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As we have reported, San Pedro and Caye Caulker are among the communities enjoying certain exemptions from the recent COVID-19 regulations. On Monday, we spoke with Area Representative Andre Perez, for Belize Rural South, who told us that San Pedro is not out of the woods. In fact, there are seventy-five active cases on the […]
Written on September 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Perhaps, a further silver lining for these two tourist communities, amidst the pandemic, is their high vaccination uptake. According to Perez, eighty percent of Caye Caulker’s population has been vaccinated. Meanwhile, up to fifty percent of the population in San Pedro has also taken the vaccine. Andre Perez, Area Representative, Belize Rural “I am […]
Written on September 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Undocumented immigrants are another vulnerable population that is being considered for vaccination. According to Perez, undocumented immigrants are often fearful of visiting a vaccine center because of their status. He has given assurance that undocumented immigrants will not be penalized when they visit a vaccination center. Andre Perez, Area Representative, Belize Rural South “That […]
Written on September 22, 2021 | Posted in
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You’ve seen them providing musical accompaniment at official ceremonies across the country, especially during September festivities. The Belize Defense Force Marching Band has been in existence for well over three decades. Some of its oldest members have been committed to the band from a young age, like Ivor Cacho who has served in the band […]
Written on September 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Belize has recently seen great representations on the international stage when it comes to pageantry. And Monday, Markeisha Young from Belize City was officially crowned Miss World Belize 2021. She will be representing the Jewel in Puerto Rico in November of this year for the international pageant. That’s two months away and Young will be […]
Written on September 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Belize’s growing anti-vaccination movement had its eyes set on the Old Capital this weekend where several groups were planning to converge on downtown Belize City to protest the government’s vaccine mandate. Among them was the Belize Rights and Justice Movement, led by former mayor Zenaida Moya who was been vocal in her objection to the […]
Written on September 20, 2021 | Posted in
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As we mentioned earlier, several motorcades were prevented from arriving in Belize City on Saturday and law enforcement officers were deployed to the George Price and Philip Goldson highways to thwart their attempt at protesting downtown. According to Commissioner of Police Chester Williams, with Belize City being the current epicenter of COVID-19, such an activity […]
Written on September 20, 2021 | Posted in
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Attorney Arthur Saldivar and a team of lawyers are preparing to represent up to two hundred claimants in a constitutional challenge against the COVID-19 regulations. His clients, many of whom are from the Mennonite community, are saying that their constitutional rights were infringed upon on Saturday when they were blocked by police in La Democracia […]
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Commissioner of Police Chester Williams also spoke on the matter, adding that the constitution provides for certain limitations of those fundamental rights and freedoms. A public health crisis is reason enough for limiting those fundamental rights and freedom, as per the constitution, says ComPol Williams. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police “You would know that […]
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And, with that, the police have been cracking down on the Mennonite community of Spanish Lookout. According to Commissioner Williams, a team of officers went into the community to enforce the COVID-19 regulations, and as a result, a number of tickets were issued. ComPol Williams says the police are not targeting the Mennonite community, but […]
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The Belize Council of Churches has come out with a position in favor of COVID vaccinations. In a recorded statement, the heads of various denominations, including Bishop Lawrence Nicasio of the Roman Catholic Diocese, share a unified message urging all eligible Belizeans to get inoculated. Rt. Rev. Philip Wright, Bishop, Anglican Diocese “We long […]
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As of tonight, the curfew hours start at seven p.m. and go until four a.m. the following day. However, the curfew hours for Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, Placencia, and Hopkins go unchanged and will remain from nine p.m. to four a.m. Minors must be within the confines of their home by six p.m. unless accompanied […]
Written on September 20, 2021 | Posted in
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Additionally, Sunday, September twenty-sixth, and October third are declared no movement days. A person will, however, be able to leave home for medical purposes, emergencies, as an essential worker, for food supplies and fuel. Additionally, businesses that provide public transportation and hotels and resorts for the purpose of serving guests, are also allowed movement. ComPol […]
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P.U.P. Area Representative for Fort George, Henry Charles Usher, says the black “Free Belize” flag being flown by those in protest, is a flag of anarchy. Usher says their protest for freedom is only helping to push freedom further into the future for Belize. Henry Charles Usher, Area Representative, Fort George “I know there […]
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Also speaking on the COVID-19 vaccines and those opposing to take the shot was Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde. While taking a softer approach, empathizing with the concerns of anti-vaxxers, Hyde also spoke to the harsh realities of living with the virus in Belize. Cordel Hyde, Deputy Prime Minister “This issue to vax or […]
Written on September 20, 2021 | Posted in
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It has been ten years since the passing of Belize’s first Prime Minister, the Right Honorable George Cadle Price. A wreath-laying ceremony is held annually in his honor at his gravesite at the Lord Ridge Cemetery. That ceremony was held on Sunday with adherence to COVID-19 protocols. News Five’s Paul Lopez was there. Paul […]
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One Sunday night, nineteen Belizeans were recognized for their service to the nation through great diligence and sacrifice. These nineteen Belizeans were bestowed with national awards at a Tribute to Belizean Patriots ceremony inside the Battle Field Park in Belize City. Here are the acceptance speeches from two educators who received this award. Dr. […]
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The men and women on the frontline of the battle against COVID-19 were officially recognized during a ceremony held on Sunday night. Among the many awardees was Commissioner of Police Chester Williams. This afternoon, he told us about the feeling of being recognized as a department. Chester Williams, COVID Hero “It is a joyous […]
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On Wednesday, we reported that Guatemalan fugitive; Alfonso Bulux Vicente was apprehended and taken into custody. Today he was handed over to Guatemalan authorities who had requested his return. Bulux was wanted for the mass killings in December 1982 at Dos Erres, when over two hundred and fifty villagers, including children, were killed. It is […]
Written on September 17, 2021 | Posted in
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On Thursday, we reported that perhaps at least two Mennonite communities had hired the services of attorneys to challenge the government on the COVID regulations. Today, attorney Dickie Bradley confirmed that report with News Five. Bradley informed us that Arthur Saldivar is the lead attorney in the lawsuit, while a British lawyer is being hired […]
Written on September 17, 2021 | Posted in
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On September twentieth, new COVID-19 regulations take effect, including an extension of the curfew from seven p.m. to four a.m. daily; restaurants can only do takeout and a “no movement” Sunday. These regulations will be in place for two weeks in the hope to drive active COVID-19 cases down. But the restrictions have been met […]
Written on September 17, 2021 | Posted in
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October fourth is the proposed reopening date for face-to-face school instruction. And while the vaccination rollout is underway for children twelve to seventeen, G.O.B. has been working with the Belize National Teachers Union to have as many teachers as possible get vaccinated. But what’s the plan for those unvaccinated teachers, who we are told will […]
Written on September 17, 2021 | Posted in
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He was sworn in again as Leader of the Opposition on Thursday and today, Patrick Faber held a press conference to give more details of his return to that position and to project a sense of unity to a public that has been getting whiplashed watching the challenges and changes at the head of the […]
Written on September 17, 2021 | Posted in
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In regards to the Lev Dermen scandal that has dogged John Saldivar, in his opening statement at today’s press conference, he says he did tell the former Prime Minister he had been receiving campaign contributions from Dermen. He says, however, he did not want to contradict the former prime minister who spoke about the Dermen […]
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A state-of-the-art mobile medical unit has been made available for COVID patients who require hospitalization and are coming from Cayo, Stann Creek and Toledo districts. The field hospital which was donated to the Government of Belize by the United States Embassy is presently located in Belmopan on the University of Belize campus. The facility has […]
Written on September 17, 2021 | Posted in
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