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The decision to sideline Doctor Manzanero from his duties as the legally appointed and commissioned Director of Health Services has raised the ire of many in the public service. While the prime minister agrees with and supports the decision to have him replaced, he admits that the manner in which Doctor Manza was benched could […]
Written on March 11, 2021 | Posted in
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The Belize Water Services Limited says that customer arrears are piling up to a tune of over two million dollars, as a result of the economic crunch caused by COVID-19 unemployment and income loss. So now, B.W.S.L. wants to help you to help them by providing you with incentives to pay your water bills. It’s […]
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Just about everyone has complained at some time or another about the lengthy wait for replacement passports or nationality certificates. Well, there may be some relief in sight. The International Organization for Migration has signed an agreement to provide digital support to the Department of Nationality and Passports Records Management Unit. This should help upgrade […]
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If you live in Hopkins or visit that area often, you will be pleased to hear that the road is going to be improved. This week a partnership between the public and private sector for the road work took shape with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Belize Tourist Board, the Ministry […]
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As the COVID-19 active cases continue on their downward trend, many recovered patients are at home with their families. Now, one is giving back to his community clinic. In Independence Village this morning, the polyclinic received a brand new desktop computer, printers, standing fans, refrigerator and bed sheets courtesy of COVID-19 survivor Jose Lafarga. Lafarga, […]
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With the Easter holidays fast approaching, advertisements of major activities across the country have already been popping up on social media. The Commissioner of Police has issued a stern warning to those behind these social events. Chester Williams warns the public that police officers will enforce all COVID-19 regulations. This includes at restaurants and on […]
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It’s been some time since we’ve reported on arrests due to breaking curfew and other quarantine regulations. Yet even as the COVID-19 numbers decline, the Belize Police Department and the Ministry of Health and Wellness continue to stress the importance of strict adherence to the COVID-19 regulations. According to ComPol Chester Williams, all across the […]
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This morning, educators from the south took to the streets of Dangriga in protest of a proposed salary cut for teachers and public officers. We’ll show you the turnout and what the membership of the Belize National Teachers Union has to say on government’s plan to shave their monthly wages by ten percent over the […]
Written on March 10, 2021 | Posted in
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The idea of a salary cut, despite the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic on the local economy, seems to fly in the face of a recent campaign promise made by the People’s United Party. As part of its manifesto, the P.U.P. guaranteed an increase in the minimum wage, so how does the Prime Minister reconcile […]
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The Belize National Teachers Union is still devising a national response to a proposed salary cut by the government for teachers and public officers. But that did not stop a number of teachers in the south from converging in the Culture Capital Dangriga. News Five’s reporter Duane Moody and cameraman Kenroy Michael were there to […]
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The 2021 budget is two weeks away from being presented in the House of Representatives and the Briceño administration is still tying up loose ends ahead of its reading. It is anticipated that the financial plan for the fiscal year beginning April first will be lean as all efforts are geared towards economic recovery. PM […]
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A new Belize City Council takes over at City Hall, following a ceremony this morning in which ten councilors and a returning mayor were administered the oath of office. The People’s United Party continues to revel in its huge win at the polls last week by celebrating the occasion at the Biltmore Hotel. Before family […]
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The saga of the 2020 Toyota Tacoma, which was assigned to former Minister of Lands Hugo Patt, continued today before the Commission of Inquiry. Appearing as witnesses this morning was Juvencio Herrera, in whose name the title of the government vehicle was transferred, and Ivan Leiva, Deputy Commissioner of Lands. Both men were part of […]
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Likewise, the question of hiding titles behind someone else’s name was also raised, since it gives the impression that the transaction was dubious from the beginning. Here’s how Senior Counsel Andrew Marshalleck, Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry, responded. Andrew Marshalleck, Chair, Commission of Inquiry “What you’re doing here is putting it in the […]
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Last July, we told you how the Young Men’s Christian Association moved its classes online to serve its population. But the institution, like many other places of learning, is facing tough times. They have had their budget cut and had to make changes to keep their doors open. Doctor Clara Cuellar is hoping that the […]
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Tonight, as we observe Women’s Month, News Five takes a trip down memory lane and gives you an update on one of Belize’s trailblazers. As you will see, Eldora Rubio has led the way for change, extinguishing both gender stereotypes and dangerous fires for over twenty years. She has also pushed open the doors of […]
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No to any proposed salary cut. That was the firmly held position of the Belize National Teachers Union when the Barrow administration initially toyed with the idea of docking the wages of public officers in 2020, with the advent of the COVID pandemic. It is also the stance being taken against the Briceño administration, following […]
Written on March 9, 2021 | Posted in
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Just before heading into even more meetings with her union members today, Chief Magistrate Sharon Frazer, President of the Association of Public Service Senior Managers, spoke with News Five. She says during last week’s meeting with Financial Secretary Joe Waight and Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde, the Joint Unions suggested in their counter that salary […]
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The Amendment to the 2011 Central Bank Act passed in the Senate this morning after its second reading. Viewers will recall that last month, the Central Bank of Belize appointed a new chairman to head the board of directors, the returning former Governor Sydney Campbell. Just days later on March first, the amendment to the Central […]
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According to Senator Eamon Courtenay, who represents both the People’s United Party and Government Business, any programs created would be for limited duration, with permission of the Minister of finance. According to Courtenay, clause sixty-six is not designed to assist any particular business or entity. Like Prime Minister Briceño, Senator Courtenay stressed the purpose of […]
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Monday was International Women’s Day, but there is actually a full month of activities scheduled. Today, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise, hosted a live-stream panel discussion under the theme, “Women in Agriculture: Overcoming Our Challenges, Inspiring Change.” The aim of the discussion was to provide a platform for women to share their experiences, challenges, […]
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There was a huge fracas over land in the Port Loyola division of Belize City this morning. Ten families are saying that the land they toiled for about a year now, following a verbal agreement with former area rep Anthony “Boots” Martinez, is being taken away by current area rep Gilroy Usher Senior and given […]
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The Port Loyola land dispute this morning began when residents noticed that a wooden house was brought to the area to be installed. They put a stop to that and the police were called in. But as we found out there are issues surrounding the transportation of the house to the area. Jimmy Robinson, who […]
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The Briceño administration continues to consult with stakeholders, including the business community, ahead of presenting a budget for the upcoming fiscal year. While government receives input from various corners for what will be a lean financial plan for 2021, it is also looking to realize savings of up to one hundred and eighty million dollars […]
Written on March 5, 2021 | Posted in
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According to Flowers, who is also the P.S.U.’s public relations officer, another freeze in increments and benefits would be the fourth. While the union understands the difficult financial bind that government finds itself in, Flowers maintains that increased revenue collection should be a primary option to realizing the monies that government so desperately needs. […]
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