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To put it mildly, mental health patients have always been misunderstood and readily dismissed by most of the Belizean society. This weekend, the Mental Health Association invites you to their first Mental Health “Lift Off” fair on Saturday. Through the event, the association hopes to publicise an area of the health care system that they […]
Written on December 7, 2001 | Posted in
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If you’ve got a big family, either at home, or at work, to buy Christmas presents for, you might want to pay keen attention to this next story. Ann-Marie Williams made it her mission today to find cheap, but tasteful gift ideas. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting Every Belizean looks forward to getting a new calendar at […]
Written on December 7, 2001 | Posted in
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On the heels of Wednesday’s demonstration against Belize Telecommunications Limited, organisers of the protest have met with top company officials to discuss possible ways forward. According to Nuri Muhammad, the meeting with B.T.L.’s C.E.O. Ediberto Tesucum, Marketing and Sales Manager Karen Bevans, and Carlisle Holdings C.E.O. Ian Pluthero, was amicable but it is clear the […]
Written on December 6, 2001 | Posted in
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This week, representatives of the Organization of American States are in Belize to conduct an investigation into the shooting incident at San Vicente Village in the Toledo District. On Tuesday, O.A.S. Director in Nicaragua, Sergio Caramanga arrived in the country and has already travelled to the area to begin his investigation. Caramanga is accompanied by […]
Written on December 6, 2001 | Posted in
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Handing-over ceremonies take place almost every day in Belize but this morning, one such ceremony was both historic and humanitarian. Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, Guo Chongli, presented a cheque for twenty thousand U.S. dollars to the Belize Red Cross for construction materials for victims of Hurricane Iris. The move is […]
Written on December 6, 2001 | Posted in
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A twenty-six year old man is recovering in the Southern Regional Hospital after he was shot on Wednesday night. Ian Chui of Dangriga Town told police that around 10:30 that night he was standing on the Stann Creek Valley Road when he was shot by a gunman hidden in the dark. Chui, who cannot supply […]
Written on December 6, 2001 | Posted in
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Today the Belmopan campus of the University of Belize was abuzz with activity, and in several different languages. The students of the Regional Language Centre have set their sights on conquering the English language, a task many have yet to master. Ann-Marie went west to test her own skills. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting They come from […]
Written on December 6, 2001 | Posted in
Education |
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As far as we can remember, every time we’ve featured a story this year involving crocodiles, they were all violent. One involved a twelve year old boy who died after being attacked near his home in Belama. A second was about a man swimming in the Haulover Creek who was bitten several times in his […]
Written on December 6, 2001 | Posted in
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We’ve shown you pins, we’ve shown you books. We’ve even taste-tested a bit of the bubbly, all in the name of giving you ideas for Christmas gifts. If nothing you’ve seen so far has impressed you, we’re going to try again. This afternoon, Ann-Marie travelled to Belmopan to meet a man about some wood, carvings […]
Written on December 6, 2001 | Posted in
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At the unveiling of its revised rate structure on November sixteenth a BTL executive described the new charges as bringing “good news and great benefits” for BTL’s customers. But less than a week into the new reality of over one hundred percent hikes in the cost of local service it is clear that the public […]
Written on December 5, 2001 | Posted in
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Taking a stand against BTL’s new charges does not require a political act of courage. In fact, along with opposition to the Guatemala claim, it is probably the only national issue on which every political party, NGO and voter seem to agree. But that doesn’t mean the politicians are off the hook. While demonstrators expressed […]
Written on December 5, 2001 | Posted in
Social Issues |
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A traffic accident on the Western Highway has claimed two lives and left one man seriously injured. This morning a truck driven by Juan Castillo and carrying five passengers suffered a blowout around mile nineteen and flipped over. Dead on arrival at the K.H.M.H. were Alfredo Zelaya and Larry Armstrong, while fifty-two year old Alford […]
Written on December 5, 2001 | Posted in
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Residents of Placencia and Seine Bight–at least those who still have houses–are a little bit closer to normalcy tonight, as they’ve had their water supply restored. The pipe which carries the nation’s best tasting municipal water across the Placencia lagoon from Big Creek had been destroyed by Hurricane Iris but has now been repaired with […]
Written on December 5, 2001 | Posted in
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Those who work in salt water also received some hurricane relief this week as government delivered grants to fishing co-operatives. The Northern and National co-ops were handed cheques for fifty and forty thousand dollars respectively. These are in addition to forty-five thousand dollars previously given to the Placencia co-operative and fifteen thousand earmarked for Caribena.
Written on December 5, 2001 | Posted in
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The Paslow building may be a national landmark, but as the only full-fledged post office in Belize City, it often misses the mark in terms of convenience. That situation changed today as a new branch opened its doors across town. Jacqueline Woods reports. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The Queen Square Post Office will serve approximately forty […]
Written on December 5, 2001 | Posted in
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For last night’s Christmas gift suggestion Ann-Marie took a taste of local liquors. Tonight she gets back on the straight and narrow with a look at the beauty and bounty of Belizean books. Sonia Bainton, Retail Store Supervisor, Angelus Press “More sell during Christmas time.” Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting More local books, according to Sonia Bainton, […]
Written on December 5, 2001 | Posted in
Social Issues |
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In recent weeks, the town of Dangriga has witnessed a spree of violent crime that has frustrated authorities and struck fear in the hearts of citizens. But tonight police believe that the wave of terror experienced in Dangriga was the work of one man…and he is now behind bars. Glenn Augustine was arrested on Saturday […]
Written on December 4, 2001 | Posted in
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He might have been removed from his official post as a justice of the Supreme Court months ago, but today George Meerabux is still making headlines. This morning, News 5 received a tip from a reliable source indicating that not only is Meerabux still driving around in a Government vehicle, he’s also continuing to collect […]
Written on December 4, 2001 | Posted in
Social Issues |
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The number of unsatisfied BTL customers seems to be rising as fast as local telephone rates. This morning, organisers of a protest against the telecommunications giant dominated the radio waves as they petitioned for public support. Representatives of the Belize National Teachers’ Union and the Public Service Union say they are totally against the price […]
Written on December 4, 2001 | Posted in
Social Issues |
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Prime Minister Said Musa and a business delegation are completing an official visit to El Salvador. Today, Musa met with Salvadoran President Francisco Flores and the two leaders signed a memorandum of understanding to create a bi-national commission, as well as an agreement for the promotion and protection of investments. In his speech of welcome, […]
Written on December 4, 2001 | Posted in
Foreign Affairs |
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Citizens who have spotted strange aircraft flying over various parts of Belize are asked not to be alarmed. What appears to be an invasion is in fact an emergency evacuation exercise being conducted by none other than the U.S. Army. According to a government press release, the Ministry of Defence has approved the exercises being […]
Written on December 4, 2001 | Posted in
Defense |
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When it comes to Christmas cheer, it’s hard to go wrong with a well chosen bottle. Ann-Marie surveyed a few of the local distilleries and files the following report. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting Whether it’s wines, liquors, or the famous One Barrel Rum, Belizeans have been supporting the biggest name in liquors for almost half a […]
Written on December 4, 2001 | Posted in
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Live theatre is back in Belize and the much-needed break from TV movies is a most welcome development. The latest offering on the Bliss Institute stage is entitled “Feminine Justice”. News 5’s Janelle Chanona has more. Janelle Chanona, Reporting Domestic abuse, be it by a man or a woman, is no stranger to the Belizean […]
Written on December 4, 2001 | Posted in
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Today is the first working day since the implementation of B.T.L.’s new rate structure, and various groups and individuals are raising their voices against the drastically increased cost of local phone calls. A committee led by the P.S.U. and B.N.T.U. today called for a Wednesday morning demonstration, but it appears that any effective nation-wide consumer […]
Written on December 3, 2001 | Posted in
Social Issues |
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The murder of Therese Blake Ayuso in October of 2000 was one of the most high profile crimes of the year. But this morning after two witnesses testified at the start of the trial of Ernel Wellcome, Supreme Court Justice Christopher Blackman declared a mistrial and directed that the matter be set aside until the […]
Written on December 3, 2001 | Posted in
Trials |
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