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Has the People’s United Party purposely decided to rain on the Leader of the Opposition’s parade? As we reported on Wednesday, Shyne Barrow is in the process of filming for a Disney documentary on his life. He is also gearing up for an endorsement convention this weekend where his leadership of the United Democratic Party […]
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According to Julius Espat, chair of the Constitution House Committee, they are simply trying to establish a criteria for anyone desirous of becoming the next leader of the country. The move, says Opposition Leader Barrow, is merely a ploy to unseat from parliament. Julius Espat, Chair, Constitution House Committee “If we have a problem […]
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There has been an overwhelming show of support for the leadership of Prime Minister John Briceño ahead of Friday’s sitting of the House of Representatives. Earlier this month, Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow submitted a request for a no-confidence motion to be tabled in that House of Representatives at its next sitting, that is tomorrow. Following […]
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Tonight, a family is torn after their loved one is gunned down in Belize City. The incident happened in the Lake Independence area, on Zacaranda Street, sometime before ten a.m. The deceased, Aaron Chavez, was no stranger to the law, having been charged a few times with theft and robbery, but his family says that […]
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He took up office as Attorney General of Belize at the end of June, replacing Magali Marin-Young after two and a half years as chief legal officer for the Briceño Administration. Tonight, in his first interview as AG, Anthony Sylvester speaks to News Five about taking on the role, including litigation brought against the government. […]
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Attorney General Anthony Sylvester also responded to a decision on the Sugar Industry Act where the High Court has ruled that some sections of the act are unconstitutional. Among them is that a cane farmer has to be a member of an association to be able to deliver cane to the millers and that monies […]
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Will G.O.B. appeal the decision of the High Court or will the law be amended? The decision will be up to cabinet to determine the way forward. Attorney General Anthony Sylvester says that it will be discussed at the next cabinet meeting. Anthony Sylvester, Attorney General “Cabinet will have to look at and would […]
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The National Evangelical Association of Belize has broken its silence on the mounting sexual abuse allegations that several women have brought against Mervin Budram, a worship leader from one of its affiliated churches. Today, NEAB issued a press release, one week after the allegations surfaced. It reads, “NEAB is appalled to hear the accounts of […]
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A request has been made by the Leader of the Opposition for the books to be opened and proper accounting be carried out in respect of expenditures relating to the recently held Belize International Music and Food Festival. When asked about accountability for the use of public funds to cover the cost of the festival, […]
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The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry continues to call on the Government of Belize to hold consultations with its members on the proposed expansion of the price control list. As we have reported, on June twenty-eight, Cabinet announced that government is developing regulations to expand the price control list by thirty food and thirteen […]
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The last time reporters asked the Prime Minister John about the letter that B.C.C.I. wrote to him, PM Briceño stated that his government has met with numerous large-scale retailers to inform them of the move. Prime Minister Briceño also said that B.C.C.I. should have been more proactive in informing its members that the Government of […]
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So, how does B.C.C.I. respond to the criticism that its members are only pushing back because an expanded price control list will cut into their profit margins? Well, Councilor Luis Ugarte says, while businesses exist to generate profits, for some, the proposed price control list represents twenty percent of their revenues. He explained that placing […]
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Today at the Conference Center at the University of Belize Belmopan Campus, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the national university, and the ministries of Youth, Education and Home Affairs. It was to establish the William Dawson Memorial Scholarship which coincides with the launch of a criminal justice program at UB. News Five’s Duane […]
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Earlier this year, the Security Services Commission promoted Assistant Commissioner of Police, Doctor Richard Rosado to the post of Deputy Commissioner. It was a promotion that the Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams has said came upon his recommendation. Rosado, who held the post of Officer Commanding Eastern Division, was given a new desk in Belmopan, […]
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On July thirtieth, a deadly collision occurred following a high-speed chase by Orange Walk police of two men on a motorcycle in Orange Walk. Soon after the incident, reports started to circulate, alleging the police of knocking down the men and running them over. During the incident, twenty-year-old Jesus Sacul, a deliveryman, lost his life. […]
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Police believe they have found the weapon used in the shooting of Nimrod Tillett last month. The discovery comes as part of a sustained operation that police have been conducting in the two northern districts in an effort to stem cartel-related activities in those municipalities. That police operation, according to Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, […]
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As we’ve been reporting, there has been an increase in dengue cases in Belize and the number of cases recorded countrywide is above the threshold. There are also instances of active COVID cases still popping up. As the new school year approaches, Minister of Education Francis Fonseca was asked whether these two illnesses are of […]
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Will there be an amendment made to force Queen Square area representative Denise “Sista B” Barrow to show up to House Meetings? That’s a question that was posed to cabinet minister and Freetown area representative Francis Fonseca. He told the media that house committees are looking at the absences. Francis Fonseca, Area Representative, Freetown […]
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