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Belizeans are visiting the Lands Department daily to file complaints over the duplication of land titles, according to Minister of Natural Resources Cordel Hyde. Hyde says many of these complainants are taking the Government of Belize to court. The duplication of land titles occurs when two or more persons were issued titles to the same […]
Written on June 16, 2022 | Posted in
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Belmopan Mayor Sharon Palacio is calling on women from all nine municipalities to participate in a free soap making workshop. The training is being facilitated by an internationally certified soap maker out of Ghana who has invested the last decade of her life in empowering women. The sessions kick off on Monday, June twentieth at […]
Written on June 16, 2022 | Posted in
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The community center in Sand Hill Village was teeming with activity, as residents from across the Belize Rural North constituency gathered at that location to participate in a land clinic. The Ministry of Natural Resources has held over twelve of these mobile clinics since the portfolio was assumed by Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde in […]
Written on May 11, 2022 | Posted in
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The chairperson of Biscayne Village, who was elected under a previous administration, also brought forward concerns from that community where parcels of land had been set aside for residents. Those lands, we understand, would be offered instead to members of the Belize National Teachers Union. But did he act hastily when he came forward elsewhere […]
Written on May 11, 2022 | Posted in
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Land reform has been on the agenda for the Briceño administration since taking office in November 2020. Long described as a hotbed of corruption, the Lands Department has had a bad rap for the corruption that takes place at that office. Earlier today, the Minister of Natural Resources commented on the changes that are being […]
Written on May 11, 2022 | Posted in
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Prime Minister John Briceño was in attendance at a police open day at the Raccoon Street Police Station in Belize City. PM Briceño also took time out to deliver lunch to police officer at checkpoint and booths across the country. He says, ACP Howell Gillett, the Regional Commander of the Easter Division invited him, a […]
Written on May 11, 2022 | Posted in
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Kareem Musa, the Area Representative for Caribbean Shores today honored now deceased Belizean Musician Gilbert “Mr. Program” Alamilla. Mr. Program was a member of Musa’s constituency. His life was cut short when he was stabbed to death in October of 2020 at a house on Simon Lamb Street. The thirty-six-year-old was revered for his musical […]
Written on May 11, 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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Many people will be flocking the fish markets to purchase their fish for Good Friday, but how much will the fish cost this year? News Five’s Marion Ali went looking and checked in with a food vendor for options on ways to prepare your family’s Good Friday fish. Here’s her report. Marion Ali, Reporting […]
Written on April 13, 2022 | Posted in
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This evening, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement about an incident today at the CARICOM Inter-Sessional Meeting in San Pedro in which a reporter alleges she was being discriminated against and muzzled by the ministry. The M.F.A. says that prior to coverage of the event; the Government of Belize Press Office briefed the […]
Written on March 1, 2022 | Posted in
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Today the daughter of the latest “Scratch and Win” winner came by News Five to share her story of her father’s good luck. Identifying herself only as “Olivia” she says her dad recently won a hundred dollars on a scratch card he purchased at a neighborhood shop. Instead of just cashing in, he said “let’s try […]
Written on February 28, 2022 | Posted in
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Caribbean Community Heads of Government are preparing to meet in Belize on March first and second for the thirty-third Inter-Sessional Meeting. In a CARICOM interview, Dr. Carla Barnett, the CARICOM Secretary General, spoke of the significance of this meeting being held in Belize. Dr. Carla Barnett, Secretary General, CARICOM “It is significant for me […]
Written on February 25, 2022 | Posted in
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Aside from the CARICOM-S.I.C.A. meeting, there will also be a visit from the United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres. It’s exciting time for islanders, including Belize Rural South area representative Andre Perez. Andre Perez, […]
Written on February 25, 2022 | Posted in
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The effects of COVID-19 on regional economies and education systems will be a matter of priority at the thirty third CARICOM Heads of Government Inter-sessional Meeting. Secretary General Barnett says member states will be discussing ways in which the region can get back to normal in the face of COVID. Dr. Carla Barnett, Secretary […]
Written on February 25, 2022 | Posted in
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And, when the CARICOM and S.I.C.A. meetings are over, the international spotlight will remain on Belize with the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Those dates were just confirmed by the Belize government to be March nineteenth to twenty-second. The visit to Belize is the first stop on their Caribbean tour, happening as […]
Written on February 25, 2022 | Posted in
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An exclusive beer known as the Alaia Pale Ale is being prepared by Belize Brewing Company for the Alaia Belize, Autograph Collection Hotels in San Pedro. The mixture is a hint of grapefruit and two aromatic hop varieties that are new to Belize, Amarillo and Centennial. It comes at the request of Alaia to have […]
Written on February 25, 2022 | Posted in
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The M.O.U. between Belize Brewing Company and Alaia Belize also includes a co-branded Crystal bottled drinking water. Both companies agreed as well to partner with each other to ensure that packaging from all Bowen & Bowen products used at Alaia will be recycled. The cross promotion invites new audiences to enjoy the company’s products. […]
Written on February 25, 2022 | Posted in
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For decades, Belize has been a beacon for people fleeing conflict or violence elsewhere in Central America. This week Sabreena Daly brings you the story of young woman we will only identify as “Anita” who had to leave everything behind in El Salvador to come to Belize. And while this bright high school student is […]
Written on February 25, 2022 | Posted in
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A private land owner has reportedly offered one hundred and twenty acres of land to the Government of Belize for long term leasing. The purpose? To create agricultural opportunities for at- risk youths. William Dawson, the Chairman of the Leadership Intervention Unit accompanied Kareem Musa, the Minister of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries, and […]
Written on February 17, 2022 | Posted in
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There is sad new for the nation tonight with the passing of former Prime Minister Manuel Esquivel. In a brief circular issued by the Leader of the Opposition, Shyne Barrow, extends condolences to the Esquivel family. Barrow wrote of Sir Manuel, “Sir Esquivel’s contributions to Belize and the United Democratic Party will forever be treasured. […]
Written on February 10, 2022 | Posted in
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The Belize Audubon Society is the oldest conservation organization in the country. Established in 1969, the N.G.O. has evolved to becoming one of the leading environmental groups advocating for sustainable management of Belize’s natural resources. On Sunday, the Audubon celebrated its fifty-third anniversary. While there is much to be proud of, the organization has also […]
Written on February 8, 2022 | Posted in
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On February sixteenth, the Belize Audubon Society will host the annual James Waight Awards Ceremony. The virtual event recognizes exemplary Belizeans in the area of conservation and environmental awareness. The first award was issued in 1987, and since then as many as thirty-four persons have received awards. Amanda Acosta, Executive Director, Belize Audubon Society […]
Written on February 8, 2022 | Posted in
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The President of the Caribbean Development Bank is on his inaugural visit to Belize. On Monday, Dr. Gene Leon met with Christopher Coye, Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment. According to the Government of Belize Press Office, Minister Coye welcomed the C.D.B. team and President Leon underscored the C.D.B.’s […]
Written on February 8, 2022 | Posted in
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