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It happened in lightning-fast fashion at a time when many Belizeans were not at home for Easter, but the churches got it done – they have collected the requisite number of signatures to trigger a referendum on the topic that has kept them on the offensive for the past few years: whether Belize should have […]
Written on April 19, 2022 | Posted in
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Church representatives say that it is important for people to know that on issues of this magnitude, it is the constitution, not the cabinet that empowers this process. Pastor Louis Wade, NEAB Task Force Representative “There appears to be the need for education because there is active disinformation, such as: it’s too late, or […]
Written on April 19, 2022 | Posted in
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There was a deadly crash on the George Price Highway on Holy Saturday that claimed the life of a Guatemalan national who was driving a cargo truck between miles forty-one and forty-two when he collided head-on into a freightliner traveling in the opposite direction. The incident happened while the Cross Country Cycling Classic was underway. […]
Written on April 19, 2022 | Posted in
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There have been questions raised about the haste with which the scene of the deadly accident was processed. While those concerns may be valid, Communications Director Fitzroy Yearwood says that the officers who responded to the scene were thorough in their work and moved quickly so as not to impede the progress of the race. […]
Written on April 19, 2022 | Posted in
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Police are seeking assistance from the public in gathering information that may lead to an arrest in a hit and run incident that claimed the life of a thirty-three-year-old father. Moises Rogelio was on his way to his San Jose Palmar home in the Orange Walk District when he was knocked off his motorcycle near […]
Written on April 19, 2022 | Posted in
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Not everyone had the day off from work today, but those who did wasted no time in catching a boat out to the cayes, or doing the reverse and coming back in for their holiday weekend. News Five’s Paul Lopez was at the San Pedro Express terminal this morning where he spoke to Belizeans and […]
Written on April 14, 2022 | Posted in
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As you go out to enjoy the Easter weekend, the police department will be working to safe guard the public. Officers will be patrolling our highways and byways looking out for reckless drivers, human smugglers, and drug traffickers. This is a part of the Police Department’s Easter Weekend crime fighting strategy. Commissioner of Police Chester […]
Written on April 14, 2022 | Posted in
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And because a lot of people go to areas where they can swim, the ComPol is urging those entering the water to be cautious and stay where others can see them. He says too many drownings occur, especially at Easter. He also had a warning for those establishments serving liquor without a license and party […]
Written on April 14, 2022 | Posted in
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Across the country, thousands of Belizeans are traveling for leisure this Easter weekend to get away from the monotony of everyday life at home or work. Thousands more will also be spending time convening with the Holy Spirit in commemoration of Easter, a Christian festival and cultural holiday remembering the resurrection of Jesus from the […]
Written on April 14, 2022 | Posted in
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The Catholic Church, through the Jesuit community here in Belize, is also sharing a message that despite the challenges of the pandemic, Jesus is still with us. Father Jeremy Zipple is with the St. Martin’s de Porres Parish. Fr. Jeremy Zipple, St. Martin’s de Porres “My message this year is going to center around […]
Written on April 14, 2022 | Posted in
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Queen Elizabeth the second has recognized Dorla Bowman as the two hundred and twenty-second Commonwealth Point of Light awardee. Bowman, aged 70, is being recognized as one of Belize’s leading social justice activists. She has dedicated over 40 years to championing women’s rights, gender equality, and supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse. She served […]
Written on April 14, 2022 | Posted in
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A concerted effort led by the churches to obtain an additional five thousand signatures needed to satisfy the threshold of registered voters in order to trigger a referendum on the cannabis legalization is making significant headway. The Churches Referendum Team is confident that it will garner the remaining names in the days ahead, despite the […]
Written on April 13, 2022 | Posted in
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So what is the count on the number of signatures obtained thus far? According to Pastor Wade, a second tally has not been conducted since the most recent figures were made public on Tuesday. Pastor Louis Wade, National Evangelical Association of Belize “The taskforce did a preliminary count on Monday night and we were […]
Written on April 13, 2022 | Posted in
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Pastor Wade also addressed what he sees as the economic risks associated with the Cannabis bill. Pastor Louis Wade, National Evangelical Association of Belize “There is a cost to legalization of marijuana and we don’t think that the country is ready to pay it. The former prime minister has actually come on record, very […]
Written on April 13, 2022 | Posted in
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Violence continues in Mahogany Heights Village. Tonight, fifteen-year-old Trayson Gibson is hospitalized after a gunman shot him to the shoulder and abdomen. The frightening part about this incident is that Gibson was inside his home watching TV with his seventeen-year-old brother when he was shot. Reports are that the gunman entered the house through the […]
Written on April 13, 2022 | Posted in
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A man from Corozal was found dead in an abandoned house in Chunox. Reports are that the body was found on Tuesday morning and later identified as nineteen-year-old Angel Gabriel Baptist, a fisherman of the village. His bicycle was also found at the house with damage to the frame and scrapes on the side. Police […]
Written on April 13, 2022 | Posted in
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The Easter holidays are upon us and with the borders open, a lot of Belizeans will be traveling to various destinations in Mexico. News Five confirmed today that in excess of twenty thousand Belizeans are expected to head north during the next few days. But there are some changes travelers need to be aware of […]
Written on April 13, 2022 | Posted in
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While restrictions have been eased on either side of the border, COVID is still real. Ambassador Oscar Arnold cautions Belizean travelers to Mexico to remain vigilant, practice social distancing and follow mask wearing measures. Oscar Arnold, Belizean Ambassador to Mexico “People are still dying from this virus and are still contracting the virus. While […]
Written on April 13, 2022 | Posted in
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Speaking of Belizeans heading north into Mexico, recently there was a group of Belizeans, including some notorious figures, sent back to Belize after they were trying to illegally transit Mexico to get to the U.S. Reports are that quite a few alleged gang members are now living in the United States having taken a similar […]
Written on April 13, 2022 | Posted in
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Jamaican dancehall and reggae artist Buju Banton arrived in Belize on Monday as a special guest of Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow. The internationally acclaimed musician is not in the Jewel to perform, he is simply here for rest and relaxation. He arrived, nonetheless, at a critical time, in the wake of a violent weekend that […]
Written on April 12, 2022 | Posted in
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Hard on the heels of a bloody weekend marred by deadly violence and road traffic accidents, the United Democratic Party issued a recorded statement in which the Shadow Minister of National Security took aim squarely at his sitting counterpart. In a televised address, U.D.P. Chairman Mike Peyrefitte, who is also the former minister responsible for […]
Written on April 12, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Politics Aside, Peyrefitte and Musa Join Forces to Tackle Crime and Violence
In responding to the criticism levied against him, Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa took the high road and admitted that he is prepared to work with anyone for the sake of reducing violent crimes across the country. Isani Cayetano “Your involvement, however, comes at a time when the strongest criticism of your management […]
Written on April 12, 2022 | Posted in
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Today, the National Evangelical Association of Belize proudly announced a milestone, despite not fully realizing the number of signatures needed to trigger a referendum on the cannabis legislation. The churches are at the helm of a countrywide effort to garner as many as nineteen thousand signatures, is still five thousand shy of reaching that target. […]
Written on April 12, 2022 | Posted in
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While there seems to be some discrepancy about the timeline given for additional changes, the Minister of New Growth Industries reiterated that the extension granted by the senate is not for the gathering of signatures to trigger a cannabis referendum. Kareem Musa, Minister of New Growth Industries “What I heard in the Senate was […]
Written on April 12, 2022 | Posted in
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It was supposed to be the start of a season of celebration as Palm Sunday ushers in Holy Week, but this past weekend was filled with violence, accidents, and sorrow for many. Among the deaths that hit Belize City the hardest was the murder of John King, a musical artist and athlete. Many are questioning […]
Written on April 11, 2022 | Posted in
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