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The Swine Flu now referred to as Influenza A(H-one-N-one)continues to spread globally. And in tonight’s newscast, we’ll have a series of stories on the outbreak. We start with a reported increase in the number of suspected cases. On Wednesday there were four and today at a press briefing, the Ministry of Health reported that there […]
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The Ministry of Health, Customs and the Immigration Departments have the borders of the country under surveillance for any signs of the Influenza A (H-one-N-one Flu). The Fort Street Tourism Village in Belize City is also an entry point for visitors. Though there were no doctors or nurses posted at the Village today, the Operations […]
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The death toll from the Influenza (H-one-N-one) continues to rise in neighbouring Mexico and a pandemic is now imminent says the World Health Organization. It is estimated that there are fifty-five Belizean students pursuing higher education studies in various states including Quintana Roo, Monterey, Yucatan, Chihuahua and Veracruz. News Five contacted the Belize Embassy in […]
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The threat of catching this new influenza has prompted the sales of hand sanitizers, surgical gloves and masks to skyrocket. Many feel safe using these items but the improper use of gloves and masks may in fact prevent any protection. News Five’s Jose Sanchez stopped by the Central Health Region Headquarters and spoke to a […]
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Primary and secondary students of schools countrywide have been preparing for the upcoming P.S.E. and C.X.C. examinations. Though some parents are concerned about the possibility of illness on Monday, some six thousand five hundred and seventy-six standard six students will be sitting the exams. That is the word tonight from officials of the Ministry of […]
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The Association of Concerned Belizeans and Senator Godwin Hulse in 2007 filed a claim in the Supreme Court against the Government of Belize challenging the guarantee for Universal Health Services signed by the Government in favour of the Belize Bank. Today the Supreme Court ruled in that case. Attorney for the Belize Bank, Andrew Marshalleck […]
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In other news, this time from the Privy Council in London, this past Tuesday April twenty-eighth, the Council handed down a judgment in a dispute between prominent Belizean business people – William and Jimmy Quinto and Santiago Castillo Limited involving a parcel of land. The facts of the case are that the Quintos were the […]
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A traffic accident on the Western Highway early this afternoon took the life of a sixteen year old minor. Around one-thirty p.m., Edwardo Flores was crossing the highway between miles ten and eleven to catch a bus en route to Belmopan when he was hit by a dark green Toyota pickup truck travelling in the […]
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Crime has been consistently on the rise and the number of murders, robberies and sexual crimes have reached record highs. Today outgoing Commissioner of Police, Gerald Westby, passed the baton to the new top cop whose job is to keep the criminals in check. Crispin Jeffries has been in the media on several occasions for […]
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The changes in the top echelons of the Police Force are not without controversy. While the Public Service Union says they have no objection to COMPOL Jefferies, it believes his appointment and other promotions were carried out contrary to Public Service regulations. President of the Union, Jacqueline Willoughby told News Five this afternoon that protocols […]
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It’s a three-day Labour Day weekend and large public gatherings such as the Morgan Heritage Concert have been cancelled because of the threat of the H1N1 or Swine Flu. Some people will venture to less populated areas of the country but many will prefer to stay at home. News Five’s Jose Sanchez went to a […]
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There are more cancellations of major public activities planned for the Labour Day weekend. The Football Federation earlier today announced a postponement of all events including the female competition meeting scheduled for Friday, May first until further notice. The Red Cross has also postponed it’s gala. And if you are wondering about what to do […]
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And in a programming notification for our viewers, we will be bringing to you live coverage of a press briefing by the Ministry of Health to be held this Friday, May first at nine am to keep the nation updated on the H1N1 flu. But before that, viewers are asked to note that a repeat […]
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The World Health Organization today announced that it would no longer be using the term “Swine Flu” but instead will be using the scientific name Influenza A (H1N1) to avoid confusion surrounding the origin and transmission of the virus. In Belize, just as around the world, there has been much attention focused on the epidemic […]
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