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We also asked for details on the COVID-19 protocols currently being enforced in Mexico. What measures must Belizeans absolutely adhere to in order to stay clear of breaching the law? This was Minister Kevin Bernard response. Kevin Bernard, Minister of Health & Wellness “I may not know all the protocols in Mexico, we are […]
Written on February 3, 2022 | Posted in
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Large funeral processions are a growing concern for both the Belize Police Department and the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Earlier this week, the police spokesman laid the blame on the Ministry of Health and Wellness because they have the authority to sanction such large gatherings. Today, however, Minister Bernard said no permission was sought, […]
Written on February 3, 2022 | Posted in
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This morning, police responded to a gruesome scene at a farm in Xiabe Village, Corozal. Inside an unpainted concrete bungalow, police discovered the mutilated body of an elderly man. Sixty-seven-year-old Fermin Rivera, a naturalised Belizean living in the village years now, was tied up, stabbed, and chopped multiple times to the body. Investigation so far […]
Written on February 3, 2022 | Posted in
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Tonight we share a part two on the plight of Monkey River, a small village where residents are trying to save their culturally rich community from becoming just a memory. Now reduced to only fifty-two families, the eroding landscape and encroaching sea threatens their homes. They may have to relocate entirely since the end of […]
Written on February 3, 2022 | Posted in
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…And, if you think this is only happening in places like Monkey River, Doctor Colin Young says not so fast. Populated coastal areas like Placencia and even the cayes are at risk of erosion as an effect of climate change. Dr. Colin Young, Executive Director, CCCCC “What Monkey River is showing us, Duane, is […]
Written on February 3, 2022 | Posted in
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In Cabinet news, the Prime Minister and his advisors approved the opening of the land borders and seaports effective February seventh from six a.m. to ten for fully vaccinated persons only. Cabinet gave its recommendation for the Minister of Finance to introduce a loan motion for eight million U.S. dollars from the Inter-American Development Bank […]
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In the latest U.D.P. leadership struggles, an ultimatum has been given to Collet Area Representative, Patrick Faber, to formally tender a letter of resignation from the post of leader of the United Democratic Party. This follows a meeting of the U.D.P.’s central executive on Tuesday evening, during which it was decided that an extension would […]
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The Ministry of Health and Wellness has had to dispose of tens of thousands of vaccines because they expired. This has caused the Ministry to take a closer look at its vaccination campaign. With over two hundred thousand Belizeans having received their second dose, Minister of Health, Kevin Bernard, is advising Belizeans to get their […]
Written on February 3, 2022 | Posted in
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And, while a large quantity of expired AstraZeneca vaccines had to be disposed of at the end of January, the ministry is in the process of procuring more of that same brand of vaccine. Deputy Manager of the Central Health Region, Dr. Melissa Diaz-Musa explained that there are still some people who want that particular […]
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One shot that may soon also be available is COVID boosters for children between the ages of twelve and seventeen. Dr. Diaz-Musa has more on this and pop-up vaccine clinics. Dr. Melissa Diaz-Musa, Deputy Manager, Central Health Region “This is something that we are in constant discussion about and the final memo has not […]
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The Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations handed over a set of office equipment to the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Central Health Region. Today, a ceremony was held at the Belize Tourism Board headquarters in Belize City where we heard how the equipment will be put to use. Kevin Bernard, Minister of Health […]
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2022 is the year of the census, including a population count for aquatic species of birds that are native to Belize. The exercise began a few weeks ago and is scheduled to conclude on the fifteenth of February. The annual count is being led by the Belize Audubon Society and will cover specific protected areas […]
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Belizean musician, Stig Da Artist, is making big moves on the international scene, snagging features from Afro Beat sensation Davido and D.J. Khaled for his upcoming album. As we reported several weeks ago, a contract has been signed between the artist and Universal Music Group for the distribution of his records. Shyne has been instrumental […]
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Tonight on News Five’s COVID Chronicles, the long awaited reopening of the land borders happens next Monday. And, while some of you may already be putting your passports in your bags and finding stray pesos at the bottom of them, others are not so sure about going to Chetumal or Melchor de Mencos just yet. […]
Written on February 3, 2022 | Posted in
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The controversial Free, Prior and Informed Consent Protocol has been filed with the Caribbean Court of Justice, much to the chagrin of the Toledo Alcaldes Association and the Maya Leaders Alliance. The focal point of the dispute between representatives of the indigenous community and the Government of Belize is a perceived lack of consultation regarding […]
Written on February 2, 2022 | Posted in
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Commissioner Greg Ch’oc, on the other hand, has presented a trove of documents supporting his claim that TAA/MLA were indeed consulted at various stages of the process. According to Ch’oc, an exchange of opinions with all relevant stakeholders on what the FPIC Protocol should contain was critical to formulating the document. Greg Ch’oc, Commissioner […]
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The issue of the FPIC Protocol has, to some extent, polarized the Maya community with organizations, including the Sarstoon Temash Institute for Indigenous Management, taking a position against the Maya Leaders Alliance. That division, says Ch’oc, is regrettable, particularly since the Briceño administration seems committed to implement the terms of the C.C.J.’s consent order. […]
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With all the talk about global climate change and man-made environmental issues, it’s easy to lose sight of actual people being affected by changes beyond their control. Tonight, Duane Moody has the story of a small place and small group of residents who are literally watching the Caribbean Sea swallow their community. They keep moving […]
Written on February 2, 2022 | Posted in
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Fifteen major properties have come out against the travel insurance that the Ministry of Tourism plans to impose on February fifteenth. On Monday, we reported that the Belize Tourism Industry Association has come out in support of the insurance that will cost each traveller approximately eighteen dollars, but will assist with their accommodation and hospital […]
Written on February 2, 2022 | Posted in
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A travel insurance portal is still in the works and expected to be ready by early next week, in time for February fifteenth when the requirement comes into effect. But some hotels say cancelations are already rolling in because the portal is not up and running. Tourism Minister Anthony Mahler says the delay is giving […]
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A memorandum of understanding has been signed between APAMO and the B.T.B. to bridge the gap between the environmental N.G.O.s and the tourism sector. After numerous site visits and continuous talks, a formal partnership was created between the tourism industry and the biggest umbrella of protected areas N.G.O.s in Belize. Following the signing, a seventy-five […]
Written on February 2, 2022 | Posted in
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The protection of the environment, the provision of socio-economic benefits for surrounding communities and the conservation of cultural heritage are among the goals of the M.O.U. To assist with the promotion of these objectives, Miss Earth 2021 Destiny Wagner has been tapped by the B.T.B. as the country’s Sustainable Tourism Ambassador. Michelle Bowers, Marketing […]
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Public assistance is being sought to help a husband and wife couple out of a dire situation that they are facing. Elmar Martinez is blind and unemployed and has been living in a deplorable condition. Earlier today, we followed community activist Moses Sulph into an area of Belize City to meet the couple. News Five’s […]
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A woman whose house collapsed received a new one from the Ministry of Housing. Margaret McDougall had been living in the decrepit structure for the better part of twenty years and one day it went crashing to the ground, leaving her with no choice but to share space with a sister. Today, McDougall got her […]
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The reins of the parliamentary leadership of the United Democratic Party were formally handed over to Shyne Barrow during a brief ceremony this morning in Belmopan. Along with his wife and daughter, the Area Representative for Mesopotamia presented himself at Belize House where he was administered the oath of office as the fifteenth Leader of […]
Written on February 1, 2022 | Posted in
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