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During that meeting, another issue that was discussed was the issuing of gun license. Commissioner Williams says that the licenses will change, but another big change will be that all those licensed gun holders will have to become certified in order to be able to have a gun. They will be required to know and […]
Written on November 14, 2019 | Posted in
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So, all those changes and what are gun dealers saying? Well, at today’s meeting, the President of the National Gun Dealers Association says that for the most part they are willing to meet the Police Department halfway. President of the association Mark King says that they understand the bigger picture of gun control but it […]
Written on November 14, 2019 | Posted in
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This afternoon in the vicinity of South Street, officers from the Belize Police Department went door to door meeting with residents of the area. They were in full force as they converged on the neighborhood for the weekly Meet and Greet session. Assistant Commissioner of Police Alden Dawson told us what officers are doing to […]
Written on November 13, 2019 | Posted in
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The Fred Westby Park, located in the Albert Division, Belize City, has been spruced up with support from two corporate citizens in the division. For decades families have converged at the park for a wide range of healthy activities from sports to friendly reunions. This weekend, the sounds of the Garifuna drums will be heard […]
Written on November 13, 2019 | Posted in
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Benque Viejo police received sixty-thousand dollars worth of surveillance cameras. The donation was made by a security tech company called Belize VU and the technology and infrastructure for the project was developed by its sister company called Alternative Networks. A total of fourteen cameras were handed over today to the Benque police which will be […]
Written on November 8, 2019 | Posted in
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This morning in the downtown area of the City, the Salvation Army launched its annual Kettle Appeal ushering in the season for giving. The sounds of the ringing of the red kettle was heard all over as the organization kicked off its prominent charitable event through which it hopes to bring joy at Christmas time […]
Written on November 7, 2019 | Posted in
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Today, we reached out to the Department of Human Services for a comment on the report made by Kevin Arnold Senior. As you heard in our newscast on Wednesday night, Arnold alleged that his seven-month-old baby boy and two-year-old daughter were removed from his care and placed in a home because he didn’t have proper […]
Written on November 6, 2019 | Posted in
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Ten years ago, the Belize National Youth Apprenticeship programme was started in Belize City with the aim to reduce crime, through its focus on the development, education and employment of at-risk youth. Under the administration of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, hundreds of high school drop-outs and single mothers between the ages of […]
Written on November 6, 2019 | Posted in
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It was a proud occasion for a group of just under a hundred young persons. For six months, they had been learning life skills in the Youth Mentorship Programme of the Belize Police Department. In addition to building relations, the programme is a way to engage the youths in productive activity and distance them from […]
Written on October 25, 2019 | Posted in
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Traditionally, young men are expected not to show emotions and be tough. But is this having a negative effect and is it contributing to violence? The CARICOM secretariat is holding a pilot workshop in Belize with a view of transforming the way society sees young men to allow them to embrace their role to ensure […]
Written on October 24, 2019 | Posted in
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Commissioner of Police Chester Williams during his interview with the media today took aim at the liquor establishments, who he says, have been irresponsible. He contends that alcohol consumption has been at the root of many of the murders across the country. Recently, a woman was badly beaten outside of a nightclub in Belize City […]
Written on October 23, 2019 | Posted in
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A deserving family of eight received the key to their brand new home today in Belize City. Silvia Castro, her husband and their six children were begging for lodging in rundown houses and after struggling for a while, they asked for help from Hand in Hand Ministries. And that help was officially handed over to […]
Written on October 23, 2019 | Posted in
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A CARICOM initiative to get youths involved in business is taking place in Belize City. This week, a group of thirty youths will be participating in the programme named Creativity for Employment and Business Opportunity initiative. They will be learning and discussing and how to succeed in business. News Five’s Duane Moody reports. Duane […]
Written on October 22, 2019 | Posted in
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Single and unemployed women of the Mesopotamia Division will be able to take on sewing to generate income for themselves and boost economic activity in the division. Today, a centre was opened in the division creating new opportunities to the women. The P.U.P. Standard Bearer, Doctor Candice Pitts, says the facility is one through which […]
Written on October 16, 2019 | Posted in
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This week Belize joins the international community in raising importance of mental health. World Mental Health Day will be observed on Thursday under the theme “Working Together to Prevent Suicide”. During this week, several activities have been planned to educate and raise awareness of mental health issues. Leading the charge is the Mental Health Welcome Resource […]
Written on October 8, 2019 | Posted in
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The National Council on Ageing wants older persons, persons with disabilities, pregnant women and women with young children to have more access to essential services. To do this, the council partnered with BAPDA and the Ministry of Human Development to launch a campaign called “Front ah di line.” The campaign will see work done with […]
Written on October 1, 2019 | Posted in
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As you heard just now, the National Council on Ageing launched a campaign to increase accessibility to basic services for overlooked groups including older persons and persons with disability. As a part of today’s activities, the N.C.A. also held an expo featuring free health services, self-care information, and other essential services available for these vulnerable […]
Written on October 1, 2019 | Posted in
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Villagers in San Antonio in the Toledo District have been without water for two days. Area Representative for Toledo West Oscar Requeña says that the village’s water woes is a well of political interference by members of the ruling United Democratic Party. Requeña says that the village’s water board has not been functioning properly and is […]
Written on October 1, 2019 | Posted in
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There has been persistent loss of life due traffic accidents since the start of the year, but fortunately a crash on the Hummingbird Highway in Belmopan left five persons nursing minor injuries on Saturday night. In a separate incident in the north, a man crashed on motorcycle and plunged into a creek in the north. […]
Written on October 1, 2019 | Posted in
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On Wednesday, the Belize Network of N.G.O.s sent out another release to express its concerns on a very different but growing concern – crime. The B.N.N. says that there are reasons to be concerned about the frequency of violent crimes, including murders and sexual offences. Today, Senator Osmany Salas called for crime to be addressed […]
Written on September 26, 2019 | Posted in
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A four-year plan on financial inclusion for the country was launched earlier this week with support from the World Bank Group. The plan defines and identifies opportunities so that persons and businesses can have access to the tools to achieve financial stability and so reduce poverty. According to data available, more than sixty percent of […]
Written on September 18, 2019 | Posted in
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The People’s United Party is condemning the brutal murder of an elderly woman in what should have been the safety of her own home in Sandhill last week Tuesday. Ofelia Hernandez Cruz was beaten to her head with a hammer. The P.U.P. notes that two other elderly persons have also been murdered in the Cayo […]
Written on August 19, 2019 | Posted in
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Today, thirteen special constables officially joined the ranks of the Tourism Police Unit in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. The selected thirteen will join the existing four members of the unit and are expected to use their skills and knowledge to effectively police Belize’s top tourist destination. News Five’s Hipolito Novelo reports. Hipolito Novelo, […]
Written on August 14, 2019 | Posted in
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A donation of ten breathalyzers was handed over to the Belize Police Department this afternoon at the Raccoon Street Headquarters in Belize City. The apparatus used to measure blood alcohol concentration will be distributed to various formations across the country and was gifted to the department by attorney Christopher Coye. The donation comes at a […]
Written on August 14, 2019 | Posted in
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As part of the Police Department’s crime-fighting strategy, a curfew for children is currently in effect in Belize City. The decision was made in June after the city was gripped by a spike in major crimes, especially murders. According to ComPol Williams, some children continue to be on the streets during late hours; however, officers […]
Written on July 29, 2019 | Posted in
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