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In areas of south side Belize City where opportunities are often hard to come by, the U.S. Embassy Belize and two local agencies are seeking to make a difference. The beneficiaries of Empowering Communities to Empower Themselves Initiative are young men and women who might otherwise be written off by society. But today, the only […]
Written on April 8, 2021 | Posted in
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The Public Service Union held a series of emergency meetings today to discuss with its membership the position they will take regarding a proposed salary cut and increment freeze. Permission was granted by the Ministry of Public Service earlier today for government employees, those who belong to the labor organization, to get time-off to attend […]
Written on April 7, 2021 | Posted in
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Police constables Shantel Berry and Alleeya Wade have been fined by the police department after being found guilty earlier today by a disciplinary tribunal for appearing on our Open Your Eyes talk show. The pair spoke candidly of the discrimination they faced as law enforcement officers for wearing their hair in braids and dreadlocks. Notwithstanding […]
Written on April 7, 2021 | Posted in
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The only thing that Belizeans love more than a good “brukdown” session is chicken. Whether, fried, stewed, baked or a favourite, barbequed, chicken is an ingredient on the Belizean family’s table almost daily. Now, this inexpensive Belizean favourite is seeing a price increase. Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise “I […]
Written on April 7, 2021 | Posted in
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And in what might be one of the shortest Cabinet briefings ever released, Cabinet reports only three items from Tuesday’s meeting: they reviewed an update from the union consultation team concerning fiscal adjustments. The ministry of health reported that over twenty-three thousand Belizeans have been vaccinated against Covid-19. And cabinet approved a number of bills […]
Written on April 7, 2021 | Posted in
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News 5 has confirmed that the price of whole chickens and chicken cuts has increased. Armando Cowo, manager of the Belize Poultry Association says this reflects a price hike in the raw materials used to make chicken feed. Cowo anticipates that the higher prices will remain for the next two to three months. Armando […]
Written on April 6, 2021 | Posted in
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The Easter Weekend is over. Should we now be concerned about a possible spike in Covid-19 cases across the country? On the Placencia Peninsula at least, Belizeans turned out in pre-covid 19 numbers. In one instance a business establishment was shut down by the police due to overcrowding. News Five spoke to Justin Linarez, a […]
Written on April 6, 2021 | Posted in
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This afternoon, just as most people were preparing for the long weekend, the Public Service Union of Belize issued a release blasting the “posturing and hypocrisy of the government” only days before the Joint Unions are set to resume negotiations with G.O.B. The union calls out the Minister of Health and Wellness for flagrant political […]
Written on April 1, 2021 | Posted in
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On Wednesday, Belize received a first batch of thirty-three thousand six hundred doses of AstraZeneca vaccine through the COVAX Facility. It is a crucial development as the country continues on its vaccination programme to achieve herd immunity. Currently, two phases of inoculation are underway; phase one which involves frontline healthcare workers, older persons and those […]
Written on April 1, 2021 | Posted in
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In March, the Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations announced the departure of Tourism Director Karen Bevans from the Belize Tourism Board. Bevans had a lucrative one point two million-dollar five-year contract which was otherwise considered ironclad. The B.T.B. has been quiet on the details of the separation, although it was confirmed that an investigation […]
Written on April 1, 2021 | Posted in
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Belize has nominated Doctor Carla Barnett, former CARICOM Deputy Secretary General, for the post of Secretary General of CARICOM. Dr. Barnett has worked across the CARICOM region during her roles as an economist, later as vice president at the Caribbean Development Bank, and as a consultant to development agencies working in the Caribbean. In Belize, […]
Written on April 1, 2021 | Posted in
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Melonie Magdaleno has come under fire in the past for purportedly being afforded preferential treatment by the Belize Police Department because of her mother, Deputy Commissioner Dezerie Phillips-Magdaleno. Some even believe she used her connections to advance her ambitions within the department. What they may not be aware of is that Magdaleno has been working […]
Written on April 1, 2021 | Posted in
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As we’ve reported, police officers Shantel Berry and Alleeya Wade are facing disciplinary actions internally for violating the regulations of the Belize Police Department. They appeared as guests on Channel Five’s Open Your Eyes morning show following a legal victory against the department, however, the pair failed to seek the permission of the Commissioner of […]
Written on April 1, 2021 | Posted in
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The long Easter weekend is upon us. Across the country, Belizeans are prepping their tables and stomachs for the traditional hot cross bun and fry fish dishes. While the COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a near fatal blow to the country’s economy, that impact did not prove lethal to this longstanding annual food tradition. This week, […]
Written on April 1, 2021 | Posted in
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Belizean Easter cooking also includes those delicious hot cross buns. Paul Lopez went looking for the secrets to these with Chef Ainsley Castro of the Naked Chicken on Mahogany Street in Belize City. There, Chef Ainsley had his kitchen’s hot cross bun maker prepare a tray of the Easter special using his personal recipe. We […]
Written on April 1, 2021 | Posted in
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The country is now in phase two of the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. So as people sixty and older as well as those suffering from certain non-communicable diseases, teachers, police and parliamentarians are coming forward to get their jabs, there is an increase demand. Today was a historic day as the country received its first […]
Written on March 31, 2021 | Posted in
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Health and Wellness Minister Michel Chebat responded to the reports of alleged termination and removal of staff from within the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Last Friday, the first Vice President of the Public Service Union spoke to News Five about what he termed the disrespect and wrongful actions taken against public officers. He alleged […]
Written on March 31, 2021 | Posted in
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Today, Minister of Health and Wellness Michel Chebat confirmed that the debacle surrounding the Doctor Marvin Manzanero has, in his view, been resolved. He says the former Director of Health Services is in fact back working at the ministry. Michel Chebat, Minister of Health & Wellness “Doctor Manzanero is there and for you to […]
Written on March 31, 2021 | Posted in
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The nightly curfew which has been in place for several months will be extended at least until mid-April, despite a considerable reduction in active COVID-19 cases. It’s a joint decision that has been made by the ministers of Home Affairs and Health and Wellness ahead of the expiration of the existing curfew on April third. […]
Written on March 31, 2021 | Posted in
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On Tuesday, Cabinet supported the call from the Minister of Home Affairs and New Growth industries for adherence to all safety measures over the Easter weekend and endorsed the “Easter Safety Three W’s Campaign to wash hands, wear your mask and watch your distance.” Home Affairs Minister Kareem Musa added that restaurants and bars are […]
Written on March 31, 2021 | Posted in
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Thousands of Belizeans will be traveling this extended weekend to different parts of the country for Easter vacation. In spite of a significant reduction in the number of active COVID-19 cases, we are still very much in a pandemic. But that doesn’t seem to be stopping organizers from putting together social events at various inland […]
Written on March 31, 2021 | Posted in
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While those fliers are being freely circulated, ComPol Williams says that it is not his duty to reach out to proprietors and organizers to discourage these activities. According to the top cop, those found in violation, including attendees, will be dealt with to the full extent of the law. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police […]
Written on March 31, 2021 | Posted in
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The dry season is upon us and that may also mean a busy season for fire-fighters dealing with bushfires. Station Supervisor Kenneth Mortis of the Fire Department reminds the public to keep the buffer around your perimeters clear to avoid these fires and the destruction that comes with it. Here’s more from Mortis. Kenneth […]
Written on March 31, 2021 | Posted in
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They are home. The national male football team, the Belize Jaguars, touched down at the P.G.I.A. this afternoon after defeating Turks and Caicos on Tuesday with a whopping final score of five-nil. It was a big win for the team who days earlier had been defeated by Haiti after coming under attack upon arrival at […]
Written on March 31, 2021 | Posted in
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During the COVID pandemic, Belize’s performing artists have had to get creative and many have moved online. The same has happened with Belize’ littlest performers. The tiny tots recently took the Pre-School Festival of Arts to a digital format. One benefit of this change was the ability to add cute animation and fun backgrounds to […]
Written on March 31, 2021 | Posted in
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