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Senator Bradley also noted several areas where he believes G.O.B. is not getting value for money in the new budget, especially since the wage bill has actually increased, rather than gone down, by thirty million dollars. Darrell Bradley, U.D.P. Senator “I went through the Prime Minister’s Budget speech in detail and I noticed certain things […]
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Before he wrapped up his presentation, Senator Courtenay also informed of people who use the law and the notion of human rights to undermine the Constitution of Belize as it relates to immigration laws and violations. Eamon Courtenay, Leader of Government Business “Efforts continue up until this very morning to attempt to undermine the laws […]
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Some thirty-eight undocumented workers from the citrus belt in the south are tonight in custody. The laborers, who are from Central America, have been working in the industry which is in a critical state and some say is on the brink of collapsing. The situation is complex as it includes issues of imported labor and […]
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The nation’s agriculture sector has contributed to an eleven point two percent primary sector growth over the past year. The successful rebound of the economy, in the view of Senator Courtenay, is fueled by the performance primarily of the tourism and agriculture sectors. The government, he said, is expanding the agriculture industry further. Senator […]
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Gwen Lizarraga High School is one of several secondary schools in Belize City that has an enrolment of students who are extremely susceptible to the influence of gangs. Its location on the south side sees young men and women from various crime-ridden communities in daily attendance now that in-person classes have resumed. With that in […]
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A vessel docked at a pier in Caye Caulker went up in flames overnight and investigators are yet to determine the cause of the fire. It happened just before midnight at Blue Wave Pier where a Cabin Cruiser Bertram boat was moored. When fire officials were summoned to the location they discovered the thirty-eight foot […]
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The University of Belize, in partnership with the National Association of Social Workers, is hosting a two-day Social Virtual Summit. The summit is used as a platform to emphasize the role social workers play as mental health practitioners in various fields. Students and social work professionals alike are sharing their experiences to both an in-person […]
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Larrieu also spoke about a pilot project being implemented in primary schools across Belize City that looks at the emotional and social well being of students. Notably, public primary schools do not have many social workers as a part of their programs. Bridging that gap is important to addressing some of the behavioral issues we […]
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Restaurants, food stands, as well as importers and retailers, may want to double check their stock to make sure they don’t still have any prohibited plastic items. That’s because the Department of the Environment will be enforcing the ban that comes into effect Thursday on disposable plastic and foam cups, plates, containers, as well as […]
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Rising food prices, especially on imported goods, has become a topic of widespread concern. Today the Minister of Agriculture Jose Mai, who is also responsible for the portfolio of Food Security, appeared on Channel Five’s Open Your Eyes. He says the problem has multiple causes, but there is price gouging compounding the other challenges. […]
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Minister Mai also said that any establishment that is price gouging is compounding the inflation already being felt and treating Belizean consumers unfairly. He is taking a proposal to Cabinet to go after these merchants. In the meantime, he says any shop that does not have prices of controlled goods listed on the wall is […]
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Following his appearance on Open your Eyes, Minister Mai made a virtual presentation at the opening ceremony of the Food and Agricultural Organization Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean. He also attended the launch in Spanish Lookout for the U.H.T. milk where he gave further details on the measures being taken to address […]
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You may have seen them this morning, Belize’s littlest citizens dressed up for a special event at their school. It is part of Child Stimulation month which wraps up this week. Today News Five’s Paul Lopez stopped by one Belize City pre-school to see the children celebrating the diversity of Belize. Paul Lopez, Reporting […]
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It took a long time coming, but on Friday the family of an American man killed in Belize eight years ago finally got some justice. A jury in Washington State found Tracy Nessl guilty for committing battery against her uncle, Timothy McNamara, who she was also in an incestuous relationship with. These actions of hers […]
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Karen Koehler, the lead attorney for Timothy McNamara’s loved ones says, in addition to the settlement, the family is now able to return to their farm in Washington state, and place Timothy’s ashes close to another family grave. Karen Koehler, Attorney-at-law “For seven years they have been waiting for the truth to be told. […]
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Newly elected Leader of the United Democratic Party, Moses “Shyne” Barrow, made a guest appearance on Open Your Eyes morning show to talk about winning Sunday’s U.D.P. Leadership Convention. When asked why he believes he has been successful at becoming an elected member of the House of Representatives, the Leader of the Opposition, and now […]
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When asked about the fate of those in the U.D.P. who form the Caucus for Change, Party Leader Barrow says it is for the constituents to decide. Barrow says constituency conventions need to be held, and he intends to take a hands-off approach when U.D.P. supporters are making their decisions. Moses “Shyne” Barrow, Party […]
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So, what, if anything, will Shyne Barrow do about his aunt’s repeated absences from the House of Representatives now that he is the Leader of the Party? Denise “Sista B” Barrow, the U.D.P. Area Representative for Queen’s Square has been noticeably missing from House meetings. So will Shyne be able to convince her to represent […]
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The National Women’s Commission held a signing ceremony with private sector businesses who pledged their ongoing support to safe houses in Belize. The signing is in partnership with the Ministry of Human Development Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, and Spotlight Initiative. Safe houses provide an important service to victims and survivors of domestic violence, human […]
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There is now a Blue Bonds Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister, presided over by former Fisheries Administrator, Beverly Wade. As Director of the Blue Bonds and Project for Finance Permanence, Wade told News Five that Belize has eight years to deliver in key areas. Beverly Wade, Director, Blue Bonds & Project […]
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Before Wade was appointed head of the Blue Bonds Unit, she worked as the Planning and Policy Advisor in the Ministry of the Blue Economy. This followed years of experience at the Fisheries Department. Having worked closely with others in protected areas management and conservation, she says that the transition was seamless because the work […]
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Belize has joined several Central and South American countries in being able to monitor its fishing vessels live via Global Fishing Watch. It follows a partnership that began in 2021 among the Belize High Seas Fishing Unit, Global Fishing Watch and Oceana Belize. They decided to work together to monitor Belizean fishing vessels, or those […]
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As Alyssa Noble, the Communication Director for OCEANA Belize, explained to News Five, the platform tracks the movement of fishing vessels in real time, enabling Belize’s fishing authorities to study trends and to have a comprehensive view of the fishing fleet. This, she said, is a demonstration of Belize’s leadership and commitment to transparency and […]
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Members of the Belize Tourism Board, in partnership with the Caribbean Tourism Organization, traveled south to Dangriga this morning where they formally launched the Garifuna Trail, a community-based tourism initiative to promote economic growth. The project will focus on bringing together all the elements of the Garifuna culture to be marketed as one, unique Belizean […]
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Over the weekend, residents from the southern communities of Sunday Wood and Conejo Creek met to sign a boundary agreement, following the completion of a G.P.S. mapping exercise to delineate their respective territories. It’s part of an ongoing activity that is taking place among certain indigenous communities within the Toledo District. Here’s a brief clip […]
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