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As many as thirty-four men and women are part of the trade mission to Belize and, according to the Minister of Trade and Industry, it is time for Belize and Trinidad to refresh trade relations between both countries. Paula Gopee-Scoon, Minister of Trade & Industry, T&T “So we’ve brought to Belize a very strong […]
Written on January 31, 2024 | Posted in
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If you’ve noticed an increase in new waste containers and no dumping signs recently, it may have been part of the Department of Environment’s “Have Civic Pride Anti-Littering Campaign”. Today, the campaign was strengthened after the department and the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing collaborated to address the issue of garbage and pollution along […]
Written on January 31, 2024 | Posted in
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Municipal elections are thirty-seven days away and two U.D.P. Mayoral candidates are facing troubled waters. Belmopan Mayoral Candidate Jacklyn Burns and Corozal Mayoral Candidate Ricardo Ake both applied for leaves of absence without pay from their teaching jobs, to focus on their political pursuits. Today, those U.D.P. mayoral candidates received official notice that their application […]
Written on January 30, 2024 | Posted in
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Last night, we told you about a meeting that the Attorney General, Anthony Sylvestre, called with legal officers in the public service, to discuss an outstanding salary adjustment. The atmosphere outside of the venue, upon conclusion of the meeting, was one of disappointment and frustration over the continued delay. On the other hand, AG Sylvestre […]
Written on January 30, 2024 | Posted in
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Over the weekend, the country lost an electrician after he was shocked to death while doing some repair work. He is one of several persons who have died over the past year because they were not wearing adequate protective gear, the tools and equipment left much to be desired, or they did not personally exercise […]
Written on January 30, 2024 | Posted in
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It’s been over a year since Haitian Prime Minister, Ariel Henry called for international deployment of armed forces to Haiti amidst the country’s civil unrest and violent gang crisis. The plea for global assistance went unanswered for several months, that is, until Kenya agreed to send humanitarian aid with a team of multinational armed force […]
Written on January 30, 2024 | Posted in
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According to the National Drug Abuse Control Council, Tobacco is the third most consumed substance in Belize, trailing only behind marijuana and alcohol for the past several years. The reports indicate that a higher number of youths will continue to consume tobacco as long as it remains readily accessible on the local market. As a […]
Written on January 30, 2024 | Posted in
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Eight thousand, eight hundred and sixty-seven square miles, that is the size of Belize, land and water combined. It is no secret that as a country we are blessed with lush green forests, countless species of wildlife and a bountiful marine ecosystem. Since 2020, the Government of Belize has been collaborating with regional and international […]
Written on January 30, 2024 | Posted in
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A new Digital Connect Center was inaugurated in Valley of Peace on Monday, two weeks after an access road was also opened by the Briceño administration under its Resilient Rural Belize initiative. With the launch of a new facility that will accommodate the exchange of information across the internet, it is expected that villagers will […]
Written on January 30, 2024 | Posted in
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Over the weekend in Toledo District, hundreds of residents from across all forty-one Maya communities disembarked from buses destined for Santa Elena Village. Meanwhile, in Punta Gorda Town, another round of consultation got underway at the office of Indigenous Peoples Affairs. Both events book-ended an ongoing issue pertaining to the draft Maya Customary Land Tenure […]
Written on January 29, 2024 | Posted in
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Also attending the session in Punta Gorda was the chairman of Big Falls Village, as well as the First Alcalde of San Pedro, Columbia. Both communities share a different view from the collective position held by the Toledo Alcaldes Association. Gregorio Choco and Roman Rash spoke with News Five about the sentiments of their respective […]
Written on January 29, 2024 | Posted in
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A young father lost his life on Saturday after he went on a job to carry out an electrical repair. Twenty-three-year-old Terel Matura, an electrical student, left his girlfriend’s house in Burrell Boom to go and do the repair at a residence at Mile eight off the George Price Highway. But he didn’t return from […]
Written on January 29, 2024 | Posted in
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Matura’s mother, Monica Hemmans told the media today that while she accepts that her son died as a result of an accident, she has more questions than the information that has been provided. Hemmans says that her son was already working at the location and had only gone back to complete the job, but that […]
Written on January 29, 2024 | Posted in
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The former prime ministers of Belize, alongside several past foreign ministers have spoken up in defense of Palestine. In a statement released earlier today, the former ministers expressed approval over The Republic of South Africa’s charge of genocide presented to the International Court of Justice against Israel, maintaining that the action fulfills their obligation under […]
Written on January 29, 2024 | Posted in
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The first of several electric buses to be included in the fleet of commuter buses in the public transportation sector touched down in Belize today and several other BYD buses will arrive in the coming days. The Belize City Council and the Ministry of Transport are finally delivering on their word and the arrival of […]
Written on January 29, 2024 | Posted in
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The Public Service sector is aiming for further improvement this year through its Professional Development Certificate Program. Today, the initiative was launched by the Ministry of the Public Service and was designed in collaboration with Galen University to provide comprehensive training and skill-building opportunities tailored to the evolving needs of public service roles. Here is […]
Written on January 29, 2024 | Posted in
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Attending the launch of the Public Service Professional Training Program was newly inaugurated President of Galen University, Doctor Rene Villanueva. Rene Villanueva, President, Galen University “I’m proud of the fact that Galen University, well known for its leadership development and lifelong learning, has been granted the opportunity to be a part of the continued […]
Written on January 29, 2024 | Posted in
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Goodnight and welcome to another edition of Sports Monday, I am Paul Lopez. On Saturday, collegiate athletes from across the country converged at the Marion Jones Sporting Complex for a track meet. The weather worn track posed its own challenges for these young competitors. But, the show must go on. Here is more from the […]
Written on January 29, 2024 | Posted in
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On Thursday, Minister of Indigenous People’s Affairs, Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, spoke extensively on the matter, during an interview with reporters. Minister Balderamos-Garcia explained that a number of private land owners stand to lose land if their properties fall within customary Maya lands. She gave the example of a spice farm in Golden Stream Village. Dolores […]
Written on January 26, 2024 | Posted in
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It has been the main discourse for the past couple of weeks – the leverage that social media platforms enjoy over the formal media in terms of legal parameters. Quite often persons, using fake names, use the social media platforms to attack others, sometimes even slandering them. This is what many believe that Hot Off […]
Written on January 26, 2024 | Posted in
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Retired B.D.F. soldiers who were overpaid as a result of an error that was made back in 2019 with their benefits will not have to repay any of the extra monies that they have collected as a result of that miscalculation. Today, the Minister of the Public Service, Henry Charles Usher explained to reporters that […]
Written on January 26, 2024 | Posted in
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Today, the Customs and Excise Department participated in the celebration of International Customs Day. It is meant to highlight the various roles of customs agencies around the world in ensuring border security and facilitating trade. This year’s festivities carried the theme, “Customs: Engaging Traditional and New Partners with Purpose. News Five’s Britney Gordon attended the […]
Written on January 26, 2024 | Posted in
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This evening, the Belize Defense Force held a ceremony on its parade square at Price Barracks for a march pass, physical fitness display and distribution of awards on the occasion of its forty-sixth anniversary. The anniversary is celebrated with the theme: Defending Our Nation: Forty-Six Years of Commitment and Courage. During the event, awards were […]
Written on January 26, 2024 | Posted in
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The rations that the B.D.F. soldiers are provided when they are deployed in the field is also still a topic of concern. While the Prime Minister and the B.D.F. commandant have said it’s merely a matter of introducing a better diet for the soldiers, some insist that there is hustling happening in the purchasing of […]
Written on January 26, 2024 | Posted in
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The Impact Art Exhibit will be on display for the next seven days inside the Image Factory. The exhibit was curated by Adriana Smith an artist and graphic designer. Smith describes her curation as inclusive. She explained that it includes multiple art forms from fifteen artists between the ages of eight to fifty years-old. The […]
Written on January 26, 2024 | Posted in
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