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MAR Fund is subsidizing a survey to determine the abundance of the Antillean Manatee species across the region. The survey is done by air and it commenced in Belize on Wednesday. Researchers will be spending the next few days flying over the coast of Belize to gather data on the specie. Surveys of this nature […]
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The data gathered will be sent to a research institution in Florida that is equipped to determine the population estimate of the Antillean Manatees in Belize. We also spoke with Beverly Wade, the Director at the Blue Bonds Unit about how the data will inform her unit’s efforts in developing a marine spatial plan. […]
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For Developing States like Belize, the collection of hydrographic data is important to support sustainable economic growth, protection of the environment and mitigating the impacts of climate change. On April twenty ninth, the U.K. Hydrographic Office officially handed over seabed mapping data to the Government of Belize. The data will support safe maritime trade and […]
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The Department of Civil Aviation launched its five year strategic direction this morning at its headquarters in Ladyville. According to Minister Andre Perez, it is a first-of-its-kind strategic plan for the department. One of the important aspects of the plan is building capacity among human resources. Minister Perez told us more. Andre Perez, Minister […]
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MedSafe, a Belizean pharmaceutical company, donated an Accula P.C.R. testing machine with cartridges to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. The equipment, valued at twenty thousand dollars, is used to generate accurate and fast P.C.R. results. The testing machine was handed over by a MedSafe’s representative. A demonstration and training session was provided for all lab […]
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Higher prices on goods and fuel are taking a serious financial toll on all Belizeans. Across the country, an increase in the cost of basic commodities is impacting the ability of families to purchase food items. It is an economic situation that is most felt in rural communities. During the U.D.P.’s press conference on Wednesday, […]
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Micah Goodin was elected to serve as the new deputy mayor of the Belize City Council a few weeks ago. So when News Five caught up with him over the weekend, we took the opportunity to ask him about his plans for the city and the council, having now elevated to the post. Micah […]
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It’s been one year since the P.U.P. council, under the leadership of Mayor Bernard Wagner, was re-elected to office. The next two years are just as critical to determine whether the work of the council will keep them in office. Deputy Mayor Micah Goodin says that the Belize City Council has been delivering on its […]
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Over the weekend, the Belize Territorial Volunteers traveled to the Gracias Adios border marker to commemorate the 1895 Anglo-Guatemalan Treaty. It is an annual trip to recognize the demarcation exercise between Belize and Guatemala that took place as a result of the treaty. Unlike past years, there were no reports of Guatemalan Armed Forces aggression […]
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The search for missing twenty-year-old Emir Cansino Jr. continues. After he disappeared on Monday morning, following a night out in Belize City, his father, Emir Cansino Sr., has been restless in his attempt to find him. A search in an area off the John Smith Road on Tuesday, based on a tip, yielded nothing. Today, […]
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The saga of Forestry Officer Daniel Chi continues, despite the fact that he has been placed on administrative leave since an incident with Prime Minister John Briceño last weekend involving the importation of an endangered species of plants. The Public Service Union has come forward to condemn the actions of government. The labor organization has […]
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The opposition is taking the Briceño administration to task for seemingly mishandling the situation involving the endangered plants and the manner in which government attempted to circumvent existing regulations that should have prevented ministerial interference. Shyne Barrow, Leader of the Opposition “The prime minister intervened to do a favor for his employee of twenty […]
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Shadow Minister of National Security Mike Peyrefitte continues his call for the resignation of Home Affairs Minister Kareem Musa and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Arthurs, whom he says are doing a miserable job of keeping a lid on crime and violence. He’s even gone a step further to call out the Commissioner of Police who […]
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On Tuesday, Orange Walk Central caretaker Denny Grijalva, himself a religious leader, presented a little over six thousand signatures on behalf of the United Democratic Party. It was part of a concerted effort undertaken by the churches to trigger a referendum on cannabis legalization. Grijalva joined the Belize Council of Churches, as well as the […]
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A video of a group of students from Canaan High school fighting after school went viral on social media on Tuesday. The video shows a group of young girls in their school uniform physically assaulting each other. Several of the young men who were standing nearby attempted to diffuse the brawl which lasted for a […]
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In what is considered a historic move by the religious community, the Council of Churches and the National Evangelical Association of Belize today delivered twenty thousand, one hundred and eight signatures to Governor General Froyla Tzalam in an attempt to trigger a referendum on the legalization of marijuana. Following the exercise, the Government of Belize […]
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Denny Grijalva is the U.D.P. Caretaker for Orange Walk Central, and he is also a pastor, a role only a few know him for. Today, he was among the group of church leaders who delivered the signed petitions to the Governor General. He was acting not only as a representative of the church, but also […]
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This weekend in Belize City, hundreds of residents descended on Digi Park for the resumption of Park Fest, an annual festivity showcasing Belizean musicians. By all accounts, the event was well attended and the after party that followed at the Princess Poolside was equally crowded. But, somehow, amid the loud music and dance, a young […]
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Less than twenty-four hours later, gunshots would erupt in the Lake Independence area. Investigators are yet to determine, however, if the murder of Erwin Pitter was in any way related to the execution of Tariq Ciego several hours earlier. His siblings describe him as quiet and soft-spoken, someone who enjoyed partying and beating drums. It’s […]
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The family of missing twenty-year-old Belize City resident Emir Cansino Jr. is frantically searching for him. This afternoon, a search party went out along the John Smith Road, following information that his lifeless body may have been dumped in that area. There are no official reports suggesting that Emir Cansino Jr. was the victim of […]
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ASP Fitzroy Yearwood also officially commented on the murder of security guard David Gonzalez, who was killed while on duty in front of Super Q Mart on the Bullet Tree Road in San Ignacio, Cayo last Thursday. The murder was caught on surveillance camera as a gunman, whom Gonzalez seemingly knew, approached and killed the […]
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There is yet another video that is making its rounds on social media, which shows the assault of a civilian by a police officer. It happened over the weekend on Saint Thomas Street. In the video, the officer advances towards the individual recording him using expletives and preventing him from recording an incident involving his […]
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A number of road traffic accidents occurred over the extended weekend. Unfortunately, an accident on the Burrell Boom Road, near Butter Cup Estate, claimed the life of a man. Sergio Eck was the driver of a Nissan Altima, traveling along with him was three other persons: Roshane, Kia and Karrie Flowers – all residents of […]
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Notwithstanding the accident that claimed the life of Sergio Eck this weekend, Assistant Superintendent Fitzroy Yearwood, Communications Director for the Belize Police Department, believes that the work of the police and the Traffic Department, as well as drivers, has been paying off in reducing traffic fatalities. Multiple RTAs over extended weekends have become commonplace, and […]
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Residents of Placencia Village are reclaiming Silk Caye. The island has been quickly deteriorating and what is left today is only a small portion of its former self. Silk Caye is at risk of disappearing and with that the economic benefits it offers to tour guides from Placencia. Over the weekend, a team of villagers, […]
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