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We also asked four of Orange Walk’s U.D.P. candidates what they personal think about the government’s ban on COVID-19 patients Generally, most agreed with the Prime Minister, but they also believe that provisions should have been made to allow these persons to vote because as David Zetina of Orange Walk North says, everybody has the […]
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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With all thirty-one candidates officially nominated for the November eleventh elections, the People United Party today launched its True Blu Plan entitled, “Everybody Fi Win.” The party that hopes to win the general elections is committing to bold ideas to grow the economy, improve healthcare, free access to education and provide land to first time […]
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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Verdes Football Club has reached the end of the road for its participation in the Scotiabank CONCACAF League Tournament after several of its players and members of the coaching staff tested positive for COVID-19. A total of ten persons have come down with the virus, despite initially testing negative in Cancun prior to departure for […]
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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According to President Sergio Chuc, of the Football Federation of Belize, the players, as well as the coaching staff of Verdes FC may have contracted the virus in Cancun and the initial results of tests conducted there, may have been false negatives. Belize’s withdrawal due to COVID-19 will not cost the teams any penalties going […]
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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BelizeOn is turning one! We introduced you to this online service months ago and just like that, this Friday; it marks its first anniversary. As you know, the pandemic has cut travel significantly so consumers are shopping online for local goods and products. BelizeOn is filling orders as fast as they come and is now […]
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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On Wednesday night, we had extensive coverage of how nomination day went for the political parties in most areas of the country. Tonight, we have a recap of the north, south and Belize Rural Central.
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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The Belize Peace Movement has applied for an injunction, asking the court to stay the November general election until its case is heard. In its substantive matter, the B.P.M. is asking the courts to essentially restrain the Elections and Boundaries Commission from conducting the general elections on November eleventh. The B.P.M. is seeking a redistricting, […]
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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As COVID-19 continues to spread; there is concern that Election Day may end being a super spreader event. Aside from voters waiting in line to cast their vote, Election Day machineries are expected to present the ideal opportunity for the spread of the virus. Earlier this week, U.D.P. Leader Patrick Faber said that imposing a […]
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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Did the U.D.P. nominate a COVID-19 candidate? There are reports circulating, though unconfirmed that Anthony “Tony” Herrera of Corozal South East was tested for the virus again on Sunday. But the results we are told may be positive again. We tried to reach Herrera today but our calls were unanswered. On Wednesday, his party leader […]
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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The U.D.P.’s Deputy Party Leader and the area representative for Corozal North Hugo Patt is coming under fire tonight. A family in Patchakan Village is accusing him of illegal taking control of their land. According to P.U.P. candidate David Castillo, land surveyors have shown up at the family’s private property of more than fifteen acres […]
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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Today, the British Army Training Support Unit Belize invited the press to share how they are championing environmental stewardship in Belize. BATSUB says that while they have a permit to allow some three thousand seven hundred and fifty soldiers to train over the years they have only had two thousand five hundred soldiers a year. […]
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Candidates for the ruling United Democratic Party, the main opposition party, the People’s United Party, and the smaller parties officially got their names on the ballot to contest the November eleventh general elections. We are told that as many as ninety were nominated, but that number is yet to be confirmed. Now nomination day is […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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The People’s United Party was heavily criticized this morning for gathering party supporters before nominations. A sizeable group of people gathered in front of John Briceño’s constituency office in Orange Walk before he proceeded to the nomination centre. On Tuesday, Commissioner Williams reminded political parties that the quarantine regulations prevent any gathering larger than ten […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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During the interview this morning, John Briceño was asked about elections and what assurances he can give to voters that they will be safe on November eleventh. Briceño also spoke about how COVID-19 has forced him to alter his campaign strategy. John Briceño, Leader, P.U.P. “Well what we have been doing and we have […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Today was not about the numbers and muscle. Across the city, the event was without fanfare. This afternoon, under the watchful eye of the police, the newly minted U.D.P. leader Patrick Faber had his turn to get his name on the ballot. It is his first nomination as leader of his party, so the stakes […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Party Leader Patrick Faber, of the United Democratic Party, weighed in on motorcades that were held this morning by opposition candidates. In Belize City, P.U.P. Queen Square candidate Allan Pollard staged a sizeable procession of vehicles with dozens of party supporters as he made his way to Saint John’s Anglican School to be nominated. The […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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This morning, five candidates from the People’s United Party, including Cordel Hyde, Paul Thompson, Allan Pollard, Gilroy Usher Senior and Oscar Arnold, whose constituencies are on the south side of Belize City were nominated ahead of the upcoming general elections. On Euphrates Avenue around ten-thirty a.m., Pollard was accompanied by a motorcade of supporters before […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Elsewhere in the city, nomination of candidates on the north side went without a hitch. This morning, News Five’s Duane Moody roamed the streets to get the vibes from the aspiring candidates. Here is a report. Duane Moody, Reporting It was smooth sailing for the People’s United Party candidates for north side Belize City […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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While the blue dominated the Old Capital in the morning, the reds took over the city in the afternoon. News Five’s Duane Moody was in Caribbean Shores, Pickstock and Freetown divisions where the U.D.P. candidates are all new in those constituencies. Here’s his report. Duane Moody, Reporting At two p.m. today, it was the […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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A number of persons have been arrested for violating the quarantine regulations either for social distancing or for not wearing a mask. And according to Commissioner Chester Williams, over the next few days, the department will be reviewing pictures and videos captured over the course of the day where party supporters were in clear violation […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Although both major political parties agreed not to hold the traditional mass gathering of supporters and motorcades through the streets, there were instances when that commitment was not upheld, much to the disappointment of ComPol Chester Williams. And as it relates to the city, traffic department vehicles and police were seen escorting the motorcades. Williams […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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With a preliminary post-mortem of the activities held on Nomination Day, we asked the Commissioner of Police about his expectations for Election Day. Long lines of voters are expected to form and the machinery of political parties will be in full gear. We asked the ComPol how the police department plans to mitigate mass gatherings […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Back to nomination day in Orange Walk District….Elodio Aragon Junior is making a second bid for Orange Walk East. Mayor Kevin Bernard is putting up a fight to unseat him. Elsewhere, Lupe Magana-Dyck is running for the U.D.P. in Orange Walk South. In the previous election, she was defeated by the P.U.P.’s Abelardo Mai. Retiring […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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We now take you to nomination day in the west. There are six constituencies in the Cayo District. We start our coverage in the west with four of the six constituencies: Cayo North East, Cayo North, Cayo Central and Cayo West. This morning, the P.U.P. candidates were nominated at ten this morning. Reporter Andrea Polanco […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Area Representative Julius Espat was also nominated today for the third time in his political career. He has won two previous elections handsomely and is now officially on the ballot for his third run in Cayo South. After the process, which took place inside the Saint Edmond Campion RC School in Roaring Creek, Espat spoke […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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