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In November 2014, Elisa Hunter was knocked down and killed on the George Price Highway. The vehicle which hit her was government issued, and was taking Minister of Foreign Affairs Wilfred Elrington to Belmopan. Last week the family of Hunter visited our studios to say that they have received no assistance from Elrington, despite his […]
Written on February 24, 2015 | Posted in
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In October 2014, when asked about compensation which would be paid to the family of slain tourism police officer Danny Conorquie, Prime Minister Dean Barrow said that it would reflect, in his words, the tremendous value of the sacrifice made by Conorquie. Well today, we can confirm that the dollar value of that sacrifice is […]
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The annual Women in Art Exhibition will open at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts on March twelfth. It takes place during Women’s Month as one of the calendar events for the celebration. The exhibition will feature spoken word, song, painting and other aspects of the creative arts…created solely by women. The theme for […]
Written on February 24, 2015 | Posted in
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Have you considered studying in the United States? Well, your opportunity to do so just became easier. Today, the U.S Embassy and the Leo Bradley Library teamed up to open a reference center. The programme, sponsored by the U.S Department of State, is hoping to reach as many people as possible, including students. The center, […]
Written on February 24, 2015 | Posted in
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Travelers were piled up at the Philip Goldson International airport on Saturday morning; no flights were coming in or going out. The early flights of Delta and Avianca couldn’t land because air traffic controllers did not show up for work all day. The Delta flight was diverted to Honduras and Avianca was delayed. Later, United […]
The unprecedented move by air traffic controllers, who reportedly called in sick, is being called an industrial action. Service was restored around midday, but by then the damage had been done. The events that unfolded at the P.G.I.A. prompted a press conference by the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation. In a prepared statement followed […]
Written on February 23, 2015 | Posted in
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In the wake of that unprecedented situation at the Phillip Goldson International Airport, reports circulated that the air traffic controllers who called in sick on Saturday were refused entry to their worksite on Sunday. It is alleged that they were told to instead report to a meeting at one-thirty today, and that’s where Mike Rudon […]
Written on February 23, 2015 | Posted in
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At around five-thirty this evening, air traffic controllers and Public Service Union reps finally emerged from their meeting with Civil Aviation officials. As we’ve showed you, those officials have claimed complete ignorance of any grievances which could have caused any so-called sickout. We say so-called because P.S.U. rep., Ray Davis, says there was none. As […]
Written on February 23, 2015 | Posted in
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According to Davis, there will be a move by management to try to address critical issues including human resource shortage and salary concerns. This evening, Director of Civil Aviation, Lindsay Garbutt, told News Five that the meeting between the parties was frank and cordial, and on Tuesday, all air traffic control activities will return to […]
Today, thirty-four stevedores working with the Port of Belize refused to board the boat which would take them out to offload the sugar barge, anchored seven miles out. They have a gripe, and on the face of it, it’s a simple one – as simple as H-two-O. Stevedores are traditionally given the popular shilling bags […]
Written on February 23, 2015 | Posted in
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Vasquez says that if its fresh water that’s the problem, he’s willing to provide it every day. But is there another agenda at play? Currently a collective bargaining agreement with PBL is still being worked on, though Vasquez says he hasn’t been able to get CWU officials to the negotiating table since last year. […]
Written on February 23, 2015 | Posted in
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In its fresh approach to tackle crime, the top brass of eastern division was out in the city last Friday night. But instead of hauling in persons who were breaching the law albeit for petty offenses, police officers were playing good cops. Duane Moody joined the police operation which caught many folks by surprise. […]
Written on February 23, 2015 | Posted in
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There is a group of young people that is busy doing good works and actively seeking to influence other youths to lead positive lives. The group is made up of primarily high school students, with input from different local influencers. Today, they gathered to celebrate and make a statement. Andrea Polanco was there. Andrea […]
Written on February 20, 2015 | Posted in
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Today, six business entrepreneurs graduated from a six-week intensive training program in San Ignacio. The initiative is one aspect of annual programs delivered by the Nancy Marin Youth Foundation, and it was facilitated by business coach from the UK Karen Carter. The graduates will benefit from unique skills learned through workshops and one on one […]
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On Tuesday attorney Ernest Staine was before the Supreme Court facing committal to prison for the misappropriation of monies belonging to a client. o prison monies belonging to a client.efore the Supreme Court facing committal for the misapproprry was out of office. We’ anywThe very serious matter is a black eye for the legal fraternity, […]
Written on February 19, 2015 | Posted in
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With that explanation, it seems unlikely that the General Legal Council will be operational anytime in the near future. Elrington, in the meantime, is under fire from the Bar Association which continues to call him out. Still, even we get the impression Elrington isn’t budging on this one, since he doesn’t even seem convinced that […]
Written on February 19, 2015 | Posted in
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In November 2014, Elisa Hunter was involved in a terrible traffic accident as she crossed the George Price Highway to her workplace. The government vehicle which hit her was the official ride of Minister of Foreign Affairs Wilfred Elrington, who was heading to Cabinet. She died soon after, and an investigation proved that it was […]
We repeat that Lesby Hunter is adamant that she doesn’t want anything from Elrington, and just wants to make a point, on principle. But for the sake of a balanced story, we asked the Minister about it this afternoon. He says that what is being said is absolutely not true, since both insurance and government […]
Written on February 19, 2015 | Posted in
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Using the common concept of TIME OUT, UNICEF today launched a campaign encouraging adults to stop and think before using violent methods against children. The idea is to prompt adults to choose alternative methods to communicate with children based on relationships, understanding, love and respect. The first in a series of videos centers on verbal […]
Written on February 19, 2015 | Posted in
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A ten-person delegation from a non-profit organization in Taiwan, “Chou Ta-Kuan Cultural and Educational Foundation,” is in Belize to spread its mission of love and care. Today they visited Pallotti High School to make a donation of one hundred soprano recorders. Students and other school representatives gathered to receive the donation from the delegation. Sister Clara Teul, […]
Written on February 19, 2015 | Posted in
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Today, News Five was at a media workshop involving senior police personnel, and Belize’s top cop was also in attendance. We took the opportunity to ask him about some pending matters, since he’s not been exactly accessible to the media in the past months. First, we quizzed him about the infamous Elvin Penner. Penner’s name […]
Written on February 18, 2015 | Posted in
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There has been a well-documented contention between the Police Department and the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Things came to a head with a memo written by Assistant ComPol Russell Blackett instructing commanders to desist from consulting with the D.P.P. on any case. Whylie hasn’t entered that fray in any obvious capacity, so […]
Written on February 18, 2015 | Posted in
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The controversy may have died down, but Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship port on Harvest Caye in southern Belize is well underway. According to Director of Cruise and Regional Operations, Valdemar Andrade, the multimillion dollar docking facility should be ready for the start of the high season in October 2015. Government gave the green light […]
Written on February 18, 2015 | Posted in
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Earlier, we showed you Mayor Darrell Bradley engaged in the very spirited defense of the Council’s finances. But there’s more than that going on at the Council. Bradley is also working on a land deal where CitCo workers will get a piece of the jewel. He told News Five today that the initiative has been […]
Written on February 18, 2015 | Posted in
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Residents in the capital city of Belmopan were up in arms about a wooden structure that was erected on reserve land near the market. Somehow, a clerk at the Belmopan city council ended with the land after getting the nod from the mayor and proceeded to put up small kiosk. Well you know elections are […]
Written on February 18, 2015 | Posted in
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