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The Belize Training and Employment Centre, BTEC, was created to prepare individuals with skills in different disciplines so as to provide them a higher chance of being employed. Today, forty five men and women were recognized for completing a three week training course in housekeeping, waiting and bartending. But besides learning soft and technical skills, […]
Written on November 21, 2018 | Posted in
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A parent’s comprehensive guide to raising children, it’s a publication that was launched earlier today to coincide with Universal Children’s Day. The Government of Belize, the National Committee for Families and Children, the Belize Family Life Association and UNICEF partnered for the initiative and an official event was held this morning at the Biltmore to […]
Written on November 20, 2018 | Posted in
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For years now, there have been talks about compiling and maintaining a sex offenders registry. An official move from the government was taken back in 2014 when the National Assembly passed amendments to Belize’s Criminal Code. This made it possible for the creation of the National Sex Offenders Database. The registry will contain the name, […]
Written on November 20, 2018 | Posted in
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For the past two years we’ve been reporting on a volunteer group called the Convention on the Rights of the Child Ambassadors. They represent an arm of the National Committee for Families and Children that go into the community to do outreach work on the convention. Those ambassadors, in collaboration with stakeholders, have developed a […]
Written on November 13, 2018 | Posted in
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Between October twenty eight and November third, members of the Belize Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors embarked in their annual food drive. Every year BelAIFA carries out this charity exercise and donates all goods collected to Liberty Children’s Home. This morning, several pounds of rice and beans, canned foods, and several others items were […]
Written on November 9, 2018 | Posted in
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The bells were ringing this morning and the iconic red kettles were in display in the downtown area of the City. It is a reminder that the Christmas season is upon us and importantly, the Salvation Army is counting on you to raise funds to continue the good work they do. The donations all go […]
Written on November 8, 2018 | Posted in
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Deputy Commissioner of Police Chester Williams this week threatened to impose another state of emergency; this time to tackle the rising cases of armed robberies that have been plaguing the north and south sides of Belize City. Last week Wednesday, Police Constable Osbourne Martinez, was shot and killed as he responded to the scene of […]
Written on November 7, 2018 | Posted in
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Back in September, the state of emergency was put in place in two areas of south side Belize City, encompassing the George Street and the Mayflower Street gang territory. More than a hundred were caught in the sweep and over forty gang members were locked up and taken to the Hattieville prison for thirty days […]
Written on November 7, 2018 | Posted in
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The attorney says that the department and the legislative arm of government have adequate time to consider other mechanisms before invoking a state of emergency. The establishment of the Crime Control Council, Arthurs says, would provide for similar provisions under the Crime Control and Criminal Justice Act. Kevin Arthurs, Vice President, Human Rights Commission […]
Written on November 7, 2018 | Posted in
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Back in May, the Belize Police Department launched its second annual Youth Mentorship Programme, which culminated today with a certification ceremony for the youths who made it through to the end. The programme looks at positively impacting the lives of at-risk youths by teaching them life lesson skills and equipping them with values. The overall […]
Written on November 5, 2018 | Posted in
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A police booth was opened today near Matron Roberts Centre in Belize City to serve as a deterrent to crime. The police presence in one of the City’s hot spots for feuding gangs will also help the cops respond to crime on a more timely basis as well as keep the neighbourhood safer for persons […]
Written on November 1, 2018 | Posted in
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Personnel at the Statistical Institute of Belize are getting ready for the 2020 national census. The population is expected to show growth of more than two percent annually since the last census which also showed that the Mestizos were fifty-three percent and the Creoles twenty-six percent. A new feature of the upcoming census is a […]
Written on October 31, 2018 | Posted in
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A number of residents from the south side of the City have completed a course on bartending. It took place at the popular Sip and Sip club and was organized by the Police Department with support from other business establishments. The idea is to offer another option to the participants for meaningful employment as well […]
Written on October 29, 2018 | Posted in
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A report on the State of the World Population was released today. Globally, the report finds that the size of families is reducing. This is because individuals exercise the power to choose the number of children they want and when they want. The report found that it can also lead to economic and social development. […]
Written on October 26, 2018 | Posted in
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The United Nations Population Fund has been working hand in hand with its partner agency UNICEF in the development of a roadmap to address child marriages and early unions in Belize. This is the first attempt in the Caribbean to develop such a strategy. Now, in the region child marriages are widespread, but in Belize, […]
Written on October 26, 2018 | Posted in
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Twenty-fifth of every month is being used to highlight and raise awareness of gender-based violence. The campaign to “orange” the world was started by the United Nations to end violence against women and girls. The “color orange” is used to call attention to the various forms of violence that prevent women and girls from reaching […]
Written on October 25, 2018 | Posted in
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Forty-eight at-risk youths who are enrolled at the Frank Lizama Training Centre were today taken to the Belize Central Prison for a unique visit. They were taken there for a reality check on life behind bars. After hearing an address from an inmate, some of the youths told News Five’s Hipolito Novelo that they’ll keep […]
Written on October 23, 2018 | Posted in
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HelpAge Belize is sending out a call to action for everyone to stop the abuse, crimes, and violence against older persons. Global statistics indicate that one in every six seniors will experience physical, sexual, and psychological abuse. HelpAge Belize believes that elder abuse is on the rise and is an issue that must be dealt […]
Written on October 10, 2018 | Posted in
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According to Bulwer, the time has come to bring this issue to the attention of the public, as it is also a public health problem, and a legal violation. She says that in order to effectively address the issue a multi-faceted approached must be taken. Ivorine Bulwer, Executive Director, HelpAge Belize “The family has […]
Written on October 10, 2018 | Posted in
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Fifty-one inmates, all presumed to be members of the George Street and Ghost Town gangs, were discharged from the Belize Central Prison on Wednesday night and returned to Belize City. Upon their arrival, they were escorted to the Queen Street Police Station where they reportedly met with Deputy Commissioner of Police Chester Williams and Dianne […]
Written on October 4, 2018 | Posted in
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As many as fifty-one inmates from the George Street and Banak Street gangs are being released from the Belize Central Prison tonight, after being held in detention for the past thirty days. The men were all picked up during a predawn raid on their homes on the morning of September fourth. Since then, they were […]
Written on October 3, 2018 | Posted in
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Just before ten o’clock this morning, news spread like wildfire that resident youths at Princess Royal Youth Hostel were on the roof of one of the buildings. Speculation was fast and furious on social media as to why the residents were there within minutes, the police were there as well as B.D.F. soldiers. A News […]
Written on October 2, 2018 | Posted in
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Today, the U-Report was launched at the B.T.L. Park in Belize City. It is a free SMS social monitoring tool designed to gather information to address issues that affect youth. Once the data is captured, it will be used policy and decision makers to tailor policies and programs to meet the needs of the population. […]
Written on September 28, 2018 | Posted in
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The Belize Tourism Board is hosting its annual familiarization trip. It is an opportunity for the local media to experience Belize’s tourism offerings and tell you all about the exciting time they had. It is an effort to push local tourism to the fore, particularly during the slow season and it is also a time […]
Written on September 28, 2018 | Posted in
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The U.S. Government has awarded over a million U.S. dollars to the four organizations through the CARSI-ESF programme. Since 2008, over seven million U.S. dollars been awarded to various N.G.O.s. Today’s funding is just one part of over forty million U.S. dollars awarded through the CARSI programme to Belize. The focus of the 2018 disbursement […]
Written on September 27, 2018 | Posted in
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