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While the traces of Hurricane Agatha may not pose a direct threat to Belize, farmers in low-lying and flood prone areas are being advised, nonetheless, that the northern, central and southern parts of the country may be in danger of flooding. Farmers are being advised to pay keen attention to the weather situation which is […]
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Over the past few weeks, CARICOM nations have been deliberating whether they will attend the upcoming Summit of the Americas. Well, after much discussion, CARICOM has decided that member states that choose to attend are at liberty to do so. Initially, CARICOM was prepared to boycott the summit, following the United States of America’s refusal […]
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For the past two decades, Belize has established a working relationship with the Central American Commission for Maritime Transport, COCATRAM. While Belize Port Authority has been working closely with the regional organization, the country is not yet a member and hasn‘t been enjoying the full benefits of membership. That’s until now, Port Commissioner Gilbert Swaso […]
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According to Saul Contreras, head of delegation of COCATRAM, Belize will benefit from national maritime strategies that will allow for easier movement of goods across the maritime space. Saul Castelar Contreras, Head of Delegation, COCATRAM “As you may know, COCATRAM is the Central American Commission for Maritime Transport and we’ve been operating for […]
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The National Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool Conference was held this morning in Belmopan where representatives of the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Wildlife Conservation Society and the National Biodiversity Office met to discuss new technologies to aid enforcement officers in safeguarding Belize’s marine and terrestrial protected areas. News Five’s Isani Cayetano reports. Isani Cayetano, […]
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Earlier in our newscast, we spoke with Miriam Ochaeta-Serrut about the unfortunate incident in the north where a little girl ingested a poisonous chemical. During our conversation with the Registrar of Pesticides, we asked for an update on another incident, this one in San Vicente Village, Toledo District. Six persons fell ill after ingesting contaminated […]
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June to November is when everyone should be prepared to put into action a hurricane plan. That plan includes having sufficient flashlights or lanterns, and a battery-operated radio, medications, drinking water, and importantly, food supplies. But if you will need to pass a hurricane at one of the designated shelters, taking along some food would […]
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Next week, reporters will be touring A.S.R./B.S.I.’s newly developed thirty million dollar facility at the Big Creek Port. This is the first opportunity the viewing public will get to see the facility that has been three years in the making. It is a significant investment; one that the company says will considerably increase the loading […]
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Back in Belmopan today at the Football Federation of Belize Headquarters, the U15 female national team was officially announced. Like the National Senior Men’s Team, this team will be participating in a series of UNCAF qualifying matches. These games are scheduled for August of this year. But even before then, the team heads to a […]
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