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Theirs is a disturbing report coming out of the Western Regional Hospital. Shortly before eleven-thirty this afternoon sixty-six year old Zedekiah Holland was receiving treatment at the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit when he inflicted a stab wound on himself in the presence of hospital staff and another patient. Prior to this incident, Holland was experiencing […]
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The sexual abuse of children has become a menacing problem that is chipping away at society and disrupting families. In the past two weeks, a four-year-old girl was raped and a seven-year-old was molested by her father. Those are only two reports that made the headlines, but there are many other minors who are victims […]
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The “historic gang truce” appears to be on the ready to crack. On September fourth, Prime Minister Dean Barrow, along with several high ranking members of the Police Department and the Belize Defence Force, held a meeting with leaders of various rival Belize City gangs to broker what was called a ceasefire. That sit-down was […]
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The news of a local businessman fleeing the country for recording hundreds of sex acts and women in various forms of undress went viral over the Internet today. Massage therapist and acupuncturist Kevin Lee, was suspected of recording his massage sessions and turning them into commercials without the consent of the clients. Several clients featured […]
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The Supreme Court today dismissed a challenge by the Placencia based NGO Peninsula Citizens for Sustainable Development which had sued the Department of the Environment to stop the huge development at the Placencia Marina Limited. Justice Oswell Legall rejected all the challenges brought by the NGO finding that from the evidence, the project would not […]
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The hearings on the controversial ninth amendment wind up in Belmopan on Wednesday. Hundreds of U.D.P. supporters are being bused in for the occasion, but the People’s United Party western caucus says it won’t be in the mix. According to P.U.P. aspirant, Julius Espat, the consultations have become a political circus so he is promoting […]
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The Vision Inspired by the People, which is based in Belmopan, will also be absent from the Wednesday night’s consultations. The party issued a press release today, explaining its position on the ninth amendment, saying that government is simply using it to distract Belizeans from the countless unfulfilled manifesto promises. According to the VIP, “when […]
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A number of teachers countrywide have not been paid for the month of September and it’s stirring up trouble. The delay is because the Teaching Services Commission, which was established in January, requires teachers and school managers to provide several documents including their teaching license, medical report and police record. The pay sheets for the […]
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On Monday night we headed to Saint George’s Caye where up to ten acres of land is said to be under development. Chairman of the St. George’s Caye village council, John Searle, took the media out to the island for a look at the work being done in what is considered to be a part […]
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In Monday’s newscast, we showed you the protest by Fathers Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Children. Today, UNICEF says it is extremely concerned about the increasing number of violent acts perpetuated against children. The two most recent cases involve a four-year girl who was raped and a seven year old who was abused by […]
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When the rains come there are complaints from all over Belize City about flooded streets. But today News Five was called by a Dunn Street resident who has to contend with flooding inside his house. He chose not to appear on camera to protect his job, but told us that the problem affecting his family […]
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Less than twenty-four hours earlier, on Saturday morning, fathers and others protested the heinous attacks on children. At the centre of the protest was a four year old pre-school girl who is living with the lifelong trauma of rape. Her mother and the community at large are outraged at the crime that was first reported […]
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The Bar Association of Belize earlier today released two international legal opinions on the constitutionality of the ninth amendment Bill. These opinions were procured by the Bar acting in conjunction with the Belize Chamber of Commerce and the Human Rights Commission of Belize. The opinions came from Professor Albert Fiadjoe, an expert on Caribbean constitutional […]
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Still on the Ninth, the Central Party Council of the People’s United Party met on Saturday. The meeting was twofold; to pay tribute to the father of the nation and to mark the sixty-first birthday of the P.U.P. At the meeting, a resolution was unanimously passed by the delegates from all constituencies. Its preamble says […]
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A multi-million dollar project slated for Saint George’s Caye, on the north-western part of the island started two weeks ago. It is already sparking controversy because of the impact on the fragile ecosystem in the area. The residents of the historic caye have more questions than answers to the proposed development. Chairman John Searle called […]
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The other controversy doesn’t involve mangroves, it involves beauty queens. Seventeen year old Kadejah Tunn was named Miss World Belize 2011-2012, which means she will be representing the Jewel in the international pageant in London on November sixth. Only five delegates competed this past Saturday at the Miss World Pageant, whose franchise is now held […]
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It appears that the meetings of FIFA representatives the Football Federation of Belize and the Ministry of Sports are having a positive effect on the football movement. On September thirtieth FIFA Executive Member Rafael Salguero and Primo Corvaro attended an Extraordinary Congress of the F.F.B. in Belize. The new F.F.B. statutes were ratified and an […]
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A lecturer of the University of Belize lecturer has received an award that will give her employment opportunities in Europe. That’s right! UB’s Rita Mae Hyde is getting a job that will give her a bird’s eye view of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Hyde has competed and won an appointment as a part […]
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The peaceful and constructive Belizean revolution was the mantra of the late father of the nation, the Right Honorable George Price. The evolution of the People’s United Party was captured by past editors of THE BELIZE TIMES. An exhibition on the history of the newspaper and its yearly headlines on September twenty-first, opened this morning […]
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A young man from the Valley of Peace was killed in a freak accident on Thursday afternoon. Jose Alberto Cab was struck by lightning and electrocuted when he was returning home from the nearby creek. But lightning struck twice for the family and his two sisters who were cooking were also injured during Thursday’s thunderstorms. […]
Written on September 30, 2011 | Posted in
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Last Friday, Seleni Matus abruptly resigned as Director of the Belize Tourism Board, a job she held for less than two years. Matus says political interference was getting in the way of her tourism plan. The Minister and Board announced today that Javier Paredez has been tagged as the Interim Director until a successor is […]
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We’ve reported that ING and FirstCaribbean International Banks have extended the term of their loans to Belize Sugar Industries Limited by one year, giving B.S.I. up until September thirtieth, 2012 to pay back thirty million dollars. In a financial update issued today, B.S.I. says the new arrangement allows for the commencement of the upcoming crop […]
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Seven Seas in partnership with the San Cas Group this afternoon launched the “Seven Seas Think Pink” Campaign. The new initiative, which will run through-out the month of October, will be donating proceeds of its new product “Seven Seas Once-a-Day” to the Belize Cancer Society to assist with cancer awareness and prevention activities. News Five […]
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Fans of Garifuna music are in for an audiovisual treat this weekend at the Bliss where the Ugundani Dance Group is scheduled to perform a series of songs and dances during a one night only concert. The show promises a range of music including Punta and Paranda. According to group member Hanisha Castro a special […]
The general stopped by our studios with a compilation that will shock and awe the country. No, we’re not talking about the B.D.F.’s Brigadier General, but the artist known as Supa G. Supa’s new album will be officially launched on Saturday in Dangriga. While in Belize City he took the opportunity to speak about Faiyahaat, […]
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