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On Saturday, Holy Redeemer Credit Union held its annual general meeting at the Belize City Civic Center. Thousands of member-owners of the credit union came out to the A.G.M. to learn more about what’s happening at the financial institution. For a second consecutive year the credit union shared out dividends of four percent and rebate […]
Written on May 29, 2023 | Posted in
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The annual cancer walk in Belize City took place over the weekend. Hundreds of persons threw on their sneakers and headed to the Marion Jones Sporting Complex. For a second consecutive year, the walk did not begin in Ladyville and instead saw participants made their way through the north and south sides of Belize City […]
Written on May 29, 2023 | Posted in
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The Belize Coast Guard officially kicked off its Wonder Woman Competition today at its base in Belize City. The three-day event will see women from across the Belize Coast Guard and the Belize Defense Force compete in fitness challenges, swimming competitions, long distance runs, marches and shooting drills. The Wonder Woman Competition was first held […]
Written on May 29, 2023 | Posted in
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Goodnight and welcome to another edition of Sports Monday, I am Paul Lopez. We are now in week four of the William Dawson Sprite/Digi Youth Basketball Tournament 2023. This week’s matchups took us to Hattieville where a total of seven games were played. We start with the first game of the day between the dynamic […]
Written on May 29, 2023 | Posted in
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Tonight, we take a closer look into the Definitive Agreement between the Government of Belize and Portico. While the binding contract between both parties was signed just one month before the last general elections, former members of the Barrow administration are on record stating that they were unaware of such an agreement. U.D.P. Chairman Michael […]
Written on May 26, 2023 | Posted in
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According to former Attorney General Michael Peyrefitte, the previous Minister of Economic Development had no legal authority to sign a Definitive Agreement with Portico Enterprise Limited. Peyrefitte says that the concessions and obligation outlined in the agreement cannot be agreed to by one single minister. He also stressed that the document was never presented to […]
Written on May 26, 2023 | Posted in
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If the former Attorney General is saying that signing the Definitive Agreement is unlawful, then should an investigation be launched by the proper authorities? That’s what he was asked today during the interview. News Five asked if he believes that Erwin Contreras should be investigation. Here is his response. Michael Peyrefitte, Former U.D.P. Attorney […]
Written on May 26, 2023 | Posted in
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One of the key concessions made in the Definitive Agreement is that the government will “ensure that no third party (potentially) competing with the Developer shall, within a twenty-five mile radius, be given any tax benefits or duty concessions for a period of twenty-five years from the commencement date.” This would then mean that Waterloo’s […]
Written on May 26, 2023 | Posted in
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A Memorandum of Understanding was signed earlier today between Saint John’s College and a Guatemalan university. The partnership is to establish a bachelor’s degree program in engineering to be offered to Belizeans in country. It amounts to huge savings for students who traditionally would have to travel overseas to pursue a degree in this area […]
Written on May 26, 2023 | Posted in
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The Council of Ministers of Education and Culture from Central America has been meeting in Belize since Thursday. The country presently holds the pro tempore presidency of SICA. It’s an event that’s held biannually to discuss the myriad of topics that fall under the different sectors of the Council. At the close of the session […]
Written on May 26, 2023 | Posted in
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According to C.E.O. Maheia, one of the interesting discussions that came up was developing a women’s orchestra, comprising female musicians from Central America. She said the ideas shared give the countries, including Belize, a chance to digest everything that has been discussed, shared and proposed. Each country would then decide whether or not they want […]
Written on May 26, 2023 | Posted in
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Earlier today, one hundred and thirty primary school students who attend Horizon Academy showed off their talents in a financial literacy program. The students took part in a Work Expo. Those skills and talents are what they developed in areas of entrepreneurship, math skills, and creativity. News Five’s Marion Ali stopped by the school and […]
Written on May 26, 2023 | Posted in
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Earlier this week, the Department of Transport issued a release on the use of electric motorcycles (scooters) in Belize. It’s an advisory to all owners of electric motorcycles, warning them that it is unlawful to operate these e-bikes on any public road, unless it has been registered and licensed. Furthermore, the driver should be in […]
Written on May 26, 2023 | Posted in
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But has it been a case of placing the cart before the horse. Where license and registration are concerned, News Five has been receiving messages to suggest that in several municipalities, there is no mechanism in place to facilitate the processing of e-bikes and these types of scooters. Diane Vasquez, Chief Transport Officer “I […]
Written on May 26, 2023 | Posted in
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On Sunday, Cristo Rey Village, in Cayo District, will hold its annual River Fest. This year, the festival is being held under the theme, “Promoting River Conservation, Cultural Value and Local Business”. The event starts at seven o’clock, with a canoe race and will feature booths from various stakeholders. Village Chairman, Wilmer Guerra says the […]
Written on May 26, 2023 | Posted in
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Prime Minister John Briceño is in South Korea attending the World Climate Industry Expo – Leaders’ Summit in Busan. At the summit, various countries gather to discuss endeavors and directions to be taken by the international society under the theme of “Global Cooperation and Solidarity for the Fight against Climate Change in the Ocean.” During the […]
Written on May 26, 2023 | Posted in
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The citrus industry has been experiencing a decline in production for years. But, is it really on the brink of flat lining? Rodwell Ferguson, the Area Representative for Stann Creek West gave a dismal review of the industry early last week. A few days later, Doctor Louis Zabaneh, the Area Representative for Dangriga, announced that […]
Written on May 26, 2023 | Posted in
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Ferguson says the projected rebound of the citrus industry is a result of investments from Citrus Products of Belize Limited and large scale farmers. According to the minister, small scale citrus farmers are being eliminated from the industry. He says they have no interest in replanting citrus at this point in time. But, the good […]
Written on May 26, 2023 | Posted in
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Building the capacity of our children is an investment in the future of the nation. The San Ignacio/ Santa Elena Child Advisory Board has been doing just that, investing in children through conferences and community services. Today, the board hosted a youth leadership conference in San Ignacio Town for eighty youths from across the twin […]
Written on May 26, 2023 | Posted in
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This year the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center is celebrating forty years of service to wildlife conservation efforts in Belize. This year also marks the second annual Sharon Matola Day, recognition to the pioneer behind the institution of distinction. But why is this year’s celebration for the best little zoo in the world more […]
Written on May 26, 2023 | Posted in
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The Briceño administration’s plan to build a ninety million dollar health facility in Belmopan is being met with concern, as well as serious criticism from various corners, including the K.H.M.H. Workers Union. The tertiary care hospital boasts a capacity of one hundred and fifty beds and will be financed through a loan from the Saudi […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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At the last house meeting, Prime Minister John Briceño introduced the Civil Asset Recovery and Unexplained Wealth Bill. The proposed legislation, once passed, empowers the Financial Intelligence Unit to reclaim ill-gotten assets and wealth obtained through criminal activities. It is a bold step that will see not only politicians and public officers, but also private […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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But is there a statute of limitation for this proposed legislation? It’s a question that was posed to Minister of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Dolores Balderamos Garcia. She, too, chimed in on the Civil Asset Recovery and Unexplained Wealth Bill, which the National Trade Union Congress of Belize believes will provide greater […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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A new contractor general, whose functions include the monitoring of the award and implementation of public contracts to ensure their conformity with procurement-related rules and laws, was sworn in today. This morning at Belize House, career public officer Maria Arthurs was administered the oath of office by Governor General Froyla Tzalam. During the sitting of […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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Fairtrade provides millions of dollars in premiums annually to sugarcane farmers in northern Belize. Today, Belize recognized World Fairtrade Day under the theme “Choose Fairtrade Choose a Better Future”. For background, Fairtrade is defined as an arrangement designed to help producers in developing countries achieve sustainable and equitable trade relationships. The Belize Sugarcane Farmers Association […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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