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With respect of the audio recording that was presented by Marco Vidal and Senior Counsel Godfrey Smith to Belmopan police on Thursday, ComPol Williams told the media that he has had an opportunity to listen to the copy. Notwithstanding the fact that the recording doesn’t show former ACP Vidal saying or doing anything illegal, the […]
Written on January 20, 2023 | Posted in
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With the passing of Vivian Ramnarace, a third victim in the fatal December thirty-first attack, many are questioning the strength of the witness statement that was given to investigators prior to her death last Sunday. According to ComPol Williams, the police department remains committed to working the case with a view to successfully prosecute the […]
Written on January 20, 2023 | Posted in
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A police officer who was on interdiction and a former policeman have been charged jointly for the murder of forty-three-year-old Elvis Polanco. The San Pedro businessman was robbed, before being shot and killed allegedly by the two men who are now in custody. Today, Edward Moraga and Winfield Mortis were arrested and charged for the […]
Written on January 20, 2023 | Posted in
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Earlier today, former Assistant Commissioner of Police Marco Vidal visited the Belize Police Department. He did so in the company of Senior Counsel Godfrey Smith, following a stop at an establishment in the Maya Mopan area of Belmopan on January fourteenth. He was accompanied by two other men who alighted a sports utility vehicle along […]
Written on January 19, 2023 | Posted in
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This morning, Home Affairs Minister Kareem Musa was a guest on Open Your Eyes. During his appearance on the morning show, Musa shared his view on what took place over the weekend regarding Marco Vidal’s visit to the establishment in Belmopan. He also detailed what transpired in the wake of the incident. Kareem Musa, […]
Written on January 19, 2023 | Posted in
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On the issue of witness intimidation, Minister Musa also spoke about witness protection programs that are being explored with other countries within the region, including Trinidad & Tobago. First, he shared his view on the video that has been in circulation. Kareem Musa, Minister of Home Affairs “I am very, very, very disturbed, as […]
Written on January 19, 2023 | Posted in
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Passports – they’ve been in high demand ever since the new electronic system was introduced, but there’s a shortage of them at the Immigration Office, leaving many passport applicants questioning what’s going on. According to the Minister of Immigration, Eamon Courtenay, the issue is simple. There was an error in judgment in the number of […]
Written on January 19, 2023 | Posted in
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The Briceño administration has concluded a two-day retreat during which Cabinet discussed several priority areas, including the country’s economic performance, inflation, as well as crime and violence. It is the second meeting of its kind where senior government officials gather to plan the year ahead. Late this evening, News Five spoke by phone with Prime […]
Written on January 18, 2023 | Posted in
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Higher prices on goods and services continue to be an issue that affects the pockets of all Belizeans. Notwithstanding solid fiscal performance, crushing inflation remains a sore point for many. While it was brought up during the Cabinet retreat, what is the Briceño administration planning to do about this crisis in the months ahead? That’s […]
Written on January 18, 2023 | Posted in
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This afternoon, the Leader of the Opposition also weighed in on the issue of inflation and the fact that basic commodities have increased in price considerably. According to Shyne Barrow, little has been done by government to meaningfully respond to inflation which has negatively affected the quality of life for all Belizeans. Shyne Barrow, […]
Written on January 18, 2023 | Posted in
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The family and friends of Belmopan resident Vivian Ramnarace are tonight mourning her passing, compounding the grief they have been experiencing since New Year’s Eve. The mother of one died on Sunday night, fifteen days after losing her husband and brother-in-law to a shooting incident in Belmopan that also left gravely injured. Over the last […]
Written on January 17, 2023 | Posted in
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The family of Vivian Ramnarace broke its silence today. Deon Pascacio, a relative of the deceased woman, spoke with Plus News today where he gave further details into the injuries that she sustained and her battle to survive over the past two weeks. Pascasio confirmed that Vivian suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the neck and […]
Written on January 17, 2023 | Posted in
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According to Pascacio, the entire family is at a loss as to why anyone would want to target Vivian, her husband and brother-in-law. Pascascio says that the family supports the call for an independent prosecutor and investigator to be involved in the case, as they continue to question whether their loved ones will receive justice. […]
Written on January 17, 2023 | Posted in
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And, while the family of the murder victims is demanding justice, there are reports that a so-called relative of Police Corporal Elmer Nah visited a location in Belmopan not far from where the deadly shooting occurred. News Five has received surveillance footage of where the alleged family member made a visit on Saturday, along with […]
Written on January 17, 2023 | Posted in
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The Redistricting Taskforce is currently undertaking an exercise to bring Belize’s electoral divisions in alignment with the Constitution of Belize. The constitution requires that the size of each electoral division be as close as possible to an equal number of persons eligible to vote. It is no secret that the Belize District, Belize City in […]
Written on January 13, 2023 | Posted in
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We heard from another Belize City area representative today, Henry Charles Usher, who represents the voters of Fort George. He was also in Belmopan. Here is what he told us about the redistricting exercise and the possible future of the Elections and Boundaries Commission, as the Briceño administration seeks to make a regular practice of […]
Written on January 13, 2023 | Posted in
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On Wednesday, the Statistical Institute of Belize announced that the unemployment rate for October 2022 stood at five percent. Belize has not seen such a decrease in the unemployment rate since the late eighties, early nineties and the Briceño administration is taking this as a victory for its Plan Belize manifesto. Today, Henry Charles Usher, […]
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We also asked Henry Charles Usher, in his capacity as the Minister of Public Service and Constitutional Reform, for an update on the undertakings of the People’s Constitution Commission. The Commission has already held several meetings, with one scheduled for next week Wednesday where they will likely discuss dates for the public consultation process to […]
Written on January 13, 2023 | Posted in
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We begin tonight’s newscast with an update on the Port of Belize Expansion Project. In December, the developers lodged an appeal against the decision made by the Chief Environmental Officer to reject its proposal. In late November 2022, the environmental impact assessment for the Port of Belize cargo expansion, cruise terminal and tourism village project […]
Written on January 12, 2023 | Posted in
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So the decision will go to a tribunal. As we’re reported, the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said that its representative on NEAC, although absent, had voted in favour of the project back in late November. The Business Senator will have a seat on the tribunal. A judge will also be included and […]
Written on January 12, 2023 | Posted in
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On the topic of environmental impact assessment, residents of Alta Vista, in Stann Creek District, have raised concerns about water quality because of land clearing that has been taking place by a property owner. It was brought to the attention of the Ministry of Sustainable Development by area representative Rodwell Ferguson. Today, Minister Orlando Habet […]
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Earlier this week, Prime Minister John Briceño announced a minor shuffle in cabinet where Orange Walk North Area Representative Ramon “Monchi” Cervantes was removed as Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration to the Ministry of Sustainable Development. Today, when we spoke with substantive minister, Orlando Habet, he says […]
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Speaking of improving NEMO’s response, Minister Orlando Habet says that an assessment indicates that there was up to two hundred and fifty million dollars in damages caused by Hurricane Lisa. Today, he gave an update about recovering from this disaster. Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change & Disaster Risk Management “It’s over […]
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Earlier today, Prime Minister John Briceño confirmed that the Director of Public Prosecutions, Cheryl-Lynn Vidal, has recused herself from the Elmer Nah double homicide case. According to P.M. Briceño, while the D.P.P. no longer has relations with former Deputy Commissioner of Police Marco Vidal, the uncle of the accused, she has informed the Commissioner of […]
Written on January 11, 2023 | Posted in
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Prime Minister John Briceño says Brads Gaming Company has operated for the past ten years without submitting a report to the Lotteries Committee. Brads Gaming Company is required, through its contractual agreement with the Government of Belize, to submit these annual reports. Since taking office, the Briceño Administration has written to the company twice, six […]
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