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The Belize Youth Counseling and Wellness arm of the Department of Youth Services has held training for the staff on how to properly assist youths who have faced some kind of trauma. Especially in crime-ridden communities, many young people are dealing with gang violence, dysfunctional families, and poverty. Pamela Dire, Coordinator “Understanding all the […]
Written on July 22, 2021 | Posted in
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The National Aids Commission today hosted a COVID-19 vaccination clinic and mini health fair at its offices in Coral Grove today. A portion of the street was blocked off to traffic as tents were erected and various stakeholders set up booths to engage residents who came out to get their jabs or who simply wanted […]
Written on July 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Here’s a heads up to restaurants and other businesses as nightlife activities are once again being restricted due to the increasing COVID-19 cases. Start changing your schedules now since the curfew will be extended once again. Minister of Health and Wellness Michel Chebat broke the news today that effective this Monday, July twenty-sixth, the curfew […]
Written on July 21, 2021 | Posted in
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And there is bad news tonight for some rural churches who have not heeded Ministry of Health warnings. Health and Wellness Minister Michel Chebat says that the data is showing increasing numbers in some villages due to church gatherings. While he declined to name which ones today, he says G.O.B. will be closing down these […]
Written on July 21, 2021 | Posted in
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Minister Chebat says that people not adhering to the public health measures and the increasing COVID-19 cases are burdening the healthcare system. As we’ve reported, the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital is operating in “Emergency Mode” as the institution is overwhelmed with COVID-19 hospitalizations. Minister Chebat also speaks to irresponsible activities causing the increase in numbers. […]
Written on July 21, 2021 | Posted in
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The Ministry of Health and Wellness is carrying out a national vaccination campaign, which today took them to Orange Walk District where hundreds of residents came out get vaccinated. Scores of persons were getting either their first or second jab. This is promising as the country tries to get enough people vaccinated so that economic […]
Written on July 21, 2021 | Posted in
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Sixty-one-year-old Norris Meighan joins his son and two others in being charged equally for the chaos that ensued on Monday night in Belize City. After being held in police custody for the past forty-two hours, the father and son duo of Dean and Dylan Belisle, along with Romario Meighan, who was celebrating his birthday, were […]
Written on July 21, 2021 | Posted in
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There was disappointing news today for the Christian Workers Union. For the past twelve days, those stevedores who are members of the union have been on a go-slow on the sugar barge at the Port of Belize. The C.W.U. contends that a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the government and Banana Enterprises Limited in 2006 […]
Written on July 21, 2021 | Posted in
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We also heard from the C.E.O. of the Port of Belize Limited, Andrew Lane, on A.S.R./B.S.I.’s move to Big Creek Port. Lane told News Five via phone that the government’s decision sets a dangerous precedent. On the Phone: Andrew Lane, C.E.O., Port of Belize Limited “The Minister of Labor said that it was A.S.R./B.S.I. […]
Written on July 21, 2021 | Posted in
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The Belizean Rights and Justice Movement launched its anti-vaccination campaign last week. Since then, the Belize Medical and Dental Service as well as the Belize Broadcasting Authority have issued statements – the B.M.D.A. in respect of several individuals claiming to be doctors, but who are not in the system and then the B.B.A. which is […]
Written on July 21, 2021 | Posted in
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While many of the farmers in the agriculture industry have been vaccinated, today Agriculture Minister Jose Abelardo Mai told News Five that many in the Mennonite community have opted not to take the vaccine. Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister of Agriculture “Most of the farmers I am in contact with, I speak to, have been […]
Written on July 21, 2021 | Posted in
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While with the Minister of Youth, Sports and E-Governance, we asked him about the possible resumption of contact sports since athletes and sporting associations have been clamouring for a further ease of restrictions, wanting to get back on the courts and pitches. But with the country now experiencing a third wave due to the rising […]
Written on July 21, 2021 | Posted in
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Three Belizean athletes are preparing for the Olympic Opening Ceremony on Friday in Tokyo. News Five has confirmed that at least two of our athletics competitors, Shaun Gill and Samantha Dirks have left for Tokyo already. But, amidst the excitement at the world’s largest sports stage, COVID-19 concerns are mounting. According to international news reports, […]
Written on July 21, 2021 | Posted in
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In this week’s cabinet meeting, Minister of Health and Wellness Michel Chebat reported on the rising number of COVID-19 detections, sought approval for restrictions which will come into effect at the start of next week. Minister of the Public Service, Henry Charles Usher, reported on the redistricting exercise. Cabinet gave its approval for an exercise […]
Written on July 21, 2021 | Posted in
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There is some not-so-welcome news tonight for Belizean commuters. The Ministry of Finance announced today that effective Thursday, July twenty-second; the pump price of two fuel products will change. Regular gasoline is going up by thirty-eight cents to eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents per gallon; diesel will increase by six cents to ten dollars and […]
Written on July 21, 2021 | Posted in
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The parliamentary caucus of the United Democratic Party has issued a release on the proposed Tenth and Eleventh Amendments, following a meeting of the Constitution and Foreign Affairs Committee on Monday. Leader of the Opposition Shyne Barrow, who sits on the committee, reported to his colleagues in the House of Representatives and Senate that the […]
Written on July 21, 2021 | Posted in
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Earlier this month, the Belize Broadcasting Association put several broadcasting stations on notice for failure to pay their licensing fee. Among the stations listed, are Reef Radio of San Pedro and Dangriga Cable Vision, as well as the Opposition’s Wave Radio. According to the B.B.A., Wave Radio Station hasn’t paid its fees for the last […]
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On the day of the Eid, Muslims who can afford to sacrifice an animal are instructed to do so after prayer. In Belize, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at is celebrating the Eid of Sacrifices. News Five spoke with Ata’ul Haq about the observance. Ata’ul Haq, Missionary, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at “Eid-ul-Adhiya is basically the Eid of […]
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After decades of back and forth, the community of Crooked Tree may soon be able to get back to the kinds of fishing and other livelihood activities they used to enjoy. News Five’s Andrea Polanco visited the Wildlife Sanctuary to find out more. Andrea Polanco, Reporting This body of picturesque and serene water greets […]
Written on July 21, 2021 | Posted in
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Today, the Vindel family in Lord’s Bank Village made a shocking discovery a short distance away from where they lived. The body of Vilma Vindel Elias, a mother of three, was found in a bushy spot in an area known as Spanish Town off the Old Well Road in the village. News Five’s Duane Moody […]
Written on July 20, 2021 | Posted in
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Police are continuing to crack down on illegal gatherings, but on Monday night, videos began to circulate of a confrontation with police in Belize City that turned ugly. This morning, News Five’s Isani Cayetano visited the area to find out more. Isani Cayetano, Reporting Norris Meighan Sr. was wrapping up a birthday celebration with […]
Written on July 20, 2021 | Posted in
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Across the nation, protestors are calling for the police officer who was allegedly behind the shooting death of fourteen-year-old Laddie Gillett to be jailed and charged with murder. Every night, for the past five days, there have been protests and candle vigils for the slain teen. Tonight, News Five’s Paul Lopez takes a look at […]
Written on July 20, 2021 | Posted in
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The medical certificate has been issued on the cause of death of Laddie Gillett. It reveals he died as a result of “a single perforating gunshot wound to the chest.” A family member told News Five this evening that they confirmed that the wording of the cause of death is accurate. The term perforating refers […]
Written on July 20, 2021 | Posted in
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Today, Canadian national Jasmine Hartin was back before a judge with two new lawyers, but it wasn’t for the manslaughter by negligence charge before the Supreme Court. Instead, she was three blocks away, appearing in the Belize Family Court as a custody case for her four-year-old twins begins. News Five’s Duane Moody reports. Duane […]
Written on July 20, 2021 | Posted in
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As we reported earlier this week, the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital has gone into full emergency mode and has suspended all its outpatient and referral clinics in order to focus on the current COVID outbreak. K.H.M.H. Chairman, Doctor Andre Sosa explained to News Five today that currently, the hospital has thirteen diagnosed COVID patients that […]
Written on July 20, 2021 | Posted in
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