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On Thursday morning, while most Belizeans were preparing for the long weekend ahead, Minister of Health and Wellness Michel Chebat made an announcement on Open Your Eyes Morning Show that has the nation talking. Here is Paul Lopez with the details. Michel Chebat, Minister of Health and Wellness “Starting on the first of October, […]
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Minister of Health Michel Chebat also spoke to how these new measures will be enforced at public buildings, come October first. Michel Chebat, Minister of Health and Wellness “We are going to be using the Police. We are going to be using justices of the peace to help us to enforce these measures. Also, […]
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As for the deaths caused by COVID-19, Minister Chebat says the highest percentage is among the unvaccinated. To date, only two persons who were vaccinated died, and Minster Chebat says they both had severe underlying conditions. These deaths represent just four percent of Belizeans hospitalized with COVID. Also, a younger population is dying by the […]
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Belize Rural North Area Representative Marconi Leal Sr. remains hospitalized at Belize Healthcare Partners Limited where he is receiving medical attention for COVID-19. On Tuesday afternoon, Leal, who is unvaccinated, was admitted to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital and placed on a ventilator when his oxygen level had decreased considerably. He was later transferred to […]
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Reports have been coming into News Five about residential garbage not being picked up for over a week. In some cases, Belize City residents have taken to social media to express their concern about the public health hazard associated with mounting trash. And so, a News Five’s team took to city streets to find garbage […]
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When we spoke to the mayor last week, we were told that the outstanding payments were over a million dollars and counting, since the council has been unable to pay for about twenty-one weeks now. Based on the contractual agreement, the council pays about sixty thousand dollars weekly for garbage collection. But with BWC collecting […]
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Are sixteen police officers on suicide watch? Commissioner of Police Chester Williams says many members of the Belize Police Department have been traumatised as they carry out the mandate of the department and are in need of mental health services. So the department is in the process of acquiring a counsellor to help officers deal […]
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A concern has been raised over a fleet of vehicles that the Belize Sports Council has acquired, and the appropriateness of this during challenging fiscal times. News Five approached the Director of the Sports Council, Ian Cal, who told News Five that the vehicles were absolutely needed. He says they will help expand sports across […]
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The Marion Jones track, installed in 2012, is cracking up and while there is some remedial work that can be done to salvage portions of it, eventually, the whole track will need to be replaced. Director of the Sports Council, Ian Cal told News Five that the replacement will cost millions of dollars but that […]
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Countries across the world have been working to bring back their tourism industries in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. For the nation of Haiti, the pandemic has not been its only adversary. Minister of Tourism, Anthony Mahler recently met with the Ministers of Tourism in Haiti and St Lucia for an information and education […]
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A new digital platform for young people has arrived. Nex’Us has been created to function as a virtual resource center that engages adolescents and youth in learning and exchanging ideas and experiences. The type of activities includes webinars, meetings, socials, launches, and trainings. It’s described as a virtual safe space and it is being launched […]
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And another Belizean Musician “Jah Art” recently released the visuals to his single entitled “Belize.” He describes it as a song for the September celebration season as well as a song for the ladies. He stopped by our studios today to tell us more about his latest video release. Jah Art, Musician “I have […]
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Lucio and the New Generation – they are a popular band from up north, known for their live performances across the country and in neighboring Mexico. Some of the hits sounds, played primarily during the September celebration activities include the famous Independence Day song. Well, just days from the holiday, founder Lucio Alcoser is releasing […]
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It seems like it has been there forever, and was destined to stay put for decades more, but now the Haulover Bridge on the outskirts of Belize City is getting more than just some retrofitting and repair. The old bridge built in 1949, will be taken down and a new three-span bridge will welcome commuters […]
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