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Embattled former Minister of Works, Rene Montero will find out soon what charges, if any, the state will bring against him in connection to allegations of corruption made against him. The Director of Public Prosecutions, Cheryl-Lynn Vidal has indicated that she is in receipt of additional material that she had requested of the police so […]
Written on April 30, 2021 | Posted in
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This week, Cabinet gave its approval for the Ministry of Labour to proceed with the development of a national child labour plan. The last one was developed back in 2009, but was never implemented. This time around, the ministry says they have done the necessary ground work and created achievable targets to push Belize towards […]
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Sir Colville Young officially left the Office of the Governor General today at an official ceremony held to honor his life of service to the people of Belize. The Governor General handed in his resignation last month after almost three decades as the representative of Queen Elizabeth the second. Andrea Polanco, Reporting As he […]
Written on April 30, 2021 | Posted in
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Inside the Senate on Wednesday, Senator for Government Business Eamon Courtenay went into details about the land agreement between the Government of Belize and the Nature Conservancy. In his presentation, Senator Courtenay referred to the transaction as a “scandal” and estimated that inclusive of stamp duty write-offs, land tax write-offs, and speculation tax write offs, […]
Written on April 29, 2021 | Posted in
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During the Senate budget debate, Government Business Senator Eamon Courtenay raised a questionable transaction made by the National Institute of Culture and History under the previous administration. Eamon Courtenay, Senator for Government Business “We have found out a sick and sordid transaction that took place at the National Institute of Culture and History. A […]
Written on April 29, 2021 | Posted in
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In cabinet news this week, the Minister of Health and Wellness, Michel Chebat reported that to date, forty thousand Belizeans have received their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine, which is in line with government’s plan to ensure that seventy percent of Belizeans, who wish to be vaccinated, are vaccinated by September. Cabinet gave its […]
Written on April 29, 2021 | Posted in
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With COVID restrictions, particularly mask wearing still in place, many Belizeans just sort of consider it all the new normal. But what about those who have mental challenges, are homeless or elderly people without a support system? How are they coping during these difficult times? Tonight News Five brings you a report by Open Your […]
Written on April 29, 2021 | Posted in
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Inside the House, the Senate debated the 2021/2022 General Revenue Allocation Bill. The budget reflects an eighty-million-dollar cut for the public service, as well as decreases in allocations for a few additional line items. But, with a one hundred and thirty-five percent G.D.P. to debt ratio, the Briceño Administration is hoping that the austerity measures […]
Written on April 28, 2021 | Posted in
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The joint unions have clearly expressed their intent to continue striking until they are convinced that the Briceño Administration is serious about good governance. But were the unions asleep at the wheel under the Barrow Administration? According to former attorney General Michael Peyrefitte, he had personally met with the unions in his capacity as A.G. […]
Written on April 28, 2021 | Posted in
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And while the former Attorney General is pointing fingers at the unions, because UNCAC tackles several major aspects of corruption, from preventative measures to asset recovery, and even criminalization and law enforcement measures, News Five’s Paul Lopez as him if there was any fear among former government leaders that they might be prosecuted under UNCAC […]
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Last night we brought you the story of concerned residents and farmers in Pomona who are concerned about the continued degradation of a riverbank that abuts the village. Tonight, Isani Cayetano has more from both the community residents and the company which says it is not doing anything differently than before. In fact, they say […]
Written on April 28, 2021 | Posted in
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Founder of Tropical Vision Limited and former B.T.L. Chairman Nestor Vasquez was laid to rest on Tuesday. A host of close family and close friends gathered to honor him during a virtual ceremony. Among the attendees were Prime Minister Briceño and former Prime Ministers Manuel Esquivel and Dean Barrow. Eulogies were given by his son […]
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Since 2009, senior appliance technician Orlando Castillo has submitted a number of architectural plans for approval to the Local Building Authority in Dangriga. On each occasion those designs have been rejected for failure to satisfy specific requirements that would allow him to erect a structure on Ecumenical Drive. Yet Castillo has been persistent in his […]
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The Local Building Authority responded to Castillo in writing on April twenty-second, outline all the adjustments that need to be made for the plan to get a stamp of approval. Earlier today, an employee of the Dangriga Town Council who works out of the office of the Local Building Authority reiterated the point that Castillo […]
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The National Trade Union Congress of Belize convened a virtual meeting with the media this afternoon to discuss concerns and discontent over the airing of political ads taken out against the Belize National Teachers Union and the Public Service Union by the People’s United Party. The ads are a first-of-its-kind offensive being taken against the […]
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It’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work and there is a call around the globe for countries to put in place sound and resilient occupational safety and health systems. Locally, the OSH Bill has languished on the back burners – stuck at a consultation stage- since it was first read in the House […]
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The Public Service Union of Belize has joined the B.N.T.U.’s criticism of some media houses, saying the union will avoid engaging with those which continue to run anti-union advertisements. They say the government sponsored ads are designed to “deceive and misinform the Belizean Public.” Vice President Dean Flowers discussed the P.S.U.’s position with New Five’s […]
Written on April 27, 2021 | Posted in
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On Monday night, we brought you the story of an environmental crisis that is taking place in Pomona Valley where mining activities along the North Stann Creek River are adversely affecting the community. Residents claim that operations conducted by West End Construction, a company that has been working in the area since 201, have led […]
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A Belizean studying in Florida is preparing for the Miss Florida Teen competition this summer. Seventeen year old Isabella Zabaneh will enter as Miss North Tampa Teen U.S.A., but her ultimate goal is to one day represent Belize on the world stage as Miss Universe Belize. Currently, she is pursuing a degree in Tampa, majoring […]
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Studies show that one in every hundred children will be born with some form of heart disease. While most of the cases are mild or easily treatable, there are some that are life threatening and difficult to treat. In Belize, there are limited services and for many parents it is too costly to undertake on […]
Written on April 26, 2021 | Posted in
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The International Office of Migration and the United States Agency for International Development hosted two Mobile Migrant Hubs in Toledo to provide information and services to migrants for safe and orderly migration. The Mobile Migrant Hubs offer a single location to provide information and services where regularized migrants can obtain foreign national documents, applications for […]
Written on April 26, 2021 | Posted in
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In more from the B.N.T.U. protest today, some in the union are pushing for a boycott of certain media houses. According to President of the Union, Senator Elena Smith, this is in response to the airing of certain anti-union government ads. But, the union is reportedly being specific in the media houses they are targeting. […]
Written on April 26, 2021 | Posted in
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Day two of the national budget continued today inside the National Assembly. But it was outside where all the action happened. The joint unions, galvanized by a common stance against G.O.B., brought out the numbers, as well as the drums and dance moves. It was a lively and colorful scene as the union members demonstrated […]
Written on April 23, 2021 | Posted in
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And so there you heard the unions say that they are not backing down from their industrial actions. The B.N.T.U. has informed the Ministry of Education that teachers will go on strike on Monday. It is not clear for how long they will not be teaching but they say that they are prepared to go […]
Written on April 23, 2021 | Posted in
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Deputy Prime Minister and member for the Lake Independence division, Cordel Hyde says he views the public service wage cut as a necessary action, even in the face of discontent from public servants. During his budget speech, Hyde said the salary adjustment will be reviewed every six months in partnership with the unions. He pleaded […]
Written on April 23, 2021 | Posted in
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