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Turning to the war among the two telephone companies, the smaller but more aggressive SMART challenged Telemedia this afternoon to disclose the true number of subscribers that have switched companies. The government’s mouthpiece this morning declared that ten thousand subscribers have left SMART for the government controlled Telemedia. According to SMART, this is false and […]
Written on November 5, 2009 | Posted in
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The Privy Council on Wednesday dismissed murder convictions on Ernest Savery, Lenton Polonio and Francis Eiley for the 2002 Murder of Justo Perez. Perez was killed at his home in San Pedro and when his body was found, it was gagged and had deep wounds on the head. The motive was robbery. The three men […]
Written on November 5, 2009 | Posted in
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Comision Federal de Electridad is pulling the plug on B.E.L. The supplier informed today that it intends to cancel its guaranteed power supply control contract with B.E.L. because its (quote) generation capacity has been significantly limited, (unquote). CFE first signaled that it was revisiting the agreement in April when it indicated it would not continue […]
Written on November 4, 2009 | Posted in
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This morning as a News Five team was on Princess Margaret Drive, it spotted two police officers with semi automatic rifles at a yard. The team immediately approached the unfolding scene which they felt would reveal a harrowing tale of crime and violence. Officers were guarding, the entrance to Jambel’s Jerk Pit, a restaurant located […]
Written on November 4, 2009 | Posted in
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It is not often that we refer to someone as a clown, but one Belizean has the distinction of being an internationally recognized clown. Javier Canul is an Emergency Medical Technician by profession, but when he’s not making a presentation on the behalf of the Belize Emergency Response Team, he’s probably in his painted face […]
Written on November 3, 2009 | Posted in
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And the National Library Service has close to forty service points throughout the country including branch and community libraries. And while many persons are now relying on the internet, there are plenty others who still use the libraries as a source of reference. A newly created organization called Angel Says: Read, headed by former Washington […]
Written on November 3, 2009 | Posted in
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Moses Michael Leviy aka Shyne was deported last Wednesday back to the Jewel after spending close to ten years in prison in the US. Since then he has moved out of the Radisson Fort George and has kept away from public eye. That brief hiatus was broken today as he begins to rebuild his image […]
Written on November 2, 2009 | Posted in
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Shyne’s appearance at Wesley College was not only for the students; it was also his first press conference with the media. Professor Ogletree indicated that they would not discuss his case or his time in prison. They were, however, going to discuss Shyne’s future. Although religion is an important aspect of his life now, his […]
Written on November 2, 2009 | Posted in
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Turning to the tourism industry, major changes are expected to take place at the Belize Tourism Board. It involves the replacement of the Executive Director, Tracy Taegar, who has held that top post for a more than ten years and Evan Tillett, as Director of Finance. Both Teagar and Tillett were informed today that their […]
Written on November 2, 2009 | Posted in
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At Wednesday’s marathon press conference, the Prime Minister covered ground on a long list of issues, including the nationalization of Telemedia. But has he bitten off more than he can chew now that the post nationalization plans are obviously not going his way? Barrow attacked an interconnection and rental of tower space agreements signed between […]
Written on October 30, 2009 | Posted in
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Hey I’m Safiyyah and this is What’s Happening Belize for the Halloween weekend. This Friday night down south in Malibu Beach club there will be a birthday bash for DJ Buju B and Rudaz. On Saturday as you all know there will be plenty to do, so pay attention. In the morning in Belize City […]
Written on October 30, 2009 | Posted in
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The P.M.’s press conference earlier today, though it was primarily about the economy, had a moment of personal reflection. On Wednesday, Barrow’s son, known as Jamal Barrow or Moses Michael Leviy was deported to Belize. His son had a budding career as Shyne, a New York recording artist when he was incarcerated for a shooting […]
Written on October 29, 2009 | Posted in
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Garifuna Settlement Day is coming up on November nineteenth. So mark your calendar for the cultural explosion expected at the many events leading up to the celebration. News Five Delahnie Bain will not compete in the Miss Garifuna pageant, but she did have a go at the language. Delahnie Bain, Reporting The Garifuna culture is […]
Written on October 29, 2009 | Posted in
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As soon as Shyne left the P.G.I. A. with his entourage in tow, he made his way to the Youth Hostel at mile twenty-one on the Western Highway. Shyne gave a speech to the youths, but the media was not allowed to record it. Only after the speech was finished, his handlers allowed the cameras […]
Written on October 28, 2009 | Posted in
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In financial news, BCB Holdings Limited announced that the Board of Directors of the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on October ninth, approved the listing of BCB’s one hundred and three; six hundred and forty-two; and nine hundred and eighty-four ordinary shares of no par value each. BCB has now confirmed that trading of the […]
Written on October 28, 2009 | Posted in
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Last week Thursday, we aired a story about financial irregularity at City Hall that was revealed in an audit report obtained by News Five. The story mentioned Peyrefitte Brothers as being among choice businesses that had received discounts and trade-offs for trade licenses. That business protested that it was never mentioned in the audit report […]
Written on October 28, 2009 | Posted in
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In a tragic incident in the Orange Walk District, a Mennonite welder of Shipyard was killed after he was accidentally electrocuted. On Monday, thirty-seven year old David Schmidt was welding his boat on the New River along with Juan Martinez, also of the village, when the incident happened. Water and electricity do not mix and […]
Written on October 27, 2009 | Posted in
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Music is a form of communication and a duo released a CD that is expected to send a message to its listeners. Sharon Humes and Melissa Mossiah, known as Autumn’s Spring, launched their first album entitled “Freedom sixty-one-one.” The gospel artists from Burrell Boom Village have been playing instruments and singing for over a decade […]
Written on October 27, 2009 | Posted in
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It’s the perfect time to play the game because the Lotto jackpot is hot. After a farmer took home the October fourteenth winnings and twenty persons shared the October seventeenth prize, today there is another lucky winner. A nurse of twenty-eight years and faithful lotto buyer won with her special numbers, 5, 9, 12, 19 […]
Written on October 27, 2009 | Posted in
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Prime Minister Dean Barrow’s son, Jamal “Shyne” Barrow is heading home. Shyne has served almost nine years in prison for assault and reckless endangerment following a shooting at a Manhattan nightclub in 1999. The Prime Minister wrote to New York Governor seeking pardon for his son, but the news is that he is coming home […]
Written on October 26, 2009 | Posted in
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St. John’s College High School is promoting healthy lifestyles and fitness. And on Saturday, sixty of its students will be competing in the third annual triathlon. The event begins at six a.m. and will feature three disciples: swimming, cycling and running. The event is being held to raise funds for upcoming projects for the institution. […]
Written on October 23, 2009 | Posted in
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Hey I’m Safiyyah and this is What’s Happening Belize. This Friday Elegance will be presenting a very special French Kiss called Noche Latina featuring DJ Super Mario from Estereo Amor as well as Tagg International and Belizean Movements. On Saturday Night there will be a party called threesome inside Palm Island. this will feature Madd […]
Written on October 23, 2009 | Posted in
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This afternoon at the Bliss Auditorium, the Ministry of Education held its national Preschool Storytelling competition. It’s the second of its kind and this time, eight participants from different zones countrywide, excluding Stann Creek, competed. The north and the city shared the top three stories and the presenters took home the prizes. The competition is […]
Written on October 22, 2009 | Posted in
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She was first seen as a contestant on the sixty-fourth Queen of the Bay Pageant on September fifth of this year. And although she did not place, eighteen year old Daniella Woolley went on to compete in the 2009 Miss World Pageant held in Corozal Town and then moved on to the bigger pageant Miss […]
Written on October 22, 2009 | Posted in
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It’s Red Ribbon Week at Wesley College and today the students boasted their ribbons to proclaim that they say no to drugs. The school dedicates a week each year to promote awareness on the negative effects of drugs. One of the activities was a parade through the streets and here are the sights and sounds […]
Written on October 21, 2009 | Posted in
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