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A letter to standard bearers by P.U.P. leader John Briceño has been getting maximum publicity on social media and other sectors. In the letter, following the Easter holidays, Briceño states that P.U.P. has sought to work with the government on the issue of the I.C.J., but those attempts have not had any success. In this […]
Written on April 24, 2019 | Posted in
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There is a land dispute brewing in San Pablo Village, Toledo District where residents of that southern community are at odds with the principals of A&E Trading Company. Earlier today, Marie Lou Serto came forward with an allegation against businessman Antonio Zabaneh, whom she claims, is trying to eject her family from land they have […]
Written on April 24, 2019 | Posted in
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Where is Corporal Eldon Arzu and why hasn’t he shown up to assume his new post at the police headquarters in Belmopan? It’s the latest twist in the saga of the embattled president of the Belize Police Association who was transferred to the office of Planning, Performance, Review, Inspection and Implementation at the end of […]
Written on April 24, 2019 | Posted in
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According to ComPol Williams, the reason for Corporal Arzu’s transfer to that area of the department is because he displays an interest in the wellbeing of officers on the job. The post, he says, would also have allowed for him to become eligible to move up in rank. On the Phone: Chester Williams, Commissioner […]
Written on April 24, 2019 | Posted in
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Last Monday, Union Senator Elena Smith voted against the Belize Territorial Dispute Referendum Bill. She did so at the request of the National Trade Union Congress of Belize who took a unanimous position against the passage of the new legislation, which government is using to trigger the May eighth referendum. During our interview with Senator […]
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Public officers from across the country who have been exemplary workers and have gone beyond the call of duty will be acknowledged by the government at a gala event to be held on June twenty-third. Every year, the Public Service Ministry organizes a programme to acknowledge outstanding officers; those nominations for the eight available awards […]
Written on April 24, 2019 | Posted in
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The selection committee is made up of senior public officers, the private sector, B.T.B. and the chair of the Public Service Commission. While there are eight categories, there are many more public officers who will be recognized for their years of service. Freya August, Ministry of Public Service “The award ceremony that they are […]
Written on April 24, 2019 | Posted in
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Scratch and Win is a relatively new game but it is already producing winners. There are two more grand prize winners who collectively have cashed in at least twenty thousand dollars. One is from San Antonio, Cayo and the other from Caye Caulker. Both bought their tickets a couple of days ago and are now […]
Written on April 24, 2019 | Posted in
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With a new date for the I.C.J. referendum set for May eighth, we revisit an old story in which former News Five reporter Janelle Chanona journeyed south to the illegal community of Santa Rosa. Her maiden visit to the southern village revealed a number of new details that weren’t common knowledge in 2002. The settlers […]
Written on April 24, 2019 | Posted in
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The morgue at the Southern Regional Hospital has been closed down and it will remain that way for possibly another week or two. It comes on the heels of another complaint about the nonfunctional morgue. In the most recent incident, Evan Andrewin reported that his wife died last week and he wasn’t able to store […]
Written on April 23, 2019 | Posted in
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The Safe Highway Initiative continues into the National Agricultural and Trade Show set to begin this Friday at the national show grounds in Belmopan. According to ACP Marco Vidal, the facilities have been inspected and they are in the process of finalising the deployment of officers to hotspots across the grounds as well as within […]
Written on April 23, 2019 | Posted in
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A new date of May eighth, 2019 has been set for the I.C.J. referendum to be held. It succeeds the signing into law of the Belize Territorial Dispute Referendum Act earlier this week, following the introduction and passage of that piece of legislation in the House of Representatives last Friday. A writ of referendum dated […]
Written on April 18, 2019 | Posted in
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Fifteen members of the Belize Security Forces have completed a two-week training programme on the rights of children to build their capacity when it comes to dealing with youth who come in conflict with the law or who are victims. The train the trainers programme will see the police officers and soldiers go back to […]
Written on April 18, 2019 | Posted in
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The baking of cross buns is a part of the Belizean tradition at Easter time. In many homes it brings families together and for others it brings in an extra income at this time. The YWCA has been making cross buns for many years and every year have to fulfill over two or three hundred […]
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At this time, Belizeans travelling for the Easter holidays have already hit the highways or have arrived at their destinations. But for others, the religious aspect of the holiday is what keeps the family together at home. Duane Moody took to the streets to find out what’s the plan for the weekend. Duane Moody, […]
Written on April 18, 2019 | Posted in
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Belizeans across the country are getting ready for the annual Easter vacation and final preparations are being made for travel and socializing. Today, ASP Alejandro Cowo of the Belize Police Department says that there will be additional police presence, but reminded the public to exercise safety measures when travelling and to secure their property. Here […]
Written on April 18, 2019 | Posted in
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The Easter weekend is upon us and will end on Monday. Whilst wishing Belizeans a safe and blessed Easter weekend, the focus should remain on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Earlier today, Bishop Philip Wright, during an appearance on Open Your Eyes, reflected on the significance of the death of Christ and what the […]
Written on April 18, 2019 | Posted in
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The plight of Jerrylyn Bruce, registering officer at the Elections and Boundaries Department, was brought up in the Senate on Monday. A string of emails details the back and forth between the registering officer and Chief Elections Officer Josephine Tamai. Tamai has denied all allegations of partisan politics involved on the case of the Bradley […]
Written on April 17, 2019 | Posted in
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Sharon Matola, the Founding Director of the Belize Zoo, is the U.S. Embassy’s Woman of the year 2019. On Tuesday, Matola was honoured with an official ceremony and reception. A release issued by the US Embassy says that Matola was recognized for her dedication to Belize’s natural heritage through advocacy and education. Chargé de Affaires […]
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A busy area of Central American Boulevard was abuzz with even more activity this morning as residents carried out their last minute preparedness for the Easter holidays. The heavily trafficked area near the Eighty-eight Shopping Center was overflowing as an all too frequent incident played out. A man had been shot to death and a […]
Written on April 17, 2019 | Posted in
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Fresh fish and Easter go hand in hand for many Belizeans. The tradition of eating fish on Good Friday is alive and well in Belize. Every year, around this time, the price of fish goes up and it is no different this year. But buyers will tell you that they don’t mind paying the price […]
Written on April 17, 2019 | Posted in
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The Belize Territorial Dispute Referendum Bill 2019 has been signed into law, following the Governor General’s assent on Tuesday. But as our coverage of the special senate meeting that preceded its ratification winds down, we are left to wonder whether the glaring mistakes pointed out by Senator Eamon Courtenay were simply the result of haste […]
Written on April 17, 2019 | Posted in
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Another error in dates, as highlighted by Senator Courtenay, has to do with the coming into force of the I.C.J. The drafters of the bill also bungled the date when the judicial arm of the United Nations came into operation. Eamon Courtenay, Lead P.U.P. Senator “We are looking like idiots to the international community […]
Written on April 17, 2019 | Posted in
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The Maritime Areas Act sparked controversy when it was introduced as a bill in the early nineties. This week in the Senate, it came up again because it is yet to be amended even though, there have been repeated public commitments to so do. The bill is known to have caused the split of the […]
Written on April 17, 2019 | Posted in
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Senior custom officer Elmer Torres is in hot water tonight and under investigation after a video released on social media earlier today went viral. The recording, which News Five understands was done over a year ago, purports to show the ill-treatment of an American expatriate at the hands of the customs official in Punta Gorda. […]
Written on April 16, 2019 | Posted in
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