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April twenty-fourth is the last Friday of the month and across the country several thousand teachers were expecting that their salaries would have been deposited in their accounts going into the weekend. But, like other public officers, they too will have to wait until next Wednesday to collect their pay. It’s only a difference of […]
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In a meeting with Financial Secretary Joseph Waight back in March, assurances were given that teachers would be paid at the end of each month, notwithstanding the financial constraints. The fact that government is late with April salaries raises concern that there are challenging times ahead in respect of meeting the wage bill in its […]
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Three more persons have recovered from COVID-19. This brings the number of persons who have recovered to five, leaving eleven persons still battling the novel coronavirus. Unfortunately, two Belizeans died from the virus. Eleven active cases are recovering at their homes and none is hospitalized. According to the official records, it has been ten days […]
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PM Barrow says that the relaxation of the quarantine measures is because of the containment of the cluster spread of the novel corona virus. Local public transportation by land, air, and sea will resume for essential workers and essential purposes only but passengers will be required to wear face masks. According to the Prime Minister, […]
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Earlier, in a recorded statement, the PM said reagents which are on order are expected this weekend. That comes on the heels of reports that health supplies ordered by Belize have been confiscated by US authorities since the US has not been able to meet its own demand. Today, News Five spoke with Director of […]
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The COVID-19 state of emergency, along with the abrupt closure of the unrecognized trading route at Bullet Tree Falls, has left many farmers holding on to livestock that cannot be sold outside of the country. This, notwithstanding a formal trade agreement established between Belize and Mexico, has left the industry hanging in the balance. According […]
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The early closure of the conch season and the coronavirus pandemic have also had an impact of fisherfolks. While they are still allowed to harvest finfish within the non-curfew hours, many have not been able to go out to sea so have lost their source of income. The vast southern waters are problematic to patrol, […]
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Conservation and Compliance Supervisor at the Fisheries Department, Hampton Gamboa also gave an update on another case, which occurred on March twenty-ninth. In that incident at sea, also in the Twin Caye area, four men were detained, their vessel seized and cargo recovered, which contained one hundred and thirty-two whole lobsters. As you know, the […]
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The government is not discounting the possibility of a second wave of coronavirus. With a soft reopening of the economy, the preservation of life and health remains a priority and as such Prime Minister Dean Barrow stressed the importance to maintain strict adherence to social distancing and personal hygiene. PM Barrow also gave an update […]
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The Public Service Union, the Belize National Teachers Union and the Association of Public Service Senior Managers are in consultation with Government over cost saving measures to lessen the financial effects of COVID-19. Government has proposed freezing of salary increments for public officers. This includes police officers who fall under essential services and remain working […]
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A group of Harvard students and one from Emory University have joined efforts to provide free tutoring service for fourth and six formers while classes remain suspended. The services are being offered free of cost and the idea is to have the tutoring programme run at least until the end of May with one or […]
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We have been reporting on the growing number of fires which have been sparking all over, and there are now regulations to fine persons who start these fires. Tonight, we can report that the forests are burning out of control. Friends for Conservation and Development is reporting that huge fires are burning in the Vaca […]
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A new statutory instrument signed on April twentieth prohibits the lighting of fires during the State of Emergency. Concerns grew after the number of fires recorded across the country soared to one hundred and eighty-six. This continues to pose serious health and safety issues, especially for Belizeans living in the Cayo District, including Belmopan, where […]
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The state of emergency for feuding Belize City gangs was lifted last Thursday and over a hundred and forty-two presumed gang members are back on the streets of the Old Capital. After thirty days of lockdown at the Belize Central Prison, one would assume that there would have been a lesson learned or an appreciation […]
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The death of Ulysease Roca has sparked debate on the treatment of persons who are HIV positive. The statistics show that only half of the persons confirmed as HIV positive have been taking the antiretroviral even though it is being provided by the government. Annually, there are two hundred new cases and over one hundred […]
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In a telephone interview with the Chair of the National AIDS Commission, News Five got an update on the status of the controversial Equal Opportunities Bill. Public consultations have concluded on the proposed legislation which, according to the Ministry of Human Development, the NAC and the Office of the Special Envoy for Women and Children, […]
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Across the world, April twenty-third is recognized as World Book and Copyright Day. It is used to recognize the literary works of poets, authors and writers. But in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, scheduled events had to be cancelled. Today, the Belize Book Industry Association did an online session on its Facebook page, featuring […]
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It’s Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Week – a time set aside to recognize and show appreciation for the medical laboratory technologists who are an integral part of the healthcare system. They are always working behind the scenes. Today, we checked in with the blood bank in Belize City to hear about the ongoing work that the […]
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