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But, did cane farmers use undue pressure to get A.S.R./B.S.I. to sign an interim agreement as some would suggest? A.S.R./B.S.I. on Thursday referred to the actions of the farmers as “illegal tactics”. We asked Westby for a response. Andrew Westby, Chairman, Committee of Management, B.S.C.F.A. “I believe it is not a bullying tactics, it […]
Written on January 3, 2022 | Posted in
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And while the focus at this point is on ensuring that the sugar cane in the field makes it to the factory in as efficient a manner as possible, the road to signing a new commercial agreement is still ahead. Andrew Westby, Chairman, Committee of Management, A.S.R./B.S.I. “We know when you sit down to […]
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Today senior management of the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority appeared on the Open Your Eyes Morning Show to discuss everything COVID. This includes the country commencing its fourth wave as active cases have been increasing by huge numbers daily. While it has not been officially announced, health experts do believe that the spike is […]
Written on January 3, 2022 | Posted in
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The capacity for the COVID unit at the K.H.M.H. is twenty-seven, but with the available human resources, the unit can best care for eighteen patients at any given time. As it currently stands, there are sixteen persons in the COVID unit; about seven of those persons are minors. Doctor Andre Sosa also says that the […]
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COVID-19 is non-discriminatory and even healthcare professionals, who have been working around the clock to save those who end up being hospitalised, have fallen victim. We’ve reported on the toll that the disease has had on the mental health of the staff, but there are also a number of doctors and nurses at the national […]
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Patients who become infected with the Omicron variant will be given fewer days in isolation than those who are infected with the Delta variant. This is due to the milder symptoms as well as the shorter timeframe it takes to incubate in patients. A circular sent out by Deputy Director of Health Services, Dr. Francis […]
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During his appearance on the morning show, Doctor Andre Sosa also said that he was disappointed in the fact that no frontline healthcare worker, who has been in the trenches battling the COVID-19 public health crisis, was bestowed with the Queen’s New Year’s honours. Just last week, several persons including Philanthropist Dara Robinson, B.N.T.U. National […]
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Meet the first born baby boy and baby girl for 2022 at the K.H.M.H. They were born hours apart at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, but are blessings for this new COVID year. The baby boy was the fourth child of Joezelee Estrada, whose family is still undecided on his name at this time, while […]
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As most Belizeans prepare to usher in 2022 in a far more subdued way than they had hoped, the Commissioner of Police is cautioning those who do plan to party like its 2019 to hold it down. He says just because you don’t think you are going to get COVID, the police will be enforcing […]
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And, if you are planning to play tourist and go to a resort or hotel to find a party, ComPol Williams says these places are not exempt from the ban on illegal gatherings of more than ten people. And, those who allow large numbers to gather on their premises will not just get a ticket, […]
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Seven notable Belizeans, who have contributed to Belize’s development, are this year’s recipients of awards bestowed by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Second. The announcement of the appointments to the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George and the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire came earlier today from the Office of […]
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But after Dr. Coyi served in the public service, he turned to the private sector, where he was one of the founding members of the Belize Medical Associates Hospital in Belize City. Dr. Marcelo Coyi, Recipient, M.B.E. Recognition “I’m proud at the way in which it has developed, from a small four-bedroom hospital to […]
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Senator Elena Smith who also serves as the President of the Belize National Teachers’ Union said she did not expect the recognition of Ordinary Member of the British Empire. Viewers will recall that Smith, who has been vocal against the past administration in the Senate, has also led teachers in several protests against the current […]
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Senator Smith says the struggles have not been easy, with all the labeling that she has endured, and she hopes the recognition now does not lead to more of it. Senator Elena Smith, Recipient, M.B.E. Recognition “I think for me, Marion, while it should be a time for me to celebrate such an accomplishment, […]
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Another of the 2021 honorees for Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is Joel Robinson. Ras Dara, as he is popularly known, was recognized in the past as an Unsung Hero by First Caribbean Bank in 2011. He is celebrated nationally for his philanthropic endeavors, particularly through his primary school feeding program. Since the […]
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ComPol Chester Williams has commented on the five-hundred-dollar ticket slapped on three fire service personnel in Santa Elena. On Thursday morning, the fire-fighters were changing shift, and while on the compound, police came up to the location and charged them for not wearing masks in public. In an interview with News Five, Ebony Wright says […]
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Last week, the Ahmadiyya Muslim community donated sports equipment to the Belize Central Prison and the Wagner’s Youth Facility in Hattieville. And, for the New Year, Imam Naveed Mangla shared with us that they are about to begin another program, this time for women. Imam Naveed Mangla, Leader, Ahmadiyyah Muslim Jama’at “We have a […]
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And as we head into 2022, the Kolbe Foundation is continuing to offer rehabilitative and educational programs for both youths and adults while they are incarcerated. Prison C.E.O., Virgilio Murillo told News Five that several hundred of the inmates from both the adult and youth populations have been learning different academic and vocational disciplines through […]
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The folks over at Cellular World ended the year with a bang, giving away Samsung phones and buds. The Northern Shops branch in Belize City was the venue for the end of year raffle hosted by Open Your Eyes co-host John Palacio. Eight lucky winners hailed from across the country. Karan Sabnani, Director, Cellular […]
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That’s right, it’s countdown time again and to ring in the New Year, lots of people are looking for a bottle of their favorite champagne. From affordable to pricey, there’s something in the wine rack for everyone. News Five’s Isani Cayetano visited several liquor stores where dozens of shoppers were standing in line to grab […]
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As 2021 comes to an end, many are reflecting on milestones they have achieved over the past three hundred and sixty-five days, while others are battling with grief from loved ones lost as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This time is also a time when residents set goals for the New Year which begins […]
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Earlier today, billionaire Kanye West met up with Shyne Barrow for some sea and sun on Prince Island. The pair has previously worked together on Shyne’s release, Godfather Buried Alive, while he was serving a ten-year jail sentence. Upon his release, Shyne returned to Belize but hadn’t had an opportunity to personally connect with Kanye, […]
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And while Barrow meets with West and his entourage, Minister of Tourism, Anthony Mahler commented briefly on the benefits of celebrity and influencer visits to Belize. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism “In this era of social media, yes, they do, when they come to Belize. And we welcome all of them. We want as […]
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Some fire fighters in Santa Elena got a surprise from the police just as they were changing shifts this morning. But, it wasn’t a report of a blaze. Instead, they got ticketed for not wearing their masks. The incident captured on video went viral today as the public reacted to the police mobile unit issuing […]
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The incident was captured on amateur video by Ebony Wright, one of the fire fighters, who is still in disbelief. She believes that the situation could have been handled differently. Voice of: Ebony Wright, Santa Elena Fire Station “He make a big commotion. So the commotion weh unu see deh, he call all different […]
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