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Tourism stakeholders may be interested to know that the tourism master plan is getting an update. Isani Cayetano was at the signing of a memorandum of understanding today between the B.T.B. and the University of Belize. Isani Cayetano, Reporting The National Sustainable Tourism Master Plan was endorsed by Cabinet a little over eleven years […]
Written on February 9, 2022 | Posted in
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Belize’s land borders were reopened on February seventh. Since then, there has been a steady trickle of travelers crossing over into Mexico and Guatemala. But there are still a few setbacks to address in the days ahead, particularly where it concerns testing requirements for persons re-entering the country. It takes a concerted effort for government […]
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While Mahler anticipates an increase in traffic to and from Belize in the coming weeks, he also supports the idea that it’s time to fully reopen the country, but not without certain rules in place to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism & Diaspora Relations “It has been steady. I […]
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As the United Democratic Party struggles to bring stability to its leadership, Senator Darrell Bradley appeared on Open Your Eyes to discuss the type of reform he believes Belizean politics needs. He says there will always be divisiveness because differing views is what politics is all about, and that no one leader can ever achieve […]
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When asked for his views on the narrow vote taken by the U.D.P. party national council over Patrick Faber’s resignation, and if it is surprising that there was only a one vote difference, Darrell Bradley says again, principle-based discussion is needed. He says there is no place for domestic violence, and people in the political […]
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The Belize Electricity Limited wishes to clarify that it did not request an increase in rates in its recent Annual Review Proceeding submission to the Public Utilities Commission. B.E.L. points to a press briefing on January sixth during which its General Manager of Legal and Corporate Service, Dawn Sampson-Nunez said “We proposed in our submission […]
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Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow is once again in the United States on official travel, but while Stateside he’s also making his media rounds. Earlier today, the Mesop Area Rep appeared on Wendy. The Queen of Media was absent from today’s episode but sitting in for her was fellow New York rapper Fat Joe, along with […]
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Businesswoman Nancy Marin has turned to the media to help her to find out why, after following all the procedures and requirements to get an import permit for ostriches, her application was first granted, but then revoked. Marin, who is also the leader of the Belize People’s Front Movement, told News Five that she has […]
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We asked the reason for her interest in the ostrich, which is not a bird Belizeans are very familiar with. She explained that these birds can be income generators for those in the agro-industry sector. Nancy Marin, Businesswoman “I have volunteered at ostrich farms in California. I visited and worked at some in New […]
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Finally there is some really good COVID-19 news. The numbers are trending down. The latest statistics coming out of the Epidemiology Unit at the Ministry of Health and Wellness indicate the daily positivity rate should be back to pre-Omicron numbers as soon as mid- February. A recent graph which shows the “Projected Prevalence of COVID-19 […]
Written on February 8, 2022 | Posted in
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Manzanero notes that graphs are projections based on a model of the current trend. It is not an exact science, but could be pretty accurate if the daily positivity rate continues to trend downward. Other variables are the enforcement of COVID-19 regulations as well as the vaccination uptake. But, what about the curfew? Will lower […]
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And while the projections are promising, COVID-19 cases could increase as a result of the land borders reopening. It is a risk that comes with people gathering and moving by the masses. But again, Manzanero explained that erring on the side of caution will mitigate those risks. Russell Manzanero, Epidemiologist, Ministry of Health & […]
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There is also some good news regarding Dr. Marvin Manzanero. Over the weekend, the Minister of Health, Kevin Bernard, announced that the former Director of Health Services has accepted the new post of Director of International Cooperation. This was one of three posts in the Ministry of Health and Wellness which have been vacant for […]
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Meanwhile, the deadline for applications to fill the other two posts – Director of Hospital Services and Allied Health and Director of Public Health and Wellness— closed on Monday. The Minister told us that the Ministry has received a number of applications. Kevin Bernard, Minister of Health & Wellness “I am very much aware […]
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The current shipping challenges that have prevailed over several months have compounded an already short supply of medications brought on by the mid-2020 budget cuts that the National Health Insurance had imposed for imaging, laboratory, and pharmaceutical services. But, Minister Bernard assured today that the patients will be able to access their medications in the […]
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It is day two since land borders have been reopened for Belizeans, and today a News Five team headed to the western border with Guatemala to see exactly what the procedure and traffic was looking like. We found just a small group of persons, primarily tourists who were going on one-day tours to Peten, using […]
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What’s happening with the hundreds of students from neighbouring Guatemala who study in Belize? Today, a News Five team visited with Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Primary School in Benque Viejo del Carmen. About twenty percent of its student population resides in Guatemala, and pre-pandemic, they commuted daily across the border for classes. The process that […]
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And, while there has not been a rush of Belizeans heading across the border yet, health and border officials do expect an influx of traveling Belizeans over the weekend. But, Dr. Gilharry says, they are prepared for the exodus. Dr. Angela Gilharry, Medical Chief of Staff, Corozal Community Hospital “Definitely at the beginning when […]
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Forty-year-old Glendford Soberanis was arrested and charged on Monday, following an armed attack on Antelope Street Extension over the weekend. On Saturday evening, a volley of shots was fired, injuring five persons, including two women. It is reported that the gunman targeted Robert Lamb and in the process injured several bystanders. Soberanis subsequently appeared before […]
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An extraordinary general meeting is being requested by members of the Cycling Federation of Belize in an attempt to elect a new executive. This afternoon, Tariq Cano and Alexi Ordonez, having tendered a copy of the requisition to the National Sports Council, convened a brief question and answer session with the media. According to Cano, […]
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Running for vice president on Cano’s ticket is Alexi Ordonez. Despite trying to revive interest in the sport, Ordonez says that much more can be done to meet the needs of cyclists at all levels of riding. Alexi Ordonez, Vice Presidential Candidate “If you notice, Cano said five years, but almost for the past, […]
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An aquaculture workshop was held Monday at the Tilapia Hatchery Center in Central Farm for shrimp famers. Aqua experts Grant Stentiford and Matthew Sanders from the United Kingdom facilitated. The pair is in Belize along with the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquatic Science (C.E.F.A.S.) to look at how aquaculture, fisheries, and food security can […]
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise has gotten a donation of eight hundred small beetle traps from the International Regional Organization for Agricultural Health. The traps were purchased in Australia and will help Belizean farmers who are battling the small hive beetle, a scavenger and parasite of honeybee colonies. The pest is native […]
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The Belize Audubon Society is the oldest conservation organization in the country. Established in 1969, the N.G.O. has evolved to becoming one of the leading environmental groups advocating for sustainable management of Belize’s natural resources. On Sunday, the Audubon celebrated its fifty-third anniversary. While there is much to be proud of, the organization has also […]
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On February sixteenth, the Belize Audubon Society will host the annual James Waight Awards Ceremony. The virtual event recognizes exemplary Belizeans in the area of conservation and environmental awareness. The first award was issued in 1987, and since then as many as thirty-four persons have received awards. Amanda Acosta, Executive Director, Belize Audubon Society […]
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