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A delegation led by Minister of State Ramon Cervantes is in Geneva, Switzerland where it is attending the Twelfth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization. The conference comes at a critical juncture for international trade which continues to face global challenges that ultimately affect the cost of living for Belizeans. In his statement to […]
Written on June 15, 2022 | Posted in
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Last night, we told you about the Prime Minister’s letter to U.D.P. Chairman Michael Peyrefitte which details the amount of monies Courtenay Coye L.L.P has received from the Government of Belize for its services. The Prime Minister’s response was prompted by a request from Peyrefitte for such details under the Freedom of Information Act. As […]
Written on June 14, 2022 | Posted in
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Chairman Peyrefitte also responded to the allegation that Barrow and Williams received over twenty million dollars from the Government of Belize under the U.D.P. administration, fourteen million of that twenty million in legal fees. Peyrefitte defended the U.D.P., contending that the claim is untrue and defamatory. Michael Peyrefitte, Chairman, U.D.P “This is how the […]
Written on June 14, 2022 | Posted in
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Opposition Leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow says his position on the Prime Minister’s speech at the ninth Summit of the Americas is his stance alone and not that of the U.D.P. Barrow reportedly said that PM Briceño’s was, quote, nothing more than diplomatic prostitution, unquote. In his speech, P.M. Briceño chastised the Biden Administration for not […]
Written on June 14, 2022 | Posted in
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Is Commissioner of Police Chester Williams headed to the Immigration Department? It’s hearsay that has been floating around for the past few days. While the ComPol has taken to social media to clear up the idle talk, when we met him this afternoon, we posed the question to him on record. This is how he […]
Written on June 14, 2022 | Posted in
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Superintendent Daniel Arzu emerged victorious on Sunday to become the new village council chairman of Georgetown Village. Arzu ran as an independent candidate and bested other aspirants for the post. But he isn’t going on pre-retirement leave until later this year. Commissioner of Police Chester Williams gave us a brief update. Chester Williams, Commissioner […]
Written on June 14, 2022 | Posted in
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Today, National Director of the Miss Universe Belize Organization revealed to News Five that the pageant date has been set for August thirteenth. This announcement comes four days after the new group of delegates competing for the title was revealed over the weekend. Romeo Escobar says that the pageant returns to the Bliss Center for […]
Written on June 14, 2022 | Posted in
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Belizean Professional Powerlifter Kaylon Cadle Godoy is back in Belize, following a historic trip to the World Open Classic Power Lifting Champions in South Africa. Godoy made history by being the first Belizean to compete in the championship matchup. Furthermore, he placed eight in his category out of twenty competitors, making him not only the […]
Written on June 14, 2022 | Posted in
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The Belize People’s Front is demanding to have a seat on the Re-division Task Force, which the government has as its field supervisor, Collet Montejo, a P.U.P. Senator and a member of the People’s United Party’s executive. The Opposition, United Democratic Party has come out swinging against this appointment, asking for someone who is, “independent […]
Written on June 13, 2022 | Posted in
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So while the Belize People’s Front wants a spot at the head table and they will hold the P.M. to task, Marin says they will fight it on the international stage if the Prime Minister does not yield and asked everyone to push for participatory democracy for the advancement of Belize. Nancy Marin, Leader, […]
Written on June 13, 2022 | Posted in
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The June session of the Supreme Court commenced today and it was anticipated that Canadian national Jasmine Hartin would have been at court. News Five has confirmed with attorney Dickie Bradley, that the trial date for the woman charged with manslaughter for the shooting death of Superintendent Henry Jemmott has not been set as yet. […]
Written on June 13, 2022 | Posted in
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Two persons lost their lives in separate drowning incidents at the Rio On Pools in Mountain Pine Ridge over the weekend, prompting the Forest Department to issue a public notice. The department warns the public about the risks of swimming in the Mountain Pine Ridge recreational areas. The Forest Department says that it is reviewing […]
Written on June 13, 2022 | Posted in
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The fourteenth annual Border Commanders Meeting between the militaries of Belize and Mexico was hosted in Corozal. Headed by Rear Admiral Elton Bennett, the Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard, the three-day meeting was focused on strategic level discussions and operational planning. Its aim was to develop a framework to address security challenges faced by both […]
Written on June 13, 2022 | Posted in
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One of the key challenges facing the region is narco-trafficking, particularly as it relates to drugs being moved from South America, through Belize and into Mexico before making its way to the U.S. Rear Admiral Bennett says that they also looked at non-traditional cooperation and broaden the scope of security to encompass military support in […]
Written on June 13, 2022 | Posted in
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And finally tonight, there was a huge buzz on social media over the weekend as the Miss Universe Belize organization announced the seven new delegates. They are vying for the title and an opportunity to represent the country on the international stage at Miss Universe. On Tuesday, we will be talking with National Director Romeo […]
Written on June 13, 2022 | Posted in
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There has been a noticeable quiet when it comes to gang violence in Belize City recently. The Ministry of Home Affairs, through the Leadership Intervention Unit, has been working tirelessly with young men across the Old Capital who are involved in gang activity. Last weekend, no incident of gang-related crime was reported and the murder […]
Written on June 10, 2022 | Posted in
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In the travel and leisure sector, the Ministry of Tourism welcomes the good news as it simply means that more international visitors will be arriving to Belize without the hassle of having to return to the United States with negative COVID test results in hand. Chief Executive Officer Nicole Solano also spoke with News Five […]
Written on June 10, 2022 | Posted in
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News Five also spoke with Health Minister Kevin Bernard who provided an update on the rollout of pediatric vaccines across the country. He also spoke briefly on the gradual decline in the number of adults who have been showing up at vaccination sites to get inoculated against COVID-19. On the phone: Kevin Bernard, Minister […]
Written on June 10, 2022 | Posted in
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A meeting was held today between school bus operators from the south, the Minister of State for Education, Doctor Louis Zabaneh, C.E.O. Dian Maheia and a finance officer, over their contracts. The bus operators claim that they are operating at a loss due to increases in fuel prices and so the ministry is reaching out […]
Written on June 10, 2022 | Posted in
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The Minister of Education has chimed in on an allegation that a student has been denied enrollment at two church-based primary schools, purportedly because the child wears dreadlocks. The Human Rights Commission of Belize has since issued a statement, saying that it is every child’s right to an education. Today, Minister Francis Fonseca says that […]
Written on June 10, 2022 | Posted in
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There are many Belizeans who are struggling with issues of substance and physical abuse and many of them believe that there is nowhere to turn to. But there is one faith-based organization that continues to go above and beyond in helping to rehabilitate as many of these individuals as possible. Tonight on the Bright Side, […]
Written on June 10, 2022 | Posted in
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Recently, Prime Minister John Briceño told reporters that the government had hired private law firms to take on high profile cases since they had the experience and qualifications to deal with those matters. One of those law firms is Courtenay Coye L.L.P., whose senior partners include Senators Eamon Courtenay and Chris Coye. We note that […]
Written on June 9, 2022 | Posted in
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The big news last week was that B.T.L. had acquired Alternative Networks Limited, a cable company in Benque Viejo, as part of its plan to package all its services to its customers. But Leader of the Opposition Shyne Barrow had suggested that the acquisition was a waste of money, since cable is an obsolete mode […]
Written on June 9, 2022 | Posted in
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Prime Minister John Briceño is in Los Angeles, California where he addressed the plenary session of the Ninth Summit of the Americas. P.M. Briceño, who is also the pro tem chair of CARICOM, discussed the global issue of climate change, as well as the crushing debt crisis that has led to a sharp increase in […]
Written on June 9, 2022 | Posted in
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If you’ve been discouraged in the past to seek a temporary employment permit because of the tedious task it involves, your effort now is just a couple clicks on your keyboard from the comfort of your home. The Ministry of E-Governance is taking command of the digital era and bringing it to your fingertips for […]
Written on June 9, 2022 | Posted in
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