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The Joint Unions Negotiating Team may now be seeing some light at the end of the proverbial tunnel in their fight for good governance. News Five has confirmed that during Thursday’s negotiation meeting, G.O.B.’s team presented three drafts of good governance legislation. Although government had initially indicated that it would take at least three months […]
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Today, the joint unions saw one of their largest membership turnouts to date since the Belize National Teacher’s Union began its strike actions last week Monday. Protestors were bused in from all six districts. The protest stretched for several blocks as those in attendance marched through the main streets of Belize City. For the joint […]
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The Christian Workers Union is all too familiar with industrial action in the face of a ten percent salary cut. Viewers will recall that back in 2020, C.W.U. members at the Port of Belize Limited took industrial action in the face of a proposed ten percent cut for full time staff. Like the Government of […]
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The Super Bond restructuring remains in limbo, following the cancellation of a virtual meeting between Minister of State Christopher Coye and the two largest holders of the Government of Belize’s U.S. Dollar Bonds. That meeting was scheduled for earlier this week, with an aim to restructuring the bonds that are due in 2034, taking into […]
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Belize City police are on high alert, following the late evening murder of a known gang affiliate on Thursday. Gunfire erupted in the vicinity of Bagdad Street yesterday, shortly before seven p.m. When the shooting subsided, a young man lay dead not far from where his bicycle came to rest. It would appear that Gerald […]
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Today, the Government of Belize inaugurated a health clinic in the village of Bullet Tree in the west. At an official ceremony this afternoon, Minister of Health and Wellness, Michel Chebat and C.E.O. Deysi Mendez were joined by Prime Minister John Briceño as the health facility was officially opened. The goal is to make healthcare […]
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Calcutta Government School is getting a new school building. They have only just broken ground to indicate a commitment for the building, but the school’s management is celebrating it as an accomplishment as they have been waiting for a new building for a decade. Here’s the story. Julius Casmiro, Local Manager “We gather here […]
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Although the weekend curfew has been pushed back a couple of hours to midnight, this does not mean Belizeans can return to partying as normal. Home Affairs Minister Kareem Musa gave a warning to bar operators who are opening shop to sell liquor. Musa says the Statutory Instrument is clear when it comes to these […]
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On Thursday, we told you about the decrease in crime across the country for the first quarter of this year – with fourteen fewer murders recorded when compared to the same period last year. You heard the Commissioner of Police say that the decline in crimes is because of the cops’ hard work and smart […]
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This week, hundreds of teachers and public officers took to the streets to demonstrate in Belize City. For the past two weeks or so, similar groups have gathered in their respective towns and cities to protest against the government. But there are still concerns about these large gatherings during the pandemic and we asked Minister […]
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The COVID-19 vaccine roll-out continues for all phases and up to this week, the healthcare workers have the highest coverage. Some eighty-five percent have taken the first dose, according to the Ministry of Health and Wellness. This is followed by fifty-one percent of teachers who have taken the vaccine and sixty point five percent of […]
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Commissioner Chester Williams says that community policing is getting a boost across the country as commanders of the different regions are being tasked to form citizen groups that will advise and support their mandate. Here’s how he explains it. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police “It is a directive to all commanders that they need […]
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The Ministry of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform has announced a realignment of chief executive officers, resulting in Doctor Osmond Martinez being appointed as C.E.O. in the Ministry of Economic Development. Doctor Martinez served as C.E.O. in the Ministry of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform in the months after the 2020 […]
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It seems a lot of Belizeans on stay-cation have discovered the beauty of Gracie Rock for weekend river outings. But all these visitors have brought new problems to the community. The village will be holding a clean-up this Saturday. News Five spoke with Chairman Wayne Pollard today. Wayne Pollard, Chairman, Gracie Rock “It’s visitors […]
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Usually this would be the time of year when Belizean artists are on stage showing off their talents. But this year, as with so many things, even dance recitals have to be virtual. This Saturday, Modern Dance Movement is holding their show on YouTube with featured choreographer, Sistie Fairweather Harmes. “Sistie,” as she is fondly […]
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While traditionally, many celebrate Mother’s Day on May tenth, in Belize it is usually acknowledged on the second Sunday of the month. So on May ninth this year, children, and is some cases fathers, are planning a special something for the number one woman in their lives. News Five’s Duane Moody hit the streets to […]
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