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On Tuesday, we reported that a few persons had expressed concern over an announcement that under the Liquor Licensing Act, certain businesses that sell alcohol are not permitted to open on Christmas Day. Today, the Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams shared the list of licenses that do not permit the businesses that hold them to […]
Written on December 21, 2022 | Posted in
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Contraband – it is illegal trade that a significant number of people engage in, perhaps don’t even see anything wrong with, but that has plagued the Belizean economy for decades. Every time we purchase a pound of contraband carrots, or a case of smuggled beer, we undermine businesses that sell legitimate, locally-made or locally-grown products, […]
Written on December 21, 2022 | Posted in
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Tonight, the Belize Defense Force soldier that was shot in the buttocks at the Valentin Conservation Post back in November is recovering at Price Barracks. Investigators are still trying to gather information as to the origin of the bullet that is still lodged inside the soldier. The latest information coming out of that investigation is […]
Written on December 21, 2022 | Posted in
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This morning, the Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future awarded grants amounting to five hundred and fifty-nine thousand dollars to five non-governmental organizations for the management of eight protected areas across. At a signing ceremony held at B.F.S.F.’s office, Chair of the Board of Directors, Kennedy Carillo, carried out the first ever awards under the […]
Written on December 21, 2022 | Posted in
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The Belize Defense Force held its annual Christmas Luncheon today at Price Barracks. During the event, Prime Minister John Briceño handed over the keys for ten new trucks to the organization. Also, all government officials in attendance joined forces with the senior officers in serving every soldier a meal. News Five’s Paul Lopez was there. […]
Written on December 21, 2022 | Posted in
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In the past, opportunities like these were not readily available, but today, thirty young athletes, along with their respective parents, signed off on a contract for an athletic scholarship to assist with their development. The Belize Basketball Federation, in partnership with the ministries of Education and Sports, made this opportunity a reality for members of […]
Written on December 21, 2022 | Posted in
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Today, the Salvation Army officially handed out its coupon for food packages to eight hundred persons who have been identified as most needy during this time. Its annual initiative has provided many homes with that opportunity to have a Christmas meal on their tables, and once again, the humanitarian organization is giving the recipients an […]
Written on December 21, 2022 | Posted in
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The victim of a vicious beat down on the island of San Pedro, following a minor traffic mishap, is speaking out tonight. Aron Castillo took to his Instagram page over the last twenty-four hours to recount his traumatic encounter with three men on the island who allegedly attacked him in a fit of rage and […]
Written on December 20, 2022 | Posted in
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News Five has confirmed that three persons were arrested and charged in connection with assault on Aron Castillo, following formal report. The suspects are nineteen-year-old Victor Carillo, thirty-five-year-old Lorenzo Menjivar, and twenty-four-year-old Alexis Oretencio. They were arraigned inside the San Pedro Magistrates Court this morning for the crime of Wounding. All three men pleaded not […]
Written on December 20, 2022 | Posted in
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We also heard from Caleb Orosco, the Executive Director of the United Belize Advocacy Movement (UNIBAM). Orosco has been in communication with Castillo since the incident occurred. And, according to Orosco, the behavior displayed by the alleged perpetrators is a reflection of how the state, “gives these kind of people permission to sustain violence on […]
Written on December 20, 2022 | Posted in
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Forty-two-year-old Angel Dorado was arraigned earlier today on a battery of charges, including attempted burglary, damage to property and assaulting a police officer. But during his arraignment, the resident of Eight Miles told the court that he is the victim of police brutality and showed the senior magistrate his badly injured face and a bruised […]
Written on December 20, 2022 | Posted in
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There appears to be no resolution in sight for the sugar dispute between A.S.R./B.S.I. and the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association. Tonight, B.S.I. is suggesting that the B.S.C.F.A. and the millers sign a two-year interim commercial agreement on the same terms as the last crop. A release from the mill says that the suggestion is […]
Written on December 20, 2022 | Posted in
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On Saturday, another tapir was knocked down and killed on the John Smith Link Road. This was the seventh such animal to perish on that road. The alarmingly high number of tapir deaths on that thoroughfare has prompted the founder of the Belize Tapir Project, Celso Poot to spread awareness about these animals in order […]
Written on December 20, 2022 | Posted in
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A mechanic of Roaring Creek was shot on Monday night while driving through the village. Reports are that around seven-thirty p.m., thirty-five-year-old Daniel Franco was driving a motorcycle towards his house when, upon reaching Progress Avenue, someone opened fire on him. The bullet entered his abdomen and exited through his hip. Franco managed to drive […]
Written on December 20, 2022 | Posted in
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The police will issue an advisory on Wednesday on whether businesses will be restricted from selling liquor on Christmas Day. It follows a release from the Placencia Tourism Centre which informed its members that businesses in that community that hold a hotel liquor license or restaurant liquor license will be allowed to open as normal […]
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Today, at the Belize Coast Guard Headquarters, the leadership of the naval unit along with its political leader hosted its annual Christmas luncheon. Aside from being served by their superiors, the opportunity was used to award those seamen and women who have done exceptionally well over the year; the coveted Commandant Awardee was also announced. […]
Written on December 20, 2022 | Posted in
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The Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Elton Bennett also spoke to the media about the successful year that the naval military unit has had. He spoke about the disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Lisa, as well as search and rescue operations. According to Commandant Bennett, the coast guard managed to save thirty-four […]
Written on December 20, 2022 | Posted in
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While with the Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard, we asked about enforcement at sea in terms of our maritime laws and the illicit activities therein. Commandant Elton Bennett spoke to the media about their integral role in not only intercepting, but also a preventative strategy for drug planes. Elton Bennett, Commandant, Belize Coast […]
Written on December 20, 2022 | Posted in
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The forward operating base at Sarstoon was compromised earlier this year by erosion and so patrols along the southernmost part of the country are being deployed from a temporary outpost set up in Barranco Village. Now the F.O.B. was set up back in 2015 to deter illegal activities in the area. So today, we asked […]
Written on December 20, 2022 | Posted in
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And the forward operating base at Sarstoon is expected to be up and running within the next two months. Minister of Defence, Florencio Marin Junior says that approval was obtained at the last sitting of the House of Representatives and construction should commence shortly to rehabilitate the structure. Florencio Marin Jr., Minister of National […]
Written on December 20, 2022 | Posted in
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Christmas is here and there are those traditional things that we have come to enjoy in our respective households. Whether it is being with the entire family under one roof or travelling. But wherever you go there are those long-established traditions that make this festive season one to enjoy. For many when you think about […]
Written on December 20, 2022 | Posted in
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Chief Justice Louise Esther Blenman called two attorneys to the bar earlier today. One of those women is the owner of Gwen’s Kitchen, a popular restaurant right here on Coney Drive. But the story of Tiffany Cadle, as someone who overcame hardship to realize her dream of one day becoming a lawyer, is an inspirational […]
Written on December 20, 2022 | Posted in
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Senior Counsel Godfrey Smith, as many would know, is not only an accomplished lawyer, the former politician is also a published author. Tonight, he is launching his latest book, a publication he titled, Diary of a Recovering Politician. As you may also know, Smith served as an area representative and minister of government under the […]
Written on December 20, 2022 | Posted in
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On Friday, Build Belize Inc, a diaspora initiative operating out of the United States, presented the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology with seventy-nine laptops and Chromebooks. These items were handed over to Chief Executive Officer Dian Maheia for distribution to students across the country. This donation, presented by Vice Chair Raymond Gongora and […]
Written on December 20, 2022 | Posted in
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There are over two hundred persons employed in the enforcement, traffic and terminal team at the Department of Transport. And for the first time under the leadership of Chief Transport Officer Diane Vasquez, a Christmas Family Program is taking place. Vasquez has been going across the country surprising these public officers with a grocery bag […]
Written on December 20, 2022 | Posted in
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