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Shondaland, an American television production company, has done a feature on U.S. Ambassador Michelle Kwan in which the U.S. diplomat spoke highly of Belize. In responding to the question about what it is like to live and work in Belize, Kwan said, “I could definitely see why Belizeans and others refer to this country as […]
Written on May 16, 2023 | Posted in
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The Belize Audubon Society held its annual general meeting recently. The non-governmental organization dedicated to the sustainable management of Belize’s natural resources was established in 1969 and is the oldest conservation organization in the country. The NGO manages seven protected areas, covering approximately one hundred and eighty thousand acres of the National Protected Areas System. […]
Written on May 16, 2023 | Posted in
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Two men are lucky to be alive after they were shot and one of them repeatedly struck in the face. The incident happened in the wee hours of Saturday, just after they had left a night spot and arrived at one of their homes on Mahogany Street in Orange Walk town. It followed an altercation […]
Written on May 15, 2023 | Posted in
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Another armed assault in the Old Capital over the weekend resulted in thirty-one-year-old Kenroy Elijio being shot in the arm. That incident happened near Victoria Street. An officer in the neighborhood responded to the shooting by returning fire at the pair of gunmen who accosted Elijio. Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero provided additional details […]
Written on May 15, 2023 | Posted in
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A radiologist from Punta Gorda Town has been charged for sexual assault, following a complaint that was brought against him by a patient. Back in March, a twenty-three-year-old woman wrote to the Ministry of Health and also forwarded that complaint to the ministries of home affairs and human development. According to the woman, she attended […]
Written on May 15, 2023 | Posted in
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It made the headlines three weeks ago when thirty-three persons, primarily children, experienced side effects and had to be hospitalized after consuming weed-laced gummies sold at their school. A thorough investigation was launched and it was later revealed that the packaged drug-infused candies were imported in a barrel and intercepted by the Customs and Excise […]
Written on May 15, 2023 | Posted in
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Illegal cross- border trade continues to be a challenge for the Customs and Excise Department and by extension, the Government of Belize. We often report on the country’s porous borders specifically in the north where contrabandistas would illegally import food items, beers and even pharmaceuticals. But as reporters found out today, these illegal activities are […]
Written on May 15, 2023 | Posted in
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A few weeks after a fire destroyed several thatch-roofed structures at the Mayan Garden Resort in Orange Walk, the business establishment remains closed to the public. The fire happened on the afternoon of Sunday April thirtieth and the damages amount to almost five million dollars. While the Fire Department had indicated soon after the incident […]
Written on May 15, 2023 | Posted in
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After announcing its plans to drop the British Monarch eight months ago, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda is on the brink of becoming a republic. According to Loop Caribbean News, following Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s return to Antigua and Barbuda after attending the coronation of King Charles the Third, his government’s position on becoming […]
Written on May 15, 2023 | Posted in
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The Belize Police Department has commenced a new public relations campaign that aims to familiarize residents across the country with the commanding officers in their respective jurisdictions. It’s an initiative that began with two well-known senior officers introducing themselves to the public via the media this afternoon. Senior Superintendent Reymundo Reyes is an officer with […]
Written on May 15, 2023 | Posted in
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Senior Superintendent Christopher Noble is also responsible for Eastern Division as the lead administrator. This afternoon, he also reintroduced himself to the Belizean public. Sr. Supt. Christopher Noble, Administrator, Eastern Division “I think you guys already know me. I am Christopher Noble, Senior Superintendent, I am in charge of the administrative side of Eastern […]
Written on May 15, 2023 | Posted in
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A five-day workshop commenced today to further ensure the ease of business in trade. With support from the World Customs Organizations, stakeholders in the industry are being engaged to understand the process, as well as to establish possible gaps. It is referred to as a National Time Release Study and is being held at the […]
Written on May 15, 2023 | Posted in
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The first set of communications equipment that will be deployed to Belize Defense Force outposts was handed over today to Brigadier General, Azariel Loria. The B.D.F will benefit from an investment of thirteen million dollars in equipment and infrastructure works, procured under the Belize Integral Security Program. Under that program, the Central American Bank for […]
Written on May 15, 2023 | Posted in
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The International Day of Families is celebrated every year on the fifteenth of May. This year, the day is being observed under the theme “Demographic Trends and Families”, to raise awareness on the impact of demographic trends on families. The National Commission for Families and Children held an International Day of Families event over the […]
Written on May 15, 2023 | Posted in
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Goodnight and welcome to another edition of Sports Monday, I am Paul Lopez. The Anthony Mahler Mundialito Tournament 2023 continued on Saturday at the Berger Field in Belize City. There were some exciting matchups between the sixteen male teams competing in the tournament. Here is a thrilling battle between the dynamic Belize United and […]
Written on May 15, 2023 | Posted in
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Tens of thousands of migrants have gathered at the U.S./Mexico border seeking asylum, less than twenty-four hours after the United States ended an immigration policy that prohibited the entry of persons who potentially pose a health risk. Title 42 expulsions, as they are known, were removals by the U.S. government of persons who had recently […]
Written on May 12, 2023 | Posted in
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While the Immigration Department was successful in applying for the removal of the Brazilian nationals; tonight, their Belizean handlers are facing criminal charges for facilitating their illegal entry into the country. Thirty-three-year-old Kirk Hower, a taxi driver of San Martin area, Belmopan, and his common-law wife Gracielita Mendez were charged separately for the offense of […]
Written on May 12, 2023 | Posted in
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Twenty-seven-year-old Howard Reyes, a car dealer of Burrell Boom, was arraigned for attempted murder, use of deadly means of harm, aggravated assault with a firearm and wounding following a shooting incident in Saint Paul’s Bankon Tuesday. This morning, Reyes appeared before Senior Magistrate Tricia Pitts in the company of his attorney where he was arraigned […]
Written on May 12, 2023 | Posted in
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The family of Derrick Uh, the twenty-year-old man who died while police detained him in a hot prisoner van, says efforts to get the government to meet with their attorney have fallen on deaf ears and they have grown tired. Today, Shanelly Uh, Derrick’s older sister, told News Five via phone that their attorney, Senior […]
Written on May 12, 2023 | Posted in
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Prime Minister John Briceño urged heads of governments attending the Ninth Summit of the Association of Caribbean States to remain relevant and viable amidst global challenges. He also called for a refocus on the organization’s roots, which is the sustainable development of the Caribbean Sea. At the event in Antigua, Guatemala, P.M. Briceño said that […]
Written on May 12, 2023 | Posted in
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Earlier this week, Dean Flowers, the President of the Public Service Union joined Minister of Public Service Henry Charles Usher on a tour of several government offices in Belmopan. This exercise is part of the union’s annual presidential visits to various government ministries. The group visited the Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries, […]
Written on May 12, 2023 | Posted in
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Flowers and Minister Usher engaged public officers on the reinstatement of increments. According to Flowers, while legislation has been passed through the National Assembly, the Ministry of Public Service did not issue a circular authorizing finance officer to approve the payment of increments due. According to Flowers, Minister Usher committed to rectifying the omission. […]
Written on May 12, 2023 | Posted in
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As we said, P.S.U.’s presidential tour also took them to the Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries, as well as the Belize Police Department. And, according to Flowers, during the tour they found out that the Commissioner of Police may be overstepping his authority in the execution of his administrative duties. Flowers says, […]
Written on May 12, 2023 | Posted in
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The Belize Red Cross, in partnership with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, hosted a clinic this week. It is part of a wheelchair program where hundreds of persons with mobility issues are beneficiaries a wheelchair and some level of support. The clinic concluded today and News Five was able to speak with […]
Written on May 12, 2023 | Posted in
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Earlier this week, members of the Sugar Association of the Caribbean (SAC) met virtually to discuss matters pertaining to sugar production in the region. Mac McLachlan, the Director and Country Manager for Belize Sugar Industries Limited (B.S.I.), was present in the meeting as a member of the board of directors. During the meeting, directors noted […]
Written on May 12, 2023 | Posted in
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