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Along with the prime minister’s delegation was Greg Maheia, a credit risk officer for Atlantic Bank Limited. While the group was comprised primarily of government officials, Prime Minister Briceño says that Maheia was there simply as an observer. On the phone: Prime Minister John Briceño “Mr. Maheia, he’s not here as a representative of […]
Written on January 27, 2023 | Posted in
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Earlier, we heard how much climate change can impact the health of our people if we keep emitting greenhouse gases that are depleting our ozone layer. Belize is among the one hundred and ninety-three countries that attend the Conference of the Parties, or COP, that focuses on climate change. And we are among the ones […]
Written on January 26, 2023 | Posted in
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The Toledo Alcaldes’ Association swore in a new executive over the weekend at a ceremony in Blue Creek. During the handover ceremony, the former executive transferred authority and knowledge to the new executive. Seventy-three out of seventy-eight alcaldes and deputy alcaldes took over roles within the Maya governance system. Andres Kus of San Miguel Village is […]
Written on January 24, 2023 | Posted in
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A Colombian student on vacation in Belize found himself in trouble with the law after he was charged with failure to produce himself to an immigration officer upon entering the country. But the charge was dismissed and the student, thirty-two-year-old Ivan Gonzez remains in custody until he can leave Belize on his own. Gonzez was […]
Written on January 24, 2023 | Posted in
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Welcome back to a new year of Sports Monday, I am Paul Lopez. We remain committed to bringing you the best stats and highlights in various sporting disciplines from across the country for 2023. This year, we will bedelving into much more stories of triumphs and defeats from some of your favorite athletes, while breaking […]
Written on January 23, 2023 | Posted in
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The Caribbean Development Bank (C.D.B.) held its 2023 Annual News Conference today, under the theme ‘Creating the Best Future for the Caribbean’. As a borrowing member state of C.D.B., data on Belize’s economic performance and development goals are captured within the bank’s regional progress report. In his address, Doctor Hyginus Leon, the President of the […]
Written on January 18, 2023 | Posted in
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Two Belize City High Schools will be representing the country over the weekend in the Caribbean Science Foundation’s (C.S.F.) inaugural Caribbean STEM Olympiads. C.S.F. organized the competition to help in raising the standard of STEM education in the region. The organization hopes to stimulate a greater interest in STEM among students, parents, teachers and the […]
Written on January 18, 2023 | Posted in
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Much has been said about Doctor Andre Gray since he was symbolically conferred with the keys to Belize City. A couple media houses have come out swinging at him, on grounds that the accolades, recognitions, and even some of the inventions he has laid claims to do not hold up. Gray claims he’s the inventor […]
Written on January 17, 2023 | Posted in
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Leader of the Opposition Shyne Barrow says he recently closed a deal with Walt Disney to create a motion picture, a television series, and a documentary on his life. He confirmed this with the media during the interview today at the launch of a literacy initiative at his alma mater Wesley Upper School, where he […]
Written on January 17, 2023 | Posted in
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On Wednesday night, Miss Universe Belize, Ashley Lightburn took on women from across the globe in the preliminary round of the 71st Miss Universe Competition. The preliminaries consisted of three categories, the swimwear competition, the evening gown competition, and the national custom display. We have all those looks for you tonight from the live show […]
Written on January 12, 2023 | Posted in
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Today at the Radisson, public and private sector stakeholders were invited to witness the launch of the Transportation Leaders Empowered through Education, Awareness and Effective Policy Change on Human Trafficking in Belize. TLEAP Belize, as it is otherwise known, is intended to tackle one of the many aspects of the trafficking of persons in the […]
Written on January 11, 2023 | Posted in
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Less than two weeks ago, on New Year’s Eve, American visitor J’Bria Michelle Bowens, from Indianapolis, was vacationing in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye along with her family when she was shot dead. The incident occurred near the Central Park and the nursing student was not the intended target of the shooting. The killing of a […]
Written on January 10, 2023 | Posted in
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Despite the “black eye,” associated with the tragedy, last week, C.N.N. Travel listed Belize among the top twenty-three destinations to visit this year. It speaks to the ease of travelling to the Jewel and tourists being able to experience both marine and terrestrial attractions. The article reads, “Lush rainforests, cave networks, winding rivers and rich […]
Written on January 10, 2023 | Posted in
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The final figures for the 2022 tourist arrivals will be released in the days ahead, but at the Belize Tourism Industry Association A.G.M. today, stakeholders were talking about the boom that they had experienced during the end of the year, which we all know is the peak of the high season for tourism. One hotel, […]
Written on January 10, 2023 | Posted in
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The thirty-seventh annual general meeting of the Belize Tourism Industry Association was held at the Biltmore Plaza Hotel today. It was an event used to reflect on the accomplishments, as well as the shortfalls of 2022 and the plan for the year ahead. Industry stakeholders were present for the event and News Five’s Duane Moody […]
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Miss Universe Belize Ashley Lightburn is set to take the stage at the Seventy-first Miss Universe preliminary competition on Wednesday, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Lightburn has been with the Miss Universe delegates all week attending a number of events. And, today she engaged in what is perhaps one of the most important aspects of the […]
Written on January 10, 2023 | Posted in
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The Belize Agricultural Health Authority has issued an advisory informing the public that confirmed cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, H5N1, has been detected in pelicans on the coast of Puerto Cortes and La Ceiba, Honduras. According to the advisory, additional cases have been confirmed in Yucatan, Mexico, in November 2022. Given the proximity […]
Written on January 6, 2023 | Posted in
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In light of the confirmed cases of the H5N1 virus in Mexico and Honduras, BAHA is strengthening its technical and strategic response. This is being done through the One Health approach, a multi-agency initiative to reducing the threat. Doctor Meyers tells us more. On the phone: Dr. Joe Anthony Meyers, Interim Chief Vet Officer, […]
Written on January 6, 2023 | Posted in
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n Friday night, just as downtown San Pedro was coming alive with activities, a succession of gunshots broke the festive spirit. Within minutes, a celebration was turned into a crime scene. An American nursing student, twenty-three-year-old J’Bria Michelle Bowens from Indianapolis, Indiana, who was on vacation and celebrating her dad’s birthday with her family, was […]
Written on January 3, 2023 | Posted in
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A group of ten Haitians was officially allowed to enter the country today after they were flagged by immigration officers at the Philip Goldson International Airport. They entered the country on Monday night, via a Tropic Air international flight, and were taken into custody until this morning when they were processed and released. Among the […]
Written on December 27, 2022 | Posted in
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On Friday, Build Belize Inc, a diaspora initiative operating out of the United States, presented the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology with seventy-nine laptops and Chromebooks. These items were handed over to Chief Executive Officer Dian Maheia for distribution to students across the country. This donation, presented by Vice Chair Raymond Gongora and […]
Written on December 20, 2022 | Posted in
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Senior Counsel Godfrey Smith is one three commissioners tasked with conducting an inquiry into the general elections of 2020 in Guyana. While the hearings are ongoing, we asked the seasoned jurist to share a bit about his experience in Guyana and dealing with this matter.
Written on December 20, 2022 | Posted in
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The most underprivileged of Belizeans will have a better Christmas this year, thanks to Belizeans in the diaspora who collected an impressive shipment of food and other grocery items to share at this time of year. It took a joint effort by the office of Belize’s Ambassador to the Diaspora, Sandhya Budhrani-Murphy, and Build Belize […]
Written on December 19, 2022 | Posted in
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Sunday morning was all about the World Cup Finals. Across the country, television screens were tuned in to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Finals. And, at the end of the nail-biting match fans of the winning team emerged in joyous celebration. News Five’s Paul Lopez has a brief review of how it all played […]
Written on December 19, 2022 | Posted in
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A twenty-foot container with hurricane relief supplies is preparing to leave the Port of Belize en route to Havana Cuba. The Association of Solidarity for Cuba has been engaged in fundraising efforts over the past couple of months on behalf of those affected by Hurricane Ian in Cuba. Those efforts have yielded generous donations of […]
Written on December 16, 2022 | Posted in
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