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There were three road traffic accidents on Wednesday night, two in the Belize District and one in Corozal. A vehicle crashed into the lamppost near the Lord Banks junction, Ladyville. Also, a pickup truck overturned near mile one on the George Price Highway. In both of these cases, the passengers were not seriously injured. In […]
Written on September 3, 2020 | Posted in
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It’s September so the national celebrations are upon us. But unlike the previous years, this year’s calendar of events is anticipated to be less festive and that’s all due to COVID-19. The September Celebrations Committee has had to downsize the celebrations and reduce events. Only the main events will be held with strict COVID-19 preventative […]
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It was just twenty-four hours ago – the entire country was on edge as we prepared to face Hurricane Nana. Fortunately, most of us woke up in better spirits as we all learned of Nana’s lackluster impact. With last month’s surge of COVID cases and the ongoing threat of further spread—coupled with this week’s frantic […]
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Tropical Storm Nana is expected to strengthen into a hurricane within hours and make landfall along the coast sometime between midnight and six on Thursday morning. There is a hurricane watch from Belize City to southern Belize along the border with Guatemala. Residents have been preparing for the expected hurricane which is predicted to move […]
Written on September 2, 2020 | Posted in
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Now to the weather coordinates. Tropical Storm Nana continues towards the coastline of Belize. There is no precise area of landfall at this time but the national meteorological service says it will be anywhere between Belize City down to Punta Gorda. What we know right now about the storm is that it has slowed down […]
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With the possibility of the storm becoming a hurricane by the time it makes landfall – the National Meteorological Service warns that a category one can cause significant damage to the areas that are in its direct path – but that other parts of the country may experience some flooding and other impacts of this […]
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Back here in the City, the City Emergency Management Organization was activated on Tuesday evening. CEMO says that since Monday they issued an alert – and today they kicked it into high gear with all the committees and departments meeting to coordinate the activities for the city. Today we stopped by at the meeting for […]
Written on September 2, 2020 | Posted in
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CEMO also spoke about the ten shelters which opened up at four this evening in Belize City. Those shelters, according to CEMO’s Michael Noralez will have hand-washing stations and personnel will be on the ground to ensure that all protocols are observed. And if you need to vacate your homes and seek shelter, Noralez says […]
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The National Met Service says that Nana will bring anywhere between three to six inches of rainfall. The heavy rains and storm surges are expected to cause some flooding. And as you know, it doesn’t take much for the city to flood – and that is what CEMO says they have been working on to […]
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Heading south, as residents in that area braces for Nana to make landfall overnight, the NEMO Stann Creek Office is in full operations. Earlier today, the emergency operation centre in Dangriga was the venue for a meeting of the local coordinators. Doctor Tania Nunez is NEMO’s communications officer for the Stann Creek District. Dr. […]
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There are several confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Dangriga so the Russell “Chiste” Garcia Sporting Complex is being used to facilitate patients. Due to the protocols of the pandemic, social distancing has to be adhered to and so is the wearing of masks. Doctor Nunez told News Five that other facilities will be used as […]
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We head now to Isani Cayetano who picks up live coverage of the storm. Isani is currently in Seine Bight where evacuation of residents is underway.
Written on September 2, 2020 | Posted in
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Belize City is in the path of the storm which is projected to strengthen into Hurricane Nana. The Old capital was buzzing with activity this afternoon as residents carried out their last minute preparations to brace for the fast approaching storm. Supermarkets were mostly crowded as Belizeans stocked up food items to carry them through. […]
Written on September 2, 2020 | Posted in
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As Tropical Storm Nana makes it way towards Belize, Belizeans across the country are preparing. While the exposed area is Belize City and southwards, NEMO has activate its district blanches. In Orange Walk shelters are opened for families who may be affected by flooding. Mayor Kevin Bernard sits on the NEMO Committee in Orange Walk […]
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At four p.m. today, ten shelters were opened in Belize City for residents who have decided to leave their homes to weather the storm at these identified safe structures. The shelters are Saint Martin De Porres and Saint Luke Methodist Primary Schools in the Saint Martin’s area, Unity Presbyterian Primary School on Antelope Street Extension; […]
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The daily release of COVID results was interrupted today as authorities prepared for the storm. The most recent number of cases is one thousand and seven, which was as of Tuesday. Btu we can confirm tonight, that an employee of the Orange Walk Town Council tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. The female employee works […]
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Twenty-two-year-old Joaquin Perez was fatally stabbed on Tuesday during the lunch hour. Perez stepped out of his house in the Louisiana area of Orange Walk to go to a store. But on the way there, Perez got into an altercation with a pair of men. He was stabbed multiple times when he slipped and fell […]
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A second victim has succumbed following Monday night’s fatal shooting in the west. Joshua Villas was called out of his home in the Trench Town area of San Ignacio. Two men opened fire on Villas, killing him instantly in front of his common-law wife and stepchildren. The gunmen then turned on Villas’ neighbor, Anthony Tzul […]
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One of the organizations we have come to rely and trust in times of natural disasters is the Belize Red Cross. Today, the headquarters of the organization was ready for the impending landfall the communities and for assisting the government in its emergency response mechanism in the aftermath of a disaster. But the storm is […]
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From disaster response to COVID-19; Director General of the Belize Red Cross, Lily Bowman says that the organization and its volunteers have been actively working throughout the country to assist those who are most affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Bowman says that through their extensive networking, the elderly and persons living with disabilities were assisted; […]
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As we end the newscast tonight, we leave you with the latest update on Tropical Storm Nana. We note that rains have started in the city and down south. Now, this update reflects the latest information as of six p.m., this evening. The storm, which is expected to become a category one hurricane later tonight, […]
Written on September 2, 2020 | Posted in
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Tropical Storm Nana cometh and when she arrives, she will be a hurricane; at least that is the prediction coming from the National Hurricane Center. The storm is expected to become a category one hurricane and is predicted to make landfall somewhere along the coast of Belize. While there has been widespread talk of it […]
Written on September 1, 2020 | Posted in
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While Belize is in the midst of a pandemic, it is now preparing to brace for a category one hurricane. Tonight the National Met Service is advising the country to take all necessary precautions and activate your storm plans. Deputy Chief Meteorologist Ronald Gordon says that while it is important that you don’t panic, you […]
Written on September 1, 2020 | Posted in
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So you heard from the National Met Service and what you can expect. And now, we turn to the National Emergency Management Organization. Late this evening, we spoke with Shelton Defour, the National Coordinator of NEMO. Defour says that earlier this evening, NEMO issued a tropical storm warning for Belize City and the cayes, and […]
Written on September 1, 2020 | Posted in
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As you heard just now, NEMO’s National Coordinator pointed out the challenges of responding to a hurricane during the time of a pandemic. Shelton Defour says that all personnel are in place and ready to respond, but what about infrastructure? Well, firstly, shelters are expected to open when there is a hurricane warning; and once […]
Written on September 1, 2020 | Posted in
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