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A team of medical specialists from the United States have been working around the clock at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. They are offering specialized treatment, including surgeries for conditions that hundreds of Belizeans are afflicted with. And for the first time, cardiac catheterizations are being offered. News Five’s Delahnie Bain was at the K.H.M.H. […]
Written on October 12, 2011 | Posted in
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The sudden resignation of John Briceño as leader of the P.U.P. sent shockwaves through the party and was all the buzz going into the long weekend. Insiders and political observers are still reeling from the resignation that is changing the entire dynamics of the opposition party. Briceño surprised even his closest advisors when he broke […]
Written on October 11, 2011 | Posted in
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With thirty days to go, the Belize Rural North Standard Bearer and political novice, Arthur Saldivar, has promptly announced that he intends to contest the leadership of the P.U.P. Political insiders point out that Saldivar who has won neither a convention nor an election. They see his bid as a transparent move set up by […]
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The importation and experimental use of GMO corn seeds has stirred controversy. Last week government caused the destruction of a container of the seeds that had been brought into the country reportedly by members of the Mennonite community. In the south, there is strong opposition to the GMOs since it would alter the traditional way […]
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There’s a new face on the bench at the Court of Appeal. He is Guyanese Professor Duke Pollard who was today sworn in by Governor General, Sir Colville Young, as a temporary justice of appeal. Professor Pollard’s CV includes a five year tenure as a judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice from 2005 to […]
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Several initiatives have been introduced across the country to properly dispose of waste and each municipality has a designated dump site. But in Punta Gorda the proper disposal of garbage, according to activist, Wil Maheia, is being neglected by the Punta Gorda Town Council. Maheia says that the issue warrants an intervention by the Department […]
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The Belize Electricity Limited and the Public Utilities Commission have been in and out of court over tariff reviews and rates. But all that has changed since the utility company is now government owned. B.E.L. today issued a release announcing that it is lifting an injunction which was granted by the Supreme Court, to prevent […]
Written on October 11, 2011 | Posted in
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Stephen Okeke, he is an aspiring politician, he’s declared he wants to run for Belize City Mayor. Okeke is also an activist; you’ll hear his views on the airwaves on a range of issues in the city. Well, today he called on the media to share what he says are valid concerns about the construction […]
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Orange Walk Central People’s United Party Leader John Briceño resigned today. Briceño became the leader of the P.U.P. in March of 2008. The Orange Walk Central standard bearer brought hopes to his party members that he could win the next General Elections against the United Democratic Party (U.D.P.). But three years and seven months later […]
Written on October 7, 2011 | Posted in
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Briceño remains as the elected representative of Orange Walk Central. But his departure as Leader of the Opposition did not escape the ears of Prime Minister Dean Barrow. In addition to recognizing Briceño as a likeable person outside the political arena, Barrow also commented on the P.U.P.’s viewpoint on the Ninth Amendment to the Constitution. […]
Written on October 7, 2011 | Posted in
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On Thursday night we showed you how the national consultations on the proposed ninth amendment concluded in the capital city of Belmopan. The views on the road show are mixed and mostly divided along political lines, but on Thursday we spoke with Minister John Saldivar, who says he is satisfied with the outcome because it […]
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For almost a month, fifty-one year old Wilford Arnold has not contacted his family. He was last seen on September eighth, the day before he was expected to head out to the cayes. But it is not known if Wilford made it to his destination or if something has happened to him and since he […]
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One hundred and forty Belizeans have received scholarships from CONALEP in Mexico as part of an educational and technical cooperation agreement between the two countries. Today marked twenty years since the signing of that agreement, which has had great benefits for both Belize and Mexico. In celebration, the cooperation has been extended and a ceremony […]
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The Mexican government has also announced a new system called SIRME, which allows Mexican nationals living in Belize and other countries to register for consular assistance from anywhere in the world. Press Officer, Marcelino Miranda explained the registration process and the benefits for Mexicans living Belize. Marcelino Miranda, Press Officer, Mexican Embassy “The government of […]
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The consultations on the proposed Belize Constitution (Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2011 has been taken on a road show from Belize City to Corozal, Orange Walk, Punta Gorda, Dangriga, and Santa Elena. During the process, which became a show in which large numbers of both diehard P.U.P. and U.D.P. supporters expressed opinions bound by their party’s […]
Written on October 6, 2011 | Posted in
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The proposed ninth amendment to the Belize Constitution was also discussed in the old capital on Wednesday at the Annual General Meeting of the Belize District branch of the Belize National Teachers Union. While they didn’t have the expected turnout, the re-elected president, Kathleen Flowers, told News Five today that they carried out a vote […]
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There has been a major shakeup within the hierarchy of the Belize Amateur Athletics Association following the release of a letter scrutinizing the presidency of Ian Gray. Six members of the management committee, including First Vice President Deon Sutherland, cosigned the letter. On September twenty-fourth, the searing document was issued by the management committee alleging […]
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And while the new Chief Magistrate has acted in good faith and pardoned Leonard Pinks, there is another person who believes that our fate depends on faith. Gospel singer Reality Youth’s lyrics have chastised sinners and called them to change their ways. The musician, who normally adds a spiritual message to dancehall rhythms, is hosting […]
From the inception of the Internet, access to information has leapt from paper to a digital format. As a developing country, there continues to be a need for greater access to information particularly in this digital age. To bridge that gap, a pilot project of the Citizen Access Centers was launched today through the Ministry […]
A Dangriga woman is the proud owner of a new home in that municipality. She was selected from a list of needy but deserving hopefuls to be the recipient of a house done through the partnership of the Belize Bank and Hand in Hand Ministries. The initiative is aimed at providing a family with the […]
Written on October 6, 2011 | Posted in
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The Kevin Lee story is apparently more insidious than initially estimated. Lee is the well known acupuncturist who operated up to three massage parlors in the City. In late September reports of the secret videos of Lee’s clients began to circulate. It’s sex, lies and five to six thousand video files that were apparently on […]
Written on October 5, 2011 | Posted in
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But with a sea of video files on hand, the police department can’t necessarily identify everyone on the tapes or know if they want to complain about the recordings. And though there are well known personalities caught in various stages of undress, there are still countless others who are unsure whether or not they were […]
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The unraveling of the six thousand or so video files in the Kevin Lee saga, is far from over. There were allegations that a computer technician or even security personnel may have been involved in an attempt to extort Lee for cash. News Five asked the Police Minister to comment. Jose Sanchez “Is there any […]
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The current U.D.P. City Council has had its own share of infighting and scandals since it took office in 2006. Garbage and finances have been at the top of their perennial problems. But with municipal elections scheduled for March 2012, the United Democratic Party today put on a brave face when it presented its slate […]
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Seleni Matus resigned as Director of Tourism with immediate effect on September twenty-third. An attempt at resignation was called off previously, but there was growing tension between Matus and the Board of Directors of the B.T.B. Matus later stated that her leadership was being subverted by an intrusive board as well as a Tourism Ministry […]
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