The Briceño administration announced this evening that the scheduled reopening of land borders and sea ports on January first has been postponed to February 2022. The decision came on the heels of a recommendation from the COVID-19 Advisory Committee. The postponement, says the release, will allow for the health system to prepare for the emergence […]
But it would appear that the P.M. did not get the memo, because earlier today, he told the media that the reopening date remains in place and that the protocol at the land borders across the country has still not been finalised. Now the proposed reopening has been met with mixed reviews, but P.M. Briceño […]
As we have been reporting, Doctor Marvin Manzanero was terminated last Friday as Director of Health Services under the Ministry of Health and Wellness. The writings were on the wall for almost a year. With the D.H.S. post abolished, Doctor Manzanero was handed his walking papers and now the ministry is seeking applicants for two […]
The concern over the opening of the border continues to grow, especially with the highly transmissible omicron variant spreading across the globe. Without mincing words, Prime Minister John Briceño says, like the delta, omicron will inevitably make its way to Belize. Prime Minister John Briceño “I wish I could tell you that omicron will […]
Schools are to reopen to hybrid learning come January, alternating between online distance-learning and having students on the school compounds that have been given the green light to operate. The Prime Minister says schools must reopen, even at the risk of an initial COVID spike. Prime Minister John Briceño “The schools have to open. […]
There are many holiday events at this time of the year, but one of the most festive is the traditional Christmas luncheon at the Price Barracks. News Five’s Duane Moody joined the B.D.F soldiers today. Duane Moody, Reporting Today, senior officials of the Ministry of National Defense and National Security along with representatives from […]
In 2022, an amnesty program will regularise the status of upwards of fifty thousand undocumented migrants in Belize. There have been rumors after the amnesty period there will be a crackdown by law enforcement on those staying in Belize without proper documentation. But who would carry this out? P.M. Briceño says that while his government […]
The Belize Central Prison and the Wagner’s Youth Facility in Hattieville today received new basketball gear. The gifts came from the Ahmadiyya Muslim community, which has had significant levels of success in its own league championships in the pre-COVID era. News Five’s Marion Ali was on hand for the brief ceremony this morning. Marion […]
After the Ahmadiyya Muslim President, Imam Naveed Mangla handed over the basketball gear to the Kolbe Foundation, he returned to Belize City where he also installed new basketball backboards at the Grace Primary School compound on Faber’s Road. The new boards complete with rims and net, will also benefit the children who live in the […]
There is a new director at the Wagner’s Youth Facility. Robert Diaz replaces William Dawson, who moved on to help gang members in Belize City who are trying to uplift their lives and to unite. C.E.O. of the Kolbe Foundation told us more about the school teacher turned director of the correctional facility. Virgilio […]
‘Tis the season to be merry and the inmates at the Belize Central Prison will be allowed certain privileges this year – that is, the ones who have not been naughty but nice in their attitudes towards authority in 2021. C.E.O. of the Kolbe Foundation, Virgilio Murillo told News Five that while inmates will be […]
YADLIT, pronounced, YAAD LIT, is a community based organization out of Punta Gorda focused on agriculture and community development. The founders of the organization uses their agriculture-based business to invest in education, sports and youth development. Paul Lopez has the story. Paul Lopez, Reporting The Youth Association Developing Livelihood, YADLIT, was founded in Punta […]
As viewers probably know by now the start of sugar crop has been delayed in the North due to unresolved issues between the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association, B.S.C.F.A. and the millers in Tower Hill, A.S.R./B.S.I. Adding to the confusion, after B.S.I. said they would proceed with milling on Monday even if not every association […]
P.M. says that among the issues right now is the profit sharing mechanism on the bagasse. But there’s another problem within the northern sugar belt. Two of the four associations have signed on to the agreement, but there are concerns over the standings of those associations. An amendment to the Sugar Industry Act that has […]
Dozens of teenagers attending secondary school in the Old Capital were today proud recipients of tablets ahead of the January semester of hybrid learning. It’s the culmination of another initiative launched by the Aspire for Greatness Foundation, to assist less fortunate students on Belize City’s south side with the resources necessary to continue their academic […]
Belizean Artist “Unlmtd” (Unlimited) released a new single just in time for the holidays entitled “This Christmas.” The stunning visuals by Sheron Hope that accompany it feature the artist’s family, as well as beautiful light displays from across Belize City. The artist told News Five that the message behind the song encourages Belizeans to appreciate […]
And finally tonight, there is a positive story coming out of the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital as seventy-six year old Cecelia Savery checked out after fourteen days in the COVID unit. She is now COVID-free. The hospital sent us a photo of a clearly happy Savery and an emotional staff bidding her farewell. The K.H.M.H. […]
We reported on Monday that Creole culture advocate Myrna Manzanares was critically ill in the K.H.M.H. Intensive Care Unit. Manzanares passed away shortly before two this morning, never waking up from a coma that she fell into since suffering a stroke last week Wednesday. Several organizations, including the National Kriol Council, the United Democratic Party, […]
Among her accomplishments, Myrna Manzanares was instrumental in helping to create the Kriol dictionary and Kriol translation of the Bible. But, there were other things about the late Manzanares that some people may not know. Silvaana shared some of those aspects of her late friend, referring to her as “The Spirit of Kriol.” Silvaana […]
Now, with the passing of such a key person in the preservation of Kriol culture, Udz says there now has to be an effort to also preserve the legacy of Myrna Manzanares. Silvaana Udz, Friend of Myrna Manzanares “Wi have to talk and meet bout it of course. Wi have to figure it out. […]
We are only four days from the Christmas Day and everyone is ready to celebrate. But during yet another COVID-Christmas, the folks over at the Ministry of Health and Wellness are asking Belizeans to heed social distancing guidelines and to be safe during the extended weekend. Doctor Melissa Diaz-Musa implored people to continue being cautious, […]
While the active cases of COVID-19 have been on a downward trend for some weeks now, Doctor Diaz-Musa says this gives healthcare professionals an opportunity to focus on other health problems. Here’s how she explains it. Dr. Melissa Diaz-Musa, Deputy Regional Health Manager, Central Health Region “It’s important for the general public to know […]
As the sticky situation between B.S.C.F.A. and A.S.R./B.S.I. moves into day-two of the sugar crop opening delay, today we heard from the Chairman of the Sugar Industry Control Board. Marcos Osorio wrote to the mill last Friday informing them that the sugar crop cannot commence on December twentieth citing, “a need for a publication in […]
According to Osorio, a meeting of the board has been called to hear presentations from the B.S.C.F.A. and A.S.R./B.S.I. Osorio alluded to a division between association representatives on the board, accusing A.S.R./B.S.I. representatives of inciting division. As the Chairman, Osorio also has a position on the issue. He is of the view that both parties […]
We also sought to find out from Osorio if any of the politicians in the north had any influence on S.I.C.B.’s letter to A.S.R./B.S.I. last Friday. Here is how he responded. Marcos Osorio, Chairman, S.I.C.B. “I would say no influence. Actually, I made the proper consultations before drafting the press release, guided by the […]
