While restrictions have been eased on either side of the border, COVID is still real. Ambassador Oscar Arnold cautions Belizean travelers to Mexico to remain vigilant, practice social distancing and follow mask wearing measures. Oscar Arnold, Belizean Ambassador to Mexico “People are still dying from this virus and are still contracting the virus. While […]
Speaking of Belizeans heading north into Mexico, recently there was a group of Belizeans, including some notorious figures, sent back to Belize after they were trying to illegally transit Mexico to get to the U.S. Reports are that quite a few alleged gang members are now living in the United States having taken a similar […]
Today, while with Belize’s Ambassador to Mexico Oscar Arnold, we asked about the official visit by Andrés Manuel López Obrador to Belize sometime next month. It’s a regional tour with a stop in Belize before he heads to Cuba. Ambassador Arnold couldn’t disclose much, but says that logistical details are well underway for the presidential […]
Recently, representatives from Belize and Quintana Roo, Mexico engaged in a three-day Investment Exchange Program. The aim was to create economic opportunities for both countries and assist Mexico with tapping into the CARICOM market. The exchange is a follow up to a summit that took place in Cancun. Ishmael Quiroz, Executive Director, Economic Development […]
As we reported earlier this week, bus fares from district to district will be increased by a dollar maximum, if you are going further than twenty-five miles and take a bus that is heading directly to your destination. But if you need to catch two different buses to take you to where you’re going, the […]
Striking a balance between a police officer’s right to prevent and detect crime and a citizen’s right to freedom of movement and privacy has never been more important. This morning, attorney-at-law Leslie Mendez made an appearance on Open Your Eyes where she addressed the topic ahead of the Easter holiday. In one of her responses, […]
While an officer may not feel compelled to give their reason for a search or their name, they have an obligation to do so. Attorney Leslie Mendez suggested that educational campaigns should be reframed to inform police officers of what they cannot do. Leslie Mendez, Attorney-at-law “It is always kind of strange, these how […]
An apparent mutiny is taking place at the Belmopan City Council, where a majority of the councilors have expressed serious concerns with the management style of Mayor Sharon Palacio. The discord within the administration has been brought to the attention of the Ministry of Local Government. After several failed attempts at bringing both parties together […]
According to Minister Requeña, who is in receipt of a letter written by Mayor Palacio on April sixth, notwithstanding the appointment of a financial controller, the head of the city will retain her responsibilities at City Hall. Isani Cayetano “I understand that you are in receipt of a letter that was written to you […]
A large female manatee was killed on Tuesday near Lerisi Restaurant on Marine Parade. Even before a necropsy was performed, there were visible large cut wounds to the head and upper right shoulder of the mammal, and apparent fracturing of the skull and broken ribs. The team at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute says […]
The Program Coordinator for the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute says that they are concerned about the orphaned manatee calf that remains exposed to the potential dangers after this mother manatee’s death. Jamal Galves, Program Coordinator, Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute “After careful assessment the team identified that the animal was lactating, it was […]
The Belize Women’s National Team finished third in its group in CONCACAF’s World Cup Elimination Rounds. On Tuesday, Belize came up on top against Barbados in a three-nil victory in El Salvador. Shendra Casimiro scored the first goal for Belize, followed by team captain Jayda Brown who scored two goals. While Belize’s women’s team did […]
An emotional Jayda Brown also took questions from the press following the game. Here is what she had to say. Jayda Brown, Captain, Belize Women’s National Team “I feel extremely excited because we have had tremendous growth. We are here to represent our people, to show that Belize does have talent. Over the past […]
Many people will be flocking the fish markets to purchase their fish for Good Friday, but how much will the fish cost this year? News Five’s Marion Ali went looking and checked in with a food vendor for options on ways to prepare your family’s Good Friday fish. Here’s her report. Marion Ali, Reporting […]
Jamaican dancehall and reggae artist Buju Banton arrived in Belize on Monday as a special guest of Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow. The internationally acclaimed musician is not in the Jewel to perform, he is simply here for rest and relaxation. He arrived, nonetheless, at a critical time, in the wake of a violent weekend that […]
Hard on the heels of a bloody weekend marred by deadly violence and road traffic accidents, the United Democratic Party issued a recorded statement in which the Shadow Minister of National Security took aim squarely at his sitting counterpart. In a televised address, U.D.P. Chairman Mike Peyrefitte, who is also the former minister responsible for […]
In responding to the criticism levied against him, Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa took the high road and admitted that he is prepared to work with anyone for the sake of reducing violent crimes across the country. Isani Cayetano “Your involvement, however, comes at a time when the strongest criticism of your management […]
Today, the National Evangelical Association of Belize proudly announced a milestone, despite not fully realizing the number of signatures needed to trigger a referendum on the cannabis legislation. The churches are at the helm of a countrywide effort to garner as many as nineteen thousand signatures, is still five thousand shy of reaching that target. […]
While there seems to be some discrepancy about the timeline given for additional changes, the Minister of New Growth Industries reiterated that the extension granted by the senate is not for the gathering of signatures to trigger a cannabis referendum. Kareem Musa, Minister of New Growth Industries “What I heard in the Senate was […]
On Monday, the Daily COVID-19 Report of the Ministry of Health and Wellness shared that there were only fourteen new confirmed cases and that active cases are as low as one hundred and twenty-eight. While the daily positivity was at one point one percent with eleven new recoveries, it was the eight new COVID-related deaths […]
The process includes the revision of death certificates that have been entered into the Belize Health Information System, by doctors and health professionals and includes laboratory results, imaging studies, and clinical notes. Epidemiologist Doctor Russell Manzanero says that the ministry is in no way hiding the numbers. He speaks of the challenges with death certificates […]
From February fourteenth to April ninth, there have been about thirty reported COVID-related deaths. This encompasses the two months since the revision process started. These numbers include those deaths that were initially undetermined. Did this process help with the decision-making in the fight against the pandemic? Dr. Russell Manzanero, Epidemiologist, Ministry of Health & […]
Belizean basketball fans have something to celebrate tonight as an under eighteen team has won the Copa Campeche Tournament. Nine athletes, along with Coaches Darwin “Puppy” Leslie and Linbert Moody, returned from Mexico early this morning tired but jubilant. It’s a great step as the team moves into the FIBA games scheduled in Panama this […]
At news time tonight, a second friendly football match is taking place in Chetumal between the U-19 Belize Men’s National Football Team and the CAR M.M., a team from Cancun. It is being streamed live on the Football Federation of Belize Facebook page. It is the second of four international friendlies as the team prepares […]
If you are planning to travel by bus this Easter, you better bring along a little extra cash. New rates go into effect this weekend, the result of negotiations between the bus industry and the government that were sparked by rising fuel costs. Marion Ali spoke with Minister of Transport, Rodwell Ferguson today. Marion […]
