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The media has for years been a partner, providing a platform for the union to get its message across to the nation. During her first interview following the resounding victory, the incoming B.N.T.U. president spoke of the relationship with the media, and the serious work that must be done. Ruth Shoman, President-Elect, B.N.T.U. “I […]
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A fire on Vernon Street this afternoon destroyed as many as three houses. A resident who spoke with News Five off camera, told us that she was alerted to the blaze when a family member informed her that a wooden structure belonging to her sister was being consumed by flames that were already spreading to […]
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The dry season has brought with it several wildfires that have been reported in western Belize District. We have reported of fires that have been burning in the vicinity of Gracie Rock, near mile twenty on the George Price Highway, as well as other infernos that have been recorded in the vicinity of the Belize […]
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Last night, we told you that the A.D.O. buses from Mexico are coming back to Belize. As we reported, Cabinet has also approved the return of Fuente del Norte and A.D.O. bus services. A.D.O. buses will provide runs from Belize City to Merida and Cancun, starting May first. Fuente del Norte will provide services from […]
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We’ve heard the back and forth between bus operators and the Ministry of Transport on the concerns they both have, as they move towards reforming the public transportation industry. It is a yeoman’s feat by any measure, but it’s the mandate of the ministry. News Five had a chance to speak with Chief Transport Officer, […]
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One of the recurring issues that the Transport Department is trying to address is the overcrowding on buses. But Vasquez says the department simply doesn’t have the resources to man the entire country, but that they focus on the main areas where overcrowding is frequently reported. The Chief Transport Officer said the hope is that […]
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As part of the reform, the Transport Department has also been putting in infrastructural upgrades. The bus terminal on West Collet Canal has been undergoing refurbishing for over a month. Vasquez says the inconvenience will last a little longer and that at the end of the day, it will serve everyone better. She also hopes […]
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The Junior Farmer of the Year, 2023 is twenty-three-year-old Axel Perez, of Cristo Rey Village, Corozal. Perez, a sixth form graduate, shared that he has had to make sacrifices to see successes, but also says that because he has found a level of peace and joy in farming, it is really not a means of […]
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Today, an electronic course was launched to train primarily teachers, but also other key stakeholders for the mandatory reporting of child abuse, human trafficking and family violence. It is being implemented on the Teacher Learning Institution to build the capacity of teachers at the primary and secondary levels countrywide. It is being done through partnership […]
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The heart-wrenching story of a former employee of the Dorothy Menzies Childcare Center has taken the media by storm. Desiree Meggs is losing her vision and requires urgent medical attention and is also struggling with her daughter to survive the challenging economic times. But Meggs has had trouble with getting her severance and gratuity for […]
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The Government of Belize is preparing to construct two new police stations in the Toledo East constituency. Earlier this week, Osmond Martinez, the C.E.O. in the Ministry of Economic Development, the Commissioner of Police Chester Williams and Area Representative Mike Espat visited Bella Vista and Trio villages to assess the needs of these communities where […]
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Earlier in the week, we told you about the fourteen-year-old Belizean American who stunned the Caribbean over the weekend with his gold medal performances at the Fiftieth CARIFTA Games in the Bahamas. Well, Demetrie Meyers and his father and coach Gregory Meyers are in Belize. They arrived today to celebrate the two gold medal victories […]
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There was a murder in Belize City overnight and it happened just off Holy Emmanuel Street. A businessman from Cayo District was at a bar just before midnight when he was attacked and robbed by a trio of men. He was fatal shot, before the robbers made off with his wallet and licensed firearm. While […]
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Two adults and two minors have been arraigned for a burglary in Los Lagos where thirty-eight thousand dollars, a high powered rifle and several other items were stolen. On Tuesday night, we told you that thieves broke into a home over the Easter holiday and escaped with these items. Well, tonight two of the four […]
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Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow has issued a statement denouncing the Briceño administration’s decision to take stricter measures against Haitian and Jamaican nationals traveling to Belize. That decision comes amid an increase in the number of persons arriving from those countries, and subsequently crossing over into Mexico illegally en route to North America. The Leader of […]
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Minister of Agriculture, Jose Abelardo Mai, also weighed in on the matter, saying that Belize’s decision to add more requirements for Haitian and Jamaican nationals to enter the country has nothing to do with trade. Mai explained that while he has said that it is difficult to conduct trade with CARICOM because of all the […]
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Last week, the Ministry of Immigration explained the reason for the increase in the cost of the new e-passport. A comparison for the cost of similar travel documents across the region was also provided. Nonetheless, the opposition has also come condemned the steep increase in the cost of the passport. This morning in Orange Walk, […]
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Earlier today, when News Five caught up with Prime Minister John Briceño, we asked him for comments on the fifty-third annual B.N.T.U. Convention being held in his backyard at the Muffles College Auditorium. As you heard earlier, a new national executive for the labor movement has been selected. PM Briceño says that the union is […]
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As we reported earlier this week, the British Caribbean Bank and Prize Investment Holdings are at odds with the government over the rejection of the proposed Port of Belize Expansion Project. Together, they have opted to invoke the Bilateral Investment Treaty between Belize and the UK for resolution. The last time this was done was […]
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Where is Chief Executive Officer Marconi Leal Junior? The last time we heard about the embattled C.E.O., he was on personal leave after a falling-out with Minister Rodwell Ferguson at the Ministry of Transport, Youth and Sports. There was also information to suggest that Leal would be transferred to another ministry. Today, while with Prime […]
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One entrepreneur is transforming the traditionally worn head wrap into a fashion statement in Belize. Head wraps are known to be a customary piece of clothing worn in African countries and among the Bobo Shanti, a deeply religious group within the Rastafarian community. But, Risden Clare is using his creativity to combine the head wrap […]
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The effects of climate change on farming communities will force the agro-productive sector to take on new methods and practices in farming. That is why the Ministry of Agriculture has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with four relevant departments for a Climate Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture Project. The project is intended to benefit more than […]
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Earlier this week, Prime Minister John Briceño met with the Regional Representative of the United Nations Development Program. The meeting was to discuss initiatives supported by the U.N.D.P. in Belize to improve the economy, develop infrastructure and achieve objectives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. And it would seem that Belize is doing great. PM […]
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For people who enjoyed the services of the A.D.O. buses from Mexico, they will be coming back. The Cabinet has approved the return of Fuente del Norte and A.D.O. bus services in Belize. Passengers who traveled anywhere from Guatemala through to Mexico by bus before the COVID pandemic enjoyed the services these companies offered. Through […]
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Cabinet recently set up a ministerial sub-committee to meet with the Belize Sugar Industries Limited and the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association to chart a way forward on how they will find common ground on their differences. Minister of Home Affairs will chair the sub-committee. Today, Minister of Agriculture, Jose Abelardo Mai gave us an […]
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