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For the past seven years, Fortis has been recognizing the work of non governmental organizations or others groups who have been making a difference in community life. This year, Fortis’ through its subsidiary, B.E.L., chose the Liberty Foundation as the recipient for a donation of four thousand dollars. Liberty, an orphanage that is home to […]
Written on December 23, 2009 | Posted in
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Foreign Minister and Attorney General, Wilfred “Sedi” Elrington, on Monday tried to explain his meaning of the word “artificial”, which he used to describe the border between Belize and Guatemala following a meeting in Washington DC with his Guatemalan counterpart. According to Elrington, the borders are artificial because they are manmade and not formed by […]
Written on December 22, 2009 | Posted in
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A portion of a protective embankment at mile seven on the Northern Highway caved into the river while construction was taking place. It is considered a dangerous stretch that runs parallel with the Belize River and is prone to accidents. Cadet Henderson, the C.E.O. in the Ministry of Works, says the project was designed, tendered […]
Written on December 22, 2009 | Posted in
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There is more than the usual consumption of electricity and butane gas at Christmastime and that comes with its own risk. At home leaking gas tanks, over-loaded outlets and the occasional cooking accidents make the perfect recipe for disaster. But to mitigate some of that, members of the Fire Department are on an awareness campaign. […]
Written on December 22, 2009 | Posted in
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The homeless were not the only ones who got a Christmas treat today. The forty three residents at the Sister Cecilia Home for the Elderly also had some good old entertainment and turkey dinner this evening, courtesy of the Belize Police Department. The treats come as part of the Community Policing Unit’s fifth Christmas outreach. […]
Written on December 22, 2009 | Posted in
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The occasion was billed as a celebration of unity and purpose in honor of the George Price, the former prime Minister and Leader Emeritus of the People’s United Party who is also is largely recognized as the father of the nation. The elderly statesman is approaching his ninety-second birthday, so the moment was also in […]
Written on December 22, 2009 | Posted in
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Former Agriculture Minister, Russel Alexander Garcia, has died following a brief illness. The fifty-nine year old died in his hometown of Dangriga on Saturday. He will be given an official burial on Wednesday. Affectionately known as “Chiste”, Garcia served as Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries during the period 1993-1998 before retiring from active politics.
Written on December 21, 2009 | Posted in
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The Belize Cogeneration Energy Limited, or BELCOGEN for short, will begin providing power supply shortly. The sixty three million US dollar-investment took over two years to materialize. Its capacity will be to produce thirty megawatts of power. Twenty five megawatts of that will be sold directly to the Belize Electricity Limited. This represents twenty percent […]
Written on December 18, 2009 | Posted in
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There were some smiling faces in Ladyville this evening and they belonged to young police cadets and the children of police officers stationed in Ladyville and Lord’s Bank. Over a hundred little ones attended a party, courtesy the Ladyville Police Station, the Police Coalition Committee and the Ladyville business community. Officer Commanding the Ladyville Police […]
Written on December 18, 2009 | Posted in
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At the Ashcroft Rehabilitation Centre another set of men were in a celebratory mood as they completed a three month rigorous programme. The programme lasted for thirteen weeks and involved a twelve step approach to rehab. News Five’s Delahnie Bain was on hand for the graduation. Delahnie Bain, Reporting Almost one hundred inmates received certificates […]
Written on December 18, 2009 | Posted in
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Hey I’m Safiyyah and this is What’s Happening Belize? Tonight you can head over to the Bliss and see Carlos Perote and Friends in concert. This is a one night only show and will feature Carlos Perote alongside artists like Junie Crawford, Jason Guerrero, Mark Phillips and Tanya Carter. The show will begin at eight […]
Written on December 18, 2009 | Posted in
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On Tuesday we reported of a shakeup and a proposed pay cut that is on the table for City Councilors. The bankrupt Council has run from one crisis to the next and still has the lingering problem of being unable to come up with payments to sanitation companies. The council pays over seventy thousand dollars […]
Written on December 16, 2009 | Posted in
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Four lucky winners went home with appliances and cash prizes on Tuesday courtesy of the Belize Bank. Today, the bank made an even bigger impact at the annual Stella Maris Christmas party, which it fully sponsored this year. In the spirit of giving, the employees all pitched in to ensure that there was a smile […]
Written on December 16, 2009 | Posted in
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Christmas is only nine days away. And a charitable partnership that involves the U.S. Navy’s Project Hand Clasp, the U.S. Embassy in Belize and the Jacksonville, Florida’s Rotary Club are giving gifts that will truly turn pages in the lives that they reach. Through that union, over one hundred thousand text books have been delivered […]
Written on December 16, 2009 | Posted in
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Carlos Perrote is an accomplished musician, composer and arranger. He has been making music for at least thirty years and for the past ten he has lived in Belize. He has worked as music teacher with NICH and is the current musical director of the Grace Primary School and the Holy Redeemer Marching Band. Today […]
Written on December 15, 2009 | Posted in
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And there were four lucky winners today in the Belize Bank’s second of three raffles at its Market Square office downtown. They scored big, taking home a variety of household appliances and cash prizes just in time for Christmas. It’s all a part of the bank’s annual promotional period, which this year is aimed at […]
Written on December 15, 2009 | Posted in
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He is well known and highly respected in the community. His store, Simon Quan, on Queen Street in Belize City carries an extensive variety of goods at affordable prices. Today shoppers in the height of the Christmas Shopping Season may have noticed a black bow on the outside of the store. That bow has been […]
Written on December 14, 2009 | Posted in
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It is the largest eagle in the world and for years, Belize has been working in restoring the numbers of the birds in the country. And today after a week in quarantine, the Harpy eagle, Hope was released into the wild near Blue Creek in the Orange Walk District. Hope is the fifteenth eagle that […]
Written on December 14, 2009 | Posted in
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Building on the success of its Rock the Runway initiative, Continental Airlines today doubled its outreach program to deserving primary school students. Today two hundred primary school students between the ages of five and seven from twenty schools in the city received gifts from the organizers, Toys for Tots Program. The faces of the children […]
Written on December 14, 2009 | Posted in
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Late Thursday evening, the Chief Justice ruled in favor of Smart and directed Telemedia to re-install Smart’s equipment on its towers and provide access to E1 lines and all Telemedia sites. That was music to the ears of Smart subscribers, some ninety thousand, who were in limbo after Telemedia disputed services to Smart. This morning […]
Written on December 11, 2009 | Posted in
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If you own or use a computer you may be interested in a new anti-virus that is becoming available in Belize. A Mexican company named Segtimex, is introducing the product called E’scan. Business Computer Systems is the local authorized dealer and Lourdes Smith, its General Manager, says E’scan is more than just an anti-virus; it […]
Written on December 11, 2009 | Posted in
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The weekend is here and Safiyyah has a full blotter. Take a pick from the variety of activities available: from a Christian concert, to bruk down bash, to a night with Sean Paul. Hey I’m Safiyyah and this is What’s Happening Belize? Tonight in Orange Walk Club Hi-5 will be having a bash called “See […]
Written on December 11, 2009 | Posted in
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Two well known film producers touched down at the P.G.I.A. late this afternoon. Film Director and Producer, Tim Story, who is the man behind hit movies such as Barber Shop featuring Ice Cube, Taxi with Queen Latifa and the Fantastic Four Movies came to scout local talent and the potential of filming in the Jewel. […]
Written on December 10, 2009 | Posted in
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The Brukdong competition takes place this Saturday at the House of Culture in Belize City. A number of artists have signed up to compete with their original pieces and the judges will be looking keenly at the various elements in their music. News Five’s Delahnie Bain caught up with organizers and performers today. Delahnie Bain, […]
Written on December 10, 2009 | Posted in
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There is not much hope that streets on the south side of Belize City will be repaired before the Christmas holiday. That was one of the resounding messages coming out of the Ministry of Works press conference which was held today at the Princess Hotel. According to Minister of Works, Anthony ‘Boots’ Martinez, there are […]
Written on December 9, 2009 | Posted in
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