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The country is now in phase two of the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. So as people sixty and older as well as those suffering from certain non-communicable diseases, teachers, police and parliamentarians are coming forward to get their jabs, there is an increase demand. Today was a historic day as the country received its first […]
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Earlier this month, a routine check by health officials led to the discovery of twenty-five confirmed COVID-19 cases that had not being reported. These were flagged by the Ministry of Health and Wellness during a quality assurance inspection on its data reporting system at a medical facility in the west. Official information suggests that over […]
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The acquisition of Scotiabank Belize by Caribbean Investment Holdings Limited, the parent company of Belize Bank, has been completed. This afternoon, a team of workmen took down the iconic Scotiabank sign that hung in front of the building on Albert Street, bringing to an end the commercial operation of the long-established financial institution. The sale […]
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Health and Wellness Minister Michel Chebat responded to the reports of alleged termination and removal of staff from within the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Last Friday, the first Vice President of the Public Service Union spoke to News Five about what he termed the disrespect and wrongful actions taken against public officers. He alleged […]
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Today, Minister of Health and Wellness Michel Chebat confirmed that the debacle surrounding the Doctor Marvin Manzanero has, in his view, been resolved. He says the former Director of Health Services is in fact back working at the ministry. Michel Chebat, Minister of Health & Wellness “Doctor Manzanero is there and for you to […]
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A physical altercation between two officers at the Dangriga Police Station on Tuesday has led to charges being brought against siblings Akeem and Kenrick Gamboa. It is reported that the brothers entered the precinct following the confiscation of a pair of motorcycles from the New Site area earlier in the day. A scuffle ensued shortly […]
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A man arrested with accused pirates in Honduras was today allowed to rejoin his family after it was discovered there is no evidence linking him to the rest of the alleged pirates or to the crimes for which they are charged. Jeremy Leslie was reportedly in another room at the same hotel where the men were […]
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Two men were today cleared of all charges, including attempted murder, in relation to a home invasion in May of last year when an elderly man was badly beaten and stabbed, then robbed inside his small house in Ladyville. When Tyrese Gladden and Shyiem Casimiro appeared before Chief Magistrate Sharon Fraser today, the man who […]
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The nightly curfew which has been in place for several months will be extended at least until mid-April, despite a considerable reduction in active COVID-19 cases. It’s a joint decision that has been made by the ministers of Home Affairs and Health and Wellness ahead of the expiration of the existing curfew on April third. […]
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On Tuesday, Cabinet supported the call from the Minister of Home Affairs and New Growth industries for adherence to all safety measures over the Easter weekend and endorsed the “Easter Safety Three W’s Campaign to wash hands, wear your mask and watch your distance.” Home Affairs Minister Kareem Musa added that restaurants and bars are […]
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Thousands of Belizeans will be traveling this extended weekend to different parts of the country for Easter vacation. In spite of a significant reduction in the number of active COVID-19 cases, we are still very much in a pandemic. But that doesn’t seem to be stopping organizers from putting together social events at various inland […]
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While those fliers are being freely circulated, ComPol Williams says that it is not his duty to reach out to proprietors and organizers to discourage these activities. According to the top cop, those found in violation, including attendees, will be dealt with to the full extent of the law. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police […]
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A blaze wiped out a Belize City property overnight. Fire officials say it was no accident and are hoping area surveillance footage will help identify the arsonist. Luckily, the occupants, including a pregnant woman, escaped unhurt. News Five’s Andrea Polanco tells us more. Andrea Polanco, Reporting Just before nine-thirty on Tuesday night, a fire […]
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The dry season is upon us and that may also mean a busy season for fire-fighters dealing with bushfires. Station Supervisor Kenneth Mortis of the Fire Department reminds the public to keep the buffer around your perimeters clear to avoid these fires and the destruction that comes with it. Here’s more from Mortis. Kenneth […]
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They are home. The national male football team, the Belize Jaguars, touched down at the P.G.I.A. this afternoon after defeating Turks and Caicos on Tuesday with a whopping final score of five-nil. It was a big win for the team who days earlier had been defeated by Haiti after coming under attack upon arrival at […]
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During the COVID pandemic, Belize’s performing artists have had to get creative and many have moved online. The same has happened with Belize’ littlest performers. The tiny tots recently took the Pre-School Festival of Arts to a digital format. One benefit of this change was the ability to add cute animation and fun backgrounds to […]
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A Belizean minor, identified as a standard-four student from a Belize City primary school was among a group of unaccompanied children from Central America making their way to the United States. To protect the confidentiality of the girl and her family, her identity will not be disclosed at this time. But the child, who is […]
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Director of the Department of Human Services, Lliani Arthurs told News Five that of great concern are the risk factors associated with unaccompanied minors. Arthurs pulled no punches warning parents about the exploitation and human rights violations that can occur, even for children travelling with someone known to the family. Lliani Arthurs, Director, Department […]
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So is there some level of neglect for which the parent or guardian can be held accountable? Director Arthurs says that while migrating to another country for better opportunities is legal, an assessment is underway to determine whether or not there are charges to be levelled against the little girl’s parent in Belize. Lliani […]
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While the country has been documenting unaccompanied minors since 2016, it is primarily collecting data on Central Americans ending up in Belize. Those cases came to a halt in 2020 with the closure of land borders during to the COVID-19 pandemic. But while this is the first known case of an unaccompanied Belizean minor, we […]
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The nation’s children may be on Easter break, but the Belize National Teachers Union is not relaxing this holiday. Union representatives met with government representatives on Monday evening to further negotiate a proposed salary cut for teachers and public officers. The protracted discussions come after dates being set for the reopening of schools after a […]
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Senator Smith has also laid out a schedule during which the union’s leadership will meet with various branches to provide an update following the upcoming round of meetings. According to Smith, it will also serve as an opportunity for the executive of B.N.T.U. to renew its mandate in the ongoing negotiations. Senator Elena Smith, […]
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A new Governor of the Central Bank of Belize is set to assume office later this week, with the start of a new financial year. Manuel Vasquez will succeed Ambassador Joy Grant as head of Belize’s fiscal and monetary regulator, responsible for the issuing of bills, as well as controlling the flow of currency. Vasquez […]
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The Belize Jaguars triumphed this afternoon by trouncing Turks and Caicos with a final score of five-nil in the second World Cup qualifier being played by our men’s national team. Two goals were scored by forward Carlos Garcia, while Jesse August, Deshawon Nembhard and Deon McCaulay scored one goal apiece. Today’s victory keeps the Jaguars’ […]
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It has become a holiday tradition and this year is no different. Yes, gas prices have been increased right before the Easter getaway weekend. Today, the Ministry of Finance announced that the price for regular gasoline is about to cross over the eleven dollar mark to eleven dollars and five cents. Kerosene will also be […]
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