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Amid talks of a looming salary cut for teachers and public officers, the Public Service Union has proceeded to painstakingly calculate the losses that would be incurred by its membership at various levels over the three-year period in question. Their charts made the rounds on Facebook and WhatsApp today. According to Vice President Dean Flowers, […]
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On Tuesday morning, Reginaldo Ruiz was murdered in broad daylight in front of patrons and vendors at the Belmopan Market Plaza. The fish vendor was at his stall when a gunman opened fire on him; as Ruiz took his last breath, the gunman, according to witnesses, escaped on a horse from the area. Today, News […]
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The plight of Doctor Marvin Manzanero, the embattled Director of Health Services, is unresolved, despite the fact that his duties have been delegated to others in the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Earlier today, the National Trade Union Congress of Belize issued a statement condemning the manner in which the ministry has handled the issue. […]
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The decision to sideline Doctor Manzanero from his duties as the legally appointed and commissioned Director of Health Services has raised the ire of many in the public service. While the prime minister agrees with and supports the decision to have him replaced, he admits that the manner in which Doctor Manza was benched could […]
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Belize will not be signing on to an International Monetary Fund program to work our way out of the financial crunch brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s the decision taken by the Briceño administration, following a series of meetings with the IMF. It harkens back to a similar decision taken by the Musa administration […]
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The Belize Water Services Limited says that customer arrears are piling up to a tune of over two million dollars, as a result of the economic crunch caused by COVID-19 unemployment and income loss. So now, B.W.S.L. wants to help you to help them by providing you with incentives to pay your water bills. It’s […]
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The Healthy Reefs Initiative has released the 2021 Eco-Audit of the Mesoamerican Reef countries, which include Belize, Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras. The study evaluates the region’s efforts to protect and sustainably manage coral reefs. Compared to the 2016 audit, the latest report shows Belize’s reef score has surpassed the other three countries. Healthy Reefs for […]
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On Wednesday night, the organizers of Reef Week held a virtual panel discussion to talk about the Blue Economy. As you are aware, there is a new government ministry which includes the Blue Economy led by Minister Andre Perez. So, to talk about what the emerging concept constitutes, as well as the challenges and opportunities […]
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Belize’s first Minister of the Blue Economy Andre Perez was also a presenter on the panel. Andre Perez, Minister of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation “Our message to our Belizean people is that it is important that we understand that despite the COVID-19 that we are going through right now it is even becoming […]
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Just about everyone has complained at some time or another about the lengthy wait for replacement passports or nationality certificates. Well, there may be some relief in sight. The International Organization for Migration has signed an agreement to provide digital support to the Department of Nationality and Passports Records Management Unit. This should help upgrade […]
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If you live in Hopkins or visit that area often, you will be pleased to hear that the road is going to be improved. This week a partnership between the public and private sector for the road work took shape with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Belize Tourist Board, the Ministry […]
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Belize and Taiwan have signed the 2021-2025 memorandum of understanding on Bilateral Cooperation. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration of Belize, Eamon Courtenay and Taiwanese Ambassador Remus Li-Kuo Chen signed the document at the Laing Building on Wednesday. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the M.O.U. extends the 2017-2020 agreement. The M.F.A. […]
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As the COVID-19 active cases continue on their downward trend, many recovered patients are at home with their families. Now, one is giving back to his community clinic. In Independence Village this morning, the polyclinic received a brand new desktop computer, printers, standing fans, refrigerator and bed sheets courtesy of COVID-19 survivor Jose Lafarga. Lafarga, […]
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With the Easter holidays fast approaching, advertisements of major activities across the country have already been popping up on social media. The Commissioner of Police has issued a stern warning to those behind these social events. Chester Williams warns the public that police officers will enforce all COVID-19 regulations. This includes at restaurants and on […]
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It’s been some time since we’ve reported on arrests due to breaking curfew and other quarantine regulations. Yet even as the COVID-19 numbers decline, the Belize Police Department and the Ministry of Health and Wellness continue to stress the importance of strict adherence to the COVID-19 regulations. According to ComPol Chester Williams, all across the […]
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This morning, educators from the south took to the streets of Dangriga in protest of a proposed salary cut for teachers and public officers. We’ll show you the turnout and what the membership of the Belize National Teachers Union has to say on government’s plan to shave their monthly wages by ten percent over the […]
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The idea of a salary cut, despite the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic on the local economy, seems to fly in the face of a recent campaign promise made by the People’s United Party. As part of its manifesto, the P.U.P. guaranteed an increase in the minimum wage, so how does the Prime Minister reconcile […]
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The Belize National Teachers Union is still devising a national response to a proposed salary cut by the government for teachers and public officers. But that did not stop a number of teachers in the south from converging in the Culture Capital Dangriga. News Five’s reporter Duane Moody and cameraman Kenroy Michael were there to […]
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The 2021 budget is two weeks away from being presented in the House of Representatives and the Briceño administration is still tying up loose ends ahead of its reading. It is anticipated that the financial plan for the fiscal year beginning April first will be lean as all efforts are geared towards economic recovery. PM […]
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A new Belize City Council takes over at City Hall, following a ceremony this morning in which ten councilors and a returning mayor were administered the oath of office. The People’s United Party continues to revel in its huge win at the polls last week by celebrating the occasion at the Biltmore Hotel. Before family […]
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First, it was frontline healthcare workers from COVID-19 Units across the country and now it’s time for another vulnerable group as the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine really kicks off. Over the weekend, G.O.B. acquired an additional twenty-five thousand doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine from the Government of India. Since then, the Ministry of Health […]
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The saga of the 2020 Toyota Tacoma, which was assigned to former Minister of Lands Hugo Patt, continued today before the Commission of Inquiry. Appearing as witnesses this morning was Juvencio Herrera, in whose name the title of the government vehicle was transferred, and Ivan Leiva, Deputy Commissioner of Lands. Both men were part of […]
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Likewise, the question of hiding titles behind someone else’s name was also raised, since it gives the impression that the transaction was dubious from the beginning. Here’s how Senior Counsel Andrew Marshalleck, Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry, responded. Andrew Marshalleck, Chair, Commission of Inquiry “What you’re doing here is putting it in the […]
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Early this morning, there was a four car accident on the George Price Highway near the Tropical Park community, and fortunately, no one was gravely injured. When a News Five team arrived on the scene, commuters had stopped to render assistance to those involved and an off-duty officer was directing traffic. Apparently, a pickup truck […]
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Last July, we told you how the Young Men’s Christian Association moved its classes online to serve its population. But the institution, like many other places of learning, is facing tough times. They have had their budget cut and had to make changes to keep their doors open. Doctor Clara Cuellar is hoping that the […]
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