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The twenty-eighth Conference of the Parties (COP28) will take place in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. It’s a two-week global event, marking a pivotal moment for countries across the world to collectively address the urgent challenges posed by climate change. Participating countries are expected to present updated and more ambitious commitments to reduce greenhouse […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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COP28 serves as a crucial platform for nations to share successes, exchange best practices, and collaboratively accelerate progress toward a sustainable and resilient future. It also allows non-government organizations and private corporations to be part of the larger conservation. In a recent interview, Kiesha Farnum, Director of the Public Sector Project at the Caribbean Climate-Smart […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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Today the Minister of Transport, Rodwell Ferguson gave us an update on electric buses in Belize. While plans for the pilot project on the electric buses in the north, west and Belize City are well in the making, the buses arrival will mark an important milestone in the transportation industry. In addressing questions on the […]
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The COVID pandemic placed challenges on the Peace Corps service in 2019, but plans remained to resume the program. Today, a new cohort of nineteen Peace Corps volunteers from all across the United States took their oath to serve Belize in the area of sports. The volunteers will be deployed across the country for the […]
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This morning, another cohort of high school students, young men from across Belize City, met to discuss issues affecting at-risk youths. Mengage, as the series of discussions are called, is a training session that teaches teenagers about the risks and consequences of their actions. It also allows for a safe space to discuss issues affecting […]
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There was a fire in Belize City this morning that completely destroyed a pair of wooden structures in the vicinity of Arlington Drive. One of the structures was the home of Marlon Usher, a construction worker who had already left for work when the structures went up in flames. News Five spoke with Usher’s mother […]
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The decision by the Government of Belize to suspend diplomatic relations with Israel has been met with strong support by former prime ministers Said Musa and Dean Barrow, as well as former foreign ministers Assad Shoman and Godfrey Smith. In a joint statement issued by the erstwhile government officials, the decision is regarded as, “the […]
Written on November 16, 2023 | Posted in
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On Tuesday, the Government of Belize announced a bold decision that it was suspending all diplomatic ties with Israel indefinitely. In rationalizing its position, the Briceño administration pointed to the mounting number of Palestinian casualties since Israel declared war on Hamas, following the deadly attacks on October seventh. Foreign Minister Eamon Courtenay is on record […]
Written on November 16, 2023 | Posted in
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But why is the National Evangelical Association of Belize weighing on what is clearly a diplomatic position being taken by government? According to Pastor Lance Lewis, it all ties back to the origin of Christianity. Lance Lewis, Nat’l Evangelical Association of Belize “Christianity came out of Judaism and so there is a connection. When […]
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Thirty-seven-year-old Rodman Welch, accused of the murder of Shakeem Dennison on October twelfth, 2020, appeared before Justice Nigel Pilgrim today after a no case submission was rejected. This afternoon at one o’clock, Welch was made to answer to the charge of murder. In his sworn testimony, the accused told the court that he was at […]
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The proposal for a National Energy Policy for Belize was presented in 2011, and over those years it took consultations with various sectors, and a call by the global community for countries to move towards greener sources of energy production. Today, the final product was presented. It calls for a reduction in fuel-based energy and […]
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We don’t stop to think about it too often, but the energy that a regular-sized standing fan burns in a day comes up to about five dollars. And the origin of that power that is used is Mexico, through diesel-generated sources. But there are other means of providing energy and today, the Ministry of Energy […]
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On November twentieth, the world observes World Children’s Day, a UNICEF initiative commemorating the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The day serves as a platform for children to address crucial issues such as climate change, education, and mental health. And every year, UNICEF Belize collaborates with News Five for a […]
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Earlier today, the United Democratic Party issued a statement expressing concern over government’s decision to suspend diplomatic ties with Israel. The press release goes on to say, “We believe that maintaining open channels of communication is vital for fostering understanding and working towards a lasting solution to conflicts. It is our firm stance that Belize’s […]
Written on November 15, 2023 | Posted in
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Also speaking on the Israel-Hamas war today was Cabinet Minister, Dolores Balderamos-Garcia who expressed full support of Belize’s position and actions against Israel. She says that Belize must be on the right side of history, pointing out that there is still Guatemala’s unfounded claim before the International Court of Justice. But, should the government expect […]
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There was a murder last evening in the Vista del Mar area of Ladyville. Sometime around 6:15 p.m., police responded to a seaside location just off Ocean Jack Drive where they saw the lifeless body of an Asian businessman. Thirty-seven-year-old Canhua Zhen, a resident of Benque Viejo del Carmen, was along with three other individuals, […]
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The Belize Progressive Party has issued a statement raising serious concern over a proposed nine million dollar investment by the Social Security Board in Belize Premium Spirits and Liquors Limited. As we reported on Tuesday, SSB has announced that it is looking at lending the proprietors of the company the funds needed to construct a […]
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Belize Rural South Area Representative, Andre Perez, remains without a ministerial portfolio. It’s been almost three months since news broke that he was being accused of sexual misconduct by attorney, Wendy Auxillou. After we broke the story, a release from the government informed the country that Perez was granted a leave of absence while an […]
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The Women’s Parliamentary Caucus hosted a crucial forum commemorating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Belize City this morning. The event convened diverse stakeholders, including government officials, civil society, and human rights advocates. Discussions centered on the enduring principles of human rights, exploring contemporary challenges and fostering collaborative efforts to […]
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Geographic Information Systems, or G.I.S. technology, can be used for all types of tasks, including scientific investigations, as well as development and planning. As we discovered today, G.I.S. can even be used to take a population survey or stock of what houses are made of for national emergency data. Utility companies use G.I.S. to determine […]
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Cabinet convened in special session on Monday in San Ignacio to receive presentations and engage in discussions concerning the Maya Customary Land Tenure Policy. This policy is integral to fulfilling the government’s commitments as outlined in the Caribbean Court of Justice’s Consent Order. One of its primary objectives is to delineate the land rights of […]
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During our interview with Minister Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, she made it quite clear that the Maya Leaders Alliance cannot claim the entire Toledo District. Balderamos-Garcia says that policy will need to ensure a balance between Maya lands and private lands. Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, Minister of Human Development, Families & Indigenous People’s Affairs “I don’t want to […]
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Tensions remain between residents of Laguna and Yemeri Grove villages. The disagreement revolves around conflicting claims within the proposed boundary lines. Yemeri Grove asserts ownership within the delineated red boundary line, while Laguna maintains that their lands fall within the demarcated yellow line. Both villages recently reached an agreement to cease new developments in the […]
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And as the government moves forward with the Maya Customary Land Tenure Policy in the south, there is another challenge that is presenting itself. Reports on the ground suggest that Mayans from Guatemala are illegally entering Belize and claiming land in Toledo as part of their communal land. Minister of Indigenous People’s Affairs Dolores Balderamos-Garcia […]
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Each year, since 2011, November seventeenth has been observed as World Prematurity Day. This year, the day will be celebrated with the theme: Small Actions, Big Import: Immediate Skin-to-Skin Care for Every Baby Everywhere. The occasion gives visibility to the problem of premature births and to raise awareness of the needs and rights of premature […]
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