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The survey was completed under the leadership of Minister Rodwell Ferguson, but began even before when the now Minister of Health and Wellness had the portfolio for the Ministry of Youth. Today’s launch is the fruition of dedication and hard work and an investment of two million dollars into the ministry that will further assist […]
Written on March 18, 2022 | Posted in
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He’s back in the city after a three-year absence and a transfer within the Belize Police Department. Assistant Commissioner of Police Howell Gillett officially resumed his duties in the Old Capital on Tuesday as the new Regional Commander of Eastern Division. For many who are familiar with Gillett’s style of policing, community outreach plays a […]
Written on March 17, 2022 | Posted in
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A delegation from the U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation, led by Chief Executive Officer Alice Albright has been in Belize for the past two days. The visit was to discuss the development of a new M.C.C. compact, as Belize was deemed eligible for financial support. The independent U.S. government agency’s mission is to reduce poverty […]
Written on March 17, 2022 | Posted in
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On Wednesday, an initial agreement was signed with Prime Minister John Briceño for initial administrative expenses necessary to facilitate compact development. The one point five million dollars in funding will ensure that G.O.B. and M.C.C. have access to technical expertise to conduct a rigorous assessment of the country’s economic situation. That process commenced earlier this […]
Written on March 17, 2022 | Posted in
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There was a startling revelation during today’s press conference and that is that poverty in Belize has increased to fifty-two percent. That’s one in every two persons who is considered poor. And that is using pre-COVID-19 data. While an assessment to determine the impact of the pandemic on poverty has not been done, during the […]
Written on March 17, 2022 | Posted in
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The selection of Belize for the compact program development is the start of a new phase of partnership between Belize and the United States. It has the potential to deliver big benefits for Belizeans throughout the country. Chargé d’affaires Leyla Moses-Ones speaks to this. Leyla Moses-Ones, Chargé d’affaires, U.S. Embassy “When I say we […]
Written on March 17, 2022 | Posted in
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As products on the local market become more and more costly, maybe it is time to consider growing more of what you eat. As our next story shows, starting out may not be as difficult as many people think. Today News Five visited a small family owned farm in Camalote Village where one mother and […]
Written on March 17, 2022 | Posted in
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Belizeans were outraged today when not one, but two, videos surfaced of a little boy apparently being encouraged to drink rum by two adults. The Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, got personally involved, asking for help in locating the little one who is clearly drinking just to please the very people who should be protecting […]
Written on March 10, 2022 | Posted in
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It seems Belize will soon begin to feel some effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. That is because one of the first things such conflicts trigger is a hike in fuel prices. If the latest price hikes on fuel are not bad enough, the road ahead for some small businesses looks rocky. Today News Five’s […]
Written on March 10, 2022 | Posted in
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A stakeholders consultation was held this morning to discuss the issue of child poverty in Belize. Under the theme “From Deprivation to Inclusion: Beyond Measuring Child Poverty in Belize”, the ministries of Economic Development and Human Development partnered with UNICEF to focus on ways in which child poverty can be reduced. Dr. Osmond Martinez, […]
Written on March 10, 2022 | Posted in
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According to UNICEF Country Representative Allison Parker, a child poverty study was conducted based on information that was gathered by the Statistical Institute of Belize. Tanya Santos of the Ministry of Human Development says they have been on the frontline of this issue and creating policies to address the situation. Allison Parker, UNICEF Country […]
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March is women’s month and to start the ball rolling, the Director of the Women’s Commission, Thea Garcia Ramirez, issued a video statement on priority areas and a call to action for issues of concern.
Written on March 1, 2022 | Posted in
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A new initiative dubbed the Joint Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Program is being spearheaded by the ministries of National Defense and Border Security, Home Affairs, as well as the E.U.-U.N. Spotlight Initiative. The program will provide response services when sexual assault occurs within Belize’s security forces, as it aims for women and girls to […]
Written on February 18, 2022 | Posted in
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At-risk youths wanting a new lease on life may want to consider agriculture as an alternative to crime and violence. To assist in that transition, the Leadership Intervention Unit is teaming up with the Ariel Rosado Foundation to lease a hundred and twenty acres of arable land for planting and cultivating crops. These plants would […]
Written on February 18, 2022 | Posted in
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The vaccination rates seem to have hit a plateau. Only forty-nine percent of the Belizean population has received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine even though the Ministry of Health has been aiming for seventy percent. Reaching this goal has been a challenge. Many are not going to health centers to get their second […]
Written on February 18, 2022 | Posted in
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The Joint Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Programme for the security forces was launched today. The initiative involves the Belize Police Department, the Belize Defence Force, and the Belize Coast Guard and provides response services when sexual assault occurs within the Belize security forces. It also focuses on prevention strategies, supports victim recovery, and assists […]
Written on February 17, 2022 | Posted in
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In Cabinet news, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eamon Courtenay, reported on the reopening of the land borders and seaports to the fully vaccinated. He indicated that since February seventh five thousand people have arrived or departed Belize through these border points. The Minister of Public Utilities, Michel Chebat, gave an update on the settlement reached […]
Written on February 10, 2022 | Posted in
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The Senate took a zero-tolerance stand against domestic violence at today’s meeting inside the National Assembly. A domestic violence motion was brought from the House of Representatives. The motion received majority support in the House of Representatives on Friday. That support was extended by U.D.P. Senators who today rose and spoke against abusers. Michael […]
Written on February 9, 2022 | Posted in
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Senators for the People’s United Party showed support for the Domestic Violence motion. Senator Isabel Bennett spoke on the need to establish great support avenues for perpetrators of domestic violence. Isabel Bennett, P.U.P. Senator “I keep hearing that it is the government responsibility, but there are many organizations out there support victims, but there […]
Written on February 9, 2022 | Posted in
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When asked for his views on the narrow vote taken by the U.D.P. party national council over Patrick Faber’s resignation, and if it is surprising that there was only a one vote difference, Darrell Bradley says again, principle-based discussion is needed. He says there is no place for domestic violence, and people in the political […]
Written on February 9, 2022 | Posted in
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The Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management officially launched a project to assist the western communities of Billy White, Los Tambos, Santa Familia, Duck Run One and Two. These communities will benefit from improved infrastructure under the “Building Climate Change Resilience and Social Integration of Displaced People in Settlements of Western […]
Written on February 4, 2022 | Posted in
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Prime Minister John Briceño chimed in on the state of affairs within the United Democratic Party, referring to the domestic violence allegations against Patrick Faber as a pattern. As the U.D.P. seeks to rebuild its internal leadership, P.M. Briceño noted that it is everyone’s business to condemn domestic violence and offer support to victims. […]
Written on January 26, 2022 | Posted in
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And, at this point, businesses being affected by the standstill at the Port of Belize may want to begin taking a serious look at their contingency plans because the Christian Workers Union and stevedores are showing no signs of letting up. Evan “Mose” Hyde, President of the Christian Workers Union, held a press conference in […]
Written on January 25, 2022 | Posted in
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In response to a question on the plight of the import/export industry, and the challenges being faced by local companies that are heavily reliant on port activities, President Hyde had to this to say. Evan ‘Mose” Hyde, President, C.W.U. “We are not saying that these are ideal situations. What we are saying is that […]
Written on January 25, 2022 | Posted in
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The C.W.U. received support from the Belize National Teachers Union and the Public Service Union today. Elena Smith, President of B.N.T.U., says the teachers understand the stevedore’s situation. Elena Smith, President, B.N.T.U. “As Unions, we always support our sisters and our brothers. We do not interfere in the work of our fellow Union brothers […]
Written on January 25, 2022 | Posted in
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