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On Thursday, the Belize Council of Churches issued a release expressing its disappointment with the September Tenth Citizen’s Parade being held on a Sunday. The council says that Sunday is recognised as a day of worship for churches and that “the proposed time and route of the parade will seriously disrupt the well-established and long-standing […]
Written on September 1, 2023 | Posted in
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Tonight’s Belize On Reel feature looks at ten years of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at in Belize and the impact of the Muslim faith on our society. Here’s News Five’s Isani Cayetano with that story. Ata’ul Haq, Missionary, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Belize “Before I became a Muslim, I was basically the same as any Belizean, […]
Written on January 12, 2023 | Posted in
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“Giving Christianity Back to Agape Love”, a new book written by American National Pastor Matthew Carriker seeks to dispel the dogmatic, fear-based belief systems, myths and misinterpretations that permeate the Christian faith. Pastor Carriker first came to Belize in 2001, where he became a teacher at Sadie Vernon High School. He spent three years serving […]
Written on January 12, 2023 | Posted in
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A joint statement was released late this evening from the Government of Belize and the churches regarding the issue of the Writ of Referendum. This follows the churches’ request for the Governor-General to defer issuing the Writ until a date to be set. The joint statement mentions, in part, that the Government of Belize recognizes […]
Written on August 4, 2022 | Posted in
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Roman Catholic Bishop Lawrence Nicasio is tonight recovering at Regina Cleri, a home for retired priests in the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, Missouri, after he was diagnosed with cancer. A letter dated August first, from Bishop Nicasio, states that he was admitted at Mercy Hospital in Saint Louis in early July and underwent surgery less […]
Written on August 2, 2022 | Posted in
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Earlier today, the Minister of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform and Religious Affairs, Henry Charles Usher, held extensive discussions with representatives from the Council of Churches, National Evangelical Association of Belize (NEAB) and the Belize Evangelical Association of Churches. The discussions were focused on forging inclusive and productive ties with the church as […]
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The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at community in Belize City is having two events this coming weekend. Imam Arslan Warraich explained to News Five today that one of the events caters to women. Imam Arslan Warraich, Belize District Missionary, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Community “The first thing is Saturday and Saturday is jam-packed for the women. The […]
Written on April 21, 2022 | Posted in
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Warraich says there is a five dollar entry fee for the workshop but lunch will be provided. Meanwhile, he said the Ahmadiyya Basketball League has opened, and this weekend there will be an All Star game for young men. Imam Arslan Warraich, Belize District Missionary, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Community “In April it’s our tradition […]
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Across the country, thousands of Belizeans are traveling for leisure this Easter weekend to get away from the monotony of everyday life at home or work. Thousands more will also be spending time convening with the Holy Spirit in commemoration of Easter, a Christian festival and cultural holiday remembering the resurrection of Jesus from the […]
Written on April 14, 2022 | Posted in
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The Catholic Church, through the Jesuit community here in Belize, is also sharing a message that despite the challenges of the pandemic, Jesus is still with us. Father Jeremy Zipple is with the St. Martin’s de Porres Parish. Fr. Jeremy Zipple, St. Martin’s de Porres “My message this year is going to center around […]
Written on April 14, 2022 | Posted in
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Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community are collaborating with the Belize Defense Force and the National Fire Service to hand out grocery bags to the needy. This Easter, more than five hundred families are receiving grocery bags from this Muslim community to help them through the Easter holidays. Every Easter and on special occasions, the […]
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The Christian community in Belize officially begins its recognition of the Easter celebration this Sunday with Palm Sunday. When News Five spoke with Bishop Phillip Wright on Thursday, he gave us a brief Easter message about the significance of the resurrection in this season. Bishop Phillip Wright, President, Council of Churches “My quick message […]
Written on April 8, 2022 | Posted in
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While Christians prepare for the Holy Week next week and Easter next weekend, April first to May first is considered the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed as a month of fasting. Leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at in Belize, Imam Naveed Mangla told News Five that fasting and good deeds are among the […]
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A coalition of groups who oppose the legalization of marijuana for recreational use have reportedly written to the Prime Minister with their intent to trigger a people’s referendum. According to the Referendum Act, chapter ten of the Laws of Belize, a referendum may be triggered when a petition receives the signatures of ten percent of […]
Written on April 4, 2022 | Posted in
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The Bishop of Belize City and Belmopan, Reverend Lawrence Nicasio has issued a statement on the Catholic position on drugs and a warning about what would occur if Belize were to become “a marijuana republic.” The Bishop reiterates statements by Pope John Paul the Second and Pope Francis over the years on drug addiction and […]
Written on March 28, 2022 | Posted in
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The great cannabis debate continues in various sectors of society, including the church community, notwithstanding a new iteration of a piece of law being presented before parliament in the last two weeks. While the National Evangelical Association of Belize, NEAB, has made known its views on the legalization of cannabis, the Catholic Church has also […]
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The women members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community will spend Saturday pampering other women at their mosque at one and a half miles George Price Highway in Belize City. It’s all a part of International Women’s Day activities from March eighth. The event will be open to only women, and participants are also invited to […]
Written on March 17, 2022 | Posted in
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Aside from the free pampering that will be given, Saturday’s event will also include women speakers who will offer guidance to other women on how to manage their home and businesses. So if you’re looking for some sound advice on these matters, Acting President of the Ahmadiyya Women’s Organization, Maham Ullah says this is an […]
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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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The Lenten season officially began today with Ash Wednesday and many Belizeans could be seen with crosses on their foreheads. The next forty days are to commemorate the wilderness experience of Jesus Christ following his baptism in the River Jordan. It is about overcoming challenges, sacrifices and struggles as well as identifying opportunities, successes and […]
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A new mosque was inaugurated in Belize City today; two years after construction began on a property acquired by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Belize on the George Price Highway. The event was attended by several area representatives and ministers of government, as well as church leaders from various denominations. News Five’s Isani Cayetano reports. […]
Written on February 18, 2022 | Posted in
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Today, at its headquarters on the George Price Highway in Belize City, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community held a press conference about the officially inauguration of its first mosque in Belize. The community established itself in the country back in 2014 and has since grown leaps and bounds, providing humanitarian services and a safe space for […]
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Following the inauguration on Friday morning, the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Belize will be hosting its seventh annual convention – referred to as Jalsa Salana. Considering COVID-19 restriction, there will be limitations to the amount of people that can gather. During today’s press conference, the purpose of the convention was shared. Lal Khan Malik, […]
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Today, an open letter was sent to the new Minister of Religious Affairs, Henry Charles Usher on comments he made earlier this week. In an interview to the media about his new portfolio, the Minister Usher spoke of “merging the public service with….Christian fundamental principles.” The statement is not sitting well with the LGBT human […]
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What does Christmas mean for you? You’d find that for many persons, the spirit of the season holds a special place for various reasons, but often, it is about spending time with family and friends. The celebration, however, surrounds the birth of Christ. Bishop Phillip Wright of the Anglican Diocese spoke to News Five via […]
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