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It’s been several months since a Senate Meeting has been held, despite several incidents of national importance; including, the B.T.L. Arbitration Award, the state of the economy, surging crime and the saga of William “Danny” Mason and his alleged connections with U.D.P. ministers. But at today’s senate meeting, Opposition Senator Valerie Woods recognized the ruling […]
But one social partner that does not support the ruling is the Council of Churches. Senator Ashley Rocke says that the concern is how the amendment to the law will affect children. Ashley Rocke, Senator for Churches “The concern is that now that the ruling has been made and it is the government […]
Saturday informally kicked off the September Celebrations with the annual National Song Competition. The event boasted a impressive lineup of talent from across the country. With the backing of the Gilharry Seven Band, a total of eighteen artists performed before a lively audience at the Memorial Park. News Five spoke with Communications and Marketing Director […]
Written on August 15, 2016 | Posted in
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A summer program for kids, organized by the Belize Police Department concluded today at the Yarborough Community Policing Center on Caesar Ridge Road. It’s called Getting to Know Your Country and allowed a little under a hundred young participants the opportunity to tour certain parts of Belize. Officer Commanding Community Policing at Eastern Division, Inspector […]
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The tale of William “Danny” Mason continues in the headlines. That’s because the feeding frenzy is still rabid. Numerous ministers and senior public officers have admitted they trekked up Intelco Hill to the home of the accused murderer. No one would admit they did anything out of the ordinary, but if you listen to Mason, […]
Written on August 12, 2016 | Posted in
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On Monday night, a Belizean was murdered on the Guatemalan side of Arenal. Twenty-four year old Mario Estuardo Cunil was stabbed to the chest allegedly by Guatemalan national Rolman Aldana Alvarado during a brawl at a bar. We asked the minister if the Ministry of Foreign affairs will be taking up the issue with Guatemalan […]
In times of national emergency and natural disaster, Belize Defense Force personnel are among the first responders. Whether deploying from their headquarters at Price Barracks or from elsewhere, the men and women of the armed forces remain on active duty throughout. Last Wednesday however, they were forced to remain indoors when Hurricane Earl made landfall […]
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The Government of Belize has received a donation of one hundred thousand U.S. dollars from Taiwan, in the wake of Hurricane Earl. Relief efforts are ongoing and contributions from various agencies are helping to restore a sense of normalcy among families that have been most affected by the natural disaster. Earlier this week, Belize Telemedia […]
Present for the handing over of the cheque was Senator Dr. Carla Barnett. As the newly sworn-in Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Barnett plays a critical role in assessing the economic impact of Hurricane Earl in the respective industries as well as heading efforts to seek international funding. Dr. Carla Barnett, […]
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In Belize Rural North, the area of the country hardest hit by Hurricane Earl, flood relief continues. The Relief Supplies Management Committee is mobilizing outreach to people in affected communities with food, water and cleaning supplies. Area Representative Edmund Castro, who is also the Minister for NEMO, says that the area of primary concern in […]
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The issue of the Guatemalan claim to Belize has somewhat faded in the background due to the ongoing William “Danny” Mason saga and more recently Hurricane Earl. While we had the Foreign Minister on hand, we inquired about the matter. Elrington admits the administration in Guatemala has hardened it position. Wilfred Elrington, Minister of […]
Turning to the Sarstoon, where it appears Guatemala is no longer exerting aggression. The last we heard was that discussions on establishing a protocol would be held between Belize and Guatemala to bring about unimpeded access to the area. Elrington says that the matter is on the drawing board and that an agreement is expected […]
But when that meeting does come about, will Elrington be meeting with a new Guatemalan Foreign Minister? Reports are that there an impending shake-up in the Guatemalan cabinet and that Carlos Raul Morales will be removed as Foreign Minister. Now, Elrington has been chummy with Morales so we asked him if the change in foreign […]
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On Wednesday we told you about Simone Biles, the American gymnast with a special Belizean connection, who was all set to dominate in the Olympic Women’s Gymnastics competition. The competition was such a big deal that it earned a special local audience as relatives of Biles were joined in Belize by a writer for the […]
Today, Unicomer’s Dare to Dream Scholarship program, in its eighteenth year, saw a new cohort of fourteen students benefit from the program. A total of thirty-three applicants were interviewed and five high school, seven sixth form and one university scholarship were awarded. The scholarship covers eighty percent of the cost of books and tuition while […]
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Summer camps are winding down and students are preparing to return to classrooms. One of the biggest camps concluded today with a display at Price Barracks. Hundreds of children took part in the B.D.F. summer program that started in July and had different components. News Five’s Isani Cayetano reports. Isani Cayetano, Reporting The annual […]
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On the south side of Belize City, the Samuel Haynes Institute of Excellence organized a closing ceremony for its summer program today. Primary school children participated in the camp that trained them in music, sports and the academics. The camp is the brainchild of Pickstock area rep, Wilfred Elrington. Wilfred Elrington, Area Rep., Pickstock […]
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A groundbreaking decision on the constitutionality of Section Fifty-three of the Criminal Code was handed down by Chief Justice Kenneth Benjamin on Wednesday after a three-and-a-half year delay in judgment. The ruling has polarized the Belizean society. During litigation; however, expert evidence in the form of a submission by Professor Brendan Bain, former Director of […]
Written on August 11, 2016 | Posted in
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While the issue of men having sex with men is not limited to the free society, at the Belize Central Prison homosexual intercourse among inmates is also widespread. According to Enrique Romero, Executive Director of the National AIDS Commission, prior to Wednesday’s ruling all attempts to promote condom usage among inmates were futile since prison […]
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Having received funding from at least two agencies earlier this year, the National AIDS Commission, in light of the Section Fifty-three decision will now proceed to appoint a pair of part-time lawyers to the Office of the Ombudsman, as well as UNIBAM. Their role will be to assist members of the LGBT community in understanding […]
Access to healthcare has long been an issue for members of the LGBT community. According to Orozco, they have been shut off from respective medical institutions simply because they are not biologically related to their partners. As a result they are often kept in the dark when it comes to the medical status of their […]
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Is gay rights activist Caleb Orozco any safer after Wednesday’s breakthrough decision? The question of his personal safety has always been an issue ever since choosing the pioneering role of challenging the legality of Section Fifty-three of the Criminal Code. At a press conference following the Supreme Court decision, we asked Orozco if he feels […]
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There has been some progress in leadership roles for women but the glass ceiling is still hard to break. In politics, more women are becoming involved but what about the workplace where women are spending up to eight hours per day? A forum taking place in the City looks at the issue of breastfeeding mothers […]
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A week after Hurricane Early ravaged the country, CEMO is carrying out assessments of properties in the hard hit areas of Belize City. Councilor Philip Willoughby was today on the ground focusing on damages to houses in the south side as a first step in bringing relief. Affected victims, as a first step, are benefitting […]
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Earl hit the City hard and long on Wednesday leaving many without roofs over their heads. Many families are still in shelters and have nowhere to go so NEMO has a plan to deal with the restoration of houses to get victims back on their feet. Phillip Willoughby, CEMO “As we’ve stated in our […]
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