According to Mora, a number of items were on the agenda at the AGM and among the organizations priorities is a restructuring exercise. Marvin Mora, President, N.T.U.C.B. “There were several points of discussion. We are looking also at doing some in-house work, you know, reorganizing and properly organizing the NTUCB. One of the main […]
Chief Justice Kenneth Benjamin addressed the judiciary this morning at the Radisson Hotel. The CJ was among several notable speakers at the gathering on gender equality protocol which is part of a larger initiative through the JURIST project to ensure that gender equality is practiced in the courts. Canada is funding the project which is […]
Many girls and women face difficulties with managing their menstruation safely. Aside from existing taboos, the ability for women and girls to manage their periods is affected by several factors such as limited access to affordable and hygienic sanitary materials and disposal options. As a result, many of them are left to deal with menstruation […]
This month Great Belize Productions/Channel Five marked its twenty-seventh anniversary of broadcast. In a time honored tradition, we celebrated our milestone the way we have from the very first year to this, the twenty-seventh, with our annual Gimme Five giveaways. Every night, lucky winners said the magic words via phone to secure themselves a heap […]
Miss Universe Belize, Jenelli Fraser, appeared on stage this morning in Bankok, Thailand where the national costume competition of Miss Universe took place. Fraser wore a stunning ensemble designed by David A Matus and Roberto Pasos Dominguez showing off the Mayan culture. It depicted Kinich Ahua, the Mayan sun god designated as God D in […]
One hundred and three students from Stella Maris School were filled with joy today as Belize Bank Limited threw its tenth annual Christmas party for the children. The purpose is to spread Christmas Cheer for the children, who in some cases, would not participate in these types of merriment. This year’s Christmas festivities took place […]
The sixth edition of BELTRADE’s Investment magazine was launched this morning with the theme, “Our Green Economy, Your Trade Opportunity.” As the name suggests, the magazine is geared towards sustainable development initiatives. Inside you will find writings from experts on matters relating to responsible business and investment to keep the environment safe. News Five’s Duane […]
There is a boom in tourism numbers, but the growth is causing unexpected challenges at the main point of entry. The number of visitors arriving by commercial flights has outgrown the space at the Philip Goldson International Airport, causing huge delays in their processing. In anticipation of this weekend’s arrivals, the Immigration Department has taken […]
Becoming a Belizean specialist is now part of the requirement for tourism stakeholders as they prepare for the expansion of the industry in the years ahead. That includes hoteliers and others in the service sector. Today, the Belize Hotels Association held the second of its biannual meetings led by President Ted Tejada. He says that […]
Today, agriculture officials and ministers from SICA’s Council of Central America converged at the Biltmore Plaza in Belize City. Since Belize holds the pro-tem presidency, Minister of Agriculture, Senator Godwin Hulse chaired the meeting. The focus was to discuss regional collaboration in the field of agriculture to strengthen the management of livestock and plant health. […]
Coffee and citrus were also discussed at the meeting, specifically as it relates to the med-fly. But agricultural ministers are also looking at the plan of action in reference to having a standardized regional agricultural policy. This looks at the export opportunities for Belize to the Central American region. As it currently stands, Belize has […]
On November twenty-third, Belize joined the rest of the world in the official launch of the annual sixteen days of activism to stop gender based violence against women and children. The activities come to an end on December tenth, but since the start of the campaign, various organizations have been carrying out events to create […]
Earlier this week, a Belize City resident was shot to the groin by his common-law wife, who had made numerous reports to the domestic violence unit. In fact, police officers have been called out to her residence at the corner of Magazine Road and Vernon Street countless times to intervene, in what neighbours say, was […]
We are five months away from what will be one of the most important days in Belize’s history. April tenth, 2018 will be the day when tens of thousands of Belizeans across the country will decide whether the Belize/Guatemala dispute should be taken to the International Court of Justice for final resolution. The I.C.J. Referendum […]
In late November the House of Representatives passed an amendment to the General Sales Tax Act which would basically close a loophole. The amendment came after the Caribbean Court of Justice ordered the Government to repay businessman David Gegg more than half a million dollars after Gegg’s attorney successfully argued that Cruise Solutions Limited and […]
The International Financial Services Commission has a new home; it is the Gian Gandhi Building in Belmopan. The IFSC was previously in the Sir Edney Cain Building which underwent renovation and is now named after the late Gian Ghandi, who was actually the first director of the Commission. Ghandi passed away a few years ago […]
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Belize is leading a team of young athletes to Chetumal this weekend where they will be participating in a basketball tournament with teenagers from across Mexico. Last year, the athletes placed second in the annual competition and this time around they are taking an under-eighteen selection with them in hopes […]
Prime Minister Dean Barrow has made it quite clear that he makes no apology for the distribution of what has become the yearly Christmas Cheer. U.D.P. Area Representatives are given twenty-five-thousand-dollars, while constituencies represented by an opposition member are given twelve thousand, five hundred dollars. Some have criticized Barrow’s Christmas Cheer programme, saying that the […]
Earlier in the year, it was announced that the government will begin making moves to incorporate the over five thousand teachers into the SmartStream payroll system. The Ministry of Finance planned to fully make the incorporation by October 2018, but there have been certain setbacks according to Financial Secretary Joseph Waight. The ministry is aiming […]
Tourism continues as a top contributor to economic growth. New commercial airlines are flying to Belize from major US cities and hoteliers and restaurant owners are experiencing a boom. The expansion of the sector was lauded today at the annual general meeting of the Belize Tourism Industry Association which also elected a new president and […]
Miss Universe Belize, Jenelli Fraser has been making waves in Thailand which plays host to the 2018 international beauty pageant. The twenty-eight-year-old Belizean beauty ambassador arrived in Thailand last week and has since participated in a number of events including a visit to the Golden Palace, a fashion show featuring Thai designers as well as […]
In the following story we take you to Thailand. The south-east Asian country is known for its tropical beaches and world famous islands like Phuket; it’s elaborate Buddah Temples and friendly people with the world famous Thai smile. But Thailand is also known as one of the countries the highest drowning rate especially for children […]
Hundreds of happy faces were at the Holy Redeemer Parish Hall in Belize City today. The occasion was the annual Christmas Party hosted by the Salvation Army. Before proceeding to lunch and treats, the students participated in a service and were joined by the folks from City Hall who came bearing gifts. News Five’s Duane […]
Great Belize Production/Channel Five is celebrating its twenty-seventh anniversary this year and since its inception, the company has been working with the business community to give back to our faithful viewers. Gimme Five has been a staple with thousands of Belizeans annually trying their luck to nab one of the twenty-five awesome prizes each year. […]
It’s disabilities week in Belize. There are a lot of initiatives that are ongoing to help the public and parents of children with disabilities to understand the complexities of being a differently-abled person within today’s society. Belizean mental health professionals are teaming up to help educate parents and teachers on one of the more misunderstood […]
