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In 1990, Belize signed on to the United Nations Convention for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women. Executive Director of Belize’s Women’s Issues Network, Carolyn Reynolds, says based on the little that has been done, we have not lived up to our commitments. Today WIN-Belize came together with its fifteen member organisations, government representatives, and […]
Written on October 25, 2007 | Posted in
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The organisers of virtually every pageant held in Belize insist that theirs is not a “beauty” contest, but instead involves some other special quality like talent, brains or personality. While we can’t speak to those claims, one thing we can say is that the annual Miss Garifuna pageant is different. News Five’s Marion Ali reports. […]
Written on October 25, 2007 | Posted in
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We often receive complaints from viewers regarding various shortcomings in the services provided by different governmental bodies or public utilities. In many instances the calls amount to much ado about nothing, but occasionally the grievance is not only genuine but the offence is disgraceful. Such was the case investigated this afternoon by News Five’s Marion […]
Written on October 24, 2007 | Posted in
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There was not an empty seat in the Bliss auditorium and the singers responded with perhaps the strongest set of performances ever given in six years of KTV. Each of the four finalists sang as if ten thousand dollars was at stake … which of course it was. Here’s how it went on stage. [Contestants […]
Written on October 24, 2007 | Posted in
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Accusations against the Belize government that it gave extraordinarily generous terms to a group of local businessmen in an oil concession have yet to be answered by Belmopan. Our canvassing of Cabinet members reveals that the members have spent the last three days reviewing their minutes of the June fifth meeting, presumably to refresh their […]
Written on October 22, 2007 | Posted in
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One of four prisoners who escaped from Hattieville prison earlier this month has been captured. Twenty-seven year old Terry Bainton was apprehended shortly after noon on Sunday as the result of a police raid on a house in Belize City. According to police press officer Bart Jones, based on a tip, officers entered a residence […]
Written on October 22, 2007 | Posted in
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The votes have been tallied and in the closest balloting ever, the last two finalists in Ultimate KTV have been selected. Earlier today Ilda Chiac of the auditing firm PKF Belize confirmed the results of the text message voting. Mary Mangar, Producer, Ultimate KTV “Ilda, can you confirm that your firm has reviewed the text […]
Written on October 22, 2007 | Posted in
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If barbecue is your favourite Saturday meal, you need to head to the San Cas Park, formerly the Animal Park, this weekend. As part of official activities for the annual Kraft Barbecue Cook Off, chefs from across the country will compete for the public’s approval. According to the organisers, the event is designed to satisfy […]
Written on October 19, 2007 | Posted in
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Five days after four inmates escaped from the Belize Central Prison there has been no word of the young men’s whereabouts. But while authorities continue to look for the wanted convicts, today a close family member of one of the escapees called News Five from the United States to send out a special appeal to […]
Written on October 18, 2007 | Posted in
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The practice of business houses adopting deserving schools seems to be an idea whose time has come. Last week it was B.T.L. and Bethel Primary; today it was Western Union and Biscayne. News’s Five Marion Ali reports. Marion Ali, Reporting The cutting of the yellow ribbon at Biscayne Government School marked the official opening this […]
Written on October 17, 2007 | Posted in
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The heavy rains that fell over the weekend are having a delayed effect this week in the form of flooding that closed the low wooden bridges in San Ignacio and Iguana Creek. But there’s another bridge that’s out in Cayo and today I saw its effects on one small community. Jacqueline Godwin, Reporting This is […]
Written on October 17, 2007 | Posted in
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The house was packed and the performances were strong last night as the second semi-final of Ultimate K.T.V. was held at the Bliss. At the show’s opening, it was announced that Herbert Wiltshire and Melonie Gillett were last week’s winners and will compete in the finals against two of the following four contestants. [Contestants Performing] […]
Written on October 17, 2007 | Posted in
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It’s one of those things we usually ask ourselves when we leave home: “Did I turn off the stove?” Tonight it seems one businesswoman forgot to check and what happened next could have cost lives. Nicole Samuels, Building’s Resident/Caretaker “I didn’t smell any gas. I didn’t smell any gas. I came downstairs and the fire […]
Written on October 12, 2007 | Posted in
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Meanwhile, this afternoon Minister of Natural Resources Florencio Marin officially granted seven companies permission to prospect for oil in Belize. According to a press release issued today, the contracts signed between Belmopan and Princess Petroleum, Miles Tropical Energy, Belgeo Limited, Providence Energy, Sol Oil, Blue Creek Exploration, and PetroBelize means that nearly the entire country […]
Written on October 12, 2007 | Posted in
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But while the search for more oil continues, prices at the gas pump continue to go up. As of midnight on Thursday, the price of regular fuel increased by ten cents to nine dollars and sixty-four cents. Premium gas now sells for nine dollars and seventy-four cents, up from nine fifty-eight. Diesel is now seven […]
Written on October 12, 2007 | Posted in
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This morning Youth Enhancement Services handed over exercise books and pencils to four primary schools in the Belize District for distribution to children in need. According to Outreach Coordinator at Y.E.S., Greta Jenkins, the contribution is made possible through funding from UNICEF and HIVOS. Greta Jenkins, Outreach Coordinator, Youth Enhancement Services “We found by doing […]
Written on October 12, 2007 | Posted in
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Today is World Food Day and to celebrate the event, farmers, chefs and nutritionists laid out a spread that would make anyone hungry. Jacqueline Godwin, Reporting Today forty-three food stalls set up shop at the Memorial Park as part of the official activities of World Food Day. Students from across the city attended the event […]
Written on October 12, 2007 | Posted in
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They made a splash on the Belizean music scene a couple years ago with their hit “Sugar Daddy” and today Belizean Entertainment is hoping history will repeat itself for its latest offering entitled “Dirty Looks Riddim.” The album’s twenty-one tracks feature a variety of artists and is a collaboration between the group and the newly […]
Written on October 12, 2007 | Posted in
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While Belize’s economy hasn’t diversified into the manufacturing sector just yet, when it comes to using electronics, we can figure out the most complicated devices. And that’s exactly what Marion Ali did this morning as she toured a new exhibit at the House of Culture. Marion Ali, Reporting Since Wednesday, the House of Culture in […]
Written on October 12, 2007 | Posted in
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Tonight there are disturbing reports coming from the Belize/Guatemala border in the Toledo District. According to Executive Director of the Sarstoon Temash Institute for Indigenous Management, Greg Ch’oc, around nine-thirty on Tuesday morning, he and other members of the organisation were heading to Graham Creek Village via the Sarstoon River when they were stopped by […]
Written on October 11, 2007 | Posted in
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Today FirstCaribbean announced the winners of the National Unsung Heroes competition. They are Lyndon and Lavern Bailey, founders of the Tubal Trade and Vocational Institute. This afternoon, the couple was presented with a cheque of ten thousand dollars to help them continue their community work. Seven years ago, Lyndon Bailey used the proceeds from the […]
Written on October 11, 2007 | Posted in
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Today Scotiabank’s main office on Albert Street in Belize City gave out six prizes to customers who lucked out in the bank’s American Airlines MasterCard promotion held between May and June. Taking the seven-night Royal Caribbean Cruise for two was Doctor Nerida DePaz. Dr. Nerida DePaz, Winner, Scotiabank’s Caribbean Cruise “This is a dream come […]
Written on October 11, 2007 | Posted in
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It’s a project that has been talked about for years … and today the further diversification of Belize’s energy supply moved one step closer to reality. News Five’s Janelle Chanona reports from Tower Hill. Janelle Chanona, Reporting Today officials of Belize Sugar Industries and government officials broke ground for what will be the single largest […]
Written on October 10, 2007 | Posted in
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On yesterday’s newscast we reported on a school in Dangriga seeking help to upgrade its overcrowded facilities. This morning News Five’s Marion Ali visited a school in Belize City that is already beginning to enjoy the improvements provided by a generous benefactor. Marion Ali, Reporting In June of this year B.T.L. announced that it would […]
Written on October 10, 2007 | Posted in
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While B.T.L. was helping out in Belize City, another well-known Belizean business entity was doing its part in the Corozal District. Janelle Chanona has the story. Janelle Chanona, Reporting Seven weeks after Hurricane Dean destroyed her home in San Antonio Village, this morning Adelita Gilharry became the new owner of a one bedroom house. Adelita […]
Written on October 10, 2007 | Posted in
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