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Striking a balance between a police officer’s right to prevent and detect crime and a citizen’s right to freedom of movement and privacy has never been more important. This morning, attorney-at-law Leslie Mendez made an appearance on Open Your Eyes where she addressed the topic ahead of the Easter holiday. In one of her responses, […]
Written on April 13, 2022 | Posted in
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While an officer may not feel compelled to give their reason for a search or their name, they have an obligation to do so. Attorney Leslie Mendez suggested that educational campaigns should be reframed to inform police officers of what they cannot do. Leslie Mendez, Attorney-at-law “It is always kind of strange, these how […]
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An apparent mutiny is taking place at the Belmopan City Council, where a majority of the councilors have expressed serious concerns with the management style of Mayor Sharon Palacio. The discord within the administration has been brought to the attention of the Ministry of Local Government. After several failed attempts at bringing both parties together […]
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According to Minister Requeña, who is in receipt of a letter written by Mayor Palacio on April sixth, notwithstanding the appointment of a financial controller, the head of the city will retain her responsibilities at City Hall. Isani Cayetano “I understand that you are in receipt of a letter that was written to you […]
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Many people will be flocking the fish markets to purchase their fish for Good Friday, but how much will the fish cost this year? News Five’s Marion Ali went looking and checked in with a food vendor for options on ways to prepare your family’s Good Friday fish. Here’s her report. Marion Ali, Reporting […]
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Jamaican dancehall and reggae artist Buju Banton arrived in Belize on Monday as a special guest of Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow. The internationally acclaimed musician is not in the Jewel to perform, he is simply here for rest and relaxation. He arrived, nonetheless, at a critical time, in the wake of a violent weekend that […]
Written on April 12, 2022 | Posted in
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Hard on the heels of a bloody weekend marred by deadly violence and road traffic accidents, the United Democratic Party issued a recorded statement in which the Shadow Minister of National Security took aim squarely at his sitting counterpart. In a televised address, U.D.P. Chairman Mike Peyrefitte, who is also the former minister responsible for […]
Written on April 12, 2022 | Posted in
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In responding to the criticism levied against him, Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa took the high road and admitted that he is prepared to work with anyone for the sake of reducing violent crimes across the country. Isani Cayetano “Your involvement, however, comes at a time when the strongest criticism of your management […]
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Today, the National Evangelical Association of Belize proudly announced a milestone, despite not fully realizing the number of signatures needed to trigger a referendum on the cannabis legislation. The churches are at the helm of a countrywide effort to garner as many as nineteen thousand signatures, is still five thousand shy of reaching that target. […]
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While there seems to be some discrepancy about the timeline given for additional changes, the Minister of New Growth Industries reiterated that the extension granted by the senate is not for the gathering of signatures to trigger a cannabis referendum. Kareem Musa, Minister of New Growth Industries “What I heard in the Senate was […]
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On Monday, the Daily COVID-19 Report of the Ministry of Health and Wellness shared that there were only fourteen new confirmed cases and that active cases are as low as one hundred and twenty-eight. While the daily positivity was at one point one percent with eleven new recoveries, it was the eight new COVID-related deaths […]
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The process includes the revision of death certificates that have been entered into the Belize Health Information System, by doctors and health professionals and includes laboratory results, imaging studies, and clinical notes. Epidemiologist Doctor Russell Manzanero says that the ministry is in no way hiding the numbers. He speaks of the challenges with death certificates […]
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From February fourteenth to April ninth, there have been about thirty reported COVID-related deaths. This encompasses the two months since the revision process started. These numbers include those deaths that were initially undetermined. Did this process help with the decision-making in the fight against the pandemic? Dr. Russell Manzanero, Epidemiologist, Ministry of Health & […]
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Belizean basketball fans have something to celebrate tonight as an under eighteen team has won the Copa Campeche Tournament. Nine athletes, along with Coaches Darwin “Puppy” Leslie and Linbert Moody, returned from Mexico early this morning tired but jubilant. It’s a great step as the team moves into the FIBA games scheduled in Panama this […]
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At news time tonight, a second friendly football match is taking place in Chetumal between the U-19 Belize Men’s National Football Team and the CAR M.M., a team from Cancun. It is being streamed live on the Football Federation of Belize Facebook page. It is the second of four international friendlies as the team prepares […]
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If you are planning to travel by bus this Easter, you better bring along a little extra cash. New rates go into effect this weekend, the result of negotiations between the bus industry and the government that were sparked by rising fuel costs. Marion Ali spoke with Minister of Transport, Rodwell Ferguson today. Marion […]
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Minister of State for Human Development, Elvia Vega amplified the message at the launching of the project that investing in the advancement of women is investing in a better future for the communities in which they live. Elvia Vega, Minister of State, Ministry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs “It is no […]
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One woman is redefining what it looks like to manage thousands of acres of farmland in the Cayo District. Luanne Manzanero is breaking the bias in a male dominated field as farm manager at the Valley of Peace Farms Limited. It has been an uphill battle for Manzanero to solidify her position as a leader […]
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It was supposed to be the start of a season of celebration as Palm Sunday ushers in Holy Week, but this past weekend was filled with violence, accidents, and sorrow for many. Among the deaths that hit Belize City the hardest was the murder of John King, a musical artist and athlete. Many are questioning […]
Written on April 11, 2022 | Posted in
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Kyron Bennett of “Team No Sleep Music” says King’s murder is a serious blow to musicians seeking to shed a positive light on communities riddled with gang rivalry and drug warfare. Bennett expressed how unsafe he feels as they prepare to lay King to rest. Kyron Bennett, Team No Sleep Music “To me right […]
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News Five also spoke with Marlon Kuylen at the Football Federation of Belize who met John King in training. Kuylen says the F.F.B. seeks to create a safe space for young men and women from various backgrounds to flourish. What the cameras do not capture is the time spent investing in the personal lives of […]
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John King had a prior attack on his life in June of 2021 at the same location where he was shot and killed on Saturday night. In that incident, King escaped with a gunshot wound to the buttocks. Police are now conducting an investigation to determine the motive behind this latest deadly attack. ASP […]
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Only an hour before John King was gunned down on Victoria Street Saturday night, there was another murder in Belize City. Thirty nine year old Mark Lord was walking on Jones Avenue when a gunman approached him and opened fire. He sustained injuries to the body that eventually led to his death. ASP Fitzroy Yearwood […]
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The Cycling Federation of Belize has lost two members of its team in a motorcycle accident Sunday. It happened when the Annual Women’s Cross Country Cycling Classic was underway from San Ignacio to Belize City. News Five’s Marion Ali has the tragic story. Dion Leslie, Vice President, Cycling Federation of Belize “Mr. Banks and […]
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Police and neighbours of Carlton Gladden, also known as “Yanki” of Mahogany Heights are trying to figure out who would want him dead. The fifty-two-year-old man was shot dead inside his house sometime around seven-thirty last Friday night. Marion Ali went searching for answers and filed the following report. Marion Ali, Reporting The impromptu […]
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