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Earlier today, the media asked Prime Minister John Briceño for a reaction to the matter involving Moses Barrow that is before the Chief Magistrate. PM Briceño told reporters that when it comes to where Barrow resides, everyone knows the address. Prime Minister John Briceño “Everybody knows where he lives. Everybody knows that he lives […]
Written on November 22, 2023 | Posted in
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Today, we also got the feedback on the P.U.P. objectors’ case against the Opposition Leader from Chairman Henry Charles Usher, who said that anyone who comes into question must face the legal system. In this case, Usher said that if Barrow has changed his address on paper only, then that will be determined by the […]
Written on November 22, 2023 | Posted in
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In tonight’s episode of Bringing Energy to Life, News Five joins a team of technicians as they venture into a marshy area along the George Price Highway where inspections are being done to determine the state of its power poles. We also learn more about energy transmission. Here’s News Five’s Isani Cayetano with that story. […]
Written on November 22, 2023 | Posted in
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Earlier today, the Belize Sugar Industries Limited provided an update on a proposed commercial agreement that has been presented to the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association. In a media briefing this afternoon, B.S.I.’s Finance Director, Shawn Chavarria spoke on the latest developments in the sugar industry. Shawn Chavarria, Finance Director, B.S.I. “Last week, we […]
Written on November 22, 2023 | Posted in
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But while the month-long activities are important to help people detect corruption, it is also important to detect it within the public service, which is where a lot of the criticism has come. The minister said that public officers have also begun to receive training in good governance. Henry Charles Usher, Minister of Public […]
Written on November 22, 2023 | Posted in
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The Belize Government Lotteries Limited (BGLL) signed contracts with the newly selected sales distributors of Boledo on Tuesday. The signing took place during a closed event at the George Price Center for Peace and Development in Belmopan, where agreements were formalized with Nando’s Wholesale Limited and MGM Entertainment Limited. According to a statement, the new […]
Written on November 22, 2023 | Posted in
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Going back to the issue of anti-corruption, Minister Usher said that in order for Belize to adapt the conventions to which we have signed onto, including the UN Convention against Corruption, UNCAC, legislation has to be enacted. But he said that we are on schedule with introducing those laws. Henry Charles Usher, Minister of […]
Written on November 22, 2023 | Posted in
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A post mortem conducted today confirmed that four-year-old Ayanna Bennett was beaten to death. Ayanna was given up for foster care and had been living in Spanish Lookout with her foster family since September seventh. The little girl died on Friday morning. Suspicion quickly grew as injuries were seen on the little girl’s body. The […]
Written on November 21, 2023 | Posted in
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A man who was socializing not far from his home was shot dead just as he left to go home for his bicycle on Friday night. Gregory Johnson, described as someone who was not a saint, but who tried to help anyone in need, was with friends socializing and had only left them with the […]
Written on November 21, 2023 | Posted in
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A man was shot on Antelope Street Extension in Belize City on the Garifuna Settlement Day holiday on Monday. Police say that while they have been following leads, they have no suspects as yet for the attack, and the wounded man is in stable condition. A.C.P Hilberto Romero told reporters today that police are conducting […]
Written on November 21, 2023 | Posted in
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Late last week, two prisoners escaped from authorities while being transported back to the Kolbe Foundation after appearing in court. The two prisoners managed to pick their handcuffs and opened the door to the van and jumped out just as the van was crossing over the speed bump in Cotton Tree Village. Today, A.C.P Hilberto […]
Written on November 21, 2023 | Posted in
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And, the Garifuna culture was also celebrated and recognized in Chicago, Illinois. Last week, American football team, Chicago Bears acknowledged Garifuna Flava, a restaurant owned and operated by Belizean Rhodel Castillo, for its delectable cuisine. Garifuna Flava restaurant was recognized by the Chicago Bears as the third small business all-pros game day Eats Winner for […]
Written on November 21, 2023 | Posted in
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In a recent Women in Business Award Ceremony, fifteen entrepreneurs from the Cayo Northeast Women’s Group were celebrated for successfully completing a fifteen-day training program in sewing, embroidery, craft making, and financial management. The program highlighted the significance of these newfound skills in enhancing the lives of the women and their families. News Five’s Hipolito […]
Written on November 21, 2023 | Posted in
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Copal Tree Lodge is a privately-owned Belizean luxury stay just outside of Punta Gorda Town. It has been in operation for several decades and a majority, if not all, of its workforce comes from communities across Toledo District. More recently, the investors in the company have ventured into another lucrative business on its property, the […]
Written on November 21, 2023 | Posted in
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If Opposition Leader, Moses “Shyne” Barrow is found guilty of an electoral offence, he will be forced to resign from the House of Representatives. That is what his attorney Richard Bradley says Section Fifty-eight of the Belize Constitution states. That particular section disqualifies anyone from membership in parliament if convicted of an offense related to […]
Written on November 21, 2023 | Posted in
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A cyclist in Dangriga lost his life over the Garifuna Settlement Day weekend when he was knocked down and killed by the driver of a sports utility vehicle on Sunday. According to police, Allen Brooks has been served with a Notice of Intended Prosecution following the deadly collision that claimed the life of Manuel Hernandez. […]
Written on November 21, 2023 | Posted in
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Belize has joined a list of countries that have severed diplomatic ties with Israel over the war in Gaza. On Tuesday, the government issued a statement reiterating its call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid. Belize also announced the suspension of all diplomatic activities in Tel Aviv and the withdrawal of […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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So the government of Belize has withdrawn its accreditation of Israel’s Ambassador Designate to Belize Einat Kranz-Neiger. It has suspended all activities conducted by the Israeli Honorary Consulate in Belize and the appointment of the Honorary Consul. The government has also suspended all activities of Belize’s Honorary Consulate in Tel Aviv and withdrawn the appointment […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eamon Courtenay today clarified the government’s position on the war between Israel and Hamas. Today, Courtenay told reporters that while that is the case, the way that Israel has responded is illegal, contrary to international humanitarian law, disproportionate and amounts to genocide. Courtenay reiterated the government’s position on the war, condemning […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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As the war rages on in Gaza, the Israeli Defense Force reported the discovery of a tunnel in the Al-Shifa hospital, suggesting it is part of an extensive network beneath the Gaza Strip. The I.D.F. conducted a raid on the Al-Shifa medical complex, suspecting its use by Hamas as an operations base. Footage shared by […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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On Thursday, the religious community joined the public discourse surrounding Belize’s decision to severe diplomatic ties with Israel. The Belize Council of Churches and the National Evangelical Association of Belize issued their respective statements, chiding the Government of Belize for taking stringent diplomatic measures against Israel, as the war in the Middle East continues. Today, […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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Orozco subsequently shifted focus to the Briceño administration, equally criticizing government as speaking, quote unquote, with a forked tongue. This is in respect of government’s decision to support the human rights of Palestinians being slaughtered in Gaza, but not the rights of Belizeans as they pertain to anti-discrimination issues. Caleb Orozco, Executive Director, UNIBAM […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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On Thursday, the government responded to the Belize Council of Churches and the National Evangelical Association of Belize’s statements in which they expressed individual positions that the government was being too heavy-handed in suspending diplomatic relations with Israel. The government issued a release of its own, stating that when the war erupted, arrangements were made […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow has written to former prime ministers Said Musa and Dean Barrow, as well as former foreign ministers Assad Shoman and Godfrey Smith. The U.D.P. party leader began by stating, “I write to confess my utter dismay to read your statement declaring unwavering support for the Government of Belize’s wrongheaded decision to […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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Earlier this week, the U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory to Americans visiting Belize in which it informed that they should exercise increased caution in the country due to crime and that some areas have increased risk. Today when we spoke with him, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eamon Courtenay said that he had a discussion […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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