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Today in San Pedro Town, the Hope Haven Domestic Violence outreach centre was officially opened in the San Mateo area on Ambergris Caye. The centre will be offering services to both women and men who are experiencing domestic violence. With assistance from our correspondent on the island, News Five’s Duane Moody files this report. […]
Written on December 15, 2021 | Posted in
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Viewers may recall in our Tuesday broadcast that Minister Orlando Habet spoke to the one-hundred-dollar bonus for public officers. He also emphasized that neither ministers nor C.E.O.’s will be eligible. Today, there was official confirmation for those working at government-aided and grant-aided schools that they would be receiving their hundred dollars. This will apply to […]
Written on December 15, 2021 | Posted in
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It’s been a decade-long tradition of the Bowen and Bowen Group to assist families with a complete Christmas meal through its Jingle Box program. With another COVID Christmas, many families are struggling to meet day-to-day needs. So the donation, in the spirit of the season, is especially important. Bowen and Bowen once again has partnered […]
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As far as the COVID restrictions are concerned, the Commissioner of Police also had some sobering advice for everyone. The COVID-19 pandemic, he said, is one that every Belizean should take seriously and with a population of over four hundred thousand people to just over two thousand police officers it will take responsible behaviour on […]
Written on December 15, 2021 | Posted in
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While the Christmas season is usually joyous, it can result in misfortune for people who become vulnerable to thieves. Commissioner of Police Chester Williams says there will be more patrols to try to control the level of criminal activity that happens at this time of year. But aside from that, there are some do’s and […]
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Some people will be permitted to hold their social holiday events, as the Commissioner indicated, but the hosts will have to have strict protocols in place. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police “The regulations do have provisions that (state) if you want to hold a social event, you can apply to the Ministry of Health […]
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Belize Camping Experiences is once again carrying out its largest fundraiser for the year. The Apple for Kids end of the year project garners the funds BCE needs to engage Belizean children in life changing spiritual and life skills activities. We stopped by Caribbean Chicken in Belize City today to find out more and how […]
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The Manuel Esquivel overpass has suddenly become an unexpected highlight of Christmas decorations in Belize City. Located near the Flag Roundabout, the overpass now boasts an illumination display erected by the Belize City Council. Pedestrians will find themselves walking through what feels like an enchanted tunnel above the hustle and bustle of Christmas shoppers swirling […]
Written on December 15, 2021 | Posted in
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News Five has confirmed that A.C.P. Marco Vidal has been suspended for sixty days with pay. Information is that the Security Services Commission, chaired by Charles Gibson, met and approved a course of action going forward involving the embattled senior cop. A suspension letter was issued – copied to the Minister of Home Affairs Kareem […]
Written on December 14, 2021 | Posted in
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A visit to Belize City this morning by a Seine Bight resident has ended with big cash. Thelma Palacio arrived with her granddaughter, who has been her lucky charm. As they alighted the bus at the terminal, Palacio headed to a nearby shop to purchase three scratch-and-win tickets. One of those three-dollar tickets had a […]
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The B.C.V.I.’s rehabilitation services offer these blind patients help where necessary and possible, Ayres-Musa explained. Carla Ayres-Musa, Executive Director, BCVI “What our officers do is reach out to people who have been diagnosed with blindness and find out what they need from us and that could be in terms of counseling, in terms of […]
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The countdown continues as Christmas Day is eleven days away and businesses across the country have promos throughout the month. At Quality Poultry Products, they are doing it big for 2021 just in time for the holidays. This Friday and Saturday, there will be sale on chickens for as low as one dollar and ninety-nine […]
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But for most families, the traditional Christmas dinner includes turkey and ham. And making sure that there is enough to meet the demand of the market; Salgado says that you can also swing by to pick up turkeys; the birds are available in sizes for varying family units. Andre Salgado, Belize City Branch Manager, […]
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Thousands of households were tuned in last week, as we celebrated our thirtieth anniversary as a television station via our annual giveaway show, Gimme Five. The final night was a blast as William Neal and I were joined by C.E.O. Marleni Cuellar, who picked the coupon for the grand prize winner. Despite answering the phone […]
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This past weekend, UNICEF Belize held a gala event in Belize City to celebrate the seventy-fifth anniversary of the U.N. agency’s work to protect children and enhance their well being. Not just in Belize, but around the world. The special evening was attended by representatives from many of the partner agencies and government ministries, the […]
Written on December 13, 2021 | Posted in
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‘Tis the season for giving and today, the Belize Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, with help of the general public, was able to make a donation to Liberty Children’s Home in Ladyville. But this year, the partnership with its donors allowed BELAIFA to extend its reach and assist Marla’s House of Hope and Cornerstone […]
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The Veterinary Association of Belize held its annual general meeting on Saturday at the Cahal Pech Resort in San Ignacio. The membership elected new officers to their executive committee. They are President: Doctor Victor Gongora, Vice President: Doctor Ludwig Palacio, Secretary: Doctor Fabian Tun, Treasurer: Doctor Isabelle Paquet Durand, ordinary member Doctor Mia Canton and […]
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Finally, the Wit concrete has taken her final bow. At the second attempt, the three hundred and seventy five foot long World War two cargo ship is now submerged in the Soldier Caye Conservation zone at Blackbird Caye. The intent is to provide a new source of income for the marine reserve and its stakeholders, […]
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Leonora Patnett’s residence on Wagner’s Lane was alive with activity today, as friends and family from across Belize City stopped in to wish her a happy birthday. Patnett is Belize’s oldest resident. At a hundred and eight years old, she still looks good and is very much independent. This afternoon, News Five’s Isani Cayetano stopped […]
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Sexual Assault – it is something that most victims do not care to talk about and perpetrators don’t want to be identified with. And the laws concerning this can be complex and difficult to understand. But today, on International Human Rights Day, with financial backing from the British High Commission, the Building People’s Movement published […]
Written on December 10, 2021 | Posted in
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Attorney Leslie Mendez was contracted to review the current laws that govern sexual offences in Belize. She told us that while there are various pieces of legislation, there were gaps that could be plugged. In other instances, identifying the applicable portions of law or understanding the highly-technical language in which they are written was the […]
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According to CEO of Counseling and Psychological Services, Deshane Gutierrez-Lopez, victims of sexual assault live in a constant state of threat and need talk to someone who is trustworthy in order to get rid of the psychological effects they carry with them. Deshane Gutierrez-Lopez, CEO, Founder, Counseling & Psychological Services “That person is always […]
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Well it is official tonight: on this day, December 9, 1991 News Five made its first live broadcast of Belizean news and we have continued each weeknight, excepting major holidays, ever since. Earlier this week we brought you a few nostalgic looks back and how we created our program, but tonight we have the current […]
Written on December 9, 2021 | Posted in
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In 2016, her office exposed numerous irregularities and corrupt practices within Government departments, including at the Belize Sports Council and within the Ministry of Sports as well as other illegalities within the Government. This included the sale of Belizean passports, visas, and granting of Belizean citizenship to foreign nationals. Special reports released by her office […]
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The Minister of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation, Andre Perez is heading a Belizean delegation to an air services negotiation event in Bogotá, Colombia. It has been underway since December sixth and ends the tenth. The event is being hosted by International Civil Aviation Organization and brings together delegations from around the globe to negotiate […]
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