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On Monday, we reported that police were investigating the death of a man found dead inside his home in Belize City. The deceased, Richard Thurton, was found inside the house at the corner of Penn Road and Fairweather Street dead. A post-mortem examination revealed that he died from blunt force trauma, and police indicated that they observed […]
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There’s contention again at Belize’s only referral hospital after a significant number of their employees wore short pants and union T-shirts today as a protest. Their gripe spans several months – they say they continue to work with acute shortages of supplies, equipment, and manpower. News Five’s Marion Ali gets all sides to this story […]
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We also asked C.E.O. Cansino about the K.H.M.H. finances and the strides the hospital has made in collecting outstanding bills from patients. Chandra Cansino, C.E.O., Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital “We continue to try to collect. We’re still not where we want to be, and those are some of the other areas that challenge us […]
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The Minister of Health and Wellness, Kevin Bernard, said that he took a team to listen to the concerns of the K.H.M.H. Workers’ Union. He said that they have found a way to resolve those issues. He explained to our colleagues at C.T.V Three in Orange Walk in Corozal earlier today that there is no […]
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On Tuesday, News Five’s Paul Lopez took us on a ride along to Belmopan to show the passenger experience using Belize’s public transportation system. It was an essential perspective given the public debate over bus permits and runs. You may recall that Ritchie’s Bus Line made headlines over the last week after the Transport Board […]
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And while Richie’s Bus Line is out, Floralia Bus Line has been given the green light to fill the gap left by Richie’s absence. Floralia Bus Line will now operate the route from Placencia Village. Minister Ferguson praised the industry’s newcomers for their service quality while refuting claims that he has shares in the company. […]
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The President of the Belize Bus Association, Thomas Shaw, sits on the Transport Board that approved the cancellation of Ritchie’s permit. Shaw sits on the board as a representative for the bus operators. He told us over the phone that he sought to intervene on Ritchie’s behalf during a recent board meeting when he learned […]
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In our story on Tuesday night, we showed the daily challenges commuters using public transportation face. The report covered several issues that need addressing, from overcrowding to uncomfortable seating and deteriorating structural conditions. And as many of our social media followers pointed out – that wasn’t even the peak hour or the worse it could […]
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As for the President of the Belize Bus Association, Thomas Shaw, he says all bus operators know that commuters deserve better than what is currently being offered in the public transport industry. He, however, argues that upgrading fleets is a costly endeavour. And as it stands right now, operators are struggling to make ends meet. […]
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Meanwhile, on the regional front, Belize’s Minister of Transport and Mexico’s Minister of Transport are scheduled to meet before the end of the month to discuss bus runs between Belize and Mexico. Minister Ferguson says he intends to negotiate for Belizean bus companies to take their customers all the way to Cancun, Mexico. In return, […]
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Convention season is in full swing within the United Democratic Party. We have reported extensively on the convention in the City of Belmopan, where John Saldivar emerged victorious. Over the past weekend, several U.D.P. endorsement conventions were held in the Cayo District. Mark “OB” O’Brien was endorsed as the Standard Bearer for Cayo Central. Former […]
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The opening ceremony of the forty-fourth CARICOM Heads of Government meeting is underway tonight in Nassau, Bahamas. Belize’s Prime Minister John Briceño is in attendance. From Wednesday to Friday, the CARICOM leaders will discuss various matters of concern and issues regarding the CARICOM Single Market and Economy, Climate Change, Climate Finance, Agriculture and Food Security, […]
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He was Belize’s first trained archaeologist. Over the years, his passion and commitment to culture have earned him several titles, including former Resident Tutor of the University of the West Indies Belize Campus and former Commissioner of Archaeology. Now, Doctor Joseph Palacio introduced three new books. The collection entitled “Building a Nation,” “Cultural Diversity and […]
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On Wednesday, the Joint Union Negotiating Team and the Government’s Negotiating team will meet to discuss the latest concerns and demands made by the unions. The unions have set a deadline to unfreeze increments by April first or else. But another complex issue that will be discussed is pension reform. The unions are in agreement […]
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Representatives from the International Monetary Fund, I.M.F, have been in Belize since the end of last week conducting consultations for their review. The representatives wrapped up their visit today. News Five asked the Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance how the consultation went. Chris Coye, Minister of State, Finance “I think it’s […]
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Over the years, the I.M.F. report has flagged Belize’s burdensome wage bill. In the past years, the I.M.F. has consistently recommended reducing the public sector wage bill, i.e., retrenchment. The Briceño administration decided to undertake its own cost-saving measures, which included, among other measures – the freezing of increments. So we asked Minister Coye if […]
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While Coye said the I.M.F had nothing to say about public officers’ increments, we asked him what the government’s position is on the matter since the unions have given an ultimatum. He said there’s a meeting with the unions shortly. Chris Coye, Minister of State, Finance “I believe that governments union consultation team will […]
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Prime Minister John Briceño left the country on Monday to travel to the Bahamas to attend the forty-fourth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community. Among the topics to be discussed at the three-day meeting are the CARICOM Single Market and Economy, food and nutrition security, climate change and […]
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For Belizeans who rely on public transportation for their daily commute, they will find the following story all too familiar. Recently, the conversation about improving public transport in Belize has been at the fore. Commuters have used the mediums available to them to express their discontent, while the Government of Belize is undertaking a process […]
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Belize’s National Anti-Money Laundering Committee hosted its first-ever Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism, AM.L. C.F.T. conference. The two-day event aims to engage people from the public and private sectors who deal with significant amounts of money, compliance officers, and regulatory and supervisory authorities on the risks identified in Belize’s last Money Laundering […]
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Two weeks ago, we reported to you about the death of a San Pedro resident, who it is believed was suffering from a mental health condition. The details of how she was restrained with chains and padlocks later led to her demise, and she died from positional asphyxia. Multiple attempts were made to get medical […]
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Today, thousands of students, teachers, and the leadership of Catholic schools across the country participated in the “Fall in Love with Your Catholic School” walkathon. The Catholic School management organized the fundraising activity as part of its effort to continue providing quality education to the young population. News Five’s Duane Moody caught up with the […]
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As we mentioned, the Little Lighthouse Walk was being held countrywide. This morning in Belmopan, the students and teachers proudly paraded around the city to show their love for their catholic school. Paul Lopez reports. Paul Lopez, Reporting Students and teachers of the Our Lady of Guadalupe R.C. Primary School in Belmopan took to […]
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The Government of Belize launched its Belize-Green Climate Fund Country Program through the Ministry of Economic Development and its Climate Finance Unit. Following the launch, the Association of Protected Areas Management Organizations, in partnership with the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute, held a National Civil Society Climate Action Forum. The forum served as a platform for […]
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The National Health Insurance started twenty-two years ago and currently covers a population of one hundred and fifty thousand Belizeans. It ensures that public clinics are providing quality and affordable service in the delivery of healthcare. Over the weekend, Belizean medical professionals attended the Sixth National Health Insurance Symposium. The one-day event was used to […]
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