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Before they left for El Salvador and the Central American Senior Championships, members of Belize’s National Volleyball Team were cautiously optimistic. Tonight there is evidence that their attitude was justified. In their first three outings, Belize’s men’s team won two straight set victories against Guatemala and Nicaragua, while losing a three-two heartbreaker against number one […]
Written on August 4, 2000 | Posted in
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The problems range from simple infections, easily cured by antibiotics, to congenital loss of hearing, requiring complex surgery. As News Five’s Jose Sanchez found out this morning, there is no shortage of “haad ayes pikni.” Jose Sanchez, Reporting If you can hear the words I’m speaking without turning up the volume on your T.V., you […]
Written on August 4, 2000 | Posted in
Health |
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It’s that time of year when nearly every airplane that leaves Belize City is packed full. And this year is no exception…but there is one difference. Where traditionally the passengers were mostly Belizeans headed for summer holidays in Miami, New York, L.A. or Chicago, the majority now seems to be foreign tourists returning from happy […]
Written on August 4, 2000 | Posted in
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In the best of times most areas of Belize City are only a toppled candle or faulty electrical connection away from a devastating fire. But when a blaze is deliberately set, to intimidate or rob, the crime may best be described not only as arson or theft, but as something closer to attempted murder. Last […]
Written on August 3, 2000 | Posted in
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On Tuesday afternoon they received notice to leave Belize within seventy-two hours. As it turns out, forty-five illegal Guatemalan settlers in Toledo didn’t need that long. Word from the Ministry of National Security is that as of three o’clock Wednesday afternoon all of the squatters who set up two farming communities in the Columbia River […]
Written on August 3, 2000 | Posted in
Social Issues |
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Several weeks ago we reported on renovations being made to the Supreme Court building in Belize City. Today we discover that perhaps even more important upgrades are being made inside the walls of the Bar Association. The first issue of Belize Law Review was circulated by fax today and for laymen as well as lawyers […]
Written on August 3, 2000 | Posted in
Trials |
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A set of new education guidelines promoting “life long learning” has been made into policy. The document Education Rules 2000, has been signed by Minister of Education, Cordel Hyde. It determines how Belizean schools are administered and sets the standards for teacher education and licensing. John Pinelo, President of the Belize National Teachers Union, said […]
Written on August 3, 2000 | Posted in
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The Red Cross is one of those organisations we think about only when we need them–usually in an emergency. But if we wait for disaster to strike before we build an institution, the effort will invariably come too late. On Wednesday a new Red Cross centre was opened and the community gathered to celebrate. Jacqueline […]
Written on August 3, 2000 | Posted in
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As the nation of Belize attempts to reform its health care system and upgrade the standard of medical care, it means that doctors must be equipped to both diagnose and treat rare conditions that were previously either sent abroad or neglected. This morning I visited the KHMH to see how one particular condition was being […]
Written on August 3, 2000 | Posted in
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An agreement was signed today, which finalizes the completion of the last link in Belize’s basic highway system. The loan contract for the upgrading of section two of the Southern Highway was inked by Prime Minister Said Musa and Baden Al-Humaidhi of the Kuwait Fund For Arab Economic Development. The twelve million Belize Dollar deal […]
Written on August 2, 2000 | Posted in
Foreign Affairs |
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Tuesday’s protests on the Guatemalan side of our western border were not the only voices raised in anger over the new twenty-dollar departure tax at Melchor and Santa Elena. People involved in Belize’s tourism industry have long claimed that the tax unfairly discriminates against tourists. Jose Sanchez reports. Jose Sanchez, Reporting One of the criticisms […]
Written on August 2, 2000 | Posted in
Travel |
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A policeman has been charged with handling stolen goods. CIB Detective David Carrillo, while stationed in San Pedro, was directed to investigate a July twenty-eighth burglary at a house belonging to an American, Gary Cooper. Police believe that Carrillo had another interest in the case, however, namely that he helped plan the break-in in the […]
Written on August 2, 2000 | Posted in
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“Keeping the Promise” is what the United Nations International Children’s Fund wants young people to chant at its upcoming children’s forum. UNICEF and its Children’s Advisory Committee is ready to push issues one step further in light of the progress made at the 1998 Children’s elections and 1999’s Forum on Child Abuse. The event, targeting […]
Written on August 2, 2000 | Posted in
Social Issues |
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“Gu Back Da School” is the theme for the year 2000 edition of Curlin King Children’s Athletic Programme. The camp, which is held at the Rogers Stadium, runs from August seventh to September first and is open to children between the ages of six and sixteen. Coordinator Curlin King, says the children, who come mostly […]
Written on August 2, 2000 | Posted in
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Between the escapes, whippings, stabbings and shootings there’s not a whole lot of good news that comes out of Hattieville Prison these days. But if you watch the news you’d barely know that along with eight hundred or so troublesome men there are a couple of dozen apparently well behaved women. Today they were rewarded […]
Written on August 2, 2000 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
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We frequently hear about confrontations along the often-remote frontier between Belize and Guatemala, but there have rarely been any neutral witnesses on hand to corroborate official reports. Last year News Five accompanied one BDF patrol in the Chiquibul Forest, which ended in the discovery of a marijuana plantation and its Guatemalan farmers. On Tuesday we […]
Written on August 2, 2000 | Posted in
Social Issues |
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A new border tax has prompted complaints from Belizeans and protests from across the border. The twenty-dollar per person fee went into effect today for all tourists who depart Belize by land, whether at the northern or western borders. The fee will be used to fund the activities of the newly created Border Management agency, […]
Written on August 1, 2000 | Posted in
Foreign Affairs |
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tax
In what is believed to be the first eviction of Guatemalan settlers since four Belizean law enforcement officers were kidnapped by the Guatemalan Army in February, BDF and police personnel today served an expulsion order on illegal immigrants near the border. The forty-five Guatemalans had set up two farming settlements deep in Toledo’s Columbia River […]
Written on August 1, 2000 | Posted in
Foreign Affairs |
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expulsion order
Whether it was an honest mistake or a deliberate act of obfuscation, we cannot be sure, but police today have given a significantly different version of what transpired Monday at Hattieville Prison. Contrary to what we and other news media were told yesterday afternoon by prison authorities, it now appears that inmate Eugene Martinez did […]
Written on August 1, 2000 | Posted in
Crime |
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Prime Minister Said Musa this morning paid a visit to the Stann Creek Valley. His visit comes at a time when a financially reinvigorated citrus industry promises both economic hope and environmental fear. At a meeting with Del Oro, the British owned company, which has purchased Belize Food Products and the Citrus Company of Belize, […]
Written on August 1, 2000 | Posted in
Environment |
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citrus cleanup
The Lions of Belize have a new leader. He is Dr. Chris Bennett. Bennett was installed in ceremonies held on Sunday in Belize City. His plans for the 2000-2001 year include the revival of commitments from existing clubs in District Fifty-Nine and the formation of new clubs in downtown Belize City, Ladyville, Burrell Boom, Caye […]
Written on August 1, 2000 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
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“Progress brings problems” is a slogan used by government long ago to describe the teething pains young countries often go through in the process of development. A typical application of the slogan’s intent occurred this morning at a southside shopping area attempting to make the transition from old to new. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting On July […]
Written on August 1, 2000 | Posted in
Social Issues |
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Belize is no stranger to missionaries from abroad; in fact if research was done, those fresh-faced Americans would probably be found to comprise a significant portion of our tourist arrivals. But in today’s competitive world it’s not enough just to proclaim the word of the Lord; you’ve got to have a special angle. Jacqueline Woods, […]
Written on August 1, 2000 | Posted in
Uncategorized |
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Today, the media was briefed on the construction of the new satellite city at mile thirty-one on the Western Highway. Carolyn Trench Sandiford, the project coordinator says while the work has been delayed by inclement weather, most of the land clearing is complete and they are looking at starting the next phase of the project, […]
Written on August 1, 2000 | Posted in
Social Issues |
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The University of Belize is now a reality. This afternoon, the official inaugural ceremony for the University was held at its new headquarters in Belmopan. The University’s President Dr. Angel Cal outlined the various challenges of the University since it is a brand new era in Belizean Education. Martin Cuellar, Vice President, Student Affairs “The […]
Written on August 1, 2000 | Posted in
Education |
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