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We have been reporting on a long list of visas procured by ministers of government exclusively for Chinese nationals even though it is not a legal requirement for ministers to facilitate visas. It is well known, however, that nationals from various countries, who cannot get visas to enter the United States, go through a complex […]
Written on December 10, 2013 | Posted in
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Visa approvals were granted to at least fifty Indian nationals to study at the Central American Science Health University, CASHU, located in Burrell Boom. Their recent arrival sounded alarm because of an ongoing scandal in which Ministers were found to be procuring visas for Chinese nationals. CASHU, however says it is all legit. Dr. […]
Written on December 10, 2013 | Posted in
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The father of South African democracy Nelson Mandela is being laid to rest in his home country. In Soweto earlier today, a four-hour memorial service was held in Mandela’s honor. The ceremony was attended by a throng of seventy thousand mourners, including heads of state from at least one hundred countries. While eulogies were read […]
The annual Toys for Tots campaign concluded today with Christmas gifts being presented to fifty underprivileged primary school students across Belize City. It’s an effort which began earlier this year, in early September when the public, as well as corporate sponsors were urged to join the initiative. United Airlines Country Manager, Indira Craig told News […]
Written on December 10, 2013 | Posted in
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News Five has confirmed reports that three Police officers stationed in the west were busted with contraband goods on Sunday on the Arenal Road. Acting on information received, at a little after four Sunday evening Customs personnel went to the Arenal road where they observed two vehicles and ordered them to stop. One vehicle did, […]
Written on December 9, 2013 | Posted in
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Around the world, there has been an outpouring of emotions following the death of Nelson Mandela. Leaders all over have been paying tribute to the larger-than-life icon whose struggle against injustices and to end racial oppression inspired the world. The office of the prime minister announced today that it is sending an official note of […]
Written on December 6, 2013 | Posted in
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There is always a spike in amount of robberies during this time of the year. Throughout the city, particularly in downtown Albert and Regent Streets, thieves behave more brazen prompting the police since the fifteenth of November to put in place a Business Watch Program to deter criminal activity. To assist with this effort, Precinct […]
Written on December 6, 2013 | Posted in
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News Five has been able to confirm that in the past week a number of Indian nationals entered the country through the Phillip Goldson International Airport. Against the backdrop of the ongoing Immigration scandal involving former Minister of State Elvin Penner and other highly placed government officials, the arrival raised eyebrows and speculation. But tonight […]
Written on December 5, 2013 | Posted in
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Businessman Yhony Rosado, proprietor of Cavetubing.com and executive member of FECTAB, was involved in a brief spat with police officers, as well as officials from the Belize Tourism Board on Wednesday morning. It came after being informed that his company’s tour guide license had been expired since September. Despite paying the two hundred and fifty […]
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After preparing for months, sixteen students competed in the 2013 Spelling Bee for the Hearing Impaired. The competition was divided in two categories for juniors and seniors and was held at the Belize Elementary School Gymnasium in Belize City. And after several rounds of spelling, two students from the Deaf/Mute Institute in Cayo emerged as […]
The world is tonight mourning the passing of former South African President Nelson Mandela, a global icon and international human rights leader, who is dead at ninety-five. The respected anti-apartheid icon led his country to democracy, becoming its first black president after spending twenty-seven years in prison. Despite his short-lived period in office, Mandela wielded […]
Written on December 5, 2013 | Posted in
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The Taiwanese Embassy today hosted its annual end of year Christmas luncheon with its partners in tourism to express its appreciation to the good relations with stakeholders. Although both countries are miles apart in culture, size and economy, there are some similarities in the tourism product. According to Ambassador of Taiwan to Belize, David Wu, […]
Written on December 4, 2013 | Posted in
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Every year the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association partners with the Belize Tourism Board and the Ministry of Tourism to bring cheer to needy children. About two hundred children headed up the House of Culture for the 2013 party. Santa was present and bearing gifts and by all accounts children thoroughly enjoyed this year’s event. Duane […]
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Children with diverse abilities, as they are called, got a special tour of the Belize Zoo today. Even though they cannot see or hear, they captured the sounds of nature of the Zoo. The outing was held as part of the activities of World Disabilities Day. News Five’s Isani Cayetano was hand for the event. […]
Written on December 3, 2013 | Posted in
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Acclaimed Belizean novelist Zee Edgell, author of the perennial classic Beka Lamb, is back in the Jewel for the holidays. Her Christmas vacation, however, is not all rest and relaxation. The former professor in English will be participating in an upcoming event called Meet the Author, where book collectors and fans of Edgell’s literary works […]
Written on December 3, 2013 | Posted in
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While cane farmers in the north stayed away from making deliveries to Tower Hill last week, twenty-four employees attached to the Cane Growers Project at Belize Sugar Industries Ltd. were summarily relieved of their respective duties on Friday afternoon. The mass termination came without due notice, amid ongoing negotiations between the Belize Workers Union and […]
Written on December 2, 2013 | Posted in
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The workers, says Gongora, were released without being given a sufficient reason. Thankfully, he says, the situation was resolved amicably. Ramiro Gongora, President, Belize Workers Union “We were not given a specific reason but they just said that their jobs had finished, you know, because these persons that were instructed that there are no […]
Written on December 2, 2013 | Posted in
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A lawsuit brought against Belize Water Services Limited by five former employees, who contend that they were unlawfully terminated by the company earlier this year, will proceed in the Supreme Court. Despite a request by Justice Courtney Abel for both parties to settle the matter outside of court by the end of the month, BWSL […]
Written on November 29, 2013 | Posted in
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There is breaking news tonight. At about five-thirty this evening, a government vehicle collided into an SUV near the entrance to the hector Silva Airstrip in Belmopan. What we have been able to ascertain is that the SUV swerved to avoid a pothole on the George Price Highway and ran head-on into the government vehicle. […]
Written on November 29, 2013 | Posted in
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A park in the Buttonwood Bay area of Belize City is getting some much needed renovations courtesy of the community. Rotary Sunrise along with the Belize High School Interact Club and now the Belize City Council have partnered to beautify and upgrade the park that has for years been a hang out spot for residents […]
Written on November 28, 2013 | Posted in
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But in the Newtown Barracks Area, the renovation of B.T.L. Park continues on schedule despite the incessant rains over the past two weeks. While work on the recreational space is expected to be completed by the first week of December, the grand reopening has been postponed from the seventh to just a few days before […]
Written on November 28, 2013 | Posted in
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At Central Farm today, the Taiwanese Government handed over a two-year old project initially carried out by the Taiwanese Technical Mission. The Ministry of Natural resources and Agriculture will now assume oversight of the project, land and equipment as phase two of the agricultural initiative. News Five’s Isani Cayetano was present for the transfer ceremony. […]
Written on November 27, 2013 | Posted in
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Sharie Muschamp, whose job as a receptionist at the International Business Companies Registry was in jeopardy a few days ago, was at her desk for a second day since returning to work on Monday. Despite the fact that the terms of reference for her employment have not been ironed out, Muschamp is back on the […]
Written on November 26, 2013 | Posted in
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The 2013-2014 sugar-cane crop season was to have gotten underway this coming Monday, November twenty-fifth. But that is not going to happen. There are two obstacles in the way – one caused by nature, and the other by a breakdown of negotiations. On one hand, the incessant rains and the dire conditions of the sugar […]
Written on November 22, 2013 | Posted in
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Sharie Muschamp was employed at the International Business Companies Registry when it was taken over by the government earlier this year. She was, however, on medical leave which transitioned into maternity leave for the twenty-seven year old receptionist. Muschamp says she was never terminated and was shocked that when she attempted to collect maternity benefits, […]
Written on November 22, 2013 | Posted in
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