay beyond the barriers, but also they didn’t have a […]
Written on May 28, 2021 | Posted in
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While teachers were outside demonstrating on Independence Hill, Prime Minister Briceño introduced a motion that, when passed, will see the reduction of their monthly salaries by ten percent. It will also have a similar effect on the salaries of public officers, including those that come under the Security Services Commission, as well as the Judicial […]
Written on May 28, 2021 | Posted in
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Things got heated in the House this afternoon when Opposition Leader Patrick Faber defiantly made his point about a debate on a motion being closed before other parliamentarians had a chance to participate. It happened when Stann Creek West Area Representative Rodwell Ferguson stood up to close a debate even after members on government’s side […]
Written on May 28, 2021 | Posted in
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As previously reported, Belize was unable to meet its “superbond” payment last Thursday, resulting in a default on its commitment to bondholders. During today’s house meeting, Prime Minister John Briceño provided an update on the situation and also reiterated that Belize will not be subscribing to an IMF standby program, notwithstanding its economic constraints. […]
Written on May 28, 2021 | Posted in
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Governor General Froyla Tzalam was installed as the titular head of state on Thursday, but she will not be taking up residence at the Belize House any time soon. That’s because the property in Belmopan is dilapidated and is in dire need of structural repair. Earlier this week, word of the GG’s new abode began […]
Written on May 28, 2021 | Posted in
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Today, a new chapter in Belizean history is being written as an indigenous woman takes on the role of Governor General. Froyla T’zalam, an educator and Mopan Maya originally from San Antonio Village in Toledo, gave an inspiring speech during the event live streamed to Belizeans at home and abroad. News Five’s Duane Moody attended […]
Written on May 27, 2021 | Posted in
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As the officially ceremony was being streamed live, social media was abuzz with congratulatory messages for the new Governor General. Froyla T’zalam is the first indigenous woman of Maya descent to be named governor general in the Commonwealth. In her message to the new G.G., Commonwealth Secretary General, Baroness Patricia Scotland spoke of T’zalam role […]
Written on May 27, 2021 | Posted in
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On May thirty-first, land borders will officially open to international tourists only. The decision taken by the cabinet has been met with mixed reviews, especially so because the COVID-19 numbers in neighbouring Quintana Roo are spiking and there is concern that the reopening may trigger another wave in Belize, including variant strains that have been […]
Written on May 27, 2021 | Posted in
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While the Government of Belize is moving full steam ahead with its May thirty-first land border reopening date, there are some health professionals who say this is too soon. In a Facebook post, Doctor Mark Musa of Belize Medical Associates said Belize is not ready, noting the low rate of vaccinations and COVID-19 surges in […]
Written on May 27, 2021 | Posted in
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News Five also asked Doctor Cuellar about the chances of a new variant entering Belize, even with the protocols being put in place at the borders, and the implications for Belizeans if a variant does enter the country. He says this could be catastrophic. Dr. Fernando Cuellar, Belize Medical Associates “If we refer to […]
Written on May 27, 2021 | Posted in
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In response to Musa’s Facebook post, Minister of Health and Wellness Michel Chebat insists that his ministry can manage the land border reopening. The minister told News Five any increase in cases will be met with extreme measures. Michel Chebat, Minister of Health & Wellness “We’ve always said and I can tell you that […]
Written on May 27, 2021 | Posted in
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Despite the cluster that was detected at the Princess Casino two weeks ago, COVID-19 numbers are down across the country. The data up to May twenty-sixth shows that there are a total of seventy-eight active cases in Belize; seven new cases were detected that day. There were zero deaths and five additional persons have recovered […]
Written on May 27, 2021 | Posted in
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Premium, regular and diesel gasoline remain the most sought after commodities tonight, amid a shortage of fuel that has been affecting consumers since Tuesday. An expected shipment of fuel was delayed at the port, but a fleet of tankers did cross the western border today with petrol that should hold us over. Today, News Five’s […]
Written on May 26, 2021 | Posted in
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While drivers are desperately seeking legally imported fuel at the nation’s gas stations, an operation by Customs and Excise officers this morning led to the interception of six thousand gallons of contraband fuel. Tonight, a Belizean and a Guatemalan driver are detained pending charges for the illegal activity. News Five’s Duane Moody reports. Duane […]
Written on May 26, 2021 | Posted in
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Turning to liquefied petroleum gas prices….a release from the Supplies Control Unit indicates the wholesale price of LPG will drop to three dollars and thirty-nine cents. This price will be reflected at LPG stations across all six districts. Retail prices in urban areas will drop to one dollar and thirteen cents per pound and four […]
Written on May 26, 2021 | Posted in
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Services were interrupted for about four hours today at the Belize Tax Service and Treasury Departments following separate bomb threats being made in Belize City this morning. News Five’s Duane Moody was on the ground and files this report. Duane Moody, Reporting As the work day began at the Treasury Department on Coney Drive […]
Written on May 26, 2021 | Posted in
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On social media, many inferred that the simultaneous bomb threats at the government departments may have been part of the strike action by the unions who remain at an impasse with the government. While this cannot be confirmed or countenanced, News Five did ask Belize Tax Service Director General Michelle Longsworth for a comment. Here’s […]
Written on May 26, 2021 | Posted in
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The Belize Police Department, along with the Conflict Resolution and Behavior Modification Service, staged a recent intervention to try and broker peace between feuding gangs in the city. Over the extended weekend, a number of street figures were rounded up and held in detention, before a session was held with Commissioner of Police Chester Williams, […]
Written on May 26, 2021 | Posted in
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With a ceasefire having been brokered yet again, how long will it last this time and what input will other government departments have in encouraging gang members to keep the peace? Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police “While yes, we try in mediation to see how we can get them to come to a common […]
Written on May 26, 2021 | Posted in
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Coast Guard divers are working alongside police to try and locate the main body of a plane that crashed off Belize’s southern coast. Only portions of the plane have so far been recovered. The rest, which police believe contained drugs, is still missing. Now, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams says anyone who is in possession […]
Written on May 26, 2021 | Posted in
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There were long lines, honking horns and chaos at service stations from north to south today, as the shortage of fuel saw almost everyone who owns a vehicle heading straight for the gas pump. The scarcity of gasoline brought on by inclement weather last week in the Gulf Coast saw demand for fuel skyrocketing overnight […]
Written on May 25, 2021 | Posted in
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A murder in a peaceful area of Ladyville over the weekend has a family in shock. Reporter Andrea Polanco visited the family today to find out what happened to a young father who had been doing well in his job at a call center. Andrea Polanco, Reporting This blood stained spot marks where twenty-three-year-old […]
Written on May 25, 2021 | Posted in
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