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The House of Representatives will meet on May nineteenth. As the Government of Belize seeks to bring its financial legislations up to par with international standards, Friday will see the continuation of debates on a suite of amendments. We have been reporting on the Caribbean Financial Advisory Taskforce Mutual Evaluation Exercise for the past several […]
Written on May 16, 2023 | Posted in
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In tonight’s episode of Kolcha Tuesday, News Five looks at the Lebeha Drummers of Hopkins, as they prepare for the release of their second album, Biama, on Friday. The collective has been busy recording new music at Stone Tree Records and today, Isani Cayetano sat with celebrated drummer Warren Martinez to talk about his childhood […]
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Eighty alcaldes and deputy alcaldes from forty Maya villages in southern Belize were engaged in training on their duties as local magistrates under the Alcaldes Jurisdiction of the Inferior Courts Act of Belize. The alcaldes are elected by Maya villages and appointed by the attorney general. Elections took place back in January and commenced the […]
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Alcaldes have a Maya customary jurisdiction that is part of the ancient and traditional way of life – these are practices that have served the Maya people for generations. But aside from the alcaldes and their deputies, there is also the village council system, or local government, that also plays a part in the day-to-day […]
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On Wednesday, the media is being called out to Laguna Village in Toledo District where a press conference will be held. We know that there has been conflict over land in the area and while we spoke with Pablo Mis, we asked for an insight into the event. Here’s what he had to say. […]
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Is a bridge linking Placencia to Independence coming soon? Today, Stann Creek West Area Representative Rodwell Ferguson confirmed that a proposal is in the making for the construction of a causeway and bridge linking both villages. Discussions have already been had with the Ministry of Infrastructure Development; in fact, engineers visited the area and the […]
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Today, sixteen students from standard two to six at the Calvary Temple School received football jerseys as the school aspires to enlist the team in a football competition being organized by the National Sports Council. Calvary Temple School is located at the far end of Regent Street West in Belize City and has a student […]
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The Belize Audubon Society held its annual general meeting recently. The non-governmental organization dedicated to the sustainable management of Belize’s natural resources was established in 1969 and is the oldest conservation organization in the country. The NGO manages seven protected areas, covering approximately one hundred and eighty thousand acres of the National Protected Areas System. […]
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Two men are lucky to be alive after they were shot and one of them repeatedly struck in the face. The incident happened in the wee hours of Saturday, just after they had left a night spot and arrived at one of their homes on Mahogany Street in Orange Walk town. It followed an altercation […]
Written on May 15, 2023 | Posted in
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It made the headlines three weeks ago when thirty-three persons, primarily children, experienced side effects and had to be hospitalized after consuming weed-laced gummies sold at their school. A thorough investigation was launched and it was later revealed that the packaged drug-infused candies were imported in a barrel and intercepted by the Customs and Excise […]
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Illegal cross- border trade continues to be a challenge for the Customs and Excise Department and by extension, the Government of Belize. We often report on the country’s porous borders specifically in the north where contrabandistas would illegally import food items, beers and even pharmaceuticals. But as reporters found out today, these illegal activities are […]
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The Belize Police Department has commenced a new public relations campaign that aims to familiarize residents across the country with the commanding officers in their respective jurisdictions. It’s an initiative that began with two well-known senior officers introducing themselves to the public via the media this afternoon. Senior Superintendent Reymundo Reyes is an officer with […]
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A five-day workshop commenced today to further ensure the ease of business in trade. With support from the World Customs Organizations, stakeholders in the industry are being engaged to understand the process, as well as to establish possible gaps. It is referred to as a National Time Release Study and is being held at the […]
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The International Day of Families is celebrated every year on the fifteenth of May. This year, the day is being observed under the theme “Demographic Trends and Families”, to raise awareness on the impact of demographic trends on families. The National Commission for Families and Children held an International Day of Families event over the […]
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The family of Derrick Uh, the twenty-year-old man who died while police detained him in a hot prisoner van, says efforts to get the government to meet with their attorney have fallen on deaf ears and they have grown tired. Today, Shanelly Uh, Derrick’s older sister, told News Five via phone that their attorney, Senior […]
Written on May 12, 2023 | Posted in
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Prime Minister John Briceño urged heads of governments attending the Ninth Summit of the Association of Caribbean States to remain relevant and viable amidst global challenges. He also called for a refocus on the organization’s roots, which is the sustainable development of the Caribbean Sea. At the event in Antigua, Guatemala, P.M. Briceño said that […]
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Flowers and Minister Usher engaged public officers on the reinstatement of increments. According to Flowers, while legislation has been passed through the National Assembly, the Ministry of Public Service did not issue a circular authorizing finance officer to approve the payment of increments due. According to Flowers, Minister Usher committed to rectifying the omission. […]
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As we said, P.S.U.’s presidential tour also took them to the Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries, as well as the Belize Police Department. And, according to Flowers, during the tour they found out that the Commissioner of Police may be overstepping his authority in the execution of his administrative duties. Flowers says, […]
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The Belize Red Cross, in partnership with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, hosted a clinic this week. It is part of a wheelchair program where hundreds of persons with mobility issues are beneficiaries a wheelchair and some level of support. The clinic concluded today and News Five was able to speak with […]
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At this time at the Image Factory Gallery, the works of at least sixty artists, of all ages and at different level of artistic skills, are on display. Choose to Create Art Exhibit is the product of the Kirkland Smith School of Visual Arts which is returning after four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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On Saturday between five p.m. and eleven p.m., North Front Street from its junction with Victoria Street and Hyde’s Lane will be blocked off to vehicular traffic as “A Night for Mom” takes place. The area will be transformed into a marketplace with food and music. There will be booths featuring Belizean entrepreneurs, as well […]
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Marie Sharp’s Fine Food Limited has reached yet another mile marker. Marie Sharp’s pepper sauces are now in the Caribbean. A statement from the company says that, following a business expo in the Dominican Republic back in September 2022, and after months of negotiations, communication, permit applications and logistics, Marie Sharp entered into a regional […]
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Around the world, mothers will be celebrated on the second Sunday of May. If you ask a mom, “What was the hardest part of the journey through motherhood?” the answers may vary. Some might say the initial stage, adjusting to the idea of having a newborn under your care. Others might say the terrible twos […]
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This morning at the Biltmore, representatives of the Christian Workers Union, the management of Port of Belize Limited, and officials from the Ministry of Labor, convened a meeting to discuss the way forward, amid a logjam between stevedores and their employer. It’s the latest development in an attempt to break the impasse that has come […]
Written on May 11, 2023 | Posted in
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On several occasions leading up to today’s meeting, the C.W.U. has called out the Ministry of Labor for its apparent silence on the matter. Notwithstanding a brief meeting last Friday with union executives, C.W.U. accused government of taking a backseat in addressing the impasse. Earlier today, Minister of Labor Oscar Requeña joined the three-way discussion […]
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