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The Quarantine Regulations have been further amended now that the number of COVID cases appears to be decelerating. The new regulations allow for a soft re-opening of the certain businesses. Beginning today, in house dining in restaurants is allowed for not more than ten persons at a given time. This also applies to salons, diners […]
Written on September 22, 2020 | Posted in
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If you are travelling from Belize, the following is information that you need to factor in your plans. The Office of the Director of Health Services says that there is no requirement in terms of PCR or any other test for SARS-CoV2. In respect of those persons leaving for essential reasons, including students and persons […]
Written on September 22, 2020 | Posted in
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Forty-five-year-old Belize City resident Denise Torres died within a matter of minutes on Saturday, spreading alarm among her family members and those who knew her. While Torres’ death went viral on Facebook over the weekend with suspicions that she may have died from COVID-19, tonight her family is refuting that notion. Torres’ family says that […]
Written on September 22, 2020 | Posted in
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Forty-seven-year-old Orlando Velasquez better known as Easy Bob of Belize City was found dead on Sunday. Velasquez’s body was found floating nude near the House of Culture in Belize City. Police say no sign of violence was observed on the body, but they did see blood coming out of one of his ears. When we […]
Written on September 22, 2020 | Posted in
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National celebrations were muted this year due to the COVID pandemic. The events were mostly held virtually due to restrictions in place, save for Independence Day on September twenty-first. The official ceremony was held in Belmopan, with protocols observed. Many anticipated an announcement of the date of the general elections; that did not happen in […]
Written on September 22, 2020 | Posted in
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With the retirement of PM Barrow, Leader elect Patrick Faber of the United Democratic Party is facing Opposition Leader John Briceño in the upcoming general elections. Faber addressed the Independence Day ceremony as chair of the September Celebrations. He pitched a need for improved governance to ensure that transparency and accountability are observed, as well […]
Written on September 22, 2020 | Posted in
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The Commissioner of Police has a message for those of you who are still hosting parties with persons outside of their household. ComPol Williams says that he has instructed his officers to arrest and charge those law breakers. Today, he says that cops saw a number of parties happening over the Independence Day weekend, but […]
Written on September 22, 2020 | Posted in
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A commemorative excursion to Sarstoon Island in honour of Hubert Pipersburgh and Nedal McLaren, both well-known members of the Belize Territorial Volunteers who passed away this year, was held over the weekend. Founding member of the BTV, Wil Maheia, told News Five today that the trip to the southernmost point in the country went without […]
Written on September 22, 2020 | Posted in
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To end our newscast tonight, the late Father of Independence George Cadle Price was remembered by the People’s United Party on Saturday, which is commemorated as National Service Day. Nine years after the passing of former Prime Minister Price, the P.U.P. visited his gravesite at the Lord Ridge Cemetery after engaging in social outreach across […]
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As we reported earlier this week, embattled former B.T.L. Chairman Nestor Vasquez has vacated other posts he has held on various statutory bodies, including Chair of the Social Security Board Investment Committee, the Integrity Commission and the Central Bank of Belize. Vasquez’s abrupt departure from these appointments come on the heels of allegations that he […]
Written on September 18, 2020 | Posted in
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It is expected that Alan Slusher will replace Nestor Vasquez as Chair of the B.T.L. Board of Directors. He will be appointed as interim chairman. Slusher is a former advisor to Prime Minister Dean Barrow and has served as Central Bank Governor. The P.U.P. is criticizing the Prime Minister’s choice saying that replacing Vasquez with […]
Written on September 18, 2020 | Posted in
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Belize Territorial Volunteer Wil Maheia announced on Thursday that he will run in the Fort George Division under the Belize Progressive Party. According to Maheia, who has lost twice in Punta Gorda as an independent candidate, because the Fort George Division is smaller, his campaign could be easily financed. If he is nominated, Maheia will […]
Written on September 18, 2020 | Posted in
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On Tuesday, Wil Maheia of the Belize Progressive Party declared his candidacy for the Fort George division in Belize City. But his colleagues from the Belize Peace Movement are not happy about his decision. Bobby Lopez of the BPM wrote to Maheia to express concern on behalf of the group of seven petitioners who took […]
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During the sitting of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, Cayo South Area Representative Julius Espat revealed that the prime minister’s son is reportedly involved in an offshore company that has ties to Brad’s company. That company is Good Lee Limited and Espat’s assertion is that Good Lee owns majority shares in Brad’s Company. Espat questioned […]
Written on September 18, 2020 | Posted in
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According to Musa, the awarding of the boledo contract to Brad’s is the greatest case of nepotism under the Barrow Administration. Kareem Musa, Area Rep., Caribbean Shores “He is now trying to wash his hands that he did not now. Rubbish, absolutely rubbish because you are and you were the Minister of Finance at […]
Written on September 18, 2020 | Posted in
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In less than two weeks, on October first, the Philip Goldson International Airport is set to reopen to international visitors. There are concerns about the readiness of resorts and hotels to accommodate tourists, while keeping their staff and guests safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. But Belize Hotel Association President Ted Tejada says that following a […]
Written on September 18, 2020 | Posted in
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Tejada says that tourists won’t be able to enter the country without proof of reservation at a gold standard hotel. Ted Tejada, President, Belize Hotel Association “As a matter of fact, seventy-two hours prior to arriving in the country of Belize, you must download the app and the app will only have the active […]
Written on September 18, 2020 | Posted in
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Will hotels mandatorily have to acquire gold standard certification or they won’t be able to open? That’s the information surfacing tonight. Reports are that a legal document has been drafted to tie the hands of hoteliers and resort owners to become certified. Earlier this year, the Belize Tourism Board through consultation with the Ministry of […]
Written on September 18, 2020 | Posted in
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But what about the smaller properties, including bed and breakfasts that cannot afford the investment? Tejada says that the association is there to assist and has been advising its members on how to make the necessary changes economically. Ted Tejada, President, Belize Hotel Association “When we look at the situation, what is happening and […]
Written on September 18, 2020 | Posted in
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News Five visited two hotels in the Belize District to understand the financial struggles that hoteliers are going through during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several hotels are making preparations for the reopening of the P.G.I.A. on October first. Black Orchid Hotel in Burrell Boom has shut down because it is simply too costly to remain open. […]
Written on September 18, 2020 | Posted in
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The Belize Hotel Association conducted a virtual scholarship ceremony amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the private sector tourism organization issued five scholarships—two tertiary level and three secondary level—to students from Belize, Cayo and Stann Creek districts. The educational assistance covers the duration of the course studies and is awarded to students that have maintained a […]
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This morning, a report of an exposed casket at the Lord Ridge Cemetery was widely shared across Facebook. The report was that the tomb was damaged from an accident and was causing a stench in the area. While the information suggested that a body was exposed, when we spoke with Councilor in charge of Public […]
Written on September 18, 2020 | Posted in
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Police say that missing woman Florita Harris has been located. She was found in Corozal but now police need the help of her family to bring her home. Superintendent Alejandro Cowo is appealing to her family to get in touch with the police for arrangements to be made to bring fifty-six-year-old Harris back to Belize […]
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Like most events now, the annual Children’s Rally was held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The rally was held under this year’s September Celebrations theme “Overcoming Adversity, Creating Opportunity. Belizeans: Unite for Prosperity” The virtual event included speeches from Chief Education Officer Doctor Carol Babb in place of Education Minister Patrick Faber. […]
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Saturday will be commemorated as National Service Day in memory of Right Honorable George Price. The day is set aside every year as part of September Celebrations to offer a day in service to the country. Today, Caribbean Shores Area Rep Kareem Musa was out near the Flag Monument in Belize City to rejuvenate the […]
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