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The National Fire Service has obtained eight new fire trucks from the United Kingdom, but they may prove to be troublesome. The trucks, purchased for a hefty price of almost four-hundred and fifteen thousand dollars, are all built for right-hand driving, unlike the overwhelming number of vehicles for left hand driving in Belize. While we […]
Written on June 10, 2009 | Posted in
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In Monday’s newscast we carried a story on the future opening of the Sanford Children’s Clinic in Belize and there’s another development on that front. Today, a representative of the Hayward Charitable Belize Trust confirmed to News Five, that once the debt owed to Belize Social Development Limited by the Government of Belize in connection […]
Written on June 9, 2009 | Posted in
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If an advertisement in the local papers did not catch your eye, we can say that there is some anticipation over a new proposed bridge that will connect the north and south sides of the commercial city. The ad is from the Ministry of Works and it announces plans for a huge infrastructural project which […]
Written on June 9, 2009 | Posted in
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Five districts, except for Toledo, participated in the National Festival of Arts this past May. Those primary school students, considered the cream of the crop in drama, song and dance, who gave extraordinary performances at the district level are now taking centre stage at the Bliss Centre for the Performing Arts. The much anticipated festival […]
Written on June 9, 2009 | Posted in
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The weatherman is predicting some rain this weekend, but that should not dampen your plans for the lineup of activities in the City, Belmopan and elsewhere. Here is Safiyyah with the weekend agenda. Hey I’m Safiyyah and this is what’s Happening Belize? This weekend the Perk Up Coffee House in Belmopan will be lined up […]
Written on June 5, 2009 | Posted in
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It was exactly one week ago today that a seven point one shaker rocked the Belize – Honduras region, sending many homes crashing to the ground and causing damage to infrastructure. Following the phenomenon we showed still photographs of a sinkhole which measured roughly thirty feet in diameter near the Ak’bol Yoga Retreat. It was […]
Written on June 4, 2009 | Posted in
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It has long been in the news that the local branch of CLICO is in the liquidation process and the most recent step was placing it under Judicial Management. But it seems that some persons may be wrongfully capitalizing on the policyholders, who have been advised to continue paying their premiums. A release today from […]
Written on June 4, 2009 | Posted in
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District finals of the Primary School Festival of Arts have been ongoing for the past month and students from different schools around the country competed for a spot in the annual National Festival. The top fifteen from every district will now proceed to the Bliss Institute for the National Finals set for June ninth to […]
Written on June 3, 2009 | Posted in
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The financial crisis is hurting the Corozal Free Zone and recent statistics show there has been a decline in merchandise imports, but this is not slowing the administration of the zone. Officials told News Five today they have found a way to upgrade the general ambience of the facility. Free Zone Chairman, David Akierman, says […]
Written on June 1, 2009 | Posted in
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If you are a traveller to southern Belize, there is some good news as the Dangriga Town Airstrip was officially re-opened today after weeks of repairs. The work included a hot mix surfacing, adequate lighting and improved safety features. Tourism Minister, Manuel Heredia, was on hand to cut the ceremonial ribbon, declaring the runway open. […]
Written on June 1, 2009 | Posted in
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According to Prime Minister Dean Barrow to the National Assembly this past Thursday – he came, the earth shook… and now he’s gone. The PM was referring to the President of Taiwan, Ma Ying-jeou, who departed today for Guatemala, the next stop on a tour of Central America. The president, his wife and delegation were […]
Written on May 29, 2009 | Posted in
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There’s much more happening this weekend aside from the National Agricultural and Trade Show. Safiyyah has the details of these events. Hey I’m Safiyyah and this is what’s happening Belize, for the final weekend in May. This weekend the place be is definitely the Agriculture and Trade Show being held at the show grounds. Despite […]
Written on May 29, 2009 | Posted in
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On the second day of his visit, Taiwan’s president Ma Ying-jeou was whisked off to Belmopan this morning for a full day of official business. The president, accompanied by a delegation of government officials and press, was given a warm welcome as he arrived in the capital city. At a brief ceremony at Independence Plaza, […]
Written on May 28, 2009 | Posted in
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The President’s statement to the National Assembly was interrupted various times with applauses as he hit the right cords in respect of the relations with Belize. Ma announced that in his diplomatic outreach, Belize stood to benefit in agriculture and fisheries. Ma Ying-jeou, President Republic of China on Taiwan “Over the years, relations between our […]
Written on May 28, 2009 | Posted in
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At a press conference held this afternoon at the George Price Centre, an agreement between Belize and Taiwan was signed by Foreign Minister Wilfred Elrington and his counterpart, Francisco Ou. Under the Information and Communication Technology accord, Belize will benefit from a three thousand U.S. dollars center to be completed later this year, which will […]
Written on May 28, 2009 | Posted in
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And you can’t know Taiwan if you don’t experience its culture. The Ju Percussion Group accompanied President Ma on his state visit and performed at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts. It was a spectacular show of Taiwan’s multiculturalism by thirteen talented percussionists. Here are some sights and sounds. [Highlights of performance…] This evening, […]
Written on May 28, 2009 | Posted in
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The H1N1 virus no longer seems to pose a threat but its initial name “Swine Flu” certainly caused a scare among pork lovers. The Ministry of Agriculture reports that since the scare, there has been a significant drop in the local consumption of pork and pork products. And while he could not offer a figure […]
Written on May 27, 2009 | Posted in
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And this news, there are startling reports about the well known energy drink, Red Bull Cola. Since last Friday, six states in Germany have banned and removed the energy drink from shelves in retail stores after samples tested positive for traces of cocaine. Agents for Red Bull, however, say that the cola is (quote) “harmless […]
Written on May 27, 2009 | Posted in
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While the Belize City Council takes back control of the dumpsite today, last Friday some Gwen Lizarraga High School students decided to take control and clean up another area along the Western Highway—the Lord Ridge Cemetery. According to their teacher, Holland Marin, removing trash from the burial ground is a part of their community service […]
Written on May 26, 2009 | Posted in
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And the Master of the Floor is… a deafening scream came from an overflowing Church Street Yaad crowd when Charlys ‘Ninja’ Nunez was announced the grand dance champion. After twelve weeks of competition, Nunez out performed thirteen other dancers to become the Masters of the Floor—from the Street Lights to the Stage Lights—title holder. The […]
Written on May 26, 2009 | Posted in
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If you haven’t decided what to do over the long holiday weekend, Safiyyah is here to help. She has some ideas in this week’s What’s Happening Belize. Hey I’m Safiyyah and this is What’s Happening Belize. This weekend is a long one and there are more than enough events happening all over the country to […]
Written on May 22, 2009 | Posted in
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It is coming down to the wire and in less than forty-eight hours, the Master of the Floor will be known. The dance competition started with fourteen hopefuls and is now down to the top three. At stake is the grand prize of five thousand dollars cash. News Five’s Duane Moody goes behind the choreography […]
Written on May 21, 2009 | Posted in
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The Morgan Heritage concert scheduled as part of the Labour Day Weekend Festivities was postponed due to the Influenza A (H1N1) threat. But it is back on the map. The fourteen-band entourage was to perform at the City Centre on April thirtieth, but returned home only after a day’s stay at the jewel. Today the […]
Written on May 20, 2009 | Posted in
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Speaking on radio and then on television last week, Prime Minister Dean Barrow disclosed that something “dramatic and final” will have to be put in place in respect of Government’s ongoing entanglement with Telemedia. And according to the Prime Minister, the time was fast approaching to cut the Gordian knot. While the P.M. also disclosed […]
Written on May 19, 2009 | Posted in
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The Belize Centre for the Visually Impaired is holding its Annual General Meeting at the Image Factory Art Gallery tonight. If you’re wondering about the venue, the event is being held at the art gallery because there will also be a photographic display of B.C.V.I.’s work, compiled by international photographer, Marie Triller. The event has […]
Written on May 19, 2009 | Posted in
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