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Today the Ministry of Economic Development and stakeholders launched the National Trade Police Framework. That structure signifies approval by Cabinet to implement a comprehensive review to find common and fertile ground between multi-lateral and regional trade rules and the development needs of domestic producers, exporters and stakeholders. News Five’s Mike Rudon was at the launch […]
Written on July 22, 2016 | Posted in
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Summer camps have been providing an outlet for those energetic kids who are on holidays. In the city, students from numerous schools participated in a free summer program that entertained and educated them on values that will hopefully make them good citizens. The Belize City Council has been holding the summer camps for four years; […]
Written on July 22, 2016 | Posted in
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Another summer camp dedicated to the expressive arts concluded today in Belize City. Hosted by the Institute of Creative Arts, the participants enjoyed sessions in arts, drama, dance and music. And for those who are interested in other forms of art, they pulled out their hook and yarn for sessions on the techniques of crochet. […]
Written on July 22, 2016 | Posted in
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Green also told News Five that after four years in the making, in the next school year, the creative arts curriculum will be piloted in primary schools. Leroy Green, Creative Arts Coordinator, Ministry of Education “In a week’s time, we will be training teachers in regards to the first completed draft of the new […]
Written on July 22, 2016 | Posted in
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Calypso Rose will be bestowed with the WOMEX 16 Artist Award in October of this year in Santiago De Compostela, Berlin. At age seventy-six, the legendary singer and composer from Trinidad and Tobago has recorded hit calypsos and has been dubbed the Grand Lady of Calypso. For half a century she has been at the […]
Written on July 22, 2016 | Posted in
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The Cellula Band of Panama is in the country; the band arrived late this evening and will be performing two free concerts in Orange Walk and San Ignacio. Established in 2011, the six-member band plays pop and roots reggae. The band’s visit is organized by Embassy of Panama in Belize in partnership with the Ministry […]
Written on July 22, 2016 | Posted in
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Police have tonight put out an all-points bulletin on Melissa Ferguson, said to be the longtime companion of conman turned alleged kidnapper and murderer William Danny Mason. According to various reports, Ferguson was last seen leaving the Outback Ranch at mile thirty-one on the George Price Highway on Tuesday afternoon, suitcases in hand. Now, Mason […]
Written on July 21, 2016 | Posted in
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News Five learned about that surveillance video on Tuesday, but there was no mention of Melissa Ferguson, just the five men who are now arraigned and behind bars until a Court date in October. We asked Panton about that video which Police seem to think makes this case an open and shut one. Herbert […]
Written on July 21, 2016 | Posted in
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Canadian Lloyd Friesen, the Mennonite businessman who resided in Cayo until he and his wife were allegedly kidnapped by William Mason at gunpoint, is back in the country and has made another report to Police. They had allegedly made a report two months ago when they were tied up and taken to Mason’s Outback Ranch […]
Written on July 21, 2016 | Posted in
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Today, Panton’s client, Ryan Rhaburn, literally ran to Panton’s vehicle when he was told that he was free to go. Panton says he could have foretold the freedom, though he admits that it will very likely be short-lived. Herbert Panton, Attorney for Ryan Rhaburn “I am certain that they will come and charge him, […]
Written on July 21, 2016 | Posted in
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On Friday, at around five-thirty, the Income Tax Department in Belmopan was robbed in quite sensational fashion. According to the facts of the case three men entered the building, two of them dressed in camouflage clothing. One of them pointed a gun at a policeman on duty and another relieved him of his service revolver. […]
Written on July 21, 2016 | Posted in
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William Mason wined, dined and made monetary contributions to U.D.P. ministers. The name of the Minister of National Security, John Saldivar, is popping up everywhere in the saga involving Mason; he is on record for receiving up to fifty thousand dollars for the Belmopan Bandits. Frank “Papa” Mena has admitted that he got ten thousand […]
Written on July 21, 2016 | Posted in
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An internet video released on Monday went viral before it was removed on Wednesday. It’s from a Facebook user called Anonymous Belize, and it blasts ministers of government over the Mason situation, making all kinds of very serious allegations of corruption – calling names with a special focus on Minister of national Security John Saldivar […]
Written on July 21, 2016 | Posted in
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Following an allegation of sexual assault against a minor, Superintendent Mark Flowers has been replaced by Inspector Glenn Caliz as head of the GSU. It all happened while Flowers is on holiday. The P.U.P. and its women’s arm issued a release today condemning the alleged abuse and exploitation perpetrated on defenseless individuals by high officials […]
Written on July 21, 2016 | Posted in
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It was made known on Monday by the Minister of National Security that the Gang Suppression Unit has been given a new set of directives to tackle criminal elements in gang-infested neighborhoods across the Old Capital. That solution was criticized by the Deputy Leader of the P.U.P. Cordel Hyde at a press conference on Wednesday. […]
Written on July 21, 2016 | Posted in
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In the aftermath of the beheading of Pastor Llewellyn Lucas, Minister Saldivar announced that more police officers are being deployed into the streets of Belize City, in light of the ongoing problem of crime and violence. While additional boots on the ground will provide a sense of security for residents of the Old Capital, it […]
Written on July 21, 2016 | Posted in
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Last week, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs showed off Villa Fiore, which will serve as the Belize City offices of the Ministry as well as the offices of the Prime Minister and the Special Envoy. The three-storey multi-million dollar building located on the seafront was acquired through the Government of Taiwan. Building on that, G.O.B. […]
Written on July 21, 2016 | Posted in
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There are two reports tonight involving the sexual abuse of minors. The first is a despicable allegation of sexual abuse against a two year old child. The alleged perpetrator is a grown man from Belize City, a well-known car washer who is posted outside the courts on a daily basis. Shortly before noon on Wednesday, […]
Written on July 21, 2016 | Posted in
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The area of Roaring Creek on the George Price Highway has become a hotbed for crime and illegal activities. On Thursday night, members of M.I.T. were conducting a checkpoint at mile fifty-four on the George Price Highway when they intercepted a vehicle. Two persons were travelling in the van, thirty year old Mathew Jason Ruiz, […]
Written on July 21, 2016 | Posted in
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Despite the presence of Belize Defense Force personnel at the forward operating base near the mouth of the Sarstoon River, enforcement of fisheries regulations does not fall within their purview. As a result, the widespread use of gillnets by Guatemalan fisher folks in Belizean waters remains unchecked. The conservation community, including environmental activities and the […]
Written on July 21, 2016 | Posted in
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The training program for the SEALs of the Belize Coast Guard is one of the most intensive and rigorous. Many begin but only the fittest see the program to completion. It is also one of the most guarded courses because of its sensitive nature in high-risk operations, relating to counter-narcotics and terrorist activities, as well […]
Written on July 21, 2016 | Posted in
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The 2016 La Reina De La Costa Maya Pageant will be held on August fourth on La Isla Bonita San Pedro. Seven delegates from all Central American countries and Mexico will compete for the international title. The names of the representatives from competing countries have just recently been released by the Costa Maya Committee and […]
Written on July 21, 2016 | Posted in
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Meanwhile Belizeans across the Jewel are anxiously anticipating the Miss Belize pageant which will be held on September tenth. The pageant takes place at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts in Belize City with sixteen delegates from throughout the country competing for the crown and the opportunity to represent Belize at the Miss Universe […]
Written on July 21, 2016 | Posted in
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An elderly couple in Belize City is facing challenging times. They are both unemployed and one is disabled making their life even more difficult. Adela Tablada and Wilfred Hamilton have been living more than two decades at their house in the Saint Martin De Porres area. But the building has deteriorated over the years and […]
Written on July 21, 2016 | Posted in
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Thirty-nine year old Deborah Frazer is also asking for assistance. In April of this year, the mother of seven children was diagnosed with a heart condition and is in need of urgent corrective surgery. With the assistance of a team of doctors including Doctor Adrian Coye, on Sunday Frazer says that she will be undergoing […]
Written on July 21, 2016 | Posted in
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