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The Central Bank of Belize, the country’s chief financial institution, has appointed a new chairman, with almost no fanfare, just a quiet update to their website. Former Governor Sydney Campbell returns to Gaol Lane as presiding officer of the Central Bank Board of Directors. Campbell served as governor under the Musa administration between 2003 and […]
Written on February 24, 2021 | Posted in
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Two weeks ago we told you about the termination of Sugar Cane Production Committee Manager Naim Cal who was fired by Chairman Marcos Osorio. As we previously reported, Cal’s predecessor was also sacked at the end of December and a month after Cal was hired, he, too, was fired. We had reached out to Cal […]
Written on February 24, 2021 | Posted in
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After almost a year of inactivity, the Corozal Free Zone was reopened to business on February first. That’s because a raft of new measures was put in place to ensure that the potential spread of COVID-19 was kept at an extreme minimum. Even with all things in place, however, the customs-free shopping area is still […]
Written on February 24, 2021 | Posted in
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The saga continues….News Five has confirmed that Director of Health Services, Doctor Marvin Manzanero has been placed on administrative leave, pending investigation of alleged misconduct. That’s the information coming to News Five this afternoon after the embattled DHS was reportedly sent home effective today for five days. We have confirmed that on Monday, Doctor Manzanero […]
Written on February 23, 2021 | Posted in
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An employee of the Citrus Products of Belize Limited was killed on the job. The heavy machine operator was out working on a farm when the machine he was driving crushed him to death. The family is still trying to come to terms with the freak accident, while C.P.B.L. and police are reviewing the incident. […]
Written on February 23, 2021 | Posted in
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There were a number of home invasions recorded over the past week, including Toledo. On the afternoon of February seventeenth, William Haught of Yemeri Grove Village reported that armed burglars entered his residence and stole a number of items including his licensed firearm. ACP Joseph Myvett, during Monday’s police press briefing, shared details of the […]
Written on February 23, 2021 | Posted in
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It’s scenic spot enjoyed by many who live in the Caribbean Shores area of Belize City, but this week residents discovered wooden posts being erected, obstructing the view and preventing them from using the boat launch. Area Representative Kareem Musa says he found out just days ago that in June of 2020, Теk Multiservice, located […]
Written on February 23, 2021 | Posted in
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Meanwhile there is another land issue brewing in Belize City. Residents near the Antonio Soberanis Crescent are concerned the cutting of mangroves along the Haulover Creek could spell trouble for them causing future flooding. Duane Moody, Reporting It is tagged as a private property for sale on the bank of the Haulover Creek in […]
Written on February 23, 2021 | Posted in
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A new species of freshwater fish commonly known as “pacu” has been discovered in the New River Lagoon by fishermen from nearby Lemonal. Pacu is an omnivorous fish that originated in South America and is related to the piranha. Unlike its distant cousin, pacu do not have similar teeth. Instead, they have squarer, straighter teeth […]
Written on February 23, 2021 | Posted in
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The first one hundred days are often critical for any political party upon assuming office. Not only does it serve as a transition period for an incoming administration, it is also an opportunity to start off on the right foot. Since taking office in November of last year, Prime Minister John Briceño has been occupied […]
Written on February 23, 2021 | Posted in
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Hurdles aside, PM Briceño also lauded the accomplishments of his administration thus far, including the efforts of the Ministry of Health and Wellness at containing the spread of COVID-19. Prime Minister John Briceño “Already in just three months, many positive results are showing. Our health team is leading the way to flattening the COVID […]
Written on February 23, 2021 | Posted in
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The Human Rights Commission of Belize is calling for Justices of the Peace to be appointed at the Central Prison following videos being circulated of what they term “alleged atrocious inhumane acts” against prisoners. The Commission says it could not be determined when these videos were made or if those in the video are current […]
Written on February 23, 2021 | Posted in
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And this just in…there is good news coming from out of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, which is reporting that Belize will be receiving its first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine from the Government of Barbados. The donation of one thousand single doses of the Astra Zeneca vaccine will arrive at the P.G.I.A. by cargo […]
Written on February 23, 2021 | Posted in
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Mobile clinics are being sent to migrant communities in western and southern Belize as part of a joint effort between the United Nations Population Fund, UN Refugee Agency, United Nation’s Children Fund and International Organization for Migration. According to UNICEF Belize, the pop-up clinics will allow for agencies to coordinate humanitarian assistance and support to […]
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Valentine’s Day may be a few weeks behind us but it isn’t stopping well-known Belizean musician Stig Da Artist from releasing a new music video that’s all about love. Shot in Placencia and Moho Caye, the visual treatment accompanies a song that is being released on Wednesday on an E.P. he calls Isolation 2. The […]
Written on February 23, 2021 | Posted in
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“Square grouper” coming ashore on Belize’s coastline used to be the main traces left behind by regional drug traffickers. But now boat engine thefts, attacks on island homes and fishermen are giving Belizean authorities another glimpse into this lucrative trade, and the local players involved. News Five’s Duane Moody has more on the fight against […]
Written on February 23, 2021 | Posted in
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It was a moment of high drama that captured the attention of Belizeans on social media: a resort owner under fire from pirates who came ashore on his island. Even as he lay injured, he managed to reach out for help via Facebook. Duane Moody was on the scene Saturday afternoon to find out what […]
Written on February 22, 2021 | Posted in
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The cops are closing in on the sea pirates – that’s what Minister Kareem Musa told the media today. He says that they are treating the issue of piracy seriously. According to Musa, they are gathering the evidence needed and he believes that they will be able to hold some of the criminals accountable. […]
Written on February 22, 2021 | Posted in
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And the police’s response to the gun attack on Lark Caye also came under criticism. Reports circulated that it took the police two hours to respond to the caye which is located a mere six miles off the coast of Placencia. Today, Minister Kareem Musa told the press that the sea condition at the time […]
Written on February 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Commissioner of Police Chester Williams has taken an active interest in the incident on Lark Caye and visited Christian Gusenbauer while he recovers in his hospital bed. Aside from gathering valuable information from the victim, ComPol Williams shared that along with personnel from the Belize Coast Guard and the Fisheries Department, operations have been carried […]
Written on February 22, 2021 | Posted in
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A family trip turned deadly on the Coastal Road on Saturday afternoon. A van carrying almost two dozen people overturned and two persons died, including an eighteen-year-old pregnant mother. The occupants were all relatives and friends who were travelling from Dangriga heading home to Belize City. News Five’s Andrea Polanco tells us more in the […]
Written on February 22, 2021 | Posted in
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There was also an accident in Santa Elena in which two persons were injured, but fortunately there was no loss of life. It involved two vehicles and a motorcycle at an intersection. One vehicle did not give way for incoming traffic, which led to a collision. ACP Joseph Myvett says that the driver of the […]
Written on February 22, 2021 | Posted in
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There was also a report of an attempted murder over the weekend. On Saturday in Camalote Village, Jose Gonzalez was chopped multiple times by two men he was drinking with earlier that day. News Five’s Duane Moody went to the Young Bank area where he found out that the victim was followed home and attacked. […]
Written on February 22, 2021 | Posted in
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There was a home invasion at the San Ignacio residence of Contractor General Omar Mitchell. Mitchell was accosted by five men who bound his hands and feet and placed him inside a bedroom before ransacking the house. The thieves got away with two of his vehicles, which police say were spotted crossing the western border […]
Written on February 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Last week Friday the People’s United Party marked one hundred days since they took office as the new government. It is expected that later this week Prime Minister John Briceño will speak on his administration’s first one hundred days in office. Today when the media caught up with Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa, he […]
Written on February 22, 2021 | Posted in
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