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But there is soon to be some relief because starting today, spraying by the vector control unit began across the country. Kim Bautista, Head, Vector Control Unit, Ministry of Health “Spraying will commence today; this evening. In some areas like Corozal and Orange Walk, we never stopped spraying; I think we have been spraying […]
Written on June 15, 2020 | Posted in
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These mosquitoes are not to be confused with the aedes aegypti mosquito, which is the vector for dengue or Chikungunya. Head of Vector Control Unit, Kim Bautista says that the statistics for 2020 shows that the cases of dengue in Belize are down drastically when compared to 2019. Kim Bautista, Head, Vector Control Unit, […]
Written on June 15, 2020 | Posted in
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The borders and the P.G.I.A. remain closed, but the tourism stakeholders are getting the industry ready to receive guests when that changes. As a part of the preparation for the reopening, the Belize Hotel Association—through its partner Belizing.com—presented an online sensitization session with tourism stakeholders, particularly for hotels and other accommodations, on what they can […]
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The partnership between the Belize Tourism Board and the Belize Red Cross has resulted in the distribution of thirty-five food hampers among tour guides in southern Belize. Over the weekend, representatives of the international voluntary aid organization visited Toledo District where the food baskets were handed out. While it is the third community outreach initiative […]
Written on June 15, 2020 | Posted in
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Opposition Leader John Briceño has written to Prime Minister Dean Barrow informing him of his immediate withdrawal from the COVID-19 National Oversight Committee. Briceño sent the letter on Wednesday, the day he held a virtual press conference. The committee was announced on March twelfth and was designed as a bi-partisan approach in addressing the ever-evolving […]
Written on June 12, 2020 | Posted in
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Acting Chief Justice Michelle Arana rendered an oral decision this morning in a claim brought against the Judicial and Legal Services Commission by the Bar Association. During his tenure as president of the J.L.S.C., former Chief Justice Kenneth Benjamin sidelined Director of Public Prosecutions Cheryl-Lyn Vidal, who also held the post as head of the […]
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According to attorney Andrew Marshalleck, the notion that the timeliness of the complaint has a bearing on the consequence sends a wrong message to the Judicial and Legal Services Commission. Andrew Marshalleck, Attorney, Bar Association “Where we are is that while the court acknowledges that the Judicial and Legal Services Commission acted unconstitutionally in […]
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Residents of P.G., along with business owners, met outside of the Punta Gorda Town Council building on Thursday evening to raise serious concerns over the construction of another gas station within town limits, two within a one-mile stretch. Their point of contention was that no consultations were held prior to the approval of this project […]
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A number of repatriation flights on United Airlines are scheduled for the month of June. U.S. nationals board the United flights to return to the U.S., but Belizeans are also taking advantage of the opportunity to come back to the Jewel. A second group of Belizeans returned today and are now in mandatory quarantine. They […]
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The Ministry of Education has tentatively set August tenth as the date when schools are expected to reopen. With the current school year coming to an end this month, Minister of Education Patrick Faber says that while date is earlier than previous years, it gives students and teachers an opportunity to catch up with their […]
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President Elena Smith is also questioning the legality of the reopening of schools. Smith contends that the recently enacted statutory instrument does not specifically address to the reopening of schools. Senator Elena Smith, National President, B.N.T.U “There is the concern that our teachers and students returning to school on Monday would be contravening the […]
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According to Elena Smith, given the present conditions and unanswered questions, the decision to return to the classroom will be left for the individual teacher. Smith says that teachers should request from their school’s administration what is being done to keep them and students safe. Senator Elena Smith, National President, B.N.T.U “From our view […]
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A man was arraigned before Magistrate Aretha Ford in Belize City today on a charge of rape upon a fifteen-year-old girl. The man is accused of forcibly having sexual intercourse with the girl last week Friday at her mother’s house. Initially, Roger Rivera was charged with sexual assault upon the girl, but following further investigations, […]
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A man who is awaiting trial for unlawful sexual intercourse has been granted bail, provided that he abides by three conditions stipulated by the court. Gregg Scott was granted bail of twenty-thousand dollars by Justice Colin Williams, but he must not communicate with the virtual complainant, he must surrender all travel documents, he must report […]
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A second class clerk of the Belize Tax Service, who is charged with two counts of Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Supply and who is attached to the Belmopan office, has been granted bail of ten thousand dollars. Supreme Court Judge, Justice Colin Williams granted Ishelle Tablada bail on the conditions that […]
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Last week we told you about enterprising chocolatier Julio Saqui of Che’il Mayan Chocolate in Maya Center Village. Tonight, Saqui shares his experience on the hardships COVID-19 has created for his chocolate brand and how he adjusts the way he conducts business to keep Che’il Mayan Chocolate afloat during this pandemic. Here’s the story. […]
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Lobster season is set to open on Monday, June fifteenth and already fishermen are saying that the lobster will not fetch a good price on the market. We reached out two of the fishermen cooperatives in Belize City, but we only heard back from one. That cooperative indicates that it is too early to tell […]
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The lives of fisherfolks are usually celebrated with several events throughout the year, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fisherfolk Planning Committee was forced to scale down its activities. Several activities have been planned to celebrate the fishermen and women of Belize. Communications Coordinator for Wildlife Conservation Society, Deseree Arzu says that the month is […]
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“Safe Blood Saves Lives” – it’s the theme used to celebrate this year’s World Blood Donor Day. In Belize, the National Blood Bank is encouraging residents to donate blood, which is in demand, regardless of blood type. News Five stopped by today to see how the blood drive was going. Here’s Duane Moody with a […]
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With Belizeans allowed to cross the border to seek medical assistance in Mexico, there is one hospital that is getting a lot of attraction – the Galenia Hospital in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Galenia Hospital boasts state-of-the-art medical technology, advanced infrastructure, and a team of highly trained and well-accredited medical professionals. The hospital offers a wide […]
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There was a national sigh of relief today when the lifting of additional restrictions was announced, though the state of emergency remains in place until the end of June. Cabinet acted on the recommendations from the National Oversight Committee. There has been no sign of community transmission of COVID-19 for over fifty days; the two […]
Written on June 11, 2020 | Posted in
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The shortened curfew hours means that businesses will be allowed to open for longer periods. But this only applies to business establishments that are allowed to operate under the State of Emergency Regulations. Businesses that primarily rely on the sale of alcohol are still not allowed to operate. According to Attorney General Michael Peyrefitte, those […]
Written on June 11, 2020 | Posted in
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One of the most anticipated decisions involves the reopening of the Philip Goldson International Airport. That matter was discussed at length this week at the meeting of the National Oversight Committee and Cabinet. The tourism industry, which accounts for forty-five percent of G.D.P., is Belize’s biggest foreign exchange earner and is a major driver of […]
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So there is no decision yet on the reopening of the P.G.I.A. The results of a recent survey conducted by the Belize Tourism Industry Association indicate that fifty percent of members who participated in the poll prefer that the Philip Goldson International Airport reopen at a later date than July first. Those dates range from […]
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Prohibitions on the use of parks and playgrounds will be lifted and recreational contact sports such as volleyball, basketball and football will be allowed. Gymnasiums and spas will be allowed to open. Private parties, weddings, funerals, receptions, meetings of fraternal societies, social clubs, or civic associations or organizations can be held, following social distancing protocols. […]
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