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On Tuesday, environmental organisations around the world will celebrate Earth Day. As part of official activities in Belize, at seven tomorrow night the Audubon Society will officially release its third Environmental Agenda. According to Program Advocacy Manager Tanya Williams-Thompson, the document is usually published just before general elections to highlight environmental concerns and suggestions to […]
Written on April 21, 2008 | Posted in
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Hurricane Dean might be a memory for most of us but many of those directly affected by the storm are still coping with its effects. As News Five’s Kendra Griffith reports, today one group of hurricane victims received some appreciated relief. Kendra Griffith, Reporting This morning fishermen from Caye Caulker, San Pedro, Sarteneja, and Belize […]
Written on April 21, 2008 | Posted in
Disasters |
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Good evening I’m James Adderley and we’re glad you could join us for this issue of Sports Monday. The Super League of Belize kicked off its first ever championship series inside the Marshalleck Stadium yesterday as Benque DC United hosted the number one seed Texmar Boys of Independence for the first of a three game […]
Written on April 21, 2008 | Posted in
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Two years ago, the violent details of the rape of a ten year old girl stunned the society. Today a jury convicted thirty-eight year old farm worker Rene Chavez Ramos of the crime. During the trial, the young victim testified that on August second, she was at home taking care of her younger brothers and […]
Written on April 18, 2008 | Posted in
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In other court news, tonight an eighteen year old is behind bars, accused of threatening to kill two people. According to thirty-two year old Lillian McCullock, around six on March third she was on Haulze Street when she saw two men beating her daughter. McCullock says she ran to her offspring’s aid but one of […]
Written on April 18, 2008 | Posted in
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At first glance authorities didn’t suspect foul play but new evidence has surfaced in the death of a university student and reopened the case as a possible homicide. Two days ago, the body of University of Belize student, Armin Medina, was retrieved from the Mopan River about a hundred yards from the Bullet Tree Bridge. […]
Written on April 18, 2008 | Posted in
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In Belize City, especially in the downtown area, tickets are issued to motorists everyday for a wide range of traffic violations. But if a driver gets a ticket, doesn’t pay it and doesn’t show up when summoned to court, the Magistrate can issue a bench warrant for that person’s immediate arrest. And that’s exactly what […]
Written on April 18, 2008 | Posted in
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His rise to the hierarchy of the Belize Police Department has been categorized as meteoric but Chester Williams’ career is now being called a legal matter. This morning, Williams’ attorney Godfrey Smith applied for and received permission from Justice Samuel Awich for a judicial review of the Senior Superintendent’s transfer to a desk job in […]
Written on April 18, 2008 | Posted in
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Minister of Education Patrick Faber is currently on a country-wide tour of schools and during his visit to Double Head Cabbage this week, announced that a new scholarship program for needy secondary students will take effect this September. Patrick Faber, Minister of Education “This new government will help you in first and second form if […]
Written on April 18, 2008 | Posted in
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For weeks now heavy duty equipment has been a part of the scenery in the downtown area as the various utility companies upgrade their respective systems. The activity, which is in preparation for the paving of Albert and Regent streets, has resulted in some inconvenience for motorists as traffic has had to be diverted to […]
Written on April 18, 2008 | Posted in
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As motorists we hardly think of a vehicle as a deadly weapon but that’s just what it is when used recklessly. And as News Five’s Kendra Griffith reports, while death is tragic, victims who survive tell heart wrenching stories. Kendra Griffith, Reporting In 2006, traffic accidents resulted in forty-seven deaths and six hundred and fifty-two […]
Written on April 18, 2008 | Posted in
Auto Accidents |
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Over the years, the Belize Defence Force has established a strong working relationship with the United States Military. Support for both the B.D.F. and the Coast Guard is coordinated through the U.S. Southern Command. Today the man in charge of that division was in Belize for a familiarization tour with local officials. Admiral James Stavridis, […]
Written on April 18, 2008 | Posted in
Defense |
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There are hundreds of Belizean Americans serving in armed forces around the world. Most have led distinguished careers but are hardly ever recognized for their accomplishments in Belize. But earlier this week one young woman who has made her family and the country of her birth proud came home for a very special ceremony. News […]
Written on April 18, 2008 | Posted in
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A vacancy exists for a reporter to join the staff of one of the region’s most highly honoured television news organisations. Applicants should possess the following qualifications: – Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (Broadcasting experience is an asset) – Strong writing skills – Strong command of the English language – A commitment to excellence – Willingness […]
Written on April 18, 2008 | Posted in
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It has been one of the major roadblocks to improved relations with Guatemala and a long time festering wound to Belize’s sovereign pride … but a release from the Organization of American States indicates that the illegal settlement of Santa Rosa is no more. According to the OAS, the last three Guatemalan families living in […]
Written on April 17, 2008 | Posted in
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The ruction over the road being built across the Western lagoon in Crooked Tree Village has settled down following Area Representative Edmond Castro’s decision to seek official approvals for the project. Today, when asked his take on the controversy, Prime Minister Dean Barrow had nothing but praise for the energetic Minister of State. Prime Minister […]
Written on April 17, 2008 | Posted in
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With oil prices hitting one hundred and fifteen U.S. dollars per barrel and the record high cost of imported fuels wreaking havoc on Belize’s economy, the P.M. earlier this week announced that he will be seeking some compensation in the form of a windfall profits tax on Belize’s domestic oil production—at this point consisting solely […]
Written on April 17, 2008 | Posted in
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Today officers of Fort Point Security Services were back on the job after they went on a two-day strike, protesting new pay arrangements implemented by their employer. That system, claim the employees, not only caused late payments, but slashed salaries by significant margins. But while the officers feel their concerns will be addressed favourably, interim […]
Written on April 17, 2008 | Posted in
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A young woman from the Orange Walk District has lost her life in a traffic accident, a mishap made more tragic in that the driver of the car that hit her was her own brother. Shortly after eight p.m. on Wednesday twenty-three year old Lina Wiebe was taking her usual stroll along the road that […]
Written on April 17, 2008 | Posted in
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A man who set out to donate blood, instead stole the nurse’s purse … and got caught. Thirty-eight year old Jefferson Dawson of Ladyville entered the Central Medical Lab adjacent to the K.H.M.H. Wednesday morning and told Nurse Doreen Madrill he wanted to give blood. While Dawson was waiting his turn in the interview room […]
Written on April 17, 2008 | Posted in
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It’s never over till it’s over … and that familiar saying appears to be the theme for the legal battle over the boardwalk walls at the Fort Street Tourism Village. The latest development in the case is that on behalf of the Port Authority, the Attorney General has filed for a stay of the Chief […]
Written on April 17, 2008 | Posted in
Social Issues |
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The growth of Belize’s electronic media, both in number and influence, has been one of the most significant changes to affect the country over the last twenty years. But government’s role in shaping that change has been inconsistent at best. Today, with the appointment of a new Belize Broadcasting Authority, Minister of Broadcasting Dean Barrow […]
Written on April 17, 2008 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
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At age fourteen it has become an educational institution. Today the Spelling Bee hit Belize City and News Five’s Marion Ali was there. Marion Ali, Reporting With the spelling of the word Kaiser, thirteen year old Iannie Pelayo of Wesley Upper School captured first place in the Belize District finals of Bowen and Bowen’s Annual […]
Written on April 17, 2008 | Posted in
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There are few government bodies that have a more important task than the National AIDS Commission. Today, in keeping with the change of government, that body was reconstituted with new faces … and a renewed sense of purpose. Kendra Griffith, Reporting The symbolic pinning of the ribbon of hope on Kathy Esquivel marked her official […]
Written on April 17, 2008 | Posted in
Health |
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A vacancy exists for a reporter to join the staff of one of the region’s most highly honoured television news organisations. Applicants should possess the following qualifications: – Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (Broadcasting experience is an asset) – Strong writing skills – Strong command of the English language – A commitment to excellence – Willingness […]
Written on April 17, 2008 | Posted in
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