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On Wednesday, the government of Taiwan handed over three projects to the Ministry of Natural Resources; today it was the Ministry of Education that benefitted from Taiwan’s generosity. It received sixty computers which went to some deserving teachers and for a learning center at the E.P. Yorke High School. Duane Moody has that story. […]
Written on December 12, 2013 | Posted in
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Recent studies indicate that one in every ten children has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in the United States. This means that the children have difficulty executing tasks that require focused attention over long periods of time. Tonight’s Healthy Living focuses on Attention Deficit Disorder, ADD, and ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Marleni Cuellar, […]
Written on December 12, 2013 | Posted in
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The big news today is that the impasse between sugar-cane farmers and BSI/ASR has been breached, at least in principle and there is a deal in the making. Prime Minister Dean Barrow met with company representatives on Monday, and this morning ASR officially capitulated, meaning that there is an acceptance that farmers will have to […]
Written on December 11, 2013 | Posted in
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The search for four missing anglers, who disappeared while returning from a fishing expedition on Saturday, has expanded to southern waters. Despite the discovery of the lifeless body of their colleague, forty-nine-year-old Thomas Young, they remain unaccounted for. Twenty-six-year-old Derwin Gentle, twenty-four-year-old Elgin Graham, thirty-four-year-old Sergio Flores and twenty-six-year-old Kenrick Devin Chi are the subjects […]
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On December sixth senior woman police constable Marilyn Pate accompanied personnel from the Human Development Department on a routine domestic abuse call to Trial Farm in the Orange Walk District. It turned out to be anything but routine, though, as WPC Pate was attacked by the alleged assailant in the domestic abuse case – Oscar […]
Written on December 11, 2013 | Posted in
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There was a tragic accident in San Lazaro in the Orange Walk District on Tuesday, which claimed the life of fifty-four year old Magdalena Castellanos. Castellanos was at her home in the village when a friend from her church came to drop something off. The woman was sitting in front of her home when the […]
Written on December 11, 2013 | Posted in
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Well known Belizean author, Zee Edgell, has been in Belize for about two weeks during which she has been making her media rounds. This Thursday she will be appearing on Open Your Eyes. But earlier today, she was at an event hosted by the National Library Service in Belmopan. Her fans had the opportunity to […]
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A redo of a handing over of projects took place today in Belmopan. The government of Taiwan through its Ambassador, David Wu, handed over a portfolio of projects to the government. It represents a three million dollars investment in horticulture, agro-processing and production. According to the Ambassador, more than seventy families have benefitted. News Five’s […]
Written on December 11, 2013 | Posted in
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At the ITVET today, there was reason to be merry. About one hundred and twenty-five students from Stella Maris School were celebrating with the Belize Bank and Belize Bank International, their annual Christmas Party. The party is highly anticipated so the bank threw in a few more goodies. Duane Moody reports. Duane Moody, Reporting […]
Back in November 2007 seven friends went fishing, days later the body of one was found: Magistrate Richard Swift. The six others mysteriously disappeared and were never found. Tonight there is a similar story to report of murder on the high seas. It involves a group of five fishermen who set out to sea last […]
Written on December 10, 2013 | Posted in
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UDP Area representatives will allegedly receive ninety thousand dollars this Christmas to hand out to their constituents. That revelation came from PUP Leader Francis Fonseca, who says he got that information from documents he received from the Ministry of Finance, though not through official channels. According to Fonseca, UDP reps will receive ninety thousand, while […]
The Opposition People’s United Party controls three municipalities – Orange Walk, Dangriga and Punta Gorda. All three municipalities will be benefitting from some infrastructural works as part of a recent program announced by Prime Minister Dean Barrow. But while any improvement should theoretically be a good thing, none of the three representatives are jumping for […]
At a press briefing this afternoon, Mayor of Orange Walk Town Kevin Bernard said he and the Council haven’t even been officially informed of any works in that municipality. All three Mayors claim serious disrespect of their authority and responsibility, and joined by PUP Leader Francis Fonseca, are denouncing the actions by the government. […]
Written on December 10, 2013 | Posted in
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The last Senate meeting held on November sixth ended in some confusion and tension. Opposition Senator Lisa Shoman moved a motion for a senate inquiry into the ongoing immigration scandal. The vote was deadlocked at six, with representatives from the Opposition, church, union and private sector aligned on one side, and government senators on the […]
Written on December 10, 2013 | Posted in
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We have been reporting on a long list of visas procured by ministers of government exclusively for Chinese nationals even though it is not a legal requirement for ministers to facilitate visas. It is well known, however, that nationals from various countries, who cannot get visas to enter the United States, go through a complex […]
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Prime Minister Dean Barrow met with representatives of ASR and BSI in Belize City on Monday. Local stakeholders in the industry are awaiting word from ASR which will dictate the next move forward. GOB is in the cane-farmers’ corner – but only where the demand for payment for the use of bagasse is concerned. And […]
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Visa approvals were granted to at least fifty Indian nationals to study at the Central American Science Health University, CASHU, located in Burrell Boom. Their recent arrival sounded alarm because of an ongoing scandal in which Ministers were found to be procuring visas for Chinese nationals. CASHU, however says it is all legit. Dr. […]
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The father of South African democracy Nelson Mandela is being laid to rest in his home country. In Soweto earlier today, a four-hour memorial service was held in Mandela’s honor. The ceremony was attended by a throng of seventy thousand mourners, including heads of state from at least one hundred countries. While eulogies were read […]
The annual Toys for Tots campaign concluded today with Christmas gifts being presented to fifty underprivileged primary school students across Belize City. It’s an effort which began earlier this year, in early September when the public, as well as corporate sponsors were urged to join the initiative. United Airlines Country Manager, Indira Craig told News […]
Written on December 10, 2013 | Posted in
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International Anti-Corruption Day was celebrated globally today. Across the world, corruption undermines democratic institutions, impedes economic development and remains a key factor in social decay. While Belize is a member of the U.N., it is yet to become a signatory to the United Nations Convention against Corruption. As it stands, Belize has been excluded from […]
Written on December 9, 2013 | Posted in
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Chairman for the Vision Inspired by the People also commented on the ongoing perception of rampant corruption within various government departments, including the Lands Department, as well as the Ministry of Immigration and Nationality. Hubert Enriquez, Chairman, VIP “Corruption is clearly a big issue in Belize and steps must be taken to eliminate it […]
Written on December 9, 2013 | Posted in
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Still on the issue of corruption, the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry says it supports the fight against corruption. The B.C.C.I. singled out the proposals advanced by V.I.P. saying that corruption has over the decades woven itself into our social fabric and is a deterrent to development and destructive to our fragile economy. According […]
Written on December 9, 2013 | Posted in
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The intensive and wide-ranging multiple investigations into corruption at the Immigration Department have allegedly been ongoing for at least two months now. We say allegedly because there is no real evidence of any investigation into corruption. At this point we can’t even say that a so-called Financial Intelligence Unit investigation even exists, because head of […]
Written on December 6, 2013 | Posted in
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Former Deputy Mayor Eric Chang was thrown into the mix of the immigration scandal involving the illegal sale of a Belizean passport to imprisoned South Korean businessman Won Hong Kim. Chang was in Taiwan on an official visit when the scandal broke in September and after his name was called, he remained in Taiwan for […]
Written on December 6, 2013 | Posted in
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Around the world, there has been an outpouring of emotions following the death of Nelson Mandela. Leaders all over have been paying tribute to the larger-than-life icon whose struggle against injustices and to end racial oppression inspired the world. The office of the prime minister announced today that it is sending an official note of […]
Written on December 6, 2013 | Posted in
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