The auto rental business qualifies for fiscal incentives; that’s according to the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development. An article in another sector of the media reported today that the Belize Estate and Company Limited had been granted a concession to import seventy-five new vehicles. The ministry says that no new fiscal incentive was granted […]
The family of Elan White, a fifteen-year-old student from Ladyville, needs assistance in locating the young man. Elan, according to his mother Shamalin White, left home on third of July at about one-forty-five P.M. and since then he has not been heard from. He is about five feet six inches in height, dark complexion, slim […]
A robotics and computer coding camp wrapped up today at the Samuel Haynes Institute in Belize City. Thirty kids between the ages of eleven and fourteen were selected to learn to build robots and how to do computer programming. The introductory programme taught the participants the basics and gave them a peek at the exciting […]
Four young ladies are vying for the title of the fifth annual Miss Indian Cultural Pageant. It is a pageant that aims to raise awareness and appreciation for East Indians in Belize. The Corozal Organization of East Indian Cultural Heritage is observing the event this year under the theme, ‘Capture Cultural Rhythm.’ Today we spoke […]
An old charge that did not go to trial has come back to haunt a political aspirant in the Belize Rural North constituency. Marconi Leal is a retired teacher and Principal and currently the village chairman of Sand Hill. He is running for the People’s United Party against Area Representative Edmund Castro in the sprawling […]
According to Marconi Leal, his trouble started when he intervened in the re-registration of Castro’s niece, who he claims lives in Los Angeles, California and therefore does not have the two-month residency requirement. Marconi Leal, P.U.P. Standard Bearer, Belize Rural North “I am presently working on the re-registration process in the Rural North area […]
Prime Minister Dean Barrow met with representatives of the diaspora on Wednesday at his office at the Laing Building. A group comprising Muriel Laing Arthurs, along with Hubert Pipersburgh, Joseph Guerrero, Debbie Curling and Aria Lightfoot met with the PM; on the table were issues facing the community. First, was the matter of Guatemalan citizens […]
A national theme for this year’s September Celebrations has been chosen and the winner of the annual competition hails from Corozal Town. In commemoration of the two hundred and twentieth Anniversary of the Battle of St. George’s Caye and the thirty-seventh anniversary of Belize’s Independence, the National Celebration Commission has chosen a theme submitted by […]
A football summer camp is underway in Belize City and wraps up on Friday. The camp started two weeks ago to engage children in sporting activity. This is the seventh annual camp for the Future Football Club and the organizer says that while it teaches the children news skills and tips, it also helps them […]
It’s a supplement that has been growing in popularity. For many women, it carries their hopes for longer and healthier nails and hair and even better skin. It’s a tall order so, in tonight’s Healthy Living, we find out more about the hype behind biotin or hair and nails supplements. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting With […]
Since the beginning of the week, Minister of National Security and aspiring U.D.P. party leader, John Saldivar has been putting together an unofficial slate of the best possible combination of United Democratic Party candidates to contest the 2020 general elections. His Facebook posts have sparked debate in some corners, among members of the party. While […]
While his fantasy league of standard bearers may not reflect his aspiration to someday lead the U.D.P., Saldivar says that his bid for leadership has been steady and will allow his work in the ministry to speak for itself. Isani Cayetano “In respect of your personal campaign sir, I know that 2019 is quickly […]
One of the biggest challenges facing the country has to do with citizen’s security which is being affected by a range of criminal activity; from petty incidents to a network of gangs and drugs. From private citizens to businesses, all have become vulnerable to crime. Today, the Ministry of National Security brought together government and […]
Two weeks ago, Belize took over the Pro-Temp Presidency of the Central American Integrated System for the next six months. Between now and December, Belize plans to advance issues of social integration, and inter-regional trade and investment which are critical issues for SICA member countries. As the link between the two sub-regions, Belize will also […]
Grayson Reneau is a baby boy who was born with a heart murmur and was expected to outgrow the condition. He didn’t and in a subsequent doctor visit, he was diagnosed with a relatively rare condition called Tetralogy of Fallot, which occurs in about five of every ten thousand births. It is a condition that […]
A consultant from Presidential Agency for International Cooperation of Colombia began a two-day workshop in Belize on how to grow businesses. Yeison Laiton of the Entrepreneurship and Business Development for Mesoamerican countries in that South American country is providing tools on best practices for economic development in Belize, taking successful models from his home country […]
While day-one is focusing on creating a network between counterpart agencies in both countries, day-two will see Laiton travel south to Punta Gorda. Toledo is the poorest district in Belize and Small Business Development Center’s Business Advisor, Jorge Gentle, says that Thursday’s workshop with the PG Town Council and entrepreneurs is an initiative to foster […]
There are some hitches in the ongoing mass registration exercise, but indications are that the flow of electors is steady. In the week of July eighth and fourteenth, nineteen thousand two hundred and eighty-one persons submitted applications to re-register to vote. This brings the figure to a total of thirty-five thousand nine hundred and fifty-one […]
It is likely that the latest re-registration figures released by the Elections and Boundaries Department include applications submitted by naturalized Guatemalans. As the process continues, several groups are opposing the re-registration of Guatemalan nationals including those who have been in the country before independence. It’s a raging debate among the diasporans as well as in […]
We also asked Cayo Central Area Representative, Rene Montero, whether he supports taking the Belize Guatemalan dispute for resolution by the International Court of Justice. It is no secret that many Government Ministers are pro-I.C.J., including Montero. The minister told News Five on Monday that the I.C.J. is the only way the problem can be […]
A group of twenty students and their families gathered today at the Radisson Fort George Hotel in Belize City. The happy occasion was the award of the Belize Bank scholarships to deserving students based on their financial need as well as their academic performance. Ten received the scholarships including tuition, fees and a book grant […]
Young children living at Liberty Home will be benefitting from a generous donation from K-Four, a U.S. based organization with roots in Belize. The facility provides a safe home for thirty-two children in an environment that is conducive to learning. This morning, Liberty received an inventory of footwear that is being distributed to the children […]
The anticipated elections at the Cycling Federation took place over the weekend. It was long overdue because of legal challenges over who qualified to run. That out of the way, the elections proceeded on Saturday at the University of the West Indies Open Campus in Belize City. Two hundred and sixty-sevens were qualified to vote, […]
Earlier this month, the Senate gave its nod to the appointment of the members of the Elections and Boundaries Commission as well as the new chair of the Integrity Commission. Attorney Deshawn Arzu takes over from attorney Marilyn Williams who has moved up as a Justice of the Supreme Court at the end of 2017. […]
Deputy Prime Minister Patrick Faber confirmed two appointments within his ministries while at an event held today at the Marion Jones Sporting Complex in Belize City. Phillip Willoughby will be named to the board of the NICH. Last week, DPM Patrick Faber signed off on the appointment of board members including Willoughby and three others. […]
