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Reports out of Belmopan tonight are that the Department of the Environment and Belize Natural Energy have struck a compromise following citizen complaints against oil exploration within the city limits. According to a letter to the company from Chief Environmental Officer Martin Alegria, B.N.E. has been granted “environmental clearance … subsequent to the signing on […]
Written on June 20, 2006 | Posted in
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What makes a person a hero? Is it the fire-fighter who charges into a burning building because he thinks that there may be someone inside? Is it the teacher whose dedication to her students helps them not only learn about history and science, but also what it means to be a good person? Is it […]
Written on June 20, 2006 | Posted in
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Two eminent Belizeans are among those slated to receive honorary degrees from the University of the West Indies. Former Prime Minister George Price and current Governor General Sir Colville Young are among thirteen honourees at upcoming graduation ceremonies at the three main U.W.I. campuses. Sir Colville will be conferred with a doctor of laws degree […]
Written on June 20, 2006 | Posted in
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Last weekend it was professionals taking part in the Father’s Day Cycling Classic, but this Sunday it is the youths’ turn to ride in the race honouring Bishop O.P. Martin. The sporting event is being organised by the Belize Rollers Cycling Enterprise and is open to cyclists in primary and secondary school, eight years old […]
Written on June 20, 2006 | Posted in
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The Wesley Methodist Church on Albert Street this week is the focal point of celebrations marking the one-hundred and eighty-first anniversary of Methodism in Belize as well as the fifty-fifth anniversary of the present church building. According to Ann-Marie Williams, coordinator of the Wesley Anniversary celebrations, this week is one of rejoicing and renewal. Ann-Marie […]
Written on June 20, 2006 | Posted in
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They have been trading canon shots in the media for several months now and it looks like the battle is only beginning. I’m talking about the controversy over the tourism development near Placencia called Ara Macao. Today opponents of the project travelled to Belize City to tell the press that this bird just won’t fly. […]
Written on June 20, 2006 | Posted in
Education |
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The “M” in Monday could just as easily stand for murder as this is the day the nation usually receives the tragic details of whatever homicides occurred over the weekend. And today is no exception. Alyssa Noble reports on the latest fatal shooting on Belize City’s Central American Boulevard. Shakira Jones, Sister of the deceased […]
Written on June 19, 2006 | Posted in
Crime |
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A gruesome traffic accident which took place Friday night around mile twenty-five on the Northern Highway has left one man dead and another hospitalised. According to police, thirty-one year old Delphin Perez of St. Matthew’s Village was heading towards Orange Walk from Belize City when his G.M.C. truck carrying a load of logs sustained two […]
Written on June 19, 2006 | Posted in
Auto Accidents |
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A drowning over the weekend has claimed the life of a Belize City child. According to police reports, around four on Sunday afternoon, ten year old Natalie Forbes was swimming in a pool with a group of eight other children at the Belize-R-US resort in Burrell Boom. But at some point, the girl went underwater […]
Written on June 19, 2006 | Posted in
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Five men were remanded to Hattieville Prison today after being arraigned on robbery charges and handling stolen goods. Nineteen year old Aaron Brooks, twenty year old Wilfred Peters, thirty-six year old Arthur Benneth, twenty year old Cardinal Coleman and twenty-four year old Kareem Benneth appeared this morning before Chief Magistrate Herbert Lord and pleaded not […]
Written on June 19, 2006 | Posted in
Trials |
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In a surprising bit of good news for merchants–and presumably consumers–the Ministry of Finance today announced that all goods being imported into Belize between today and June thirtieth will not attract any Sales Tax. Geraldine Davis, coordinator of the G.S.T. Implementation Team, says that it’s a measure that will hopefully take the sting out of […]
Written on June 19, 2006 | Posted in
Economy |
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There has been a shake-up in standard bearers following conventions by the People’s United Party over the weekend. A press release from the P.U.P. secretariat indicates that on Sunday, almost twelve hundred people gathered at the National Agricultural Show Grounds to either re-elect incumbent Joaquin Cawich or give newcomer Charles Galvez a chance. When the […]
Written on June 19, 2006 | Posted in
Politics |
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Classes might be winding down for summer holidays but this month, Saint John’s College has officially launched its School of Professional Studies. Under the theme, “Our Mission … Your Success”, coordinators tell News Five that the new school is an amalgamation of S.J.C.’s evening division, the Loyola Institute for Ministry Extension, the Continuous Professional Development […]
Written on June 19, 2006 | Posted in
Education |
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Friday was the last day of exams for most primary schools and while students will have to wait another two weeks to receive their report cards, there are already plans underway to assist those who may be struggling with math and reading. The students are being encouraged to take advantage of a six week programme […]
Written on June 19, 2006 | Posted in
Education |
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In case you haven’t been out to visit your nearest archaeological site lately you’d be surprised to learn that business is booming. Thanks largely to the steady influx of cruise, as well as overnight tourists, many popular destinations are chock-a-block, particularly on the cruise heavy days of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. And which spot receives […]
Written on June 19, 2006 | Posted in
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Good evening I?m James Adderley and we welcome you to this serving of Sports Monday. The Father?s Day Cycle Classic was a monster which rolled for eighty-two miles from the Benque Viejo border station to finish on Coney Drive, here in Belize City. We go directly to the sprint for the w and left of […]
Written on June 19, 2006 | Posted in
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This afternoon, Belize welcomed Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Patrick Manning, and CARICOM secretary general Edwin Carrington. The delegation arrived in Belize at one and during a working luncheon, the dignitaries held official talks with Belize’s Prime Minister Said Musa and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eamon Courtenay. During a press briefing following the closed […]
Written on June 16, 2006 | Posted in
Foreign Affairs |
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One month after being on remand, this morning, accused killers Taedron Bennett, Ricardo Aguilar and Joseph Kee reappeared before Chief Magistrate Herbert Lord in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court. The matter has been adjourned until July seventeenth and during today’s proceedings, Lord indicated that at their next court appearance, the date for disclosure of the […]
Written on June 16, 2006 | Posted in
Trials |
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Tonight Orange Walk police are tonight awaiting the results of forensic tests following the discovery of human remains found scattered over a large area approximately ten miles along the Honey Camp Road. The gruesome find was made around six thirty on Thursday evening by people living in the area. Authorities tell News Five that among […]
Written on June 16, 2006 | Posted in
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A career criminal will spend the next two decades behind bars following a robbery conviction in Magistrate’s Court today. Twenty-three year old Gary Wilson White was found guilty of two counts of robbery and sentenced to two consecutive seven year sentences. The thing is White is already serving a ten year sentence in connection with […]
Written on June 16, 2006 | Posted in
Trials |
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Four months after Police Corporal Raul Magana lost his life in a traffic accident; his fellow officers at the Orange Walk police station have been helping the surviving members of the Magana family meet their medical expenses. Most critical is the needs of ten year old Seleni who in desperate need of a brain surgery. […]
Written on June 16, 2006 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
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Technocrats and government officials around the world are notorious for using superfluous or overly technical language, especially when it comes to financial matters. Today, however, the Women Issues Network of Belize launched a report aimed at breaking down the budget into small change. According to Carolyn Reynolds, Executive Director of WIN, the idea is to […]
Written on June 16, 2006 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
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Its physical demands rival the toughest of sports and under a thin veil of poise and elegance, competition is as intense as it gets. I’m talking about ballet and while it might not be as popular as football or cycling, these young athletes are determined to be the best Belize has to offer. News Five’s […]
Written on June 16, 2006 | Posted in
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In a half century of drilling for petroleum, all fifty wells turned out to be duds. Now we’re hearing about oil–and oil fever–from north to south. The latest hot spot is in the heartland of the country; nothing less than the nation’s capital. But as News Five’s Janelle Chanona reports, not everyone is jumping for […]
Written on June 15, 2006 | Posted in
Social Issues |
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A Belize City man has been found guilty in connection with the death of Anthony Flowers last February. Late this afternoon in the Supreme Court, a jury of seven women and five men convicted Trevor “Flour” Gill of manslaughter after three hours of deliberation. Gill had initially been charged with murder after the victim, Anthony […]
Written on June 15, 2006 | Posted in
Trials |
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