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With consular activities resuming, are there any new changes to existing procedures that applicants must be aware of? Mellissa Sandoval, Vice Consul, U.S. Embassy “So generally speaking, in alignment with the local conditions and our alignment with the C.D.C., what we have been doing is reducing the number of applicants who appear in person […]
Written on March 23, 2021 | Posted in
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Two Belizean volleyball athletes were scouted back in 2019 when they competed in a regional match in Mexico. Fast track to 2021, they are both now preparing to relocate to a college in the U.S. where they will not only be pursuing bachelor’s degrees in Graphic Design, but also playing their favourite sport. Francis Hauze […]
Written on March 23, 2021 | Posted in
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Negotiations between the joint unions and the Briceño administration over a proposed salary cut are ongoing, despite both sides being tightlipped about the process. News Five understands that cabinet met today, but we are unclear whether any progress has been made on that end. This morning, however, a press conference was held by an independent […]
Written on March 23, 2021 | Posted in
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Herrera is candid in his opinion that teachers and public officers need to do more to assist government in realizing its savings. The sacrifice, he says, has to be mutual. The former whistleblower turned tour operator goes on to admonish the unions for failing to play their part in ensuring that public officers who have […]
Written on March 23, 2021 | Posted in
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Herrera’s position on the proposed wage reduction and increment freeze is informed by the actions of the private sector. The business community wasted no time terminating employees in the tourism industry at the onset of the pandemic in 2020. Delroy Herrera, Independent Activist “You have to understand that when the tourism sector shut down […]
Written on March 23, 2021 | Posted in
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While it is not yet official inauguration of the mosque, today, the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Belize officially opened its new house of prayer and headquarters at mile one and a half on the George Price Highway. Starting today, the facility will be available for use by not only members of the Muslim community, but […]
Written on March 23, 2021 | Posted in
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The Ahmadiyya Muslim community, through its community service arm, Humanity First, has been helping a number of families with pantry since registering as an N.G.O. last year. But there are many other social programmes, including sports, which is used to engage the youth across the country. Naveed Mangla, President of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Belize, […]
Written on March 23, 2021 | Posted in
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Belize joins the rest of the world today in celebrating World Meteorological Day. March twenty-third commemorates the convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization back in 1950. The theme for 2021 is “The Ocean, Our Climate and Weather” and the event launches the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. The National Meteorological Service […]
Written on March 23, 2021 | Posted in
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Belizean history came to life over the weekend in San Jose Nuevo Palmar in Orange Walk. It became the scene of a dedication ceremony in honour of Maximo Perez, the last Alcalde of San Jose, Yalbac. The celebration coincided with the release of a book written by Carmen Carrillo and Delmer Tzib and illustrated by […]
Written on March 23, 2021 | Posted in
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On Friday, the Football Federation of Belize introduced the men’s national team which will be participating in a series of regional matches ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022. The team arrived in Port-au-Prince, Haiti this morning where they are scheduled to play at the Sylvio Cator Stadium on Thursday afternoon. Instead […]
Written on March 22, 2021 | Posted in
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As you know quarantine regulations currently in place since March third restrict the opening of bars, nightclubs and casinos. There is also a curfew from ten p.m. and five a.m. for the entire country. That statutory instrument expires in the middle of the Easter weekend on Saturday April third. So we asked Minister Musa if […]
Written on March 22, 2021 | Posted in
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The rumours about a pending three-weekend lockdown are false. News Five confirmed today with Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa that a document getting considerable social media buzz is not about Belize. Minister Musa stressed the lockdown is for another Caribbean country that is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases. Kareem Musa, Minister of […]
Written on March 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Tonight, News Five is saddened to report on the passing of a trailblazer, an icon, whom we have reported on since the inception of our news station. Over the almost three decades, we have shown you how Sharon Matola has advocated for the conservation and protection of Belize’s wildlife. Matola, the founding director of the […]
Written on March 22, 2021 | Posted in
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It’s Women’s Month and for the past few weeks, News Five has been highlighting women who have excelled in areas traditionally perceived as men’s jobs. Today, we focus on the inclusion of women in law enforcement and their rise to leadership roles. News Five’s Duane Moody reports. Duane Moody, Reporting What will law enforcement […]
Written on March 22, 2021 | Posted in
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A month ago, the Belize Police Department began an investigation into former U.D.P. Minister Rene Montero and his C.E.O. Errol Gentle after the Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing filed an official report, alleging that Montero used the ministry’s resources for private gain. Well, the police have completed that investigation and have handed over the file […]
Written on March 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Over the weekend, Belizeans got the sad news of the passing of Belize Zoo founder and animal ambassador extraordinaire Sharon Matola. Over the years, her name became synonymous with this space for education and conservation. Her passion motivated and inspired an entire generation of environmentalists who remembered going to the zoo as children and wanted […]
Written on March 22, 2021 | Posted in
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The Central American L.P.G. companies of BWEL, Zeta Gas and Gas Tomza say that they have to ration out L.P.G. to supply the local market. According to the three companies, they have been getting inconsistent supply from the National Gas Company and they have been unable to meet the demands of the local market. Here’s […]
Written on March 19, 2021 | Posted in
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This evening News Five reached out to the National Gas Company for comment on the issue. Their spokesperson Daniel Gutierrez says that there is no shortage of supply of L.P.G. He says that they have been fulfilling their loads according to schedule for all their distributors. Here’s how he explains it: Via Phone: Daniel […]
Written on March 19, 2021 | Posted in
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The Spiny Lobster is Belize’s most valuable fishery commodity. It brings in millions of dollars in revenue for the country every year and it helps to support thousands of livelihoods. So, the partners in this sector want to see this fishery remain sustainable but they recognize that all those in the sectors must collaborate to […]
Written on March 19, 2021 | Posted in
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As you may know by now, the Ministry of Blue Economy is a new ministry for Belize and that naturally comes with some shaping and shifting. One of those big changes will include a new fisheries administrator at the helm of the Belize Fisheries Department. The current Fisheries Administrator is Beverly Wade but we were […]
Written on March 19, 2021 | Posted in
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A cease and desist letter was recently issued by Commissioner of Lands Talbert Brackett halting activities on a farm in Midway Village. The issue stems from a dispute in which the boundaries of Barranco and Midway have not been clearly defined. Historically, the lands belong to the people of Barranco who, in the past, allowed […]
Written on March 19, 2021 | Posted in
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When you go out shopping, you don’t usually expect to be invited to join a training session to promote your own business. But that is exactly what happened with fifty Courts customers who just completed a multi-week training session in marketing skills for new entrepreneurs. The training is normally done with in-person, hands on classes, […]
Written on March 19, 2021 | Posted in
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Within the past twenty-four hours, youth have been both the primary victims and the main suspects detained in connection with the spate of violence in Belize City. Since Wednesday, the Behaviour Modification and Conflict Management Services, formerly the Conscious Youth Development Programme, has been on the ground trying to connect with the actors involved in […]
Written on March 18, 2021 | Posted in
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News Five has confirmed with the family of Sir Colville Young that he will be retiring as the Governor General of Belize. According to the family, they were consulted and agreed, along with his doctor, that it is time. A message from the family to News Five says, “We have been planning for this eventuality […]
Written on March 18, 2021 | Posted in
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Auditor General Dorothy Bradley was in the crosshairs of the unions on Wednesday when they took aim at her and several others, including Financial Secretary Joseph Waight and Central Bank Governor Joy Grant. Bradley responded this afternoon by issuing a release correcting what she refers to as baseless assertions from the Public Service Union and […]
Written on March 18, 2021 | Posted in
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