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The saga continues….News Five has confirmed that Director of Health Services, Doctor Marvin Manzanero has been placed on administrative leave, pending investigation of alleged misconduct. That’s the information coming to News Five this afternoon after the embattled DHS was reportedly sent home effective today for five days. We have confirmed that on Monday, Doctor Manzanero […]
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An employee of the Citrus Products of Belize Limited was killed on the job. The heavy machine operator was out working on a farm when the machine he was driving crushed him to death. The family is still trying to come to terms with the freak accident, while C.P.B.L. and police are reviewing the incident. […]
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There were a number of home invasions recorded over the past week, including Toledo. On the afternoon of February seventeenth, William Haught of Yemeri Grove Village reported that armed burglars entered his residence and stole a number of items including his licensed firearm. ACP Joseph Myvett, during Monday’s police press briefing, shared details of the […]
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It’s scenic spot enjoyed by many who live in the Caribbean Shores area of Belize City, but this week residents discovered wooden posts being erected, obstructing the view and preventing them from using the boat launch. Area Representative Kareem Musa says he found out just days ago that in June of 2020, Теk Multiservice, located […]
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Meanwhile there is another land issue brewing in Belize City. Residents near the Antonio Soberanis Crescent are concerned the cutting of mangroves along the Haulover Creek could spell trouble for them causing future flooding. Duane Moody, Reporting It is tagged as a private property for sale on the bank of the Haulover Creek in […]
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A new species of freshwater fish commonly known as “pacu” has been discovered in the New River Lagoon by fishermen from nearby Lemonal. Pacu is an omnivorous fish that originated in South America and is related to the piranha. Unlike its distant cousin, pacu do not have similar teeth. Instead, they have squarer, straighter teeth […]
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The first one hundred days are often critical for any political party upon assuming office. Not only does it serve as a transition period for an incoming administration, it is also an opportunity to start off on the right foot. Since taking office in November of last year, Prime Minister John Briceño has been occupied […]
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Hurdles aside, PM Briceño also lauded the accomplishments of his administration thus far, including the efforts of the Ministry of Health and Wellness at containing the spread of COVID-19. Prime Minister John Briceño “Already in just three months, many positive results are showing. Our health team is leading the way to flattening the COVID […]
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The Human Rights Commission of Belize is calling for Justices of the Peace to be appointed at the Central Prison following videos being circulated of what they term “alleged atrocious inhumane acts” against prisoners. The Commission says it could not be determined when these videos were made or if those in the video are current […]
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And this just in…there is good news coming from out of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, which is reporting that Belize will be receiving its first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine from the Government of Barbados. The donation of one thousand single doses of the Astra Zeneca vaccine will arrive at the P.G.I.A. by cargo […]
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Mobile clinics are being sent to migrant communities in western and southern Belize as part of a joint effort between the United Nations Population Fund, UN Refugee Agency, United Nation’s Children Fund and International Organization for Migration. According to UNICEF Belize, the pop-up clinics will allow for agencies to coordinate humanitarian assistance and support to […]
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Valentine’s Day may be a few weeks behind us but it isn’t stopping well-known Belizean musician Stig Da Artist from releasing a new music video that’s all about love. Shot in Placencia and Moho Caye, the visual treatment accompanies a song that is being released on Wednesday on an E.P. he calls Isolation 2. The […]
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“Square grouper” coming ashore on Belize’s coastline used to be the main traces left behind by regional drug traffickers. But now boat engine thefts, attacks on island homes and fishermen are giving Belizean authorities another glimpse into this lucrative trade, and the local players involved. News Five’s Duane Moody has more on the fight against […]
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