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We end tonight’s newscast with an excerpt from Prime Minister John Briceño’s Christmas message. He reminds us to use the season as an opportunity to resolve our differences and to celebrate friends, family, and fun. Prime Minister John Briceño “Season’s greetings. How I love the holiday seasons, because even across our political divide, beyond […]
Written on December 21, 2021 | Posted in
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The first of ten thousand homes under the Briceño Administration’s housing project was handed over today. The fortunate recipient is a single mother from Roaring Creek Village. The Government of Belize will absorb sixty seven percent of the cost of the home, leaving the recipient with a cost of twenty five dollars a week for […]
Written on December 20, 2021 | Posted in
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From housing to infrastructure development….C.E.O. in the Ministry, Victor Espat sought to clarify reports suggesting that a relative of Corozal Southwest Area Representative Ramiro Ramirez is receiving sugar road rehabilitation contracts from G.O.B. C.E.O. Espat defended the decision, saying family relations have no bearing on the company evaluations done and the ability to carry out […]
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Some first responders completed emergency medical training last week in Belmopan. Twelve firefighters from the Belmopan Fire Station participated in the sessions facilitated by the Southern Emergency Services Belize. The three-day training is part of an ongoing series for the Fire Service in the Cayo District, as part of the Virginia Emergency Services Assistance Program […]
Written on December 20, 2021 | Posted in
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Despite the high crime in Belize, or perhaps because they want to do something about it, today there was a passing out for a record number of police recruits. Duane Moody was on hand for the happy occasion celebrating the successful completion of their training. Duane Moody, Reporting The largest number of recruits to […]
Written on December 17, 2021 | Posted in
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Downtown shopping is at its peak, as thousands of Belizeans have descended on Albert Street and surrounding locations to make purchases ahead of the Christmas holidays. At Bottom Dollar Store on North Front Street, one family strode the aisles picking up grocery items from shelves, but they didn’t pay a cent as they won a […]
Written on December 17, 2021 | Posted in
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Viewers may recall in our Tuesday broadcast that Minister Orlando Habet spoke to the one-hundred-dollar bonus for public officers. He also emphasized that neither ministers nor C.E.O.’s will be eligible. Today, there was official confirmation for those working at government-aided and grant-aided schools that they would be receiving their hundred dollars. This will apply to […]
Written on December 15, 2021 | Posted in
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It’s been a decade-long tradition of the Bowen and Bowen Group to assist families with a complete Christmas meal through its Jingle Box program. With another COVID Christmas, many families are struggling to meet day-to-day needs. So the donation, in the spirit of the season, is especially important. Bowen and Bowen once again has partnered […]
Written on December 15, 2021 | Posted in
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Belize Camping Experiences is once again carrying out its largest fundraiser for the year. The Apple for Kids end of the year project garners the funds BCE needs to engage Belizean children in life changing spiritual and life skills activities. We stopped by Caribbean Chicken in Belize City today to find out more and how […]
Written on December 15, 2021 | Posted in
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If you take a drive around the island, you would notice a lot of infrastructural activity on San Pedro. That is because for weeks now, the council has embarked on several projects to bring relief to residents who have been clamoring for upgrades to major thoroughfares. As News Five found out today, thirty-five percent of works […]
Written on December 9, 2021 | Posted in
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Affixed to the ongoing road rehabilitation project is the construction of a new bridge linking the north and south sides of the island. The town council has invested about half a million dollars into the current bridge which had deteriorated and was in need of repairs. Construction is due to begin at the end of […]
Written on December 9, 2021 | Posted in
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Well it is official tonight: on this day, December 9, 1991 News Five made its first live broadcast of Belizean news and we have continued each weeknight, excepting major holidays, ever since. Earlier this week we brought you a few nostalgic looks back and how we created our program, but tonight we have the current […]
Written on December 9, 2021 | Posted in
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Day three of Gimme Five starts at seven-thirty, so your tickets better already be in the box because the prizes are bigger than ever. Tonight, News Five’s Duane Moody and Paul Lopez will be hosting and picking those lucky winners from the thousands of coupons that have been entered to win. The show is our […]
Written on December 8, 2021 | Posted in
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In tonight’s edition of “News Five Remembers,” we bring you an interview, first conducted in 2016, with former reporter Janelle Chanona. Many of you know her from her current work with Oceana Belize, but we like to think she got her start in environmental advocacy during her nine years of covering stories for News Five. […]
Written on December 8, 2021 | Posted in
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New winners of the Scratch and Win game continues to emerge. Windell Knight is the latest ten thousand dollar winner in the game of chance. He lucked out big time when he won fifteen dollars on a first ticket and decided to invest those winning back into more tickets. Knight told News Five that he […]
Written on December 7, 2021 | Posted in
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This week News Five is celebrating thirty years on the air, beginning with our first broadcast on December ninth, 1991. As part of our special series “News Five Remembers” tonight we look at Dr. Bob Roberts and his “Sixty Second Sermons.” These have been a part of our news package, airing just before or during […]
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Today at the Biltmore Plaza in Belize City, the Government of Belize launched its national digital agenda as the country moves towards a digital Belize. It’s about building trust in government services that are now transitioning to an online platform. News Five’s Duane Moody was in attendance and files this report. Duane Moody, Reporting […]
Written on December 6, 2021 | Posted in
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This Friday marks the 30th anniversary of Channel Five’s very first news broadcast. So this week we will be bringing you a series of special features called “News Five Remembers.” We begin tonight with a former news anchor, Ernesto Vasquez. He got his degree in broadcasting from Southwestern Louisiana University, and received additional training at […]
Written on December 6, 2021 | Posted in
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During today’s meeting, Prime Minister John Briceño rose to explain that the Caribbean Development Bank was in the process of refunding five million dollars that his Government had used soon after taking office to repair roads and infrastructure. These were compromised by Hurricanes Etta and Iota in the latter part of 2020. Leader of the […]
Written on December 3, 2021 | Posted in
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Over a hundred million dollars is being invested to upgrade the Coastal Road, also referred to as the Coastal Highway. With construction works well underway, the upgrade is sixty percent complete. But already there are discussions between various ministries to ensure road safety, from security, education and enforcement standpoints. Capacity building among the enforcement units […]
Written on December 3, 2021 | Posted in
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The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing, through the George Price Highway Rehabilitation Project, has acquired two fully equipped 2022 Toyota Fortuner sport utility vehicles as part of its project deliverables. Today, those vehicles were handed over to the Department of Transport with the aim of increasing enforcement initiatives on the newly rehabilitated highway. These vehicles […]
Written on December 3, 2021 | Posted in
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Kareem Michael has been named the new Governor of the Central Bank of Belize. Michael has been acting as Governor ever since the former Governor, Gustavo Manuel Vasquez resigned suddenly in August, after only nineteen weeks in that capacity. Today, Prime Minister John Briceno told the media that the Board of Governors of the Bank […]
Written on December 2, 2021 | Posted in
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In business news, today News Five has the story of a local footwear company trying to compete with international imports. Jaime Marin only brings in a few of the components but sources all the leather locally. Marion Ali visited Umbraland Adventure Gears’ in Georgeville Village, Cayo today. Marion Ali, Reporting A man’s idea […]
Written on November 30, 2021 | Posted in
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The Belize Coast Guard turned sixteen on Sunday, but commemorated the momentous occasion today with a ceremony at its headquarters here in Belize City. This afternoon, a hundred and five men and women were promoted to various ranks. At the helm is Rear Admiral Elton Bennett, who has earned that distinction after completing his studies […]
Written on November 29, 2021 | Posted in
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First it was Columbus Day – which last year was removed from the 2021 calendar of public and bank holidays. Then two weeks ago, the list of holidays for 2022 had Commonwealth Day missing and the October twelfth holiday returned, but under a different name – Dia de la Raza. The decision was met with […]
Written on November 17, 2021 | Posted in
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