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And, the Garifuna culture was also celebrated and recognized in Chicago, Illinois. Last week, American football team, Chicago Bears acknowledged Garifuna Flava, a restaurant owned and operated by Belizean Rhodel Castillo, for its delectable cuisine. Garifuna Flava restaurant was recognized by the Chicago Bears as the third small business all-pros game day Eats Winner for […]
Written on November 21, 2023 | Posted in
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In a recent Women in Business Award Ceremony, fifteen entrepreneurs from the Cayo Northeast Women’s Group were celebrated for successfully completing a fifteen-day training program in sewing, embroidery, craft making, and financial management. The program highlighted the significance of these newfound skills in enhancing the lives of the women and their families. News Five’s Hipolito […]
Written on November 21, 2023 | Posted in
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Copal Tree Lodge is a privately-owned Belizean luxury stay just outside of Punta Gorda Town. It has been in operation for several decades and a majority, if not all, of its workforce comes from communities across Toledo District. More recently, the investors in the company have ventured into another lucrative business on its property, the […]
Written on November 21, 2023 | Posted in
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If Opposition Leader, Moses “Shyne” Barrow is found guilty of an electoral offence, he will be forced to resign from the House of Representatives. That is what his attorney Richard Bradley says Section Fifty-eight of the Belize Constitution states. That particular section disqualifies anyone from membership in parliament if convicted of an offense related to […]
Written on November 21, 2023 | Posted in
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A cyclist in Dangriga lost his life over the Garifuna Settlement Day weekend when he was knocked down and killed by the driver of a sports utility vehicle on Sunday. According to police, Allen Brooks has been served with a Notice of Intended Prosecution following the deadly collision that claimed the life of Manuel Hernandez. […]
Written on November 21, 2023 | Posted in
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Forty-one-year-old Camilah Montes was physically assaulted during a domestic dispute in the early hours of this morning. According to police, Montes was struck in the face with a piece of wood, causing a large cut wound to her forehead. ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division “On Tuesday, November 21st, 2023, police responded to […]
Written on November 21, 2023 | Posted in
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Seven athletes who participated in the 2023 Copa Revolucion Games in Quintana Roo, Mexico over the long weekend have returned home with eighteen medals. The seven athletes, who also included the current Ms Queen of the Bay, Kendall Morgan, took part in six different track and field disciplines. And according to team leader, Fred Usher […]
Written on November 21, 2023 | Posted in
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Belize has joined a list of countries that have severed diplomatic ties with Israel over the war in Gaza. On Tuesday, the government issued a statement reiterating its call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid. Belize also announced the suspension of all diplomatic activities in Tel Aviv and the withdrawal of […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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So the government of Belize has withdrawn its accreditation of Israel’s Ambassador Designate to Belize Einat Kranz-Neiger. It has suspended all activities conducted by the Israeli Honorary Consulate in Belize and the appointment of the Honorary Consul. The government has also suspended all activities of Belize’s Honorary Consulate in Tel Aviv and withdrawn the appointment […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eamon Courtenay today clarified the government’s position on the war between Israel and Hamas. Today, Courtenay told reporters that while that is the case, the way that Israel has responded is illegal, contrary to international humanitarian law, disproportionate and amounts to genocide. Courtenay reiterated the government’s position on the war, condemning […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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As the war rages on in Gaza, the Israeli Defense Force reported the discovery of a tunnel in the Al-Shifa hospital, suggesting it is part of an extensive network beneath the Gaza Strip. The I.D.F. conducted a raid on the Al-Shifa medical complex, suspecting its use by Hamas as an operations base. Footage shared by […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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On Thursday, the religious community joined the public discourse surrounding Belize’s decision to severe diplomatic ties with Israel. The Belize Council of Churches and the National Evangelical Association of Belize issued their respective statements, chiding the Government of Belize for taking stringent diplomatic measures against Israel, as the war in the Middle East continues. Today, […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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Orozco subsequently shifted focus to the Briceño administration, equally criticizing government as speaking, quote unquote, with a forked tongue. This is in respect of government’s decision to support the human rights of Palestinians being slaughtered in Gaza, but not the rights of Belizeans as they pertain to anti-discrimination issues. Caleb Orozco, Executive Director, UNIBAM […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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On Thursday, the government responded to the Belize Council of Churches and the National Evangelical Association of Belize’s statements in which they expressed individual positions that the government was being too heavy-handed in suspending diplomatic relations with Israel. The government issued a release of its own, stating that when the war erupted, arrangements were made […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow has written to former prime ministers Said Musa and Dean Barrow, as well as former foreign ministers Assad Shoman and Godfrey Smith. The U.D.P. party leader began by stating, “I write to confess my utter dismay to read your statement declaring unwavering support for the Government of Belize’s wrongheaded decision to […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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While Barrow is taking the former prime ministers and foreign ministers to task on their collective position on Israel, the People’s United Party has mounted a legal battle in the lower court in an attempt to have him removed from the voters roll in Mesopotamia. In the courtroom of the Chief Magistrate earlier today, several […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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Earlier this week, the U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory to Americans visiting Belize in which it informed that they should exercise increased caution in the country due to crime and that some areas have increased risk. Today when we spoke with him, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eamon Courtenay said that he had a discussion […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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The twenty-eighth Conference of the Parties (COP28) will take place in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. It’s a two-week global event, marking a pivotal moment for countries across the world to collectively address the urgent challenges posed by climate change. Participating countries are expected to present updated and more ambitious commitments to reduce greenhouse […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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COP28 serves as a crucial platform for nations to share successes, exchange best practices, and collaboratively accelerate progress toward a sustainable and resilient future. It also allows non-government organizations and private corporations to be part of the larger conservation. In a recent interview, Kiesha Farnum, Director of the Public Sector Project at the Caribbean Climate-Smart […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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Farnum says that the aim is to catalyze climate-smart businesses and bridge the gap in climate funding. By doing so, CCSA hopes to attract investments that can contribute to closing the funding gap for climate initiatives. Farnum emphasized the importance of showcasing the positive strides made within the region. While discussions often revolve around the […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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Today the Minister of Transport, Rodwell Ferguson gave us an update on electric buses in Belize. While plans for the pilot project on the electric buses in the north, west and Belize City are well in the making, the buses arrival will mark an important milestone in the transportation industry. In addressing questions on the […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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The COVID pandemic placed challenges on the Peace Corps service in 2019, but plans remained to resume the program. Today, a new cohort of nineteen Peace Corps volunteers from all across the United States took their oath to serve Belize in the area of sports. The volunteers will be deployed across the country for the […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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This morning, another cohort of high school students, young men from across Belize City, met to discuss issues affecting at-risk youths. Mengage, as the series of discussions are called, is a training session that teaches teenagers about the risks and consequences of their actions. It also allows for a safe space to discuss issues affecting […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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There was a fire in Belize City this morning that completely destroyed a pair of wooden structures in the vicinity of Arlington Drive. One of the structures was the home of Marlon Usher, a construction worker who had already left for work when the structures went up in flames. News Five spoke with Usher’s mother […]
Written on November 17, 2023 | Posted in
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The decision by the Government of Belize to suspend diplomatic relations with Israel has been met with strong support by former prime ministers Said Musa and Dean Barrow, as well as former foreign ministers Assad Shoman and Godfrey Smith. In a joint statement issued by the erstwhile government officials, the decision is regarded as, “the […]
Written on November 16, 2023 | Posted in
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