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Opposition Leader Patrick Faber was wanted by the Belize Police Department, following a report made by his fiancé on Wednesday afternoon. The formal complaint filed by Dr. Shanika Arnold with the Domestic Violence Unit is of two domestic incidents that occurred at the couple’s residence in Lord’s Bank Village. The second altercation which took place […]
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While an informal report was made to police on Monday, the events that unfolded two days later which resulted in Dr. Arnold’s injury, as well as the destruction of her laptop, has led to charges being brought against the Leader of the Opposition. Faber is facing charges of assault and damage to property. According to […]
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Since the issue made headlines on Wednesday, it is reported that Dr. Arnold has come under intense pressure not to proceed with legal action against her fiancé. According to Commissioner Williams, pressure is being brought upon the alleged victim to recant her statement. Attempting to dissuade her constitutes a criminal offense, says Williams. Chester […]
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Even as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was welcoming Costa Rica Foreign Minister to Belize on Tuesday, on that same COPA flight were thirty-seven persons who were flagged at the P.G.I.A. for immigration offenses. Today, the Ministry of Immigration officially revealed details surrounding those passengers who were refused leave to land in Belize and must […]
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During the press conference held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was revealed that visa requirements have been imposed for Venezuelan nationals in several Central American countries. Belize has had long-standing bilateral relations with Venezuela, so Minister Eamon Courtenay was asked if Belizean authorities are considering visa requirements as well. Eamon Courtenay, Minister […]
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The Minister of Tourism and the director of the Belize Tourism Board also addressed concerns over the C.O.P.A. Airlines passengers that have been denied entry during the B.T.I.A. Annual General Meeting. Evan Tillett, Director, B.T.B. “I know that there are some challenges; in fact, we have had meetings with C.O.P.A., with Immigration Department, with […]
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There was a senseless murder in Belize City last night, just off Mahogany Street. A customer care worker was online and about to wrap up a shift when he was shot in the head inside his home. Someone snuck up on him and shot him through a window. It’s a callous attack on a hardworking […]
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Tourism stakeholders, who make up the Belize Tourism Industry Association, today took part in their thirty-sixth Annual General Meeting. The event was held virtually in tandem with COVID protocols. With chapters in all major destinations across Belize, the chief tourism advocacy group has been lobbying for the betterment of the industry since it formed in […]
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Belize’s tourism industry, which was the first and most severely impacted sector during the pandemic, is rejuvenating to where it was in pre-COVID days, making what Belize offers even more attractive to visitors. Today, on the occasion of the thirty-sixth Annual General Meeting for the Belize Tourism Industry Association, Minister of Tourism, Anthony Mahler, shared […]
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Now turning to regional news, the Barbados Labour Party, led by the Prime Minister Mia Mottley, was victorious in the Republic’s general election on Wednesday. The Barbados Labour Party defeated all its political opponents in a clean sweep to score its second victory at the polls with a historic thirty to zero parliamentary seats victory. […]
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Today, Foreign Minister Eamon Courtenay congratulated Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley for her party’s landslide win and return to office. Eamon Courtenay, Minister of Foreign Affairs “I think once again, Prime Minister Mottley showed us that she is a master politician. Anybody who calls an election more than a year and a half before […]
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Today makes day-nine since a number of schools have been officially reopened to hybrid learning. It has been met with mixed reviews from parents and teachers, for which the Ministry of Education is aware. When the media caught up with Chief Executive Officer Dian Maheia, we asked for an update two weeks in. Dian […]
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Do teachers have to take a test to return to school? Reports reaching News Five are that teachers have been returning to classrooms without having done any test to confirm a negative COVID status. This has some parents frightened and upset, as children under the age of twelve are not vaccinated and could possibly be […]
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Earlier this week, a number of security school wardens were given their walking papers and replaced. The former school wardens cried foul, claiming that they were being politically victimized by the Briceño administration. The United Democratic Party, in the wake of the firings, issued a statement saying that twenty wardens from the Belize and Stann […]
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A hefty donation of sanitization supplies were symbolically handed over to the Ministry of Education from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, at the House of Culture this morning. News Five’s Duane Moody was there and files this report. Duane Moody, Reporting Over one hundred and eighty thousand dollars worth of […]
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Earlier this week, the Government of Belize was able to procure two hundred and fifty-five scholarships through a grant from the Central American Bank for Economic Integration, also known as C.A.B.E.I. But, as we found out today, the scholarships are not going to be used for tuition purposes. Now, we have reported that the Ministry […]
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Stevedores at the Port of Belize Limited are once again at odds with their employers. Several stevedores engaged in a “sit-out” outside the compound this morning, while they were supposed to be working a ship. These stevedores were not happy with a hard-line decision taken by the Port’s management. For context, after the resignation of […]
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In their response to the recommendations for the filling of the six vacancies, P.B.L. sent a letter accepting those for the two general foremen and the substitutes. They denied the recommendations for crane operators, namely Raymond Rivers and Sean Middleton. This morning’s sit-out took place in the midst of an already tense and strained relationship […]
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P.B.L. noted in their response that both Raymond Rivers and Sean Middleton “resigned at their own will and P.B.L. accepted those resignations; that process is final and closed”. With this, P.B.L. noted that they will not be hiring or rehiring anyone. Hyde shot back that it has been common practice for stevedores with specialized skills […]
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In Cabinet news, the Minister of Education reported that all schools are being closely monitored for any potential COVID-19 outbreaks. During the first week of classes, the Ministry of Health data confirms three hundred and thirteen cases affecting teachers, and four hundred and fifty six cases among students. The majority, however, had not been involved […]
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The elderly population is among the most vulnerable when it comes to the COVID-19 virus. That is why major efforts have been made to safe guard this population through vaccines and isolation. But, any person within this demographic, or Belizeans at large, knows all too well the stresses that come with being isolated during lockdowns, […]
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For digital literacy to have a far reaching effect, however, the conversation surrounding digital equity must also remain at the forefront. Digital equity in this context refers to older persons’ access to digital devices, access to affordable internet, and access to education. Ix-Chel Pott says Belize, as a nation, is a long way off from […]
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