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A commemorative excursion to Sarstoon Island in honour of Hubert Pipersburgh and Nedal McLaren, both well-known members of the Belize Territorial Volunteers who passed away this year, was held over the weekend. Founding member of the BTV, Wil Maheia, told News Five today that the trip to the southernmost point in the country went without […]
Written on September 22, 2020 | Posted in
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To end our newscast tonight, the late Father of Independence George Cadle Price was remembered by the People’s United Party on Saturday, which is commemorated as National Service Day. Nine years after the passing of former Prime Minister Price, the P.U.P. visited his gravesite at the Lord Ridge Cemetery after engaging in social outreach across […]
Written on September 22, 2020 | Posted in
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The Belize Hotel Association conducted a virtual scholarship ceremony amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the private sector tourism organization issued five scholarships—two tertiary level and three secondary level—to students from Belize, Cayo and Stann Creek districts. The educational assistance covers the duration of the course studies and is awarded to students that have maintained a […]
Written on September 18, 2020 | Posted in
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This morning, a report of an exposed casket at the Lord Ridge Cemetery was widely shared across Facebook. The report was that the tomb was damaged from an accident and was causing a stench in the area. While the information suggested that a body was exposed, when we spoke with Councilor in charge of Public […]
Written on September 18, 2020 | Posted in
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Police say that missing woman Florita Harris has been located. She was found in Corozal but now police need the help of her family to bring her home. Superintendent Alejandro Cowo is appealing to her family to get in touch with the police for arrangements to be made to bring fifty-six-year-old Harris back to Belize […]
Written on September 18, 2020 | Posted in
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Like most events now, the annual Children’s Rally was held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The rally was held under this year’s September Celebrations theme “Overcoming Adversity, Creating Opportunity. Belizeans: Unite for Prosperity” The virtual event included speeches from Chief Education Officer Doctor Carol Babb in place of Education Minister Patrick Faber. […]
Written on September 18, 2020 | Posted in
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Saturday will be commemorated as National Service Day in memory of Right Honorable George Price. The day is set aside every year as part of September Celebrations to offer a day in service to the country. Today, Caribbean Shores Area Rep Kareem Musa was out near the Flag Monument in Belize City to rejuvenate the […]
Written on September 18, 2020 | Posted in
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How are you going to bring in Independence Day 2020? Annually, around this time the September celebration activities would have hundreds of residents gather to enjoy. But given the COVID-19 situation and the restrictions in place, most activities are being held virtually; in fact, day one of the Sir Barry’s Belikin Bash begins right after […]
Written on September 18, 2020 | Posted in
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The Net Vasquez fiasco continues to reverberate since the start of the week and there is no telling of the length of time it will take for the inquiry to conclude—considering how far back an audit of Vasquez’s personal expenses goes—and it can run past the term of this government. Whether there will be criminal […]
Written on September 17, 2020 | Posted in
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In the wake of the allegations made against Nestor Vasquez on Monday, the longstanding chairman of the national telephone company demitted office on Tuesday as the Board when the Directors confirmed an investigation is to take place. Unlike former B.T.L. board member Doug Singh, who was also Vasquez’s colleague on the S.S.B. Board of Directors, […]
Written on September 17, 2020 | Posted in
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When the scandalous matter was raised in the House of Representatives, B.T.L.’s fiscal performance was the topic of a testy exchange between the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition during Wednesday’s sitting. In the context of the latest scandal, the company’s financial outlook was brought to the forefront of the discussion where John […]
Written on September 17, 2020 | Posted in
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We’ll have more from the B.P.P. later in the newscast, but Maheia also spoke on the low number of COVID-19 cases in the Toledo District, where there are nine positive persons. While that low number is good news for the district, there is still concern about cross border activities in light of COVID-19 restrictions. Maheia […]
Written on September 17, 2020 | Posted in
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From illegal cross border activities to illegal fishing – is it still happening in our waters during the pandemic? As Leader of the Belize Territorial Volunteers, Wil Maheia says that the Belize Coast Guard has been doing a splendid job and there seems to be a reduction in illegal fishing in the usual spots. But […]
Written on September 17, 2020 | Posted in
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Laura Tucker-Longsworth was appointed Speaker of the House of Representatives in 2017, making her the third woman to hold the post. She doesn’t have a background in law, but holds a Master’s Degree in Nursing. She has served on several bodies and is a founding member of the Belize Cancer Society. When she was asked […]
Written on September 17, 2020 | Posted in
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The Equal Opportunities Bill was scheduled to be tabled in the House of Representatives this Wednesday, but it has now been shelved. Late this evening, the government confirmed that cabinet decided not to proceed with the bill at this time and to withdraw it. The government says that while for some there might have been […]
Written on September 15, 2020 | Posted in
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Ahead of cabinet meeting today, as the sun began to rise, tires were set on fire on two major highways. The vehicle tires were set ablaze near mile thirty-eight on the George Price Highway. Police and firefighters were called to the scene where the fire was doused and the highway cleared for traffic. The same […]
Written on September 15, 2020 | Posted in
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The National Evangelical Association of Belize, NEAB, is the religious group leading the charge against the Equal Opportunities Bill. NEAB Second Vice President, Pastor Scott Stirm says that the bill infringes on the rights of Belizeans and goes against the constitution. Stirm says that NEAB supports equal opportunities, but doesn’t agree with the LGBT fraction […]
Written on September 15, 2020 | Posted in
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So it is not expected that the bill in its current form will go to the House before Election Day and the government has decided to play it safe other than be sorry. Though the bill enjoys the support of the Special Envoy, Kim Simplis Barrow and the Speaker of the House, Laura Longworth, with […]
Written on September 15, 2020 | Posted in
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The C.E.O. on the office of the Prime Minister, Audrey Wallace who is also a member of the B.T.L. Board is leading the investigation in the B.T.L. Chairman, Net Vasquez who is also the owner of Channel 7. Vasquez is a consummate U.D.P. insider who has enjoyed privileged appointments to many boards over the life […]
Written on September 15, 2020 | Posted in
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The topic of land distribution and ownership has been a long and thorny issue in Belize. For most, the opportunity to acquire a piece of land in the village or town they grew up in is not easy. The process is time consuming and often times costly. But tonight, there is one chairman in Belize […]
Written on September 15, 2020 | Posted in
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This week we feature a small family business that has grown leap and bounds and has carved it niche in the private sector. Caribbean Treasures started with an inventory of imported T-shirts, and while it has maintained T-shirts at the core of the business, it has branched to embroidery and screen printing. These days it […]
Written on September 15, 2020 | Posted in
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Fake news versus facts: that was the topic of a media literacy event earlier today. Now, fake news is not the best term to be used in relation to news because news in itself is about facts and truth. Real news is also about accurate information presented to the public on a number of issues. […]
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Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the social distancing regulations in place, the traditional market expo of the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry that takes place part of the September Celebrations will not take place. As you know, the expo attracts thousands upon thousands of persons looking for deals. And while the event won’t […]
Written on September 15, 2020 | Posted in
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The Department of Transport is clamping down on motor vehicles and trailers operating without license plates or with unauthorized license plates. A team of enforcement officers will be conducting operations countrywide to check on those traffic violators. The Department of Transport says that the operation is the first in a series of targeted measures to […]
Written on September 15, 2020 | Posted in
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On the morning of September fourth, more than thirty vendors from Belmopan and surrounding communities were up in arms because they were removed from the proposed site of the Belmopan Market Plaza, which sits on the south ring road and the Bliss Parade in the capital. The vendors complained bitterly that current market arrangements are […]
Written on September 14, 2020 | Posted in
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