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During the morning session on Wednesday’s Senate’s Budget debate, U.D.P.’s Orson Elrington was sworn in as a temporary senator, in place of Senator Mike Peyrefitte. Leader of Government Business, Senators Eamon Courtenay, and Senator Christopher Coye rose to speak on the proposed amendment to the rates of taxes on the Ninth Schedule of the Income […]
Written on March 31, 2022 | Posted in
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At Wednesday’s Senate meeting, Senator Coye went on to explain the rationale behind the proposed amendment to the rates on Income and Business Tax. Senator Christopher Coye, Minister of State “What we have noted is that in the banking system, in particular, we have excess liquidity in excess of seven hundred and seventy dollars […]
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Thirty entrepreneurs from across the nation successfully completed the Belize Entrepreneurial Fest, a program organized by BELTRAIDE in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Belize. The fest included an intensive one day boot camp where participants were taught the one-o-one of business goal setting, business model development, user-centric designs, and pitching techniques. These entrepreneurs were […]
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Are you ready to go green with an electric vehicle? Well the following story might catch your interest. B.E.L., Caribbean Motors and the Biltmore Hotel are making it easier for motorists who are considering a shift from gas-operated vehicles. This morning, B.E.L. launched a pilot project to introduce charging stations at various locations. News Five’s […]
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Senator Bradley also noted several areas where he believes G.O.B. is not getting value for money in the new budget, especially since the wage bill has actually increased, rather than gone down, by thirty million dollars. Darrell Bradley, U.D.P. Senator “I went through the Prime Minister’s Budget speech in detail and I noticed certain things […]
Written on March 30, 2022 | Posted in
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Before he wrapped up his presentation, Senator Courtenay also informed of people who use the law and the notion of human rights to undermine the Constitution of Belize as it relates to immigration laws and violations. Eamon Courtenay, Leader of Government Business “Efforts continue up until this very morning to attempt to undermine the laws […]
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Some thirty-eight undocumented workers from the citrus belt in the south are tonight in custody. The laborers, who are from Central America, have been working in the industry which is in a critical state and some say is on the brink of collapsing. The situation is complex as it includes issues of imported labor and […]
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Gwen Lizarraga High School is one of several secondary schools in Belize City that has an enrolment of students who are extremely susceptible to the influence of gangs. Its location on the south side sees young men and women from various crime-ridden communities in daily attendance now that in-person classes have resumed. With that in […]
Written on March 30, 2022 | Posted in
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It took a long time coming, but on Friday the family of an American man killed in Belize eight years ago finally got some justice. A jury in Washington State found Tracy Nessl guilty for committing battery against her uncle, Timothy McNamara, who she was also in an incestuous relationship with. These actions of hers […]
Written on March 29, 2022 | Posted in
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Karen Koehler, the lead attorney for Timothy McNamara’s loved ones says, in addition to the settlement, the family is now able to return to their farm in Washington state, and place Timothy’s ashes close to another family grave. Karen Koehler, Attorney-at-law “For seven years they have been waiting for the truth to be told. […]
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Newly elected Leader of the United Democratic Party, Moses “Shyne” Barrow, made a guest appearance on Open Your Eyes morning show to talk about winning Sunday’s U.D.P. Leadership Convention. When asked why he believes he has been successful at becoming an elected member of the House of Representatives, the Leader of the Opposition, and now […]
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When asked about the fate of those in the U.D.P. who form the Caucus for Change, Party Leader Barrow says it is for the constituents to decide. Barrow says constituency conventions need to be held, and he intends to take a hands-off approach when U.D.P. supporters are making their decisions. Moses “Shyne” Barrow, Party […]
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So, what, if anything, will Shyne Barrow do about his aunt’s repeated absences from the House of Representatives now that he is the Leader of the Party? Denise “Sista B” Barrow, the U.D.P. Area Representative for Queen’s Square has been noticeably missing from House meetings. So will Shyne be able to convince her to represent […]
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The National Women’s Commission held a signing ceremony with private sector businesses who pledged their ongoing support to safe houses in Belize. The signing is in partnership with the Ministry of Human Development Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, and Spotlight Initiative. Safe houses provide an important service to victims and survivors of domestic violence, human […]
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There is now a Blue Bonds Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister, presided over by former Fisheries Administrator, Beverly Wade. As Director of the Blue Bonds and Project for Finance Permanence, Wade told News Five that Belize has eight years to deliver in key areas. Beverly Wade, Director, Blue Bonds & Project […]
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Before Wade was appointed head of the Blue Bonds Unit, she worked as the Planning and Policy Advisor in the Ministry of the Blue Economy. This followed years of experience at the Fisheries Department. Having worked closely with others in protected areas management and conservation, she says that the transition was seamless because the work […]
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Belize has joined several Central and South American countries in being able to monitor its fishing vessels live via Global Fishing Watch. It follows a partnership that began in 2021 among the Belize High Seas Fishing Unit, Global Fishing Watch and Oceana Belize. They decided to work together to monitor Belizean fishing vessels, or those […]
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As Alyssa Noble, the Communication Director for OCEANA Belize, explained to News Five, the platform tracks the movement of fishing vessels in real time, enabling Belize’s fishing authorities to study trends and to have a comprehensive view of the fishing fleet. This, she said, is a demonstration of Belize’s leadership and commitment to transparency and […]
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Members of the Belize Tourism Board, in partnership with the Caribbean Tourism Organization, traveled south to Dangriga this morning where they formally launched the Garifuna Trail, a community-based tourism initiative to promote economic growth. The project will focus on bringing together all the elements of the Garifuna culture to be marketed as one, unique Belizean […]
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Over the weekend, residents from the southern communities of Sunday Wood and Conejo Creek met to sign a boundary agreement, following the completion of a G.P.S. mapping exercise to delineate their respective territories. It’s part of an ongoing activity that is taking place among certain indigenous communities within the Toledo District. Here’s a brief clip […]
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Grow Your Business from the Caribbean – it’s an initiative from two women based in Trinidad. They say they want to help entrepreneurs, managers, and companies to learn the tools and techniques needed to grow their business and online reputations for long-term success. It may sound like a mouthful, but Marketing Strategist Debbie Jollie and […]
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The Caribbean business workshop also looks at new strategies as business owners work to stay relevant in a changing economic environment. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many companies to realise the importance of going digital and having a strategy for reputation marketing online. Tessa Drayton, Chief Communications Consultation, T.N.D. Communications “Crisis management plan, a […]
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Dance shows are returning to the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts. This Friday and Saturday, four resident dance companies will be creating an explosion of dance styles – cultural, folkloric, modern and classic – all in one. News Five’s Duane Moody Found out today what audience members can expect. Duane Moody, Reporting The […]
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Fifteen members of the National Ballet of Haiti, under the direction of Yves Penel, will give a free performance in Belize on Thursday. The group, from the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince, is part of the Haitian National Theatre. According to a release from the Mexican Embassy which is hosting the group, the dancers, percussionists and singers […]
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The program started back in 2019 and is now returning in 2022. The Belize City Council, during Women’s Month, is honouring some eleven inspiring women who have been making waves in their respective communities across the city. Today, a Sheroes Award Ceremony was held at the Radisson where the work of these women was celebrated […]
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