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News Five’s Duane Moody is out in Glasgow, Scotland where the United Nations Conference of the Parties is underway. Today, the World Leaders Summit concluded where country leaders from small island developing states as well as those from larger countries, referred to as the G20. The call is for action to be taken by those […]
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There was a murder in Belize City on Monday night. Shawn Palacio Sr. was gunned down while walking on Mud Street, just before six p.m. Police say reports are a man walked up to him and fired a single shot in Palacio’s direction, causing his fatal injury. There are more questions than answers, however, as […]
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A flight originating from South America on Monday night landed in Belize briefly before taking off once again to parts unknown. It is suspected that the aircraft was carrying a consignment of illicit cargo upon its departure, however, when it touched down in northern Belize it seemed to have simply refueled and proceeded on its […]
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There have been reports there was a shootout between Mexican law enforcement and members of a drug cartel in the vicinity of La Union. One media story says it is believed that the gunmen may have fled into Belize. While the police department on this side of the Rio Hondo was made aware of the […]
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On Monday, a group of law enforcement officers was ticketed and disciplinary action may be taken against them by the police department. This after they were busted on Saturday night for socializing near Marine Parade during curfew hours. It’s a bad look for the department, particularly since its officers are sworn to enforce and uphold […]
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The Government of Belize, the Nature Conservancy, and the World Wildlife Fund are working together to formalize a Project Finance for Permanence focused on coastal and marine ecosystems. Today, at a side event in Glasgow, Scotland, PM Briceño signed an MOU with the two conservation organization that will see up to thirty percent of Belize’s […]
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According to the Prime Minister, the PFP also offers small island states like Belize access to reserves for funding in permanence. Prime Minister John Briceño “Belize has been on the map when it comes to the issue of conservation. As it is, we have more than thirty percent of our lands already in some […]
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The Blue Bond initiative, in collaboration with TNC gives Belize a head start in its marine conservation effort, while looking to the 2025 PFP. Belize’s effort with the Blue Bond through TNC was also highlighted at today’s side event in Glasgow. PM Briceño and CEO Jennifer Morris both hailed the approach. Prime Minister John […]
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In other news from COP26, the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is launching an international plan to deliver clean and affordable technology across the globe by 2030. So far at least forty world leaders have signed up to the new Breakthrough Agenda, including the United States, India, European Union, China, and many developing economies. According […]
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Day one of the hearing of Belize’s case in the Caribbean Court of Justice against the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago commenced today. Earlier this year Belize, sued St. Kitts-Nevis and Trinidad and Tobago, alleging that the two CARICOM member states were importing brown sugar from countries outside the Single Marker without imposing the forty […]
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Vice President of International Relations at ASR Mac McLachlan was the second witness to testify in today’s hearing. He argued that non CARICOM countries would not be able to compete in the CARICOM single market if the forty percent CET is applied. Terrence Bharath, Attorney at Law, Trinidad and Tobago “Caricom Market is a […]
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In the days ahead, Belize and seven other countries will be participating in the World T20 cricket qualifying tournament for the Americas. The event is being hosted by the International Cricket Council and is the highest level of international cricket Belize will be attending. The event will be a double round-robin with no final. The […]
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The high cost of living, coupled with the inflation that has accompanied COVID, have affected everyone’s pocket, but particularly bedeviled the people who have lost all or part of their income. When he met with the media on Monday, Minister of Tourism, Anthony Mahler said measures are being taken to address not only inflation, but […]
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On Monday, Tourism Minister, Anthony Mahler told News Five the outlook for Belize’s tourism industry is promising, with more flights and cruise ships beginning to call at our points of entry. But because COVID is in our midst and can quickly turn life upside down, steps have to be taken to balance safety and livelihoods. […]
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The U.S. Embassy is continuing its “Empowering Communities to Empower Themselves” initiative with the opening of a new resource hub in the Jump Street and Rocky Road areas of Belize City. The program provides entrepreneurial training and business opportunities to former gang members on the Southside, while aiming to create safer neighborhoods and stimulate economic […]
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There are some startling new revelations about how far-reaching COVID can be for some survivors. These emerged at the Belize Medical and Dental Association’s Annual Medical Congress. While children have not been dying of the disease, the new information reveals that even children who have not suffered from COVID have experienced other issues, including psychological […]
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A significant portion of Belizeans suffer from some type of health condition. The latest statistics shared at last week’s Belize Medical and Dental Association’s Annual General Congress reveal a large number of the people dying of COVID in Belize suffer from co-morbidities. President of the BMDA, Dr. Uldine Wright, shared with News Five today what […]
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And, there is good news to report tonight as a long term COVID patient has been able to leave the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. Ashley McLaughlin finally tested negative after being in the COVID until for twenty-three days. The hospital’s Facebook page celebrated the achievement this afternoon with a group photo of McLaughlin surrounded by […]
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