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Today at Dream Valley Resort in Teakettle Village, stakeholders from across various line ministries, as well as the private sector gathered as Belize commence an Initiative for Climate Action Transparency in the country. ICAT, for short, is a mechanism that came out of the Paris Agreement back in 2015 and seeks to hold countries accountable […]
Written on May 10, 2023 | Posted in
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And, while a below average hurricane season may come as some good news; Belizeans are being advised to prepare for the passage of Sahara dust over our country. According to Gordon, plumes of Sahara dust are currently moving across the Atlantic Ocean. Those clouds are heading this way. Ronald Gordon, Chief Meteorologist “There are […]
Written on April 17, 2023 | Posted in
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World Meteorological Day commemorates the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization in 1950, which took over from its predecessor, the International Meteorological Organization, which was formed in 1873. This year’s theme is The Future of Weather, Climate and Water across Generations”. When one looks at changes that have been made across the world over the […]
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The Forty-fourth Caricom Heads of Government Meeting in Nassau, Bahamas, came to a close today with a press conference. Over the last three days, leaders from the community have been meeting to address several issues. These issues range from regional trade to health, food security, and financing disaster risk management. As we reported on Thursday […]
Written on February 17, 2023 | Posted in
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Discussions at the Forty-Fourth CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting also surrounded the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Haiti. CARICOM Heads today issued a statement signaling a renewed commitment by the community to support Haiti. Additionally, a number of amendments to the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas were agreed upon. The CARICOM Ministerial Task Force on Food Production […]
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There was an earthquake that rattled the Honduran coast this morning and some of the tremors were said to be felt in Belize. The first concern Belizeans had as a result of the news was whether there would be a tsunami watch to follow. But despite the concern the five-point-five magnitude earthquake was not significant […]
Written on February 8, 2023 | Posted in
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Tropical Storm Lisa will make landfall in Belize on Wednesday evening and all preparations are underway ahead of its arrival. The National Emergency Management Organization is in high gear and has been meeting with all relevant government agencies in an effort to synchronize its operations once the category one hurricane gets here. Earlier today, we […]
Written on November 1, 2022 | Posted in
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A News Five team headed south to Dangriga to see just what preparation is like in that southern municipality which the latest forecast indicates is in proximity to where Tropical Storm Lisa is expected to make landfall as a high category one hurricane. While in some areas, it appeared to be normal, we did see […]
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What happens in the case of medical emergencies? The team over at the Southern Regional Hospital is ready to provide primary and secondary healthcare services to residents during the storm. Regional Health Manager Maria Monima says that preparatory meetings were held from as early as last week. Following today’s meeting; Monima gave News Five an […]
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Today, over six hundred residents of Caye Caulker sought refuge on the mainland, but many remained on the island and made whatever preparations to pass the storm out there. Chairlady of Caye Caulker, Seleny Villanueva-Pott told News Five that people were moving about getting their personal stuff done in time and were heeding the early […]
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Meanwhile, over in San Pedro, while the vast majority of residents decided to battle it out on the island, Mayor Gualberto Nunez told News Five today that they were not taking the storm lightly. Gualberto Nunez, Mayor, San Pedro “We see a lot of stores quite busy, so people are buying their goods, preparing […]
Written on November 1, 2022 | Posted in
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It’s aiming for Belize at fifteen miles per hour and is expected to approach the coast by sundown on Wednesday. As of today, however, there were people leaving the islands of San Pedro and Caye Caulker in an organized exit to avoid the brunt of hurricane force winds associated with Hurricane Lisa. The 2022 Atlantic […]
Written on November 1, 2022 | Posted in
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All eyes remain fixed on Tropical Storm Lisa as it is set to pass over Belize tomorrow evening. Many who are in the projected path of the weather system have been preparing and getting themselves ready for the passage of the storm. But what about the elderly and those who cannot afford to safeguard what […]
Written on November 1, 2022 | Posted in
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And while everyone’s best effort is to save life and property, pets are not to be forgotten. Board member of the Belize City Animal Aid, Michelle Rudon reminded us that it is most inhumane to not make an effort to secure pets as part of the preparation for a storm. She said the worst thing […]
Written on November 1, 2022 | Posted in
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And, the National Emergency Management Organization is highly recommending that residents remain in place and hunker down throughout Wednesday. According to Defour, major catastrophes could occur if there is too much movement during a weather system. Shelton Defour, National Disaster Coordinator, NEMO “We are being asked movement on Wednesday. NEMO advises minimum movement tomorrow, […]
Written on November 1, 2022 | Posted in
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A weather system with the strength that Lisa will bring along with it is expected to cause damage to some trees, lamp posts, roofs and weaker structures. It is also expected to bring with it a storm surge of between three and five feet along coastal areas. Today Chief Meteorologist, Ronald Gordon cautioned that wind […]
Written on November 1, 2022 | Posted in
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They came by plane and boat from the islands. From before the workday started at eight a.m., water taxi tenders and commercial flights were leaving San Pedro and Caye Caulker, their destination, Belize City. The ferries and planes were bringing people who did not want to risk experiencing gusts upwards of eighty miles an hour […]
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As early as one o’clock this afternoon, exactly two hours after a live joint press conference from the National Emergency Management Organization and the National Meteorological Service, a hurricane watch was declared by the Government of Belize for the entire coast of the country. Tropical Storm Lisa continues on a westerly path, moving at approximately […]
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Rainfall is expected to begin on Wednesday evening and continues into Thursday. With certain areas already saturated from the recent flooding, coastal flooding is inevitable. While the exact location where the eye of the storm will make landfall is uncertain, the entire country will be affected. Chief Meteorologist Ronald Gordon shares the possible impacts of […]
Written on October 31, 2022 | Posted in
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NEMO’s National Disaster Coordinator Shelton Defour says that they had been monitoring the system from last Wednesday and since the weekend; the island town of San Pedro and Caye Caulker Village have been on alert, with emergency management committees activated to prepare for the eventuality. The islands are among the most vulnerable. Defour speaks on […]
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In Belize City, a disaster preparedness plan has also been put in place by the City Emergency Management Organization to ensure the safety of residents during the passage of Tropical Storm Lisa. Taking its cue from NEMO, a meeting was held earlier today with members of the Belize City Council where a decision has been […]
Written on October 31, 2022 | Posted in
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Various routes have been identified for residents of the city, as well as persons seeking refuge from the islands, to find shelter elsewhere. While there are essentially two entrances to Belize City via the George Price and Philip Goldson highways, Dawson says that in the Old Capital there are multiples means of accessing both highways. […]
Written on October 31, 2022 | Posted in
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All indications are that Tropical Storm Lisa will intensify to become a category one hurricane by landfall. Modules just before news time are suggesting a possible landfall north of Gales Point Manatee on Wednesday afternoon. But that does not spare Belize City or the entire area north of the storm. Preparations must be made for […]
Written on October 31, 2022 | Posted in
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It was a normal school day across the country today; however, classes for all schools will be suspended starting Tuesday, November first until further notice. That was an announcement made by the Ministry of Education on Sunday night via a public notice on its social media page. The notice also urged schools, especially those that […]
Written on October 31, 2022 | Posted in
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We also spoke with Commissioner of Police Chester Williams about the department’s preparations ahead of TS Lisa making landfall. Here is what he told us earlier today at an event in Belize City. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police “This morning I met with all my commanders from across the country in Belmopan. One of […]
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