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On Monday, we featured the newly elected chairman of Double Head Cabbage Village, Roman McCulloch, after an independent slate led by him won the village council election. Well, tonight he is back in the news, but this time under more unfortunate circumstances. McCulloch’s warehouse, located on his property, was destroyed by fire and he believes […]
Written on May 20, 2022 | Posted in
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A promising young attorney from Orange Walk Town was called to the bar this morning. The brief ceremony was held virtually due to COVID-19 protocols. Nonetheless, Dovini Chell’s entire family made the trip to Belize City to attend her swearing in as she was called upon by seasoned attorney Derek Courtenay. Dovini now joins her […]
Written on May 20, 2022 | Posted in
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This week, Sabreena looks at a positive alternative to crime and violence amid the scourge that has gripped the Old Capital. She visited a group of young men and women who are intent on making a change in their lives for the better by occupying themselves with work inside what they call an industrial zone. […]
Written on May 20, 2022 | Posted in
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Belize is facing a new wave of COVID-19 infections and the ministry is stepping up its surveillance efforts. As of Wednesday evening, over six hundred active COVID-19 cases were being reported. The Ministry of Health and Wellness confirmed today that the Omicron BA.2 sub-variant is the most dominant strain in Belize at present. This was […]
Written on May 19, 2022 | Posted in
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In less than seven days, the National Agriculture and Trade Show Grounds in Belmopan is expected to draw a multitude of visitors from across the country for three days of events. Lobster Fest is scheduled immediately after, followed by Carnival in September. According to Dr. Musa, no consideration is being given at this time to […]
Written on May 19, 2022 | Posted in
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San Vicente residents now have safe potable water to use. Dr. Diaz-Musa confirmed that health inspectors visited the community and have given the all clear. Dr. Melissa Diaz-Musa, Director of Public Health and Wellness, M.O.H.W. “From what we know, the water has been cleaned. They have done everything that needs to be done including […]
Written on May 19, 2022 | Posted in
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One of the most important questions on the minds of Belizeans at this time has to do with the severity of the Omicron BA.2 variant. To get some insight on this we turned to Doctor Fernando Cuellar at the Belize Medical Associates, whom we spoke with via zoom. Dr. Fernando Cuellar, Internist, Belize Medical […]
Written on May 19, 2022 | Posted in
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Dr. Cuellar also chimed in on the matter of public events. He, too, is not against these events being hosted. Dr. Cuellar is of the view that the economy must continue to re-open as has been occurring over the past few months. Dr. Fernando Cuellar, Internist, Belize Medical Associates “My thoughts and recommendations is […]
Written on May 19, 2022 | Posted in
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Dr. Cuellar also recommended that more Belizeans take advantage of vaccines and booster shots. While there is an expectation that COVID-19 cases will increase over the weeks to come, Dr. Cuellar says schools should continue with its face to face sessions. He further recommended adherence to measures like hand washing, social distancing, and face mask […]
Written on May 19, 2022 | Posted in
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Hard on the heels of a statement issued by the Belize National Teachers Union on Wednesday, a press conference was held this morning to address the issue involving Joanna Ysaguirre. She is the primary school teacher from St. Luke Methodist who went viral earlier this week when she posted a live testimony of an ordeal […]
Written on May 19, 2022 | Posted in
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According to General Secretary Keisha Smith, the teacher was well within her right to seek the counsel of an attorney to guide her on the steps that needed to be taken in respect of restroom usage and her lunch break. Keishia Smith, Secretary General, B.N.T.U. “The issue of the restroom, yes. That was shared […]
Written on May 19, 2022 | Posted in
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The B.N.T.U. has pledged to work closely with the management of the Methodist schools to get to the bottom of the situation. Senator Smith says that if the zero tolerance policy should be implemented against bullying, it should begin with enforcement from the Ministry of Education. Senator Elena Smith, President, B.N.T.U. “The bishop, as […]
Written on May 19, 2022 | Posted in
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Financial Literacy is defined as the ability to understand and use various financial skills, including personal financial management, budgeting, and investing. At the primary school level, there are basic financial skills that can be taught to children to build and establish a foundation. These lessons include, but are not limited to, saving, borrowing, and even […]
Written on May 19, 2022 | Posted in
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Minister of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation, Andre Perez has been meeting with fishing communities across the country to hear their concerns on the new Fisheries Act amendment which seeks to increase the size of lobster catch permitted to four point five ounces. From the first few consultations held, several decisions have been taken. The […]
Written on May 19, 2022 | Posted in
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Minister Perez is scheduled to meet with residents in Sarteneja Village on Friday. When he was asked if he is confident that he will get the buy-in of Sarteneja residents, Minister Perez suggested that there are some political motives at play among protestors in the community. But, according to the Minister of Blue Economy, he […]
Written on May 19, 2022 | Posted in
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The first project under the Resilient Rural Belize program of the Ministry of Economic Development will see a three-mile stretch of road in rural Belize District upgraded to be climate resilient and to better connect agro-producers who supply the entire country. One point seven million dollars will be invested for the upgrade. News Five’s Duane […]
Written on May 19, 2022 | Posted in
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As you heard, the Nago Bank Road is the first of several projects under the Resilient Rural Belize program of the Ministry of Economic Development. It’s a multi-ministerial approach that looks at not only climate resilient infrastructure being put in place, but also improving the lives of agro-producing communities across the country. Areas in the […]
Written on May 19, 2022 | Posted in
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A lot of times when we talk agriculture, we probably do not think there’s much more to it than planting and harvesting crops, but today, the Ministry of Agriculture and its Costa Rican counterparts sat down with youths from rural communities to strategize how they can explore possibilities which they can earn an income from. […]
Written on May 19, 2022 | Posted in
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But, while the conversation is just being had, the Costa Rican Representative who led the session, Alexander Herrera, says it is time to put into action what has been discussed. Alexander Herrera, Rep., Rural Youth & Inclusion, Central American Agriculture Council, Costa Rica “Right now is the moment of giving opportunities to rural youth […]
Written on May 19, 2022 | Posted in
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The National Agriculture and Trade Show takes place from May twenty-seventh to the twenty-ninth at the show grounds in Belmopan. Thousands of people are expected to converge in the capital for this event since it has been put on hold for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. News Five spoke earlier today […]
Written on May 19, 2022 | Posted in
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The Bureau of Standards is called upon from time to time when people make complaints against businesses that sell food items and other commodities. Many times, however, the complaints do not fall within the ambit of what the Bureau is mandated to carry out. So while, they celebrate their thirtieth anniversary this week, they invited […]
Written on May 19, 2022 | Posted in
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Prime Minister John Briceño is currently in Georgetown, Guyana for the CARICOM Agri-Investment Forum and Expo which is being held today through to Saturday. It is being held under the theme, “Investing in Vision 25 by 2025.” During the forum, the region’s ability to ensure food security despite issues of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, […]
Written on May 19, 2022 | Posted in
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration Ramon Cervantes also gave an address at the United Nations’ First International Migration Review Forum. During his speech, Cervantes says that Belize continues to engage in local, national, regional and global initiatives to address immigration through the implementation of the global compact […]
Written on May 19, 2022 | Posted in
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A resort in the Cayo District was the target of a hold-up on Tuesday night and the perpetrators wounded two of three police officers who were responding to the call for help. The incident happened sometime after ten p.m., at the Kukulcan Resort. The maintenance worker, Micias (Mi-see-as) Tzib, reported to Police that he was […]
Written on May 18, 2022 | Posted in
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The lives of the Director of the Belize Family Court and Commissioner of Police Chester Williams have reportedly come under threat by a high-profile respondent in a custody battle before the court. Reports are that the hit was orchestrated by a woman whose case has been before the court for almost a year and is […]
Written on May 18, 2022 | Posted in
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