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There are nineteen active cases of COVID-19 among inmates at the Belize Central Prison and nine wardens have also tested positive for the disease since the first infection was recorded at the facility. While the most recent figures indicated that there were ten new cases behind prison walls at last test, Chief Executive Officer Virgilio […]
Written on October 27, 2020 | Posted in
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Tonight, we head south for a look at the campaign trail in Stann Creek West. There are five candidates contesting next month’s elections. They are P.U.P.’s Rodwell Ferguson, a three-time area representative and incumbent, who is now seeking a fourth term; U.D.P.’s Ivan Williams; independent candidate Melvin Hulse, a former three-time area rep who served […]
Written on October 27, 2020 | Posted in
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A seat held by the U.D.P. up north is the Orange Walk North constituency. It has been a stronghold since Gaspar Vega first won in 2008. But Vega has been disgraced and is now ending his political career so that seat is up for grabs. The P.U.P.’s Monchi Cervantes has been working that area gaining […]
Written on October 27, 2020 | Posted in
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The first paediatric patient died due to COVID-19 over the weekend at the K.H.M.H. He is six-year-old Arturo Godoy Junior of Orange Walk Town, who attended the Louisiana Government School and ailed from a kidney condition. The account by the father of his son’s final days is sad and painful. The young child was alone […]
Written on October 26, 2020 | Posted in
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Six-year-old Arturo Godoy Junior was a fighter; he battled a kidney condition that placed him at a higher risk when he contracted the novel coronavirus. Those who knew the young child among family and classmates attest to his good nature and eagerness to learn and live. In his short life, he wrote and recited poetry. […]
Written on October 26, 2020 | Posted in
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In addition to the death of six-year-old Arturo Godoy Junior, a man in his eighties, also from Orange Walk, died due to complications associated with COVID-19. This brings the total number of deaths to fifty, since the virus was first detected in Belize, and the fatality rate to one point five-nine percent. Doctor Marvin Manzanero […]
Written on October 26, 2020 | Posted in
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There are currently, one thousand one hundred and thirty-four active COVID cases as confirmed cases soared pass the three thousand mark over the weekend. Over the past two days, some five hundred and ninety-three samples were processed of which ninety-five returned positive. So, thirty-six point one percent of the total number of confirmed cases remain […]
Written on October 26, 2020 | Posted in
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In the Orange Walk District, which is registering the highest number of cases; forty persons were arrested over the weekend for hosting or participating in a restricted social event. Officers descended on two locations—one on Gravel Lane in Orange Walk Town and the other in Guinea Grass Village. A get-together for a sweet sixteen was […]
Written on October 26, 2020 | Posted in
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Police clamped down on other social events across the country. Nearly one hundred people were arrested over the weekend, including those in Orange Walk. According to the Belize Police Department, cops were busy breaking up parties and other social events. Today, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams told the press that more than half of those […]
Written on October 26, 2020 | Posted in
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Following a meeting of the National Oversight Committee earlier today, it has been agreed that new protocols regarding the COVID-19 pandemic will be implemented. This comes amid a spike in the number of cases, as well as six other fatalities being recorded. As a result of these developments, government will fast track private sector rapid […]
Written on October 26, 2020 | Posted in
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Today was the deadline for the leaders of political parties to confirm participation on the touted prime ministerial debate organized by the Belize Chamber of Commerce, the Galen University and Love Foundation. At news time, it is known that only Nancy Marin from B.N.F. showed up for a meeting this afternoon by the B.C.C.I., so […]
Written on October 26, 2020 | Posted in
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As cops are on the frontline to shut down illegal gatherings, these encounters with large groups can further expose them to the virus. Currently, the department has been hit hard with close to one hundred and seventy cops off duty as a result of the pandemic. Commissioner of Police Chester Williams says that at the […]
Written on October 26, 2020 | Posted in
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As police arrest and charge civilians for COVID-related violations, what about those cops who may also be breaking the law? Commissioner Chester Williams says that he is taking a hard line when it comes to his officers because they cannot be sending one message and appear to be doing the opposite. These comments come after […]
Written on October 26, 2020 | Posted in
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A staffer at the Belize Postal Service in Belize City has tested positive at a private facility for the novel coronavirus and as a result, eighteen others who came in direct contact with that patient will be swabbed for the virus. These employees are now in self-isolation at home and are not to report to […]
Written on October 26, 2020 | Posted in
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For three consecutive general elections, the electoral divisions in Corozal have been split between the two major political parties, the U.D.P. holding three of the four seats and P.U.P. one. But is a blue tidal wave going to sweep over the north? On the campaign trail in Corozal, the People’s United Party is confident as […]
Written on October 26, 2020 | Posted in
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There is more tonight from the P.U.P. standard bearer Jorge “Milin” Espat whose trouble started on Thursday when it came to light that he had not registered to vote. But Espat is fighting back. Espat who is running for Cayo West says that the U.D.P. is desperately trying to attack his campaign and is being […]
Written on October 23, 2020 | Posted in
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The Philip Goldson International Airport resumed operations for international arrivals on October first, though there were concerns from the Belize Tourism Industry Association about the safety protocols that were being put in place amid the fight against COVID-19. Flights by United and American Airlines are on schedule with other airlines to soon resume flights to […]
Written on October 23, 2020 | Posted in
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According to B.T.I.A. Vice President Stewart Krohn, government’s decision to no longer mandate that tourists arriving in country with a negative PCR test need to self-quarantine is a welcomed adjustment. Stewart Krohn, Vice President, B.T.I.A. “We are absolutely in favor of the recent measures at relaxation. We look forward to these measures being relaxed […]
Written on October 23, 2020 | Posted in
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The Deputy Party Leader of the P.U.P., Cordel Hyde is also the representative for Lake Independence and one of the most popular and successful politicians; he has represented that constituency for four terms. Lake Independence is the safest constituency for the P.U.P. in the south side of the city. In fact, of the six divisions […]
Written on October 23, 2020 | Posted in
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Heading north, the Orange Walk East Constituency includes a portion of Orange Walk Town extending to some surrounding villages. The incumbent representative is Elodio Aragon Junior and the challenger is Kevin Bernard, who has made a name for himself as mayor of Orange Walk Town. Aragon Junior says he has cemented himself in the constituency […]
Written on October 23, 2020 | Posted in
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The search is on for the next Miss Universe Belize. It was recently announced that given the COVID-19 pandemic, a traditional pageant would not be possible for this year, but the Miss Universe Belize Organization has to select a delegate to represent the Jewel in the 2020 international pageant, whenever a date is announced. With […]
Written on October 23, 2020 | Posted in
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Destinee Arnold also gave News Five an update to her scholarship programme in which a total of eighteen students from across the country were awarded a thousand dollars each to assist them with either their tuition or back to school supplies. The twenty-eight-year-old beauty ambassador decided to use the scholarship money she won to help […]
Written on October 23, 2020 | Posted in
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The P.U.P.’s candidate for Cayo West, Jorge “Milin” Espat is under fire tonight after it surfaced that he is not a registered voter. Espat is a new comer to electoral politics and is challenging veteran U.D.P. area rep Erwin Contreras. At the launch of the P.U.P. manifesto today, he confirmed to News Five that he […]
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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The government has decided to disallow voters and strip away their constitutional right to voting because they carry the COVID 19 virus. That decision was announced last week when Prime Minister Dean Barrow announced that persons who are COVID-19 positive and those who have been ordered to self isolate will not participate in the November […]
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Kareem Musa Says P.M. Contradicted Himself on COVID Voters Ban
While in Orange Walk on Wednesday, we polled three of the four candidates on the government’s decision to prohibit COVID-19 patients to vote on November eleventh. The Orange Walk district has the most confirmed cases of COVID-19 and the most active cases. Speaking out against the decision was Jose Mai, Ramon Cervantes, and Kevin Bernard. […]
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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