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Since it began wreaking havoc across the country at the end of last year, Omicron remains at the forefront of the public health discussion. Much has been said about the highly contagious strain of the COVID-19 virus. Tonight’s COVID Chronicles looks at a few facts and misconceptions, as well as the likelihood of a fourth […]
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There is sad new for the nation tonight with the passing of former Prime Minister Manuel Esquivel. In a brief circular issued by the Leader of the Opposition, Shyne Barrow, extends condolences to the Esquivel family. Barrow wrote of Sir Manuel, “Sir Esquivel’s contributions to Belize and the United Democratic Party will forever be treasured. […]
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Today, Prime Minister John Briceño chimed in on the issue of the Maya Leaders Alliance and the Ministry of Indigenous People’s Affairs over the Free, Prior, Inform Consent Protocol. He says that the government is the administrator for all lands in Belize, including the Toledo District – not the M.L.A. Prime Minister John Briceño […]
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Although it is not an official post in the Belizean parliament, during an appearance on the Wendy Show in the United States this week, Mesopotamia Area Rep., Shyne Barrow, spoke of himself as “the Leader of the House of Representatives.” Many view this description by the Leader of the Opposition as disingenuous. It also omits […]
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Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Dian Maheia, was asked today about Guatemalan children who study in Belize. For the better part of two years, these students have been learning remotely and even though classes resumed to hybrid learning this semester, the process of getting them back into the classroom setting is not […]
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According to this week’s Cabinet brief, the government will provide free testing for students needing to cross the borders to study. These tests are being provided by private companies such as the Belize Diagnostic Center. So, how will that work? Will the government be absorbing the cost? Prime Minister John Briceño “We in the […]
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This morning in Belmopan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade hosted the launch of a trade program funded by the Caribbean Development Bank. The event was part of an official visit by C.D.B. president, Dr. Gene Leon. With three million Belize dollars in funding under this initiative, those monies will go towards helping […]
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In court news, for the second time in one week, two men who had been convicted of murder in separate trials have been handed down sentences of life imprisonment. Southern District session Judge, Justice Antoinette Moore, sentenced Nicholas Swazo to life behind bars for the April sixteenth, 2016 shooting murder of gang figure Gerald “Shiny” […]
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Since she retired from office late last year, the Briceño administration has not been able to find a replacement for the Auditor General. Dorothy Bradley was the first female to hold the post when she was appointed back in September of 2011 and carried out damning audits under the U.D.P. administration. With no one behind […]
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While G.O.B. has been having issues finding a new Auditor General, when it comes to the Integrity Commission, PM Briceño confirmed that the names of the members have been forwarded to the Governor General. He says that the Chair of the Commission is Andrea McSweaney. Prime Minister John Briceño “That has already been filled. […]
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Prime Minister John Briceño is the minister responsible for broadcasting, and one of his many family businesses is Centaur Cable, headquartered in Orange Walk. Reports are that Centaur is now providing cable services in the south and north, and then recently, C.C.V. absorbed C.B.C. – creating what some perceive to be a monopoly in the […]
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During Wednesday’s Senate Meeting, Senator for N.G.O.s, Osmany Salas, took at different approach in his contributions to the debate on the supplementary appropriation bill. Instead of debating the new allocations, which will pass regardless of a vote in the Senate, Senator Salas called for the allocation of greater funds to the Joint Public Accounts Committee. […]
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Senator Eamon Courtenay, Senator for Government Business responded to the concerns raised about the Joint Public Accounts Committee, by pointing fingers at the Opposition. According to Senator Courtenay, it is the Opposition who wields the power to set the committee in motion. Eamon Courtenay, Government Business Senator “There is a Joint Publics Account Committee. […]
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As we told you last night, Senator Osmany Salas, the Senator for N.G.O.s, has tendered his resignation from the Senate to take up a position at the World Wild Life Fund as the Country Lead for Project Finance for Permanence. Senator Salas has served in the Senate for the last five years. As he made […]
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In Cabinet news, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eamon Courtenay, reported on the reopening of the land borders and seaports to the fully vaccinated. He indicated that since February seventh five thousand people have arrived or departed Belize through these border points. The Minister of Public Utilities, Michel Chebat, gave an update on the settlement reached […]
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Today, a new building with eight classrooms was officially inaugurated at the Orange Walk Technical High School. The project, which is valued at one point three million dollars, supports the sustainable development goals, which calls for quality education for all. News Five’s Duane Moody reports. Duane Moody, Reporting Over two hundred plus students will […]
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Jazz after Dark: A Valentine Special is a one hour virtual Valentine musical special that will get you in the mood for love. Anjelise, Jazz Vocalist, and her team partnered with a group of Belizean entrepreneurs to get you ready for Valentine’s Day with live jazz music and special deals on gift ideas. The show […]
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Turning to health news, it is a surgery that has saved countless lives over the world for people whose kidneys have stopped functioning. Now kidney transplants will be available to patients right here in Belize, with the first ever life-saving procedure to be performed at the national referral hospital, the Karl Heusner Memorial. News Five’s […]
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