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Five thousand Belizean youths will learn the skill of online trading. This evening, Minister of Youth Kevin Bernard signed an MOU with Dominican Republic-based Harvest Trading CAP Academy which will provide scholarship opportunities. At the end of the event, we spoke to the C.E.O. of the Academy and Minister Bernard. Jairo Gonzalez, C.E.O., Harvest […]
Written on September 17, 2021 | Posted in
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It’s a mounting problem, with no end in sight. For weeks, some in Belize City say for over a month, their trash has not been picked up – not by BWC nor the City Council, which has been going around collecting garbage once a week over the last month. Today, when News Five caught up […]
Written on September 17, 2021 | Posted in
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The contract says the Council pays BWC sixty thousand dollars weekly for garbage collection. We asked the Mayor whether this bill is increasing, based on the contractual agreement, even though the services are not being provided. With the council already over a million dollars in debt, is the matter heading to court? Bernard Wagner, […]
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As both CitCo and BWC continue to battle through this garbage crisis; Belize City residents who will have to endure yet another week of their trash not being collected. The Mayor is asking for understanding. Bernard Wagner, Belize City Mayor “I empathize with them as well, but we are facing the same situation and […]
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Water – it is considered the source of life. But for one part of Unitedville, it is a source of contention. A villager recently reached out to our news room to say her community has been experiencing low to no water pressure for years now and the issue persists, even though the matter has reportedly […]
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One of the events just for kids in September is the annual Children’s Rally. Hundreds of children usually feel the excitement of dressing in patriotic colors or waving little flags as they gather to join the fun. But due to the pandemic, the rally this year went online. And although they may not have been […]
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As most Belizeans already know, a new set of COVID regulations will come into effect on Sunday. Those rules are the latest attempt by the Briceno administration to stem the spread of the virus across the country, but more so in Belize District where the number of daily infections has skyrocketed over the past few […]
Written on September 16, 2021 | Posted in
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For the next two weeks, starting on Sunday, September nineteenth, mainland Belize will be in a semi-lockdown for two weeks. With the exception of Hopkins, Placencia, Caye, Caulker, and San Pedro, all tourist destinations, cities, towns and villages are subject to a nightly curfew beginning at seven p.m. Prime Minister Briceño details the upcoming changes. […]
Written on September 16, 2021 | Posted in
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Reaction to the Prime Minister’s announcement was swift as business owners and residents flocked to social media with mixed reviews on the new COVID-19 restrictions that take effect in the next few days. While the general sentiment is that something had to be done to reduce the number of active cases, restaurateurs are concerned about […]
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Already at the verge of closing his doors, Rosado asks what happens come October fourth when the current restrictions are to expire. Will that be sufficient time to reduce the number of active cases? With restaurants only able to do takeout, Rosado worries that he and his colleagues will have to downsize their staff yet […]
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News Five is trying to get confirmation of a report made on social media today, which claimed that at least one two Mennonite communities have lawyered up to challenge the Government of Belize on the COVID regulations. The report is that the two communities, through their business partners, are raising funds to cover the legal […]
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It is his second time in less than a year being sworn in as Leader of the Opposition. Today, the United Democratic Party’s Patrick Faber left the Governor-General House with head held high. Battle scars suffered over the recent months now blanketed by a sense of fulfillment, he is once more the man at the […]
Written on September 16, 2021 | Posted in
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As it relates to recently circulated comments about the former Belmopan City Mayor Khalid Belisle, he clarified today that he is not out of the race in his bid for U.D.P. caretaker for Belmopan. He released the following video. Khalid Belisle, Candidate, U.D.P. Belmopan Caretaker “Hi Belmopan, in this short message I want to […]
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A non-profit organization has answered the cries of Belize City residents, who for weeks have not had their garbage collected. The problem is due to an impasse between the Belize City Council and the Belize Waste Control Limited. The group whose full name is Committed to Altruism and Nurturing Oneself, or CANO, was founded by […]
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It starts tonight at eight o’clock right here on Channel Five….Night one of one of the biggest events of the September Celebrations calendar – the Belikin Bash 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is once again going virtual. The team over at Bowen and Bowen has been working around the clock to get you […]
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While there is the real possibility that COVID patients might need to be oxygenated at home because of the overcrowding at the hospitals, Dr. Shanna says patients may need to get reassessed by a doctor. She warns that waiting too long after breathing becomes labored can mean the difference between a safe, quick recovery and […]
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Tourism stalwart Ian Anderson has taken a strong stance against COVID-19 by announcing his Caves Branch adventure resort will only accept reservations from fully vaccinated guests beginning October first. Anderson says he wrestled with the decision for three months, but his overriding concern for his staff made his choice clear. He spoke with Open Your […]
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In tonight’s episode of our weekly COVID Chronicles, we look at the rise in live streaming and other services provided by various funeral homes across the country. We also look at how one of those companies is dealing with the tragic loss of a loved one who made a reputable name for herself in the […]
Written on September 16, 2021 | Posted in
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Collet Area Representative Patrick Faber will be sworn in for a second time as Leader of the Opposition on Thursday morning at Belize House. The collective decision by the United Democratic Party to reinstate the former Minister of Education follows a meeting that was attended by area representatives, standard bearers and caretakers on Tuesday night. […]
Written on September 15, 2021 | Posted in
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Interestingly, the decision to reinstate Patrick Faber as Leader of the Opposition was taken one week before the fortieth anniversary of Belize’s independence. During the official ceremony, the Leader of the Opposition makes his presentation prior to the prime minister taking the podium for a state of the nation address. According to Panton, it is […]
Written on September 15, 2021 | Posted in
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It has been confirmed – Prime Minister John Briceño will be addressing the nation shortly to announce new restrictions that will take effect soon. Word to News Five is that among the measures to be implemented are an extension of curfew hours and further restriction of movement. Unconfirmed reports that have been circulating on social […]
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Today, a News Five team took to the streets to take the pulse of the public about the COVID situation in Belize. While one woman we spoke with has still not taken the vaccine, the consensus among those we spoke to was that the situation continues to spiral due to individuals choosing not to adhere […]
Written on September 15, 2021 | Posted in
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Some Belizean businesses will be receiving funding through BELTRAIDE and DFC to expand their operations. With five hundred thousand dollars US in financing from the Caribbean Development Fund, thirty-five businesses ranging from micro to medium-sized will receive assistance. An export component is also included to assist businesses with export-ready products. At a Memorandum of Understanding […]
Written on September 15, 2021 | Posted in
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To commemorate Belize’s fortieth anniversary of Independence, the National Assembly has digitized historical documents from 1981. A release from the Office of the Clerk says they have digitized the White Paper on the Proposed Constitution of Belize, the Report on the Joint Select Committee on the proposed terms of the constitution of an independent Belize, […]
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Environment Youth Activist Kiefer Mes needs your assistance to get to the United Nations Climate Change Conference of Youths in Scotland. He was selected to be a representative for Belize, and an opportunity like this could potentially set the stage for Mes to become a global voice for youth activism on climate change. The Independence […]
Written on September 15, 2021 | Posted in
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