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Today, history was made in Spanish Lookout. An ultra high temperature processing plant was officially inaugurated in Belize and will allow for the local dairy production industry to further develop. Agro-producers and high level government officials including Prime Minister John Briceño was present for the momentous occasion. News Five’s Duane Moody files this report. […]
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If you’ve been unable to get fries with your fast food and it is being substituted with fried rice, it’s because there is a shortage of imported fries. Today, Agriculture Minister Jose Abelardo Mai confirmed this with the media and also said that there has been a shortage of local produce itself in Belize due […]
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An increase in fuel prices has a rippling effect on the price of commodities. The impact is no different on the agriculture sector. While as a country, we are self-sufficient in corn, other grains as well as fertilizer are imported and the acquisition costs goes up with the hike in oil prices. Agriculture Minister Jose […]
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Fuel prices are at a record high at the pumps, threatening the livelihoods of many. The cost of living is going up even higher with sixty percent of the country already in poverty even before COVID. There is need for relief and G.O.B. has been in dialogue with private and public sector leaders to determine […]
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There is a report of alleged conflict of interest being made against Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Chris Coye. The information is that Coye and another minister have acquired a license from Phoenix Capital Limited and are operating in the banking sector in Belize in a limited capacity. The banking license was […]
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At its first opportunity to interview the P.M. since Shyne Barrow was elected as the new leader of the United Democratic Party, the media asked for his reaction to the razor-thin victory. Prime Minister John Briceño was curt in his response, saying it doesn’t really matter. Prime Minister John Briceño “I wish him well […]
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The Senate met today to debate the National Budget that was presented and debated last week. In his presentation, the Leader of Government Business, Senator Eamon Courtenay described the government’s performance during the last financial year “prudent stewardship.” Senator Eamon Courtenay, Leader of Government Business “Government’s revenue, grants and capital revenue outperformed estimates. The projected […]
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While Senator Bradley acknowledged the government’s efforts to cut back on spending, he highlighted a few areas where he thinks the outlay is still excessive, particularly in terms of salaries. Darrell Bradley, UDP Senator “We’re still, in my humble opinion, overspending when we need not be. I will just mention a few references. Page sixty […]
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Senator Bradley also noted several areas where he believes G.O.B. is not getting value for money in the new budget, especially since the wage bill has actually increased, rather than gone down, by thirty million dollars. Darrell Bradley, U.D.P. Senator “I went through the Prime Minister’s Budget speech in detail and I noticed certain things […]
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Before he wrapped up his presentation, Senator Courtenay also informed of people who use the law and the notion of human rights to undermine the Constitution of Belize as it relates to immigration laws and violations. Eamon Courtenay, Leader of Government Business “Efforts continue up until this very morning to attempt to undermine the laws […]
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Some thirty-eight undocumented workers from the citrus belt in the south are tonight in custody. The laborers, who are from Central America, have been working in the industry which is in a critical state and some say is on the brink of collapsing. The situation is complex as it includes issues of imported labor and […]
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The nation’s agriculture sector has contributed to an eleven point two percent primary sector growth over the past year. The successful rebound of the economy, in the view of Senator Courtenay, is fueled by the performance primarily of the tourism and agriculture sectors. The government, he said, is expanding the agriculture industry further. Senator […]
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Gwen Lizarraga High School is one of several secondary schools in Belize City that has an enrolment of students who are extremely susceptible to the influence of gangs. Its location on the south side sees young men and women from various crime-ridden communities in daily attendance now that in-person classes have resumed. With that in […]
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A vessel docked at a pier in Caye Caulker went up in flames overnight and investigators are yet to determine the cause of the fire. It happened just before midnight at Blue Wave Pier where a Cabin Cruiser Bertram boat was moored. When fire officials were summoned to the location they discovered the thirty-eight foot […]
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The University of Belize, in partnership with the National Association of Social Workers, is hosting a two-day Social Virtual Summit. The summit is used as a platform to emphasize the role social workers play as mental health practitioners in various fields. Students and social work professionals alike are sharing their experiences to both an in-person […]
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Larrieu also spoke about a pilot project being implemented in primary schools across Belize City that looks at the emotional and social well being of students. Notably, public primary schools do not have many social workers as a part of their programs. Bridging that gap is important to addressing some of the behavioral issues we […]
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Restaurants, food stands, as well as importers and retailers, may want to double check their stock to make sure they don’t still have any prohibited plastic items. That’s because the Department of the Environment will be enforcing the ban that comes into effect Thursday on disposable plastic and foam cups, plates, containers, as well as […]
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Rising food prices, especially on imported goods, has become a topic of widespread concern. Today the Minister of Agriculture Jose Mai, who is also responsible for the portfolio of Food Security, appeared on Channel Five’s Open Your Eyes. He says the problem has multiple causes, but there is price gouging compounding the other challenges. […]
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Minister Mai also said that any establishment that is price gouging is compounding the inflation already being felt and treating Belizean consumers unfairly. He is taking a proposal to Cabinet to go after these merchants. In the meantime, he says any shop that does not have prices of controlled goods listed on the wall is […]
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Following his appearance on Open your Eyes, Minister Mai made a virtual presentation at the opening ceremony of the Food and Agricultural Organization Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean. He also attended the launch in Spanish Lookout for the U.H.T. milk where he gave further details on the measures being taken to address […]
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You may have seen them this morning, Belize’s littlest citizens dressed up for a special event at their school. It is part of Child Stimulation month which wraps up this week. Today News Five’s Paul Lopez stopped by one Belize City pre-school to see the children celebrating the diversity of Belize. Paul Lopez, Reporting […]
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