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As most Belizeans already know, a new set of COVID regulations will come into effect on Sunday. Those rules are the latest attempt by the Briceno administration to stem the spread of the virus across the country, but more so in Belize District where the number of daily infections has skyrocketed over the past few […]
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For the next two weeks, starting on Sunday, September nineteenth, mainland Belize will be in a semi-lockdown for two weeks. With the exception of Hopkins, Placencia, Caye, Caulker, and San Pedro, all tourist destinations, cities, towns and villages are subject to a nightly curfew beginning at seven p.m. Prime Minister Briceño details the upcoming changes. […]
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The Ministry of Health and Wellness and members of the Medical Response Team held a press conference this afternoon to further explain the regulations from their perspective. Those in the productive sector, as well employees of hotels and resorts will be able to continue working under these regulations, but with some restrictions. Dr Julio Sabido, […]
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Dr. Andre Sosa, Chairman of the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Association was also at the head table. To put things into perspective in terms of the increase in recent hospitalizations, Dr. Sosa says September has already surpassed August’s record. Dr. Andre Sosa, Chairman, K.H.M.H. “In the sixteen days of September that has passed so […]
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Many are asking whether the decision to make exceptions for the Placencia, Caye Cualker, San Pedro and Hopkins in the latest COVID regulations is backed by science or purely economic. Here is the response we were given to that question. Deysi Mendez, C.E.O., Ministry of Health & Wellness “I think we can say that, […]
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Reaction to the Prime Minister’s announcement was swift as business owners and residents flocked to social media with mixed reviews on the new COVID-19 restrictions that take effect in the next few days. While the general sentiment is that something had to be done to reduce the number of active cases, restaurateurs are concerned about […]
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Already at the verge of closing his doors, Rosado asks what happens come October fourth when the current restrictions are to expire. Will that be sufficient time to reduce the number of active cases? With restaurants only able to do takeout, Rosado worries that he and his colleagues will have to downsize their staff yet […]
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News Five is trying to get confirmation of a report made on social media today, which claimed that at least one two Mennonite communities have lawyered up to challenge the Government of Belize on the COVID regulations. The report is that the two communities, through their business partners, are raising funds to cover the legal […]
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It is his second time in less than a year being sworn in as Leader of the Opposition. Today, the United Democratic Party’s Patrick Faber left the Governor-General House with head held high. Battle scars suffered over the recent months now blanketed by a sense of fulfillment, he is once more the man at the […]
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As it relates to recently circulated comments about the former Belmopan City Mayor Khalid Belisle, he clarified today that he is not out of the race in his bid for U.D.P. caretaker for Belmopan. He released the following video. Khalid Belisle, Candidate, U.D.P. Belmopan Caretaker “Hi Belmopan, in this short message I want to […]
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A man was killed around six-thirty on Wednesday evening in the ordinarily quiet residential King’s Park area of Belize City. The killing has family members at a loss and police are trying to establish a motive and track down a suspect. News Five’s Marion Ali has the story. Marion Ali, Reporting When forty-nine-year-old James […]
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Another man was shot on Wednesday night in Belize City, but he is now hospitalized. Police Superintendent Alejandro Cowo says that Eugene Tillett – a man well-known to the Police – was at home when he was attacked. Supt. Alejandro Cowo, O.C., C.I.B., Eastern Division “What we understand is that just before nine p.m., […]
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The decomposing body of a man was found floating in the sea between Saint George’s Caye and Coffee Caye, just off Belize City on Wednesday afternoon. Head of the Criminal Investigations Branch for the Police Department’s Eastern Division, Superintendent Alejandro Cowo shared the information this afternoon police have so far. Supt. Alejandro Cowo, O.C., […]
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A non-profit organization has answered the cries of Belize City residents, who for weeks have not had their garbage collected. The problem is due to an impasse between the Belize City Council and the Belize Waste Control Limited. The group whose full name is Committed to Altruism and Nurturing Oneself, or CANO, was founded by […]
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It starts tonight at eight o’clock right here on Channel Five….Night one of one of the biggest events of the September Celebrations calendar – the Belikin Bash 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is once again going virtual. The team over at Bowen and Bowen has been working around the clock to get you […]
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The Belize Agriculture Health Authority is reporting two outbreaks of Virulent Newcastle Disease in backyard poultry in the Toledo and Belize districts. The government has notified the World Organisation for Animal Health and investigations are being conducted, but affected farmers are reporting high mortality rates. BAHA’s Central Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory detected the virus in samples […]
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While there is the real possibility that COVID patients might need to be oxygenated at home because of the overcrowding at the hospitals, Dr. Shanna says patients may need to get reassessed by a doctor. She warns that waiting too long after breathing becomes labored can mean the difference between a safe, quick recovery and […]
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Earlier this week we heard medical doctors speak directly to people who have been ignoring the COVID guidelines or being outright rebellious in refusing to follow them, resulting in a high number of new infections. Dr. Shanna Pott also joined her colleagues in scolding people who have been irresponsible in their behavior and refusing to […]
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Tourism stalwart Ian Anderson has taken a strong stance against COVID-19 by announcing his Caves Branch adventure resort will only accept reservations from fully vaccinated guests beginning October first. Anderson says he wrestled with the decision for three months, but his overriding concern for his staff made his choice clear. He spoke with Open Your […]
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In tonight’s episode of our weekly COVID Chronicles, we look at the rise in live streaming and other services provided by various funeral homes across the country. We also look at how one of those companies is dealing with the tragic loss of a loved one who made a reputable name for herself in the […]
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