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But, how can the police department investigate its own? Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa told the media today that the family has been afforded the opportunity to appoint a person to oversee the investigation and liaise with the chief investigators, Senior Superintendent Hilberto Romero and Assistant Superintendent Jamie Gonzalez. Minister Musa says that the […]
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Will the Uh family be compensated for the wrongful death of Derrick? That was a question posed to the Minister of Home Affairs earlier today. While legal recourse via a civil suit can be pursued by the family, Minister Musa believes that, as in the case of Laddie Gillett and Alyson Major, Uh’s family should […]
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In the wake of Derrick Uh’s death, the United Democratic Party called for the removal of ComPol Chester Williams, C.E.O. Kevin Arthurs and Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa. Today, Musa responded by apologizing to Uh’s family and chiding U.D.P. Chairman Michael Peyrefitte for politicizing the tragedy. Kareem Musa, Minister of Home Affairs “I […]
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In late July, a state of emergency was declared for Lake Independence as a reaction to the increased tension and gun violence in that area of south side Belize City. It is a band-aid solution which will expire at the end of the month, but how effective has it been? Over the past two weeks, […]
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The public saga that’s being perpetuated within the United Democratic Party over decisions made by its leadership has spilled over into another day. Party Chairman, Michael Peyrefitte explained to the media that former leader, Collet Area Representative Patrick Faber was removed from the party’s Central Executive Committee on Monday for refusing to remove Facebook posts […]
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The U.D.P’s only elected Mayor, Earl Trapp, has also penned a few lines on his opinion of the ongoing internal rift. He addressed his views in the form of a letter sent to the party’s chairman, Michael Peyrefitte. In it, he also expressed concern over, “the worrying instability in our party” and the decisions to […]
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A woman from San Ignacio Town is urging the Belize Police Department to act swiftly in detaining her ex-common-law husband, Ludin Najera, after he allegedly attacked her in a fit of jealousy outside of a night club. Angela Lemus says she was out with her former partner on Saturday night when he became jealous after […]
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Earlier today, we got a chance to speak with Tanya Santos the C.E.O in the Ministry of Human Development who commented on the high number of domestic violence reports in Belize. Here are her thoughts on how these acts of gender-based violence can be decreased. Tanya Santos, C.E.O., Ministry of Human Development “It is […]
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Over the past two weeks, there have been multiple reports of minors being victims of sexual assault and rape, some by people they know or from within their household. Earlier today, News Five had the opportunity to speak with C.E.O. Tanya Santos-Neal from the Ministry of Human Development about the increasing number of reported cases. […]
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Eighteen promising students attending government schools across Belize, who needed assistance to either begin or continue their high school education, have received scholarship certificates and stipends through a joint effort of the Government of Taiwan and the Office of the Special Envoy.. The sponsorship which has the blessings of the Ministry of Education, is a […]
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The new school year is less than a month away from opening and the Ministry of Education is ready for that date. Today, we caught up with Minister of Education, Francis Fonseca who said that the ministry is prepared for the start of a new school year with everyone back in person, following interruptions since […]
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Belizean Powerlifter Alida Sharp dominated the competition at the nineteenth North American Powerlifting Competition in Panama City. Sharp broke two North American records, tied a third record, and captured gold in the Master two, Fifty Two Kilos Open Class. Team Belize is also celebrating a bronze medal in the Fifty-Seven Kilo Open Class captured by […]
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Fuel prices are falling globally. Last week, the global benchmark for oil prices has fallen below one hundred U.S dollars per barrel, down from over one hundred and twenty dollars in June. So, when will Belizeans be able to take advantage of these decreasing fuel prices at the pumps? As we have reported, the Government […]
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During the launch of the MSME Road Show on August fourth, an announcement was made that the Government of Belize is proposing to offer MSMEs one million dollars in duty exemption which can be accessed all in one year or over a period of four years, as a form of tax relief. On Monday, Doctor […]
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The Government of Belize is not prepared to change its stance on Vulcan Mineral Company and its proposed mining plans near Gales Point Manatee. As we reported, Minister of Natural Resources Cordel Hyde says the Government of Belize will not approve a mining permit for the company, because residents have made it clear that such […]
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Last week, travel media brand Passport Heavy premiered its Belize episode of the popular television program after filming at various locations across the country over a period of thirty days. During that time, host Jubril Agoro visited tourism destinations, including San Pedro, San Ignacio and Placencia. The involvement of the Belize Tourism Board in facilitating […]
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Tourism Minister Anthony Mahler and other government officials returned from a working visit to Canada last week where they met with representatives from various airline companies. During those meetings, Mahler and his team discussed the likelihood of flights from Canada to Belize, increasing the number of overnight tourist arrivals at the P.G.I.A. According to Mahler, […]
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On Monday, the Tourism Police Unit received a donation of motorcycles and bicycles from the Ministry of Tourism to assist personnel from the agency with patrolling the streets of Belize City and other tourist destinations. News Five’s Isani Cayetano reports. Isani Cayetano, Reporting Since its inception, the Tourism Police Unit has been working carefully […]
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The popular San Joaquin Festival held annually around mid-August has been marred by tragedy, following the death of a young villager from Cristo Rey. There are multiple reports of what led to his detention, but in the wee hours of Sunday, an inebriated Derrick Uh was taken into custody by officers working the festival and […]
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Undoubtedly, the death of Derrick Uh in custody has left a major black eye on the Belize Police Department and while his family is reeling from the tragic loss, the Commissioner of Police, is also at a loss for words. As if resorting to a litany of expletives would somehow change the course of what […]
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In the wake of the heartrending incident, many are questioning whether Uh was purposely left inside the prison van to die. While that may not have been the case, it is safe to say that the officers were grossly negligent in going about their duties upon returning from San Joaquin that night. Chester Williams, […]
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There has been a resounding call for justice following the death of Derrick Uh. Releases have been pouring in from all angles. A statement from the Office of the Prime Minister says that it is a tragedy beyond comprehension; PM Briceño, a father of three, says that he stands with the rest of the nation […]
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The U.D.P. has removed its former Leader and Collet Area Representative, Patrick Faber from its Central Executive Committee. In a letter dated today, August fifteenth, U.D.P. Chairman, Michael Peyrefitte informed that Faber’s removal was because he failed to comply with demands to remove social media posts he had made against the party and its current […]
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Peyrefitte opined that what is happening in the Opposition Party now that it has been in government for so long is not uncommon. He also compared the U.D.P’s internal rift to the P.U.P’s when they also had internal disputes. In fact, Peyrefitte said he feels that what the U.D.P. is experiencing now is “child’s play”. […]
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The first-ever Belize International Music and Food Festival was held in San Pedro on the weekend of August first. According to Minister of Tourism Anthony Mahler, the event drew as many as eight thousand concertgoers during the two nights that it was held. He also says that the festival created significant economic activity for the […]
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