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It is not the proverbial white smoke that heralds the selection of a new pope, but on Monday evening, Shyne Barrow declared himself as the new Leader of the Opposition in the House. For now, Patrick Faber retains his seat as leader of the U.D.P., despite a move from within to have him recalled during […]
Written on June 22, 2021 | Posted in
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The move to recall Faber’s leadership of the United Democratic Party, according to the new Leader of the Opposition, is in part the result of Faber’s refusal to seek help for what is being described as a pattern of domestic issues. Barrow told News Five earlier today that Faber’s apology was a first step, however, […]
Written on June 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Barrow will officially take over as Leader of the Opposition following a swearing-in ceremony, but many still see him as a political newbie, with the 2020 general elections serving as his first real foray into Belizean politics. So how will he hold up amid what appears to be a sustained attack by members of the […]
Written on June 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Statutory Instrument Number fifty-seven of 2021 may have been passed and slipped under the radar of most people, but not the fisher folk community who today, came out expressing their discontent with the access it gives to foreign nationals to fish within Belizean waters. News Five’s Duane Moody reports. Duane Moody, Reporting Back in […]
Written on June 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Debt levels were high for many countries prior to the COVID-19, but the pandemic has worsened the situation in many low and middle-income countries. Revenue collection and economic activity have declined drastically, making it hard to service debts. The Government of Belize, in collaboration with the Commonwealth Secretariat, is looking for financial instruments available in […]
Written on June 22, 2021 | Posted in
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This morning the news of multiple terminations at the Belize City Council spread like wildfire on social media. But Mayor Bernard Wagner told News Five the employees in question are all of retirement age and council is to begin enforcing the City Council Act. He says keeping them on the payroll is costing CitCo hundreds […]
Written on June 22, 2021 | Posted in
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The Belize National Fire Service headquarters has relocated to two temporary sites in Belize City. You’ll recall that the previous U.D.P. administration sold the fire station to Atlantic Bank before the General Elections. Today personnel were removing the final pieces of equipment as they closed off operations on Cleghorn Street. Fire Chief Colin Gillett tells […]
Written on June 22, 2021 | Posted in
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A Guatemalan xatéro is being accused of shooting a police officer in the Toledo District. Reports are that Police Constable Ronaldo Camara was on his way from San Jose Hawai with a joint patrol team when he stopped at a river to fetch water. Camara reportedly fell behind the patrol, and in the process of […]
Written on June 22, 2021 | Posted in
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A seventeen-year-old female minor, reportedly involved in the murders of Gonzalo Rosado and Wayne Cadle, was granted bail when she appeared in court this morning. The young woman was charged with four counts related to conspiracy to commit murder and was represented in court today by attorney Hurl Hamilton. News Five spoke with Hamilton by […]
Written on June 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Authorities are investigating the discovery of skeletal remains in the Mosquitoville area in San Ignacio. According to police, bones and a skull along with some pieces of garments were discovered in some high bushes in an isolated area. Police say the identity of the person remains uncertain. The remains were taken to the National Forensic […]
Written on June 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Today, Eyder Radiel Sanchez, a resident of San Roman Village in the Corozal District was slapped with a slew of charges. He was identified as the driver of a pickup that alleged crashed head-on into a car, killing Assistant Superintendent of Police Fernando Neal and injuring another officer. The accident occurred between miles seventy-six and […]
Written on June 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Last week, the Acting Chief Justice ruled that the past administration violated Maya Customary Land Tenure for the residents of Jalacte. The village and two men were awarded six point three million dollars as settlement in the case which arose after the former administration approved the upgrade of the Jalacte Road between 2013 and 2015. […]
Written on June 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Another one of those good governance measures that the government introduced back in May is the Protected Disclosures Bill of 2021. Popularly known as the Whistleblower’s legislation, it seeks to protect whistleblowers from being reprimanded when they disclose or reveal corrupt acts committed by public officers or elected officials. Attorney General Magali Marin-Young says the […]
Written on June 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Former Attorney General Michael Peyrefitte was also asked to weigh in on the whistleblower’s legislation. And he says that while it hasn’t been fully ventilated in the public and his party hasn’t discussed it, he has some preliminary personal concerns with the bill. Peyrefitte says that while he believes it could lead to malicious acts […]
Written on June 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Last month, PM John Briceño discussed narco-trafficking with President Alejandro Giammettei during his time in Guatemala. Former Attorney General Michael Peyrefitte says that he hopes Briceño gets all the multinational help needed to tackle this criminal activity. Michael Peyrefitte, Former Attorney General “I know that we work very closely with the Americans when it […]
Written on June 22, 2021 | Posted in
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As we’ve reported over the last few weeks, Belize has gotten an extension of its international bond payment. But U.D.P. Chairman Michael Peyrefitte says that he remains concerned about how this will play out because he believes PM John Briceño is very naïve when it comes to charting the super bond waters. Michael Peyrefitte, […]
Written on June 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Since it started the COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout, the Ministry of Health’s goal has been to get two hundred and fifty-one thousand Belizeans over the age of eighteen fully vaccinated. But three months later, only eight percent of this population has taken advantage of the vaccinations being offered. To increase these numbers, the M.O.H.W. is looking […]
Written on June 22, 2021 | Posted in
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