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In case you missed the announcement, today was International Civil Aviation Day. Official activities included an open day at the Marion Jones Sporting Complex under the theme, “Global Air Transport – a Driver of Sustainable Economic, Social and Cultural Development”. News Five’s Janelle Chanona has more.” Janelle Chanona, Reporting Skydivers were a big hit during […]
Written on December 7, 2007 | Posted in
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A vacancy exists for a reporter to join the staff of one of the region’s most highly honoured television news organisations. Applicants should possess the following qualifications: – Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (Broadcasting experience is an asset) – Strong writing skills – Strong command of the English language – A commitment to excellence – Willingness […]
Written on December 7, 2007 | Posted in
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Three funding awards were made this morning by UNESCO to local organisations. Ava Pennil, the Director of the Human Services Department, received twenty-one thousand U.S. dollars for the publishing of a series of booklets explaining Belize’s Child Protection System. Also granted funding for a publication—in this case four thousand U.S. dollars–was the Museum of Belize […]
Written on December 6, 2007 | Posted in
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In news just in it appears that people acting in sympathy with the Felix family have taken action tonight by breaking down the concrete wall at the Pot Loyola Pre-school. The wall was used to hide the person or persons who shot to death sixteen year old Faron Felix on Friday night and his mother, […]
Written on December 6, 2007 | Posted in
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A vacancy exists for a reporter to join the staff of one of the region’s most highly honoured television news organisations. Applicants should possess the following qualifications: – Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (Broadcasting experience is an asset) – Strong writing skills – Strong command of the English language – A commitment to excellence – Willingness […]
Written on December 6, 2007 | Posted in
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Patients receiving medical treatment at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital will as of tonight have some extra comfort – courtesy of the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This afternoon staff members of B.C.C.I. took time off to donate and decorate an eight-foot tall Christmas tree for the facility’s lobby. According to Manager of Business […]
Written on December 5, 2007 | Posted in
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A vacancy exists for a reporter to join the staff of one of the region’s most highly honoured television news organisations. Applicants should possess the following qualifications: – Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (Broadcasting experience is an asset) – Strong writing skills – Strong command of the English language – A commitment to excellence – Willingness […]
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Meanwhile, a Stann Creek district mother is tonight mourning the loss of her little girl after the child drowned. Around eleven-thirty Monday morning, two year old Lisandra Quintanilla was playing in the yard of her Bella Vista home with several other children when she fell into a well. They ran to get help but by […]
Written on December 4, 2007 | Posted in
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It has been a long time coming but today a contract was finally signed to pave the final nine miles of the Southern Highway. The run from Big Falls to Golden Stream will be handled by Cisco Construction, which was awarded the job over two foreign bidders. The sixteen million dollar project is expected to […]
Written on December 4, 2007 | Posted in
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Complaints about the service offered to the public by government offices are so common as to be almost a cliché. But without commenting on how true or false that perception may be, what is clear is that major efforts are underway to improve. News Five’s Marion Ali has more. Marion Ali, Reporting Today the Office […]
Written on December 4, 2007 | Posted in
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A vacancy exists for a reporter to join the staff of one of the region’s most highly honoured television news organisations. Applicants should possess the following qualifications: – Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (Broadcasting experience is an asset) – Strong writing skills – Strong command of the English language – A commitment to excellence – Willingness […]
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With the cruiseship season now in full swing we can expect the streets of Belize City to remain full of visitors…at least during the middle three days of the week. But numbers can be deceiving as not all of our cruise tourists leave the country happy. That issue of client satisfaction was very much on […]
Written on December 3, 2007 | Posted in
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A vacancy exists for a reporter to join the staff of one of the region’s most highly honoured television news organisations. Applicants should possess the following qualifications: – Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (Broadcasting experience is an asset) – Strong writing skills – Strong command of the English language – A commitment to excellence – Willingness […]
Written on December 3, 2007 | Posted in
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With the Christmas season upon us, parents are already on the prowl for presents. One toy on the market this year is an old school truck. According to creator Joel “Dara” Robinson, his all terrain vehicle comes complete with a custom paint job, power steering, and natural air conditioning. Robinson says he decided to use […]
Written on November 30, 2007 | Posted in
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After three weeks of north winds and hard rains, perfect weather has finally returned to Belize…and while last week’s U.S. Thanksgiving holiday is the traditional start of Belize’s tourist season, the warm sunshine and streets crowded with visitors made today feel like the real beginning of big business. But as News Five’s Janelle Chanona discovered, […]
Written on November 29, 2007 | Posted in
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There’s no doubt that the Belize Carnival Association runs a great series of events each September…but today the Association was in the news, not because they are jumping up, but because they are making a donation. That gift took the form of a 150 cc motorcycle for the police Prosecution Branch. It was presented to […]
Written on November 29, 2007 | Posted in
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Williams also reported that efforts are already underway to beef up the department’s anti-crime activities during the Christmas season. Sr. Supt. Chester Williams, Deputy O.C., Eastern Division “We will be intensifying our police presence within the commercial areas and without losing focus in the other areas where we know the other types of crimes have […]
Written on November 29, 2007 | Posted in
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Being a police officer is a dangerous job anywhere in the world and Belize is no exception. With cops increasingly on the wrong end of deadly violence the department is trying to offer at least some kind of relief to grieving families. News Five’s Marion Ali reports that while the money may be small, at […]
Written on November 28, 2007 | Posted in
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He is a volunteer soldier, mechanic, father, and husband. But two weeks ago Gonzalo Lizama added Lotto winner to his many titles. The thirty-seven year old resident of Hope Creek won the November tenth, one hundred and ten thousand dollar draw and today Lizama, his common-law wife and their four children finally made it to […]
Written on November 28, 2007 | Posted in
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If you are in the mood for humour this weekend, then you need to head to the Bliss on Friday night. The four local comedians who are scheduled to take centre stage are Dillon Jones, Rafael Martinez, Kenny Morgan and Lionel Mangar. And according to one comic, hearing laughter from the audience brings its own […]
Written on November 28, 2007 | Posted in
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Each year the Young Women’s Christian Association raises funds to finance its Helping Early Leavers Programme. The two-year initiative caters to young girls who for one reason or another cannot enter high school. Through fundraisers like the Celebrity Fashion Showcase scheduled for Saturday night, the girls can receive valuable training in the areas of hospitality, […]
Written on November 27, 2007 | Posted in
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Meanwhile, two young children from the Orange Walk district continue to recover from injuries they sustained in a freak accident that claimed the life of their father. According to police, around one on Friday afternoon, thirty-eight year old Shipyard resident Abram Enns was welding an oil tank when a massive explosion occurred. The blast fatally […]
Written on November 26, 2007 | Posted in
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A young student from St. Ignatius Primary was the most popular girl on campus today all because she bought a pencil. Seven year-old Kenisha Young was the first prize winner for the Belize District in a national back to school raffle organized by the importers of Bic brand stationery, Emilio Ahmad and Sons. According to […]
Written on November 26, 2007 | Posted in
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It didn’t exactly come as a shock but today the International Association of Athletics Federations voted to erase all of Marion Jones’ IAAF results dating back to September of 2000. The lost titles include her Olympic medals and World Championship titles and the annulment also applies to her teammates in various relays. In addition to […]
Written on November 23, 2007 | Posted in
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Richard Swift’s body was found on Glover’s Reef on November tenth. He is the only one of seven friends who went out fishing on November fourth to be accounted for. Today he was remembered by those he worked with. Kendra Griffith, Reporting This morning the family of Richard Swift gathered alongside members of the legal […]
Written on November 22, 2007 | Posted in
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