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Does the lawsuit being brought by the former Minister of Finance, Dean Barrow, mean the fate of the Commission of Inquiry’s report hangs in the balance? Part of the suit being brought against the government will seek to prove that there was an apparent bias in the appointment of Senior Counsel Andrew Marshalleck when he […]
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The law firm of Coye Courtenay L.L.P. has sent a letter to the Leader of the Opposition demanding he retract and apologize for defamatory comments made about Prime Minister John Briceño on a Tropical Vision talk show. The letter provides a transcript of the exchange between Moses “Shyne” Barrow and the host of Uncut. The […]
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Bars and Night Clubs will reopen tonight for the first time in two years. It has been a long, hard, fought battle for entertainers and club owners following the implementation of COVID-19 regulation that brought the industry to a standstill. Many of them lost their only source of economic income. Well, all of that is […]
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It’s All Fool’s Day, but there’s really no prank being played with the removal of the mask restriction. Effective today, April first, you are no longer mandated to wear a mask and go about freely without a nose and mouth covering without having to look over your shoulders. So today, News Five’s Duane Moody and […]
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The new Statutory Instrument lifts the requirement to wear face masks, much to the delight of the masses. But while the public might be celebrating this S.I. relaxation, don’t pack your masks away yet. Marion Ali reports on why you might still need them. Marion Ali, Reporting The business community and much of the […]
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If you love doing make-up, on yourself and on others, or hope to pursue a career in cosmetology, the Center for Employment Training in San Ignacio has the program for you. CET is teaming up with Revolution Artistry’s Marianne Foreman, to provide certification for make-up artists. While it is being piloted in San Ignacio, there […]
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We often hear stories of Belizeans in the Diaspora doing impressive things. Tonight we feature an actor in Hollywood who was born and raised in Belize City, before migrating to the U.S. with his family. Kareem Ferguson has not forgotten his roots, even though he has been able to establish a successful career in the […]
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It’s been a couple years coming, but the COVID pandemic forced the government to defer the last tranche of social security contributions under the S.S.B. reform that took effect in 2018. But next Monday, that last part will take effect, so your next paycheck, whether it’s made weekly, bi-monthly or monthly, will be a bit […]
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But while the amount employees and employers pay in to Social Security will be more hereafter, our benefits will also be more, Ruiz explained. Deborah Ruiz, C.E.O., Social Security Board “The wage bands have associated salary that we insure. So for the short-term benefits like sickness, maternity, injury, we pay eighty percent of that […]
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Belizean archaeologist Dr. Jaime Awe has been recognized by a regional archaeology association for his contributions to the field. A release from the National Institute for Culture and History says Dr. Awe was given the 2022 Society for American Archaeology award for Excellence in Latin American and Caribbean Archaeology during the eighty-seventh S.A.A. Annual Meeting […]
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A jaguar was knocked down and killed this morning on the Southern Highway. While some people may say it was just a cat, it was a member of the endangered jaguar population, which is protected under Belize’s laws. Anyone in an accident involving endangered animals is required by law to report the accidents to the […]
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During the Lenten season many Belizeans look forward to their fish on Fridays. In this week’s episode of the Bright Side, I meet with two men of the sea who share their knowledge, and also made a very interesting claim during our interview. I will leave it up to viewers to decide what they make […]
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Belize’s Blue Bond, which replaced the Super Bond and was flagged from the onset for its novelty has won two awards. The award for innovation was recorded under two categories. The first being Bond Structure Sustainability and the other is the Sovereign Sustainability bond. According to Minister of State in Finance Christopher Coye, the three […]
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The successful Blue Bond transaction placed Belize in much better standing with its external debt. Coye says that on the global scene, this means a lot for Belize. Christopher Coye, Minister of State “This award is the only instance in which this Blue Bond is gaining recognition. We also have – I think this […]
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There was a cold-blooded murder committed in Belize City last night when a resident of Petticoat Alley was shot and killed not far from where he lived. The incident is being investigated by the Belize Police Department, but there hasn’t been much by way of official information. Earlier today, News Five spoke with uncle of […]
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Today, the last day of March, a new Statutory Instrument stipulates that All COVID restrictions for locals are lifted. The S.I. comes about due the decline in COVID cases and the Minister of Health’s opinion that there is no longer an imminent threat of community spread of the virus. The S.I. does advise that existing […]
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Jasmine Hartin was back today in the San Pedro Magistrate’s Court today for a procedure known as paper committal. What that entails is that the evidence which will be used by the prosecutor in the Manslaughter by Negligence case against Hartin was presented to Magistrate Cristina Perrera. This included a long list of statements, exhibits, […]
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Will Hartin change her plea? The Canadian has gone on American television program “48 Hours” saying on the night of May twenty-eighth, 2021 while she was on a pier in San Pedro Town with Superintendent Henry Jemmott, the gun she had in her hand accidentally went off and killed the senior officer. While with attorney […]
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If you ride the bus, you will need to budget a little extra for your tickets come April fifteenth. That is when a fare increase comes into effect. The Ministry of Transport and bus operators are still trying to finalize the exact amount of the increases following a meeting on Wednesday in Belmopan. Minister of […]
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Here’s an update on what the government is doing to deal with the rise in fuel prices. Today the Ministry of Finance announced that effective April first, the regulated pump price of diesel remains at thirteen dollars and forty-one cents per gallon in Belize City. Prices are higher in the districts due to transportation costs. According to […]
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In this week’s news from Cabinet, the Prime Minister and his ministers looked at the recent allegations of child labor and trafficking offences and underscored their commitment to fighting all forms of exploitation. Cabinet also instructed that there be full collaboration among ministries in this regard. To help alleviate the burden on motorists and businesses, the […]
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It is time to rid your home of that single use plastic bag collection and a lot of items you may be using to carry food. After today, you could be fined for having more than ten single use plastic items in your home, including grocery bags. Under the Environmental Protection (Pollution on Plastic) Regulations […]
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So how will the D.O.E. know you have prohibited plastic items? Inspectors will be making the round looking for violations, yes, but ensuring items are biodegradable actually begins when importers apply to bring in their products. Chief Environment Officer Anthony Mai explained the process and also how the public can help with monitoring on the […]
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And if you are wondering what kinds of products can be used instead, the Chief Environmental Officer says sufficient biodegradable alternatives are already available in Belize. Anthony Mai, Chief Environmental Officer, Department of the Environment “We believe that there are sufficient. At the inception of this initiative a task force was put together to […]
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Today, on the last day of Women’s Month, the Ministry of Human Development along with the Women’s Commission and the Office of the Special Envoy for Women and Children held an awards ceremony. The purpose was to recognize a number of outstanding women from across Belize. Marion Ali attended the virtual ceremony and filed this […]
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