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Over the weekend there were a few large parties held across the country, at least one of which was in Placencia. Pictures that were opening circulated on social media show that people wore no face masks at all and were not social distancing. Today the Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams said that while people bash […]
Written on November 29, 2021 | Posted in
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The most recent statutory instrument eased public safety restrictions when curfew was changed to ten p.m. from Sunday to Thursday and then on Friday and Saturday it is between eleven p.m. and five a.m. But Doctor Diaz-Musa cautions residents to remain vigilant and not participate in risky activities that may cause a spread. Dr. […]
Written on November 29, 2021 | Posted in
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As of last Friday, fifty percent of the population has received at least one dose of the four vaccines available in country, while forty-five percent are fully vaccinated. Doctor Diaz-Musa says the ministry is strategically going into the communities to get vaccination numbers up. Dr. Melissa Diaz-Musa, Deputy Regional Health Manager, Central Health Region […]
Written on November 29, 2021 | Posted in
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As a part of the infrastructural and systematic transformation at the Princess Royal Youth Hostel, the Special Envoy for Families and Children paid a visit to the Rockville compound today. She took gifts along with her, including a washing machine, an industrial stove, school uniforms and an assortment of books and games. Present for today’s […]
Written on November 29, 2021 | Posted in
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Banking just got easier for businesses and residents in South Stann Creek with the launch of a new Belize Bank branch in Independence. For many years, the bank has extended services to the two main industries in that district, but not until now has it established a physical location in that community. A new office […]
Written on November 26, 2021 | Posted in
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The Sixteen Days of Activism held each year aims to raise awareness about gender-based violence and the challenges prevailing discriminatory attitudes that most often affect women and girls. In her speech on the occasion, Minister of Human Development, Dolores Balderamos-Garcia underscored the reasons why attention has to be paid to these sensitive issues. Dolores […]
Written on November 26, 2021 | Posted in
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Minister Balderamos-Garcia invited every person and organization in Belize to join the campaign against gender-based violence and violence against women and children. Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, Minister of Human Development, Families “You may question why does this matter. Well, violence encompasses many forms, such as domestic violence, rape, sexual harassment and human trafficking, which unfortunately, seem […]
Written on November 26, 2021 | Posted in
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Forty-three recruits from squad ninety-five of the Belize Police Department were out today giving back to the community. It is a project that the recruits from Belize City precincts one and two and Hattieville formation are engaged in to assist those who are most needy. The recruits for some time now have been assigned to […]
Written on November 26, 2021 | Posted in
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It happens over and over again: women are killed at the hands of their current or former spouses. But men have been killed too in domestic incidents. And so have children—young ones and teens –caught in the crossfire of parental disputes. Today those tasked with trying to eliminate the deaths, the beatings and even emotional […]
Written on November 25, 2021 | Posted in
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American Thanksgiving usually marks the unofficial start of the tourist high season which runs through January. This year, tourism stakeholders are beginning to see their bookings go up. But protecting that revenue stream means there has to be collaboration to minimize COVID numbers. And that ever sensitive issue that also has a bearing on our […]
Written on November 25, 2021 | Posted in
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In Cabinet news this week, the Minister of Labor and Local will review of the Labour Act, including new pandemic regulations. The ministry will also plan for the gradual implementation of a five-dollar minimum wage. The Ministry of Agriculture will look at the rising cost of living and introduce legislation at the next sitting of […]
Written on November 25, 2021 | Posted in
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Zero hunger is United Nations Sustainable Development Goals number two. Belizean Parliamentarians are leading the charge towards realizing this goal in Belize. The group, known as the Belize Parliamentary Alliance against Hunger and Malnutrition, or Parliamentary Champions, met at the House of Culture in Belize City today. Their mission is to introduce the Alliance song, […]
Written on November 25, 2021 | Posted in
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This afternoon, the Port of Belize Limited gave a significant contribution towards the Aspire for Greatness Christmas Tablet and Toy Drive by handing over a check for four thousand dollars. The financial assistance will go a long way towards purchasing the tablets at a lower cost in the United States. Hertha Gentle, Human Resources […]
Written on November 25, 2021 | Posted in
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Despite limited resources, Belizeans are preparing to spend yet another Christmas holiday during the COVID-19 pandemic. It comes with economic challenges, but also spending that family-oriented festivity without that loved one who has lost his or her battle with the virus. The way we traditionally celebrated Christmas has changed and the quarantine regulations and safety […]
Written on November 25, 2021 | Posted in
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Today at the Radisson, a meeting was held between those in the public sector and the non-governmental organizations who work with children. It’s part of the Children’s Agenda launched back in 2017, which looks at the goods and services provided to children that coincide with their basic rights. So what is the state of children […]
Written on November 24, 2021 | Posted in
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2021 has not been a good year for children. So far, ten minors have been killed as a result of violence; the most recent was Sunday night’s murder of twelve-year-old Nitzia Catzim in San Ignacio. A ten-month-old baby also lost his life as a result of a road traffic accident on Monday afternoon. These incidents […]
Written on November 24, 2021 | Posted in
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On Saturday there was a Special Sitting of the House of Representatives. It was no ordinary day of House business, however. Instead, young people from all over Belize became the parliamentarians, introducing an act they would like to see become an actual law, to protect children from the adults who seek to corrupt them and […]
Written on November 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Belize is making it easier for U.S. visitors with the new direct flights by Alaska Air from Seattle, Washington. These will connect tourists on the U.S. most northwestern seaboard to Central America twice a week. The inaugural flight coincided with the November nineteenth festivities and ceremonial drumming was held at the Seattle airport and upon […]
Written on November 22, 2021 | Posted in
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While there is much to celebrate about getting two more flight with tourists per week to Belize, the Belize Tourism Board has also been marketing the country to other location within the United States. Following the ceremony on Friday, News Five asked Minister Mahler what other areas we are looking to, to attract more tourists […]
Written on November 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Today at the Scouts Association of Belize headquarters in Belize City, Governor General Froyla T’zalam was installed as the patron of the organization following the retirement of former G.G. Sir Colville Young. Her first act was to sign off on the appointment of Doctor Erasmo Franklin as the interim Chief Scout. That post was left […]
Written on November 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Former Director of Health Services, Doctor Marvin Manzanero, may be headed for retirement from public service since his role as Director of Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness has been made redundant. This follows the splitting of his former responsibilities which will now be shared by two senior health officials. But it […]
Written on November 18, 2021 | Posted in
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On December fifteenth, all government employees will need to be vaccinated, if at least with the first COVID-19 jab. It’s a mandate that will come into force with the passage of a new statutory instrument that will directly impact public officers. But the authoritative order being passed by the Briceño administration is being met with […]
Written on November 18, 2021 | Posted in
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In Cabinet news, with the start of the 2021 tourism season and increased tourist arrivals expected at the Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport, the Ministry of Immigration has gotten approval to add six more immigration clerks and increasing overtime pay for immigration officers from fifty to seventy-five hours. Cabinet was updated on the status of […]
Written on November 18, 2021 | Posted in
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The Garifuna Settlement Day activities will go on as they do every year, but this year, in keeping with the guidelines to try to keep COVID at bay, there will only be one centralized location for the actual festivities. This year, Dangriga will be the site for the reenactment of the arrival of the first […]
Written on November 18, 2021 | Posted in
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The entire day will be punctuated with displays of Garifuna pride and culture and in case you wanted to still be a part of the celebration from where you are, it will be streamed live on the National Garifuna Council’s Facebook page. Melissa Zuniga, Project Coordinator, National Garifuna Council “From the Yurumein, we are […]
Written on November 18, 2021 | Posted in
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