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January is often the time when people need to update their driver’s license, vehicle license and insurance. And if you are one of those people where your documents have expired or are about to expire, you better jump on it. That’s because traffic wardens and transport officers are being asked to become more vigilant countrywide. […]
Written on January 5, 2022 | Posted in
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Driving under the influence of alcohol is a criminal offense. And, since December of 2021, the Department of Transport has been using breathalyzers on the nation’s highway to identify persons drunk-driving. But is the traffic department using them? On the Phone: Rodwell Ferguson, Minister of Transport “Breathalyzers are in effect since December. We have […]
Written on January 5, 2022 | Posted in
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To celebrate its one hundred and eightieth anniversary, Sagicor financial services spent 2021 carrying out one hundred and eighty random acts of kindness across the Caribbean. According to a release from the company, representatives from their southern Caribbean region, including Belize, wanted to bring smiles to the faces of strangers and support numerous charities. In […]
Written on January 4, 2022 | Posted in
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The first New Year’s babies delivered in the public health system received the usual fanfare and well wishes for long lives, but what was evidently missing were the gifts that San Cas Limited usually provides to help celebrate. But, that company’s Marketing Manager, Aisha Trapp, told New Five today not to worry; they have taken […]
Written on January 4, 2022 | Posted in
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Meet the first born baby boy and baby girl for 2022 at the K.H.M.H. They were born hours apart at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, but are blessings for this new COVID year. The baby boy was the fourth child of Joezelee Estrada, whose family is still undecided on his name at this time, while […]
Written on January 3, 2022 | Posted in
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Seven notable Belizeans, who have contributed to Belize’s development, are this year’s recipients of awards bestowed by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Second. The announcement of the appointments to the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George and the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire came earlier today from the Office of […]
Written on December 31, 2021 | Posted in
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But after Dr. Coyi served in the public service, he turned to the private sector, where he was one of the founding members of the Belize Medical Associates Hospital in Belize City. Dr. Marcelo Coyi, Recipient, M.B.E. Recognition “I’m proud at the way in which it has developed, from a small four-bedroom hospital to […]
Written on December 31, 2021 | Posted in
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Senator Elena Smith who also serves as the President of the Belize National Teachers’ Union said she did not expect the recognition of Ordinary Member of the British Empire. Viewers will recall that Smith, who has been vocal against the past administration in the Senate, has also led teachers in several protests against the current […]
Written on December 31, 2021 | Posted in
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Senator Smith says the struggles have not been easy, with all the labeling that she has endured, and she hopes the recognition now does not lead to more of it. Senator Elena Smith, Recipient, M.B.E. Recognition “I think for me, Marion, while it should be a time for me to celebrate such an accomplishment, […]
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Another of the 2021 honorees for Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is Joel Robinson. Ras Dara, as he is popularly known, was recognized in the past as an Unsung Hero by First Caribbean Bank in 2011. He is celebrated nationally for his philanthropic endeavors, particularly through his primary school feeding program. Since the […]
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ComPol Chester Williams has commented on the five-hundred-dollar ticket slapped on three fire service personnel in Santa Elena. On Thursday morning, the fire-fighters were changing shift, and while on the compound, police came up to the location and charged them for not wearing masks in public. In an interview with News Five, Ebony Wright says […]
Written on December 31, 2021 | Posted in
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Last week, the Ahmadiyya Muslim community donated sports equipment to the Belize Central Prison and the Wagner’s Youth Facility in Hattieville. And, for the New Year, Imam Naveed Mangla shared with us that they are about to begin another program, this time for women. Imam Naveed Mangla, Leader, Ahmadiyyah Muslim Jama’at “We have a […]
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The folks over at Cellular World ended the year with a bang, giving away Samsung phones and buds. The Northern Shops branch in Belize City was the venue for the end of year raffle hosted by Open Your Eyes co-host John Palacio. Eight lucky winners hailed from across the country. Karan Sabnani, Director, Cellular […]
Written on December 31, 2021 | Posted in
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That’s right, it’s countdown time again and to ring in the New Year, lots of people are looking for a bottle of their favorite champagne. From affordable to pricey, there’s something in the wine rack for everyone. News Five’s Isani Cayetano visited several liquor stores where dozens of shoppers were standing in line to grab […]
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Some fire fighters in Santa Elena got a surprise from the police just as they were changing shifts this morning. But, it wasn’t a report of a blaze. Instead, they got ticketed for not wearing their masks. The incident captured on video went viral today as the public reacted to the police mobile unit issuing […]
Written on December 30, 2021 | Posted in
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The incident was captured on amateur video by Ebony Wright, one of the fire fighters, who is still in disbelief. She believes that the situation could have been handled differently. Voice of: Ebony Wright, Santa Elena Fire Station “He make a big commotion. So the commotion weh unu see deh, he call all different […]
Written on December 30, 2021 | Posted in
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It’s that time of the year where revenue collection is a paramount concern for municipal governments. Property taxes are being collected and trade licenses are getting renewed as the country survives yet another COVID year. To help ensure that the revenue stream at the city hall continues without a hitch, even given the economic strains, […]
Written on December 29, 2021 | Posted in
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As 2021 is coming to an end, many have taken this time to reflect on what happened over the course of the past year. There are those who lost their loved ones to COVID-19 and then there are those whose incomes were slashed, or in some cases totally ripped away when the pandemic hit. The […]
Written on December 29, 2021 | Posted in
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Mayor Wagner is optimistic going into 2022, saying that at top of the agenda is infrastructural development for Belize City. Bernard Wagner, Belize City Mayor “More infrastructure, really enhancing the streets, making them decent streets where motorists and pedestrians can walk and not have these lot of potholes. That is the focus; that is […]
Written on December 29, 2021 | Posted in
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But before this event, PM Briceño was in Sarteneja Village in the north where Corozal/Sarteneja Road Project is underway. Back in 2019, G.O.B. signed off on a fifty million U.S.-dollar loan agreement with the Export-Import Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) for the design and upgrade of twenty-seven miles of road, and the construction […]
Written on December 23, 2021 | Posted in
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As his last interview before the extended Christmas weekend, Prime Minister John Briceño shared season greetings with the media as the fourth estate. Prime Minister John Briceño “As we come towards the end of the year, I know especially for citizens, but in particular the media, you do a difficult job and sometimes thankless […]
Written on December 23, 2021 | Posted in
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Former Punta Gorda Mayor, Ashton Mckenzie, is spreading the Christmas cheer to the less fortunate. Today, Mckenzie began his mission to deliver one hundred food packages to families across the town. Mckenzie says the packages contain most of the necessary items needed to prepare a full Christmas meal. He told us via zoom that the […]
Written on December 23, 2021 | Posted in
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These days Belizeans start their Christmas preparations weeks in advance. But “back in the day”, less time was spent on getting ready, and more on the celebrating. To find out more about the Ole Time Christmas in Belize, News Five is pulling up a story from our archives, from December 1999 to be exact. In […]
Written on December 23, 2021 | Posted in
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These days, Santa’s helpers have a lot to consider as they assist with the holiday shopping. Not only are standard classics still popular, now you have to keep up with what’s trending online. As our news teams made the rounds in Belize City today, we hit some stores well known for their ability to meet […]
Written on December 23, 2021 | Posted in
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We leave you tonight with a view of Christmas light displays from across Belize City. News Five’s Paul Lopez and cameraman Rick Romero spent a few hours this week enjoying the scenes. We hope you will too. Paul Lopez “If it’s one thing Belizeans love about Christmas it is Christmas lights. From grand displays, […]
Written on December 23, 2021 | Posted in
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