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The Belize Council of Churches issued a statement today on the Russian attack on the Ukrainian people. The Council says it joins the government of Belize, members of CARICOM, and citizens around the world who are crying out for justice and peace in the unjustified invasion of Ukraine by Russia. The council stands in solidarity […]
Written on March 10, 2022 | Posted in
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Prime Minister John Briceño has been given an Honorary Doctorate from Kun Shan University in Tainan, Taiwan. The Prime Minister has also been awarded the Order of Propitious Clouds with Special Grand Cordon. Taiwan’s President, Tsai Ing-wen, conferred the honors on the P.M. for his role in advancing mutual ties over the years. The Prime […]
Written on March 9, 2022 | Posted in
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During the ceremony in Taiwan, Prime Minister John Briceño said that people are yearning for a new humanitarian spirit that promotes peace. This, he says, is a concept that Belize supports. Prime Minister John Briceño “Belize and Taiwan are friends and partners. We enjoy a cordial bilateral relationship, which has grown stronger during the […]
Written on March 9, 2022 | Posted in
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Prime Minister John Briceño is heading a delegation to Taiwan this week. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China, Taiwan, in a release, welcomed the Prime Minister’s visit to Taiwan. The statement goes on to say that Prime Minister Briceño will be welcomed with military honors and a state banquet before receiving […]
Written on March 8, 2022 | Posted in
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Why should Belizeans care about what happened in San Pedro at the CARICOM and SICA meetings over this past week? Was it just another high level political meeting with all talk and no action? News Five’s Paul Lopez was covering the story and has important moments that could indeed matter for Belize. Paul Lopez, […]
Written on March 4, 2022 | Posted in
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Kensington Palace has sent out more details about the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Caribbean tour to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Their Royal Highnesses will begin their three-country visit in Belize on March nineteenth. While no specific locations have been shared, the palace says they will visit sites that celebrate Maya and Garifuna cultures, […]
Written on March 4, 2022 | Posted in
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Earlier this week, we brought you the story of Belizean painter, Alex Sanker and his depiction of the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Motley. Sanker was doing the painting live in San Pedro during the CARICOM meeting, hoping PM Mottley would catch wind of the work so that he could hand it over as a […]
Written on March 4, 2022 | Posted in
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Two days of discussions between CARICOM Heads of Government concluded with a press conference on Wednesday evening. The conference was led by Belize’s Prime Minister John Briceño, CARICOM Secretary General Carla Barnett, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Barbados Mia Mottley, and the President of Suriname, Chandrikapersad Santokhi. News Five’s Paul Lopez has been […]
Written on March 3, 2022 | Posted in
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As the CARICOM meetings wrapped up, preparations were being made for the CARICOM-S.I.C.A. Summit. Arrivals began as early as Wednesday evening for the summit of Central American leaders that took place today. It ended with the signing of the San Pedro Declaration. News Five’s Paul Lopez reports. Paul Lopez, Reporting S.I.C.A. Representatives began arriving […]
Written on March 3, 2022 | Posted in
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In more news from the CARICOM heads of government meeting earlier this week, we spoke to the foreign Minister of Jamaica, Kamina Smith, about her thoughts on the meeting. She also spoke about Jamaica’s contribution to trade in the region. Here is what she told us in this exclusive News Five interview. Kamina Johnson […]
Written on March 3, 2022 | Posted in
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We have been telling you about the Caribbean Community’s goal to reduce its extra-regional food bill by twenty-five percent by 2025. Caribbean leaders, including those in Belize, are encouraging their citizens to import less and eat more of what they plant. They are also assisting farmers to increase production. It is an ambitious goal that […]
Written on March 3, 2022 | Posted in
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Today News Five also got a chance to speak with the Deputy Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. On their arrival in Belize earlier this week, Deputy Leader Montgomery Daniel and his Minister of Agriculture, Saboto Caesar, visited Dangriga Town because the history of the Garifuna people has its roots in St. Vincent […]
Written on March 3, 2022 | Posted in
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The Thirty Third Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Heads of CARICOM continues. During day two of the meetings, the talks focused on issues the nation of Haiti is facing and ways in which the community can offer support. Additionally, climate change was on the agenda for today. While the working sessions are closed to the press, […]
Written on March 2, 2022 | Posted in
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On Tuesday night, CARICOM’s Heads of Government were treated to a night of Belizean cultural cuisine and live music. Prime Minister John Briceño says it was a really enjoyable event featuring the best local dishes. He told News Five’s Paul Lopez about his personal favorites. Prime Minister John Briceño “That was something, an eye […]
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Today during the CARICOM Intersessional at San Pedro, News Five spoke with Deputy Prime Minister, Montgomery Daniel about the issues that are of importance to his nation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Daniel spoke to the matter of food security within the Caribbean. Montgomery Daniel, Deputy Leader, St Vincent and the Grenadines “One of […]
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In other news coming out of the Thirty Third Inter-Sessional meeting, members of the Regional Security System (R.S.S.), have agreed to sign a protocol to the treaty that established the R.S.S. for the accession of the Republic of Guyana. Deputy Prime Minister Daniel spoke to us about the significance of this move, and what security […]
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Belize’s Minister of the Civil Aviation and the Blue Economy, Andre Perez, is scheduled to meet with Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Motley. Their exchange is due to the fact that Barbados and Belize are the only two members of CARICOM to have Blue Economy ministries. In Barbados, that portfolio is shared with Maritime Affairs. News […]
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CARICOM Heads of Government are gathering in person for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The thirty-third Inter-Sessional is being held in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. A number of issues relating to the Caribbean community are on the agenda for the two-day event. But, as is standard practice for such […]
Written on March 1, 2022 | Posted in
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The United Nations Secretary General António Guterres was scheduled to arrive in Belize on Wednesday. Aside from making an appearance at the CARICOM/S.I.C.A. Meeting being held on Ambergris Caye and other events, Guterres was to get a first-hand view of the environmental devastation in Monkey River Village, which was captured by News Five’s Duane Moody […]
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While the U.N. Secretary General had to cancel his visit to Belize, on Monday, the Fifth Session of the United Nation’s Environment Assembly commenced with national statements made by political leaders from its member countries. Belize’s very own Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and Disaster Risk Management Orlando Habet and Chief Executive Officer Doctor […]
Written on March 1, 2022 | Posted in
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According to Minister Orlando Habet, serious investments must be made to create the transformative actions needed to safeguard the planet. He chronicled Belize’s mission to continue building its resilience, breaking down the government’s commitment to Act #ForNature, including the ban of single-use plastics and the recently signed Blue Bond. Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable […]
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Following Prime Minister John Briceño’s tenure as Chairman of CARICOM, the President of Suriname will take on the role. Just before news time, News Five spoke to briefly to Albert Ramdin, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Suriname. During his interview, conducted outside the compound due to media restrictions, Ramdin spoke about […]
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Foreign Minister Ramdin also told News Five that there is a need for action within the Caribbean community and less talk. Ramdin says that he expects these meetings to be historic with concrete and decisive ways forward, because of the caliber of leaders that are engaged in the discussions on these important issues. Albert […]
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One of the major challenges faced by the Caribbean is transport and accessibility. Belize, arguably, faces the greatest challenges, largely due its geographic location within the community. But, the ease of transportation is an issue CARICOM leaders have committed to solve. And, Foreign Minister Ramdin says, private sector investments is one way to solve the […]
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The big excitement today was the arrival of CARICOM leaders to the island of San Pedro for a two-day CARICOM Heads of Government Inter-sessional meeting which begins on Tuesday. A Channel Five team is posted on Ambergris Caye this week to bring you the day-to-day coverage. We now go to News Five’s Paul Lopez for […]
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