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A flurry of disinformation about the coronavirus and the COVID-19 vaccines has prompted the Belize Medical and Dental Association to make a rare public denunciation of those perpetrating the false claims. Not only did the association president counter the fiction with facts, she also reminded those individuals purporting to be doctors in order to give […]
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Doctor Wright contends many who are sceptical about vaccines are having their fears fuelled by misinformation. Dr. Uldine Wright, President, Belize Medical and Dental Association “We know that there are people who fearful of anything that is new. So they might have five hundred persons who are sceptical about the vaccine from before and […]
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Doctor Wright also addressed claims that Statutory Instrument 74 makes vaccination mandatory. She says the medical experts within the Belize Medical and Dental Association agree this is a deceptive narrative. Dr. Uldine Wright, President, Belize Medical and Dental Association “And they come with the point of their rights, if they want to be vaccinated […]
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Since an amendment to the Misuse of Drugs Act was presented in the House of Representatives on July second, the cannabis discussion which includes industrial hemp and marijuana has returned to its starting point. There are many who support a gradual move by the Government of Belize to legalize the cultivation, trade and possession of […]
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A man from San Pedro was airlifted to Belize City for medical treatment following a shooting on Monday night. Reports are that just before ten p.m. shots rang out in the DFC area of San Pedro Town. Joshua Gongora was shot twice while on his way home. The twenty-five-year-old was rushed to the Doctor Otto […]
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Over the weekend, Edwin Isidro lost his life in an incident on the Mopan River in Benque Viejo del Carmen. He, along with several others, was in the area when a police and B.D.F. patrol approached. At least one shot was fired and there are reports that Isidro slipped into the river and died. Today, […]
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In court news, a case that sparked outrage in the Cayo District has caught the attention of attorney Orson Elrington. He plans to file for an appeal of a three-year prison sentence given to Ramiro de la Rosa, from Duck Run Two. Earlier this month De la Rosa pleaded guilty to possession of an unlicensed […]
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When he appeared on Open Your Eyes this morning, U.D.P. Party Leader Patrick Faber also spoke about his ambitions to be restored as Leader of the Opposition. Marleni Cuellar, Host, Open Your Eyes “Have you made any strides in being able to regain the position as Leader of the Opposition?” Patrick Faber, Party […]
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A rift has already developed between U.D.P. Party Leader Patrick Faber, who just retained his position during Sunday’s recall convention, and the party’s Leader of the Opposition, Shyne Barrow. On Monday, a statement was issued by the U.D.P. Parliamentary Caucus which says the Opposition is staunchly against the Eleventh Amendment. But when Patrick Faber appeared […]
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And now that he has reaffirmed his party leader seat, you heard Faber say that he is working on taking back the leader of the opposition role in the House. But it’s left to be seen if and when that will happen because although he has retained the party leadership, Faber continues to face attacks […]
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Last Friday we told you about the struggles of the onion farmers in Bomba. They reported having roughly one hundred and forty thousand pounds of onions that must be sold within three weeks time. They claim they are struggling to sell their produce because contraband onions are flooding the market. Well, that news report reached […]
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Minister Mai says that they have formed a task force to tackle the growing issue of contraband. He also says there will be no importation of onion until the local farmers sell all their produce. Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister of Agriculture, Food Security & Enterprise “When I walked the market on Monday, I met […]
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And what about other locally produced commodities? Will prices go up? This is a real concern in the agriculture industry. At the last House Meeting, Corozal North area rep Hugo Patt expressed concerns about the cost of fertilizers and what it would mean for the cost of production in the agricultural sector. Today, Agriculture Minister […]
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There is some welcome news to report for Dangriga as the Dangriga Town Council, under the leadership of Mayor Robert Mariano, is pushing forward with its street rehabilitation plans for the municipality. Recently, the council signed a contract for the repair of two streets including the one in front of the bus terminal. And now, […]
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There seems to be an app for just about everything, and today the “Socaloca” mobile app and web-based system was launched by the Football Federation of Belize. It is designed for athletes, coaches, as well as team managers and tournament organizers to create profiles showcasing their skills, stats, videos and progression in the sport. According […]
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The platform is free for all users of the app because the intention is to provide a fair opportunity for all footballers. But if you are wondering if it is okay for young players, the F.F.B. says safeguards are included. Earl Jones, General Secretary, F.F.B. “The safeguards that are in place to ensure that […]
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The Orange Court Generals need your help to get to Las Vegas for a basketball pro camp. There, the athletes will show off their skills to basketball coaches and scouting teams from across the world for a shot at getting recruited. But to get that opportunity, they need the funds to purchase their tickets to […]
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We don’t hear much about children’s summer camps these days, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But, over at the Hub Resource Center on Independence Boulevard in Belize City, the staff is engaging that community’s children in meaningful programs. Rising Star Summer Blast Camp is in its first of three weeks. News Five’s Paul Lopez stopped […]
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