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There is some measure of relief from the positive news coming out of Fairtrade. In December 2014, faced with terrible financial woes because of a crop delayed by hostile negotiations with ASR, farmers drew down on millions in Fairtrade monies already allocated for special projects. That move caused no end of concern for B.S.C.F.A. representatives […]
Written on July 31, 2015 | Posted in
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What is the fate of the controversial Puerto Azul development project? It’s a question that’s difficult even for Minister of Tourism Manuel Heredia to answer directly. That is because there hasn’t been much by way of communication between the investors and the ministry. Despite the ongoing process of environmental clearances, Heredia says there isn’t much […]
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A closing ceremony was held today to commemorate a programme that helped over fifty young people to receive job training and summer employment. It is an initiative under the Department of Youth Services that seeks to develop professional skills and help students earn during their vacation. News Five stopped in at the closing event and […]
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Peace and Light Foundation, with support from the Belize Bank and other partners, is hosting a basketball tournament at the Bird’s Isle Basketball Court. Eight teams in two categories are playing to win medals and trophies at the finals on Sunday. News Five stopped in at today’s event to get the highlights of the games […]
Written on July 31, 2015 | Posted in
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Even in the face of improved compliance to banking regulations set out by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force, Atlantic International Bank Limited is the latest financial institution locally to lose its US correspondent Bank. The bank was not providing comments today, but a release posted on its website and dated July twenty-eight, made the […]
Minister of State Edmund ‘Clear the Land’ Castro is hard pay. That’s what whistleblower Alvarene Burgess seems to think. After all, it has been almost a month since the junior minister abruptly withdrew a defamation suit against Burgess and Great Belize Productions/Channel Five in the Supreme Court. Castro took Burgess and this station to court […]
According to Burgess, further legal action against the disgraced politician will only expose more of his involvement in the visa hustle. Isani Cayetano “Now, in terms of further legal action, you’re saying that you’re seeking advice as to whether or not maybe a civil suit will force him to either have to pay up […]
There is a volcanic situation at the La Inmaculada Credit Union in Orange Walk Town which is threatening to erupt. At one end of an ongoing dispute is the Board of Directors of the LICU. At the other end are many long-time members of the prestigious institution. And in the middle is Yolanda Gomez, the […]
The recent spate of violent crimes on San Pedro and Caye Caulker has prompted the command of the Belize Police Department to revisit its crime-fighting strategy. While additional personnel have been deployed to both islands, there has also been an increase in the number of vehicular patrols. The input of Area Representative Manuel Heredia has […]
Written on July 30, 2015 | Posted in
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For some time now, community policing is a strategy that has been advanced by the Eastern Division of the Belize Police Department throughout the city. On Sunday, the South Regional Commander joined residents, primarily the youth, of the Mayflower to Ebony Street area at the Berger Field in Belize City for sporting activities. Well since […]
Written on July 30, 2015 | Posted in
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In a short while, the second in a series of Caribbean Climate Change exchanges will commence at the Ramada Belize City Princess and will be broadcast right here on Channel Five. The first was held less than a year ago in Barbados. The series is providing clarity on how climate change has affected the region […]
Written on July 30, 2015 | Posted in
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It’s been nine months now since the bust of Garifuna hero and national icon, Thomas Vincent Ramos, was acquired by Dangriga. It was unveiled in that municipality on the nineteenth of November of 2014, but the sculpture has still not been paid for. Bought by credit, reportedly by former Dangriga area rep, Ivan Ramos, sculptor […]
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The Department of Youth Services this week organized a three day National Executive Youth Leadership Workshop. It brought together youth leaders from different organizations across the country with one purpose – to establish one body in which all youths can speak with one united and powerful voice. Mike Rudon was there for the last day […]
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Just how much do you know about technology in Belize? It impacts way more than just our daily lives and way more than meets the eye. If you are interested in learning more, there is a brand new docu-series out and it is called the Belize Technology Series: Greatest Places on Earth. The show will […]
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Do you have scars from acne that you desperately want to be rid of? Well, you’ll definitely find this segment of Healthy Living of interest. We visited with a dermatologist who’s offering a new cosmetic treatment to rejuvenate your skin and even help to remove scars. It is not an entirely new treatment but demand […]
Written on July 30, 2015 | Posted in
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The People’s United Party today held a National Executive meeting this afternoon to deal with a revolt in the ranks. Twelve standard bearers including John Briceño, Dan Silva and Cordel Hyde have written in to officially express their concerns with the direction of the party and to request a National Convention, ASAP. Unofficially, that translates […]
Written on July 29, 2015 | Posted in
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The P.U.P.’s National Executive numbers forty-eight, which includes thirty-one standard bearers. Thirty-four were present today which represents a comfortable majority and gives the party some breathing room. And that breathing room means that at least officially, the P.U.P. is not thinking about sanctions against that rebellious ten just yet. Henry Charles Usher, Chairman, P.U.P. […]
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The letter signed by twelve standard-bearers focused prominence on a call for a national convention. While it wasn’t exactly spelled out in so many words, the explicit message being sent is a vote of no confidence in the leadership of Fonseca, and the call for a convention is so that Fonseca can be challenged, likely […]
Written on July 29, 2015 | Posted in
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While the P.U.P. breathes a sigh of relief at a clear majority of the National Executive behind Fonseca, the U.D.P. continues to prepare for general elections which many speculate will be called before the current term of government expires. But politicians will be politicians, and the U.D.P. will always find time to take pot-shots at […]
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You may have heard Minister Faber say that a U.D.P. National Convention is overdue, but they have agreed to wait until after the general elections. That’s another reliable indicator that elections will be called early. Since Faber enjoys insider status, we asked him. He wouldn’t give News Five a date, but he did say that […]
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Since the beginning the week, the Organization of American States along with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has organized a number of activities to draw attention to work of the O.A.S. in keeping peace along the Adjacency Zone. The flurry of diplomatic activity concluded with a forum at which visiting diplomats were all invited. You […]
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But Guatemala is claiming fifty percent of the country, and border incidents such as the one involving the Forward Operating Base in the Sarstoon often inflame emotions on this side. At the forum, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wilfred Elrington, said that there is need for the International Court of Justice to demarcate the borders […]
The comments made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs inside the Bliss prompted a protest outside. The forum, which aimed to promote peace, did not end quite peacefully for a group of protesters who were removed from the auditorium. At the heart of the discontent were two main issues, the role of the O.A.S. and […]
Earlier U.D.P. Collet Area Representative Patrick Faber spoke on the P.U.P., and on the prospect of coming elections, but he also took the time to speak about his own aspirations. It’s no secret Faber has his eye on the top spot, and since PM Barrow can only serve three terms as Prime Minister – if […]
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And from politics to Faber’s official position as Minister of Education. News Five has confirmed that following on the heels of a protest by K.H.M.H. employees just over a week ago, UB faculty and staff have sent in a request for an adjustment of salaries. The K.H.M.H. demand is still under discussion with a view […]
Written on July 29, 2015 | Posted in
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