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The Y.W.C.A. is celebrating sixty-four years in Belize this month. The Belize Chapter of the Y offers instructional and training programmes that promote education, income generation for women and girls, physical development and other creative activities for healthy living. As a part of its public engagement and transparency, the Y hosts an annual open house […]
Written on March 13, 2020 | Posted in
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One of the most asked questions is how to protect yourself against the alarming spread of c COVID-19. One of highly recommended suggestions from doctors is a common-sense approach. Epidemiologist, Doctor Russell Manzanero emphasizes the need for hygienic practices such as the frequent washing of hands. The measures, he says, are similar to those taken […]
Written on March 12, 2020 | Posted in
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From the hotels to the tour guides, all sectors in tourism are feeling the impact of the COVID-19. The Executive Director of the Belize Tourism Industry Association says that its members have also been experiencing cancellations, primarily as it relates to university or student groups and religious missions, who have been advised not to travel […]
Written on March 12, 2020 | Posted in
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In 2019, during the dengue epidemic in Belize, thousands of persons were affected and there was a sharp increase in the amount of sickness benefit claims between January and July. Payouts were made of over forty-nine thousand dollars, which is forty-three thousand dollars more than the same period in 2018. The then C.E.O. of the […]
Written on March 12, 2020 | Posted in
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Still on the coronavirus, the Leader of the Opposition, John Briceño confirmed via a release this evening that he has accepted, in good faith, the invitation by the Prime Minister to co-chair the high-level working group on COVID-19. The release says that Belize is facing a national crisis, not just in health, but in the […]
Written on March 12, 2020 | Posted in
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The Belize Red Cross and the City Emergency Management Organization conducted three disaster simulations today in Belize City. The exercises are to complement two months of training where thirty residents did a series of sessions to learn about disaster preparedness and response. Today, that project wrapped up when they tested their knowledge to demonstrate their […]
Written on March 12, 2020 | Posted in
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All over, women face challenges in their professional life and the field of sports is no exception. Since Wednesday, a summit commenced in Belize City to promote equality for girls and women involved in sports. According to organizers, there is a decline in the number of women engaged in sporting activities so the event is […]
Written on March 12, 2020 | Posted in
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Was human error the cause of the fatal B.D.F. helicopter crash? That’s what the Honduras Air Force Accident Prevention and Investigation Board says is the preliminary, probable cause. The Ministry of National Security released the written report into the cause of the crash on Tuesday evening. But the report also looks at a number of […]
Written on March 11, 2020 | Posted in
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The twenty-three-page report outlines concerns as it relates to the operation of the helicopter in the mission on February twenty-seventh. The use of cell-phone to communicate by WhatsApp messages and the poor weather conditions to fly are all considered factors in what may have caused the accident. The Ministry of National Security and the Belize […]
Written on March 11, 2020 | Posted in
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There were a few points that the investigators say that they were unable to verify because they were told that some of the information were classified and are matters of national security. According to the report, they were not able to verify the physical and mental conditions of the crew because of the high secrecy […]
Written on March 11, 2020 | Posted in
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Other points raised in the report include the issue of the pilots’ time flying the aircraft for narco-trafficking operations. The report recommended that there be a separation of the classification of the pilots in two wings; fixed wing and rotating wing. It also noted that initial training as a pilot in command must be based […]
Written on March 11, 2020 | Posted in
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Families of the fallen Belize Defense Force soldiers met with the Minister of National Security Michael Peyrefitte and Chief of Defense Staff, Admiral Borland and investigators on Tuesday at Price Barracks. They were represented by three attorneys including Audrey Matura. The families of the soldiers are expected to receive benefits, but that might take months […]
Written on March 11, 2020 | Posted in
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Chair of the Senate Select Committee, attorney Aldo Salazar has completed the long anticipated first draft report on the inquiry of the Auditor-General’s Special Audit Report on Passport and Immigration. The inquiry captivated the attention of the nation, spanned several months and was conducted two years ago. Salazar has shared the draft report with other members […]
Written on March 11, 2020 | Posted in
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The National Trade Union Congress of Belize met on Saturday to discuss the Prime Minister’s response to the good governance demands made by the Congress. The Congress, earlier this year, wrote to Prime Minister Dean Barrow, making several demands including the immediate allocation of a substantial and adequate budget for the UNCAC and for the […]
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The Government of Belize has allocated nine hundred thousand dollars in response to COVID-19. Belize has yet to confirm a case, but health officials say that it is just a matter of time. During the sitting of the Senate on Tuesday, P.U.P. senator Isabel Bennett challenged the government to do more to protect and keep the public […]
Written on March 11, 2020 | Posted in
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Prime Minister Dean Barrow will be hosting a press conference on Thursday on COVID-19. During the Senate debate on Tuesday, Senator for Government Business Godwin Hulse said that the government plans to establish a planning and implementation committee of line ministries and an oversight committee of social partners to deal with the emergency. Godwin […]
Written on March 11, 2020 | Posted in
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Enterprising residents along the banks of the Belize River look forward for the annual Belikin La Ruta Maya River Challenge to generate income. From the sale of jewellery and food to parking fees; these create opportunities for communities as the canoe paddlers make their way from the Hawkesworth Bridge to the end of the race […]
Written on March 11, 2020 | Posted in
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A ceremony was held over the weekend at the National Police Training Academy during which more than two hundred recruits joined the ranks of the Police Department. The officers are now charged with upholding law and order, performing their duties with honesty and integrity. Here is News Five’s Andrea Polanco with a report. Andrea […]
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A preliminary report of the investigation into the helicopter crash that killed four soldiers, Majors Adran Ramirez and Radford Baizer, along with crew members, Corporals Reynaldo Choco and Yassir Mendez, was released this afternoon. It is a first report, so there are still many questions as the investigation moves forward. The report was presented by […]
Written on March 10, 2020 | Posted in
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As to the actual communication involving WhatsApp messages, the content of those critical messages will not be released to the public or family for reasons of national security. Minister of National Security Michael Peyrefitte says that there is a limit to what the public can know, but it is established that the last communication was […]
Written on March 10, 2020 | Posted in
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Following the minister’s presentation they fielded questions from the press. One of the main points covered today was the issue of usage of cell-phone during the message. According to the Minister’s presentation, communication on the day of the mission was all done on cell phone through WhatsApp messages. Now, the content of those messages, we […]
Written on March 10, 2020 | Posted in
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While it is being questioned as to why the men didn’t have radio communication with them, Brigadier General Steven Ortega says that that decision and the use of cell phones for communication would be a matter taken up by JIOC. Ortega says that JIOC coordinated the mission and they made certain determinations that day based […]
Written on March 10, 2020 | Posted in
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Family members of the deceased Belize Defense soldiers, who perished in the helicopter crash, were provided a copy of the preliminary report of the investigation before it was released to the nation. The four families along with their attorneys, Audrey Matura, Dean Molina, and Stacey Castillo met with National Security Minister Michael Peyrefitte, Chief of […]
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After having read the preliminary report, the families will meet again with Minister Michael Peyrefitte and Admiral John Borland next week to discuss the findings. Attorney for three of the families, Audrey Matura emphasized that the investigation remains in its preliminary stage and two more investigations, one from the company that manufactured the helicopter and […]
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Brick by brick contained in bales of cocaine seized during a recent huge anti-drug operation were incinerated this afternoon at a safe location. The B.D.F. and police made the bust on the morning of February twenty-seventh off the Coastal Road, confiscating sixty-nine bales of the drug containing two thousand three hundred and ninety-four kilos that […]
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