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The Commission of Inquiry into the sale of public assets between October 2019 and November 2020 is over, and its report was released today. The findings in the forty-six-page document are not entirely surprising. Twenty-two witnesses called to testify, including former Prime Minister Dean Barrow, and at least three former Ministers of Government between February […]
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The Commission of Inquiry report also detailed the sale of vehicles from the Government’s Vehicle Care Unit, laptops, and specially-made furniture sold off during the period under investigation. Chairman Marshalleck told us that the only transactions that the current Government can pursue legally would be one involving a former Minister. Andrew Marshalleck, Chair, Commission […]
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The new Minister of Health, Kevin Bernard, spoke to News Five on Monday about the direction he intends to take the Ministry in, and how he will address the many challenges that the Ministry faces in the midst of a COVID crisis. The Minister started off by thanking Prime Minister John Briceño for placing the […]
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With shortages of equipment and other supplies in the Ministry’s hospitals and clinics, Minister Bernard told News Five there will be many areas under review, and he hopes to work closely with the new C.E.O., who ever that may be. Kevin Bernard, Minister of Health & Wellness “I have to take a look at […]
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Minister Bernard has been the Minister of Sports since November of 2020, but he now leaves this to his colleague, Minister Rodwell Ferguson. He spoke about what he put in place with sports and what he believes will continue under Ferguson. He also commented on accomplishments at E-Governance which he now hands over to Francis […]
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And, while Minister Kevin Bernard is now the new Minister of the beleaguered Ministry of Health and Wellness, his ability to steer it out of the chaos is already being called into question by the opposition. This morning, the United Democratic Party held a press conference, during which Bernard’s latest appointment was criticized by Party […]
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The U.D.P. also had harsh words for the Briceño administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the mounting death toll since the People’s United Party assumed office in November 2020. Former Director of Health Services, Dr. Marvin Manzanero, was sidelined from active duty on the forefront shortly after Cayo North Area Representative, Michel Chebat, took […]
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A chopping incident this morning in a village in southern Belize appears to be the end result of years of violence within the Rivas/Ical home. Amaya Salvador Rivas reportedly died at the hands of his eldest son, but an investigation is underway to determine whether the incident was a murder or self-defence. News Five’s Duane […]
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And while the incident is isolated, Chairman of San Roman, Augustine Choc, says that it also brings into focus the need for police presence in the village. He says that a call was made to the substation in the neighbouring village of Santa Cruz, and the officers responded to the scene. But in other instances, […]
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Classes resumed on Monday for primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions across the country, despite a considerable spike in the number of active COVID-19 cases. Former Chief Education Officer, Dr. Carol Babb, is the Secretary General of the United Democratic Party. Today she weighed in on the reopening of schools and the challenges that administrators are […]
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Mayor Earl Trapp, in responding to claims made by his colleagues in the San Ignacio Town Council, shared his perspective on the proposed hiring of a new town administrator. The candidate of choice for the five P.U.P councilors is Horace Grant, a supporter of the party, whom Trapp maintains is less than qualified for the […]
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On Monday, Deputy Mayor Matthew Preston accused Mayor Earl Trapp of nepotism, claiming that the head of the municipal government has hired his relatives for key offices within the San Ignacio Town Council. Mayor Trapp’s response is that the persons who are employed by the town board are persons who are willing to go above […]
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The over saturation of the local market with illegally imported onions has been long standing issue for Belizean farmers, especially during harvesting. Over the weekend, one onion farmer from Cristo Rey Village in the north took to social media saying he has been unable to sell his produce because the markets are filled with contraband. […]
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The Ministry of Infrastructure Development is urging those who travel the Belize River to exercise caution near the Haulover Bridge as replacement works get underway. The Ministry of Infrastructure Development announced today that two foundation piers will be constructed in the river at a location just downstream of the existing bridge. Barges will be used […]
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It is no secret that businesses across the country have been severely impacted by the COVID19 pandemic. Going into the third year, business owners across the country continue to brace for impact, shoring up their investments as best as they can. We have all seen the rapid increase in COVID19 cases caused by the Omicron […]
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One of the costs to employers and business owners that most people don’t consider is the cost of having an employee out on sick leave. While it is necessary for an employee to isolate once that person has contracted COVID19, what an employer pays for that employee being out of service constitutes a loss. […]
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We also asked Senator Herrera for his thoughts on the reopening of the land borders, and how local businesses have been able to stay afloat as a result of the closures. Kevin Herrera, Senator, Business Community “I sympathize with persons who may want to go over the border to do a little shopping and […]
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The U.S. Government today donated twelve ventilators to the Ministry of Health and Wellness to support the ongoing fight against COVID-19. The donation was facilitated by the U.S. Embassy Security Cooperation Office and funded by the U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command through its Humanitarian Assistance Program. Valued at four hundred thousand Belize dollars, the […]
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The Joint Bravo Task Force’s motto is “progress through unity” and that is exactly what they are seeking to accomplish in Belize over the next two weeks. The “Keel Billed Toucan” humanitarian and disaster relief exercise is taking place in Ladyville, Belize District. J.T.F Bravo is a military team out of the United States Southern […]
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