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According to Peyrefitte, the existing system in place at the police department to tackle the perennial issue of crime and violence is failing the citizenry of this country. He adds that when one takes into consideration the morale of law enforcement officers, it’s a virtual powder keg. Michael Peyrefitte, Shadow Minister of National Security […]
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Just before five p.m. today, police confirmed that they have formally arrested and charged twenty-year-old Fausto Teck for the crime of murder in the stabbing death of Chris Rodriguez. On Tuesday evening, the caretaker of the Norman Broaster Stadium got into a fight with Rodriguez, who was stabbed twice and died at the Western Regional […]
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The Ministry of Health and Wellness will be making available COVID-19 vaccines for children ages five to eleven in the days ahead. In a cabinet brief issued earlier today, Minister Kevin Bernard informed the Prime Minister that his ministry is working closely with the Ministry of Education to safely administer vaccines to students ahead of […]
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There are differing views on the recent suspension of Forestry Officer Daniel Chi, as well as the sequence of events that led to his suspension. Two weeks ago, Prime Minister John Briceño told the media that Chi was rude to him when he called the officer to facilitate a plant importer who had a BAHA […]
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Minister Habet says that while both the ministries of Agriculture and Sustainable Development have to conduct separate inspections, in the interest of facilitating someone, both parties could have simply worked together to speed up the process. Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change & Disaster Risk Management “They have to do their part […]
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The ongoing matter between the Maya community and the Government of Belize over the implementation of the Caribbean Court of Justice’s Consent Order was heard this morning before the C.C.J. Both parties provided a status update to the court on the progress made in implementing the Consent Order. On April twenty-second, 2015, the parties in […]
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Senior Counsel Andrew Marshalleck appeared on behalf of the Government of Belize. While he stated that G.O.B. doesn’t agree with the allegations being made by the claimants, he Marshalleck also said that both parties need to rebuild the relationship between the indigenous community and the government. Andrew Marshalleck, Attorney-at-law “Your honor, we of course […]
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Belize ranks eighth among countries that are most vulnerable to climate change, so, our efforts to be as ready as we can are important, if we are to minimize the impacts of natural disasters. This afternoon the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change & Disaster Risk Management presented the ‘National Determined Contributions Implementation Plan’ – […]
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The Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation says it is prepared to work with the residents of Placencia Village in their efforts to reclaim South Silk Caye. Today, we spoke with Minister Andre Perez about the community’s efforts on the island over the weekend and why his ministry sought to put a stop to […]
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Minister Perez went on to speak about the potential hazard the use of the bags by villagers in their reclamation exercise poses. He says the ministry will be meeting with the community next week. Andre Perez, Minister of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation. “Case in point, when you the footage of the people there […]
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MAR Fund is subsidizing a survey to determine the abundance of the Antillean Manatee species across the region. The survey is done by air and it commenced in Belize on Wednesday. Researchers will be spending the next few days flying over the coast of Belize to gather data on the specie. Surveys of this nature […]
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The data gathered will be sent to a research institution in Florida that is equipped to determine the population estimate of the Antillean Manatees in Belize. We also spoke with Beverly Wade, the Director at the Blue Bonds Unit about how the data will inform her unit’s efforts in developing a marine spatial plan. […]
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For Developing States like Belize, the collection of hydrographic data is important to support sustainable economic growth, protection of the environment and mitigating the impacts of climate change. On April twenty ninth, the U.K. Hydrographic Office officially handed over seabed mapping data to the Government of Belize. The data will support safe maritime trade and […]
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The Department of Civil Aviation launched its five year strategic direction this morning at its headquarters in Ladyville. According to Minister Andre Perez, it is a first-of-its-kind strategic plan for the department. One of the important aspects of the plan is building capacity among human resources. Minister Perez told us more. Andre Perez, Minister […]
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MedSafe, a Belizean pharmaceutical company, donated an Accula P.C.R. testing machine with cartridges to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. The equipment, valued at twenty thousand dollars, is used to generate accurate and fast P.C.R. results. The testing machine was handed over by a MedSafe’s representative. A demonstration and training session was provided for all lab […]
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Higher prices on goods and fuel are taking a serious financial toll on all Belizeans. Across the country, an increase in the cost of basic commodities is impacting the ability of families to purchase food items. It is an economic situation that is most felt in rural communities. During the U.D.P.’s press conference on Wednesday, […]
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Micah Goodin was elected to serve as the new deputy mayor of the Belize City Council a few weeks ago. So when News Five caught up with him over the weekend, we took the opportunity to ask him about his plans for the city and the council, having now elevated to the post. Micah […]
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It’s been one year since the P.U.P. council, under the leadership of Mayor Bernard Wagner, was re-elected to office. The next two years are just as critical to determine whether the work of the council will keep them in office. Deputy Mayor Micah Goodin says that the Belize City Council has been delivering on its […]
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Over the weekend, the Belize Territorial Volunteers traveled to the Gracias Adios border marker to commemorate the 1895 Anglo-Guatemalan Treaty. It is an annual trip to recognize the demarcation exercise between Belize and Guatemala that took place as a result of the treaty. Unlike past years, there were no reports of Guatemalan Armed Forces aggression […]
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A nineteen-year-old athlete was stabbed multiple times on Tuesday night by a caretaker at the Norman Broaster Stadium in San Ignacio. The incident has sent shockwaves across the Twin Towns and the rest of the country because Chris Rodriguez was a talented young footballer who was simply out honing his skill when the deadly incident […]
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In a release issued today, the Minister of Youth, Sports and Transport and the Minister of State along with the National Sports Council express heartfelt condolences to the Rodriguez family on the loss of Chris Anthony Rodriguez. The release says that the unfortunate incident occurred at one of its sporting facilities and that the sports […]
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The search for missing twenty-year-old Emir Cansino Jr. continues. After he disappeared on Monday morning, following a night out in Belize City, his father, Emir Cansino Sr., has been restless in his attempt to find him. A search in an area off the John Smith Road on Tuesday, based on a tip, yielded nothing. Today, […]
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The saga of Forestry Officer Daniel Chi continues, despite the fact that he has been placed on administrative leave since an incident with Prime Minister John Briceño last weekend involving the importation of an endangered species of plants. The Public Service Union has come forward to condemn the actions of government. The labor organization has […]
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The opposition is taking the Briceño administration to task for seemingly mishandling the situation involving the endangered plants and the manner in which government attempted to circumvent existing regulations that should have prevented ministerial interference. Shyne Barrow, Leader of the Opposition “The prime minister intervened to do a favor for his employee of twenty […]
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Shadow Minister of National Security Mike Peyrefitte continues his call for the resignation of Home Affairs Minister Kareem Musa and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Arthurs, whom he says are doing a miserable job of keeping a lid on crime and violence. He’s even gone a step further to call out the Commissioner of Police who […]
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