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P.U.P. Area Representative for Fort George, Henry Charles Usher, says the black “Free Belize” flag being flown by those in protest, is a flag of anarchy. Usher says their protest for freedom is only helping to push freedom further into the future for Belize. Henry Charles Usher, Area Representative, Fort George “I know there […]
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Also speaking on the COVID-19 vaccines and those opposing to take the shot was Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde. While taking a softer approach, empathizing with the concerns of anti-vaxxers, Hyde also spoke to the harsh realities of living with the virus in Belize. Cordel Hyde, Deputy Prime Minister “This issue to vax or […]
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It has been ten years since the passing of Belize’s first Prime Minister, the Right Honorable George Cadle Price. A wreath-laying ceremony is held annually in his honor at his gravesite at the Lord Ridge Cemetery. That ceremony was held on Sunday with adherence to COVID-19 protocols. News Five’s Paul Lopez was there. Paul […]
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One Sunday night, nineteen Belizeans were recognized for their service to the nation through great diligence and sacrifice. These nineteen Belizeans were bestowed with national awards at a Tribute to Belizean Patriots ceremony inside the Battle Field Park in Belize City. Here are the acceptance speeches from two educators who received this award. Dr. […]
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The men and women on the frontline of the battle against COVID-19 were officially recognized during a ceremony held on Sunday night. Among the many awardees was Commissioner of Police Chester Williams. This afternoon, he told us about the feeling of being recognized as a department. Chester Williams, COVID Hero “It is a joyous […]
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On Wednesday, we reported that Guatemalan fugitive; Alfonso Bulux Vicente was apprehended and taken into custody. Today he was handed over to Guatemalan authorities who had requested his return. Bulux was wanted for the mass killings in December 1982 at Dos Erres, when over two hundred and fifty villagers, including children, were killed. It is […]
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On Thursday, we reported that perhaps at least two Mennonite communities had hired the services of attorneys to challenge the government on the COVID regulations. Today, attorney Dickie Bradley confirmed that report with News Five. Bradley informed us that Arthur Saldivar is the lead attorney in the lawsuit, while a British lawyer is being hired […]
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On September twentieth, new COVID-19 regulations take effect, including an extension of the curfew from seven p.m. to four a.m. daily; restaurants can only do takeout and a “no movement” Sunday. These regulations will be in place for two weeks in the hope to drive active COVID-19 cases down. But the restrictions have been met […]
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It seems the vaccination drive has picked up speed, with the turnout at the various sites in Belize City extremely high. News Five received reports that in Belize City, more than one thousand vaccinations were administered today. At Swift Hall on Vernon Street, many people who were waiting in line to receive their shot this […]
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October fourth is the proposed reopening date for face-to-face school instruction. And while the vaccination rollout is underway for children twelve to seventeen, G.O.B. has been working with the Belize National Teachers Union to have as many teachers as possible get vaccinated. But what’s the plan for those unvaccinated teachers, who we are told will […]
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He was sworn in again as Leader of the Opposition on Thursday and today, Patrick Faber held a press conference to give more details of his return to that position and to project a sense of unity to a public that has been getting whiplashed watching the challenges and changes at the head of the […]
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In regards to the Lev Dermen scandal that has dogged John Saldivar, in his opening statement at today’s press conference, he says he did tell the former Prime Minister he had been receiving campaign contributions from Dermen. He says, however, he did not want to contradict the former prime minister who spoke about the Dermen […]
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A state-of-the-art mobile medical unit has been made available for COVID patients who require hospitalization and are coming from Cayo, Stann Creek and Toledo districts. The field hospital which was donated to the Government of Belize by the United States Embassy is presently located in Belmopan on the University of Belize campus. The facility has […]
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The European Union and the Pan American Health Organization have been working closely with the Government of Belize in strengthening its healthcare system. To date, the EU has invested approximately eight million Euros in various projects that support the Ministry of Health and Wellness initiatives. In recognition of the continued partnership, a visibility event was […]
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Five thousand Belizean youths will learn the skill of online trading. This evening, Minister of Youth Kevin Bernard signed an MOU with Dominican Republic-based Harvest Trading CAP Academy which will provide scholarship opportunities. At the end of the event, we spoke to the C.E.O. of the Academy and Minister Bernard. Jairo Gonzalez, C.E.O., Harvest […]
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It’s a mounting problem, with no end in sight. For weeks, some in Belize City say for over a month, their trash has not been picked up – not by BWC nor the City Council, which has been going around collecting garbage once a week over the last month. Today, when News Five caught up […]
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The contract says the Council pays BWC sixty thousand dollars weekly for garbage collection. We asked the Mayor whether this bill is increasing, based on the contractual agreement, even though the services are not being provided. With the council already over a million dollars in debt, is the matter heading to court? Bernard Wagner, […]
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As both CitCo and BWC continue to battle through this garbage crisis; Belize City residents who will have to endure yet another week of their trash not being collected. The Mayor is asking for understanding. Bernard Wagner, Belize City Mayor “I empathize with them as well, but we are facing the same situation and […]
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Water – it is considered the source of life. But for one part of Unitedville, it is a source of contention. A villager recently reached out to our news room to say her community has been experiencing low to no water pressure for years now and the issue persists, even though the matter has reportedly […]
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A team of Cuban experts from the Institute of Marine Sciences and GAMMA S.A. have been in Belize over the past two weeks conducting preliminary assessments on coastal erosion in the south. It is being done under a project entitled, “Enhancing the Climate Resilience of Dangriga and Hopkins.” But on Tuesday, the team carried out […]
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Well, the day finally arrived and the Belize City mural has been unveiled. The project is part of a countrywide commissioned event for the September festivities by the National Celebrations Commission. The storyboard, created by three well-known Belize City artists, is a retrospective of the country’s forty years of independence painted onto the fence at […]
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Forty persons who wanted to share with the wider public their idea of an artistic or cultural project received support from the September Celebrations Committee on Thursday. The Committee had invited people from all districts to submit their ideas during its Belize at 40 Innovative Grants project for which forty thousand dollars were allocated. Minister […]
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One of the events just for kids in September is the annual Children’s Rally. Hundreds of children usually feel the excitement of dressing in patriotic colors or waving little flags as they gather to join the fun. But due to the pandemic, the rally this year went online. And although they may not have been […]
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As most Belizeans already know, a new set of COVID regulations will come into effect on Sunday. Those rules are the latest attempt by the Briceno administration to stem the spread of the virus across the country, but more so in Belize District where the number of daily infections has skyrocketed over the past few […]
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For the next two weeks, starting on Sunday, September nineteenth, mainland Belize will be in a semi-lockdown for two weeks. With the exception of Hopkins, Placencia, Caye, Caulker, and San Pedro, all tourist destinations, cities, towns and villages are subject to a nightly curfew beginning at seven p.m. Prime Minister Briceño details the upcoming changes. […]
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