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To paraphrase William Shakespeare, there is something rotten in the state of Belize… and tonight that stench appears to be strongest in the police department. The latest controversy involves Monday’s reassignment of Eastern Division C.I.B. Chief Simeon Alvarez. A police press release held Alvarez responsible for failing to properly handle a number of firearms allegedly […]
Written on July 13, 1999 | Posted in
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Before the now famous incident in Arenal near the Guatemalan border in which a Guatemalan was killed by a BDF soldier back in June, two businessmen from Guatemala reported being tortured by members of the Police and Dragon Unit. The brothers claimed they crossed the border on April 26 with a temporary permit to do […]
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This week’s cabinet meeting was largely a recap of the Prime Minister’s visits to Trinidad and Mexico as well as reports on community-based programs and collaboration between Belize’s College of Agriculture and Zamarano University in Honduras. Prime Minister Musa said the CARICOM heads of government reaffirmed Belize’s territorial integrity and his handling the recent border […]
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The strays and street animals of Belize City have a new advocate. Fifteen Belizean youths have formed the Belize Humane Society Junior Chapter in the hopes they can educate Belizeans, especially the younger ones about taking good care of their pets. Tanya Sievert, Junior Human Society Member “People are letting their animals be neglected and […]
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Only a handful of men showed up today for a “Men Only” workshop on AIDS that was designed to openly discuss the AIDS epidemic and other reproductive health issues such as fatherhood and relationships. The low turnout reflected a larger problem: fear and disinterest. Janelle Chanona reports. Janelle Chanona, Reporting “So you didn’t have a […]
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We’re always being told about the abundant animal and plant life in Belize, but getting the specifics isn’t all that easy. To get a more accurate picture of the types of fish in Belizeans waters scientists and volunteers have undertaken an ambitious project being sponsored by a variety of local and foreign agencies. News Five […]
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There are a number of organizations and youth groups operating throughout the country who are working with adolescents to help them in their overall growth and development. However the number of youths who find themselves in trouble continues to rise. To find a new approach, NCH Action for Children and the UWI School of Continuing […]
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Today the atmosphere at the Criminal Investigation Branch was gloomy as that departments’ Head of Command was relieved of duty. Although Assistant Inspector Simeon Alvarez understandably would not comment to the media about his removal as officer in charge of CIB, a press release issued by the police department says the decision was made as […]
Written on July 12, 1999 | Posted in
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On Thursday eighty-six employees of the former Fiesta Inn were terminated from the employ of the bank receiver and the next day rehired by the management for the Princess Belize, the new owners of the hotel. They may still have their jobs, but a number of the employees are angry about losing the benefits they […]
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Five point three million dollars in funding for the Museum of Belize, more scholarships and help with establishing the district Centers for Employment Training were the primary accomplishments of the Prime Minister Said Musa’s visit to Mexico last week. He and his delegation of government ministers and members of the private sector returned yesterday. Here […]
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Although the meetings with President Ernesto Zedillo and the Mayor of Mexico City Cuauhetemoc Cardenas were highlights of the trip and helped to forge strong ties of friendship with our neighbor to the north, as in the Cuba trip, the official delegation had its private sector counterpart. Prime Minister Musa says it is critical that […]
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Among those in the Belizean delegation to Mexico was Yolanda Crombie, representing the Belize Chamber of Commerce. The Belizeans met with Secretary of Trade Herminio Blanco Mendoza and members of the Mexican business community. Crombie says Belize has made some valuable business contacts and she looks forward to employing them in the future. Yolanda Crombie, […]
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What were you doing during the earthquake? That’s the question everyone has been asking their friends and family since Sunday morning when Belize felt the effects of an earthquake centered near San Pedro Sula, Honduras. According to the Meteorological and Geology Departments the quake which registered 6.6 on the Richter Scale was felt strongest in […]
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In April two men were arrested for bringing hand grenades into Belize. Jose Roberto Chacon has already been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison, after pleading guilty to importing explosives and evading customs duties, and today his accomplice was fined almost six thousand dollars for his role. Chief Magistrate Herbert Lord sentenced […]
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To better serve their tourist and business travelers, Tropic Air has innagurated a new office at the Punta Gorda airstrip. The facility was built in Spanish Lookout and transported by road to Punta Gorda to replace the former building, which needed extensive repairs. President of Tropic, John Grief told news five the company believes there […]
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On Monday, volunteers from twelve different countries will participate in Raleigh’s tenth Belizean expedition. Raleigh expedition leader Rupert Miller says even though it will be tough going for the volunteers, they look forward to begin working in Belize. Rupert Miller, Raleigh Expedition Leader “We have about a hundred venturers and that actually with our eight […]
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This year’s carnival should be bigger than ever with bands from several districts joining in this year. News Five spoke with public relations officer for Carnival Daedra Isaacs about the new additions. Daedra Issacs, Public Relations Officer “There is a renewed focus on the entire Carnival road march and its participation from the bands we […]
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“Good evening, I’m James Adderley and we’re about to lay Sports Monday on you. The softball community tried to help two of its very own who were victims of the Victoria Street fire with a triple-header of primetime activities at Rogers Stadium on Saturday. It featured the best from the west against the big guns […]
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It was born as the Ramada Royal Reef and died as the Fiesta Inn. Today it was reborn as the Princess Belize. The new owner of Belize’s biggest hotel is Princess International Limited, a European company based in Turkey. Less than a decade old, the hotel originally managed as a Ramada, was in serious financial […]
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The Prime Minister’s visit to Mexico City continued today with meetings with the Belizean community and the Japanese Ambassador. Last night during a state dinner with President Ernesto Zedillo, Prime Minister Musa discussed the agreements reached yesterday which included cooperation for the Museum of Belize and the establishment of district houses of culture. Technical Education […]
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What appeared to be a suicide in Silk Grass Village turned out to be a case of murder. Two months later Dangriga police have made an arrest. The body of Honduran Luis Alfonso Hernandez Alcantara was found on May 8th at Polack Farm in a kneeling position with a rope around the neck. The other […]
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In the Supreme Court today, two men were found guilty of manslaughter in the death of fruit vendor Ernest Rhaburn in 1997. A jury of 7 women and 2 men found Darrel Mayor and Kelvin Reneau guilty after four hours of deliberation this afternoon. Acting Chief Justice Troadio Gonzalez will not pronounce sentence until Monday […]
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A man narrowly escaped serious injuries this morning as the vehicle he was travelling in plowed into a delivery truck. The accident occurred around ten fifteen and took place at the corner of Amara Avenue and Allemby Street. According to witnesses the Ford Taurus car driven at the time by Lan Quingzhe was going up […]
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A five-week training program for those who work with young people begins next week at the UWI School of Continuing Studies. According to Brenda Johnson Gabourel, N.C.H.’s Director, the 30 teachers, NGOs, youth and church group leaders who work with children and adolescents on a regular basis will learn about how to keep youths out […]
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A project that has been successful in a village in the Corozal District is coming to the city. Over the next two months women from Concepcion are teaching their sisters in the Port Loyola division of Belize City to make money in their own homes. News Five was at the Sister Clara Mohammed School for […]
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