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As Belizeans prepare for their Easter caye trips, the Belize Port Authority is calling out water taxi operators for overcharging commuters. A release from B.P.A. advises the general public that they have not approved any increase in passenger fares and any changes above the approved rates are unlawful and will not be tolerated. Commuters are […]
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According to Commissioner Swaso, there is a mechanism in place for water taxi operators to seek a justifiable increase in fares, if deemed necessary. But, any fare above what has been approved and published is illegal and unlawful. Major Gilbert Swaso, Commissioner, Belize Port Authority “There is a process that if the water taxi […]
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And for those who purchase water taxi tickets online, some water taxi operators offer their services in U.S. dollars at a significantly higher mark up via a reservation system on their websites. News Five looked at one such site today, using this Saturday’s date. We found the price for a one way from Belize City […]
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A nineteen-year-old customer care representative was shot and killed in La Democracia Village on Thursday night. The incident happened sometime around ten p.m. when Tyreak August was at home with two other young men. Someone emerged from the rear of the property and opened fire, fatally injuring August. Police responded to the scene of the […]
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The body of businessman Yichao Li was discovered this morning floating in the sea in Corozal Town. Police were called out to an area on First Avenue along the seashore where they saw the body of a man dressed in a black pants and jacket suit, a light blue polo shirt and black shoes. At […]
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The Forest Department has confirmed that a Caye Caulker resident, Joshua Young, was attacked and injured by a crocodile today. The attack happened around ten in the morning on the north side of the Split. Young had been diving and spear fishing when the croc went after him causing injuries to face. He was transported […]
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The Human Rights Commission of Belize has issued a statement reminding the public that under the Refuge Act, it is not illegal for someone to enter Belize without proper documentation and to request asylum. The statement comes after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said there has been an uptick in the number of Cubans attempting […]
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement on Belize’s abstention from the resolution tabled in the United Nations General Assembly to suspend Russia from the U.N. Human Rights Council. The ministry says Belize took the decision to abstain “following obligatory consultations among CARICOM Member States on April fourth and seventh, which did not […]
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The Government of Belize and the U.S. Embassy are joining forces to try and assist with reducing the back log of legal cases. This week was the first session to examine the issue. Senior officials from the Belize judiciary and legal community examined the framework and standards of criminal case management processes as well as […]
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Some of Belize’s most influential groups and leaders have pledged their support in favor of a referendum on the cannabis bill. In a latest addition to those calling for a referendum, business man Lord Michael Ashcroft tweeted today that he agrees with former Prime Minister Dean Barrow and will also be signing the petition for […]
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A public meeting convened by Mayor Bernard Wagner and the Belize City Council was held on Thursday evening at the House of Culture. The gathering was to hear and address the concerns of those who wanted to know more about how they are affected by the new parking meters. For some reason the merchants from […]
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It’s the time of year when birds build nests so that their babies can hatch. So the American Crocodile Education Sanctuary in San Pedro (ACES) encourages people who want to trim their trees to either wait for another few months or to be extremely careful if they decide to do so now. Christina Manzi, Wildlife […]
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Manzi says people can easily call for help to remove the birds and their nests if cutting or trimming the trees is urgent. Christina Manzi, Wildlife Rehabilitator, ACES Wildlife Rescue “See if you see a mother or father. If they’ve hatched already, they’re going to be going back and forth because they’re trying to […]
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The Government of Belize in collaboration with U.N. partners today launched a sustainable development goal joint program at the San Ignacio Resort in the Cayo District. The aim is to build a resilient Belize through universal, adaptive and sustainable social protection. News Five’s Duane Moody breaks down what this means and how working together with […]
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The Ministry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous People’s Affairs received a budget ceiling of roughly twenty four million dollars in the 2022-2023 budget. And while it may seem a sizable amount, fifteen million of it will be going towards paying salaries, travel and subsidies, utilities, and other operational costs. Approximately eight million dollars will […]
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Should the surviving family members of Nora Parham receive monetary compensation for her wrongful sentence? Parham was sentenced to death by hanging in 1963 after being found guilty of murdering her husband. Now, the Government of Belize is proposing that the Governor General consider the late Nora Parham for a posthumous pardon, referring to her […]
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The Christian community in Belize officially begins its recognition of the Easter celebration this Sunday with Palm Sunday. When News Five spoke with Bishop Phillip Wright on Thursday, he gave us a brief Easter message about the significance of the resurrection in this season. Bishop Phillip Wright, President, Council of Churches “My quick message […]
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While Christians prepare for the Holy Week next week and Easter next weekend, April first to May first is considered the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed as a month of fasting. Leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at in Belize, Imam Naveed Mangla told News Five that fasting and good deeds are among the […]
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A new two storey school building with six classrooms, a fully equipped computer lab, and a special education centre is now a highlight feature of the Louisiana Government School Compound in Orange Walk. The Ministry of Education in partnership with the Belize Social Investment Fund (B.S.I.F.) officially inaugurated the building on Thursday. The building also […]
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Today, News Five was back at the Center for Employment Training in San Ignacio, this time for an Open House attended by members of the Cayo business community. While the two days of activities are to showcase what the school offers, it was an announcement by Minister of Education Francis Fonseca that is sure to […]
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People who are drawn to the arts are encouraged to go online to view and vote for young artists who are taking part in an online art competition called the Belize Pantheon Fantastic. The event is the brainchild of Dr. Harold Young, an attorney who wrote a theme for the competition. His story is rooted […]
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Young says the story he wrote for the Pantheon Fantastic competition was inspired by memories of road trips with his father. He shared more of the story he crafted and said interpretation of our Sleeping Giant lore could be used by Carnival bands in September. Dr. Harold Young, organizer, Pantheon Fantastic Competition “The story […]
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The Pantheon Fantastic awards will be given out on April twenty-second to coincide with Earth Day. Judges are looking for quality of work, creativity, and expression. A part of the competition required the artists to come up with their own narrative for their presentation. Young said he was impressed that all the artists decided to […]
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Many people think having arthritis or other conditions means they can no longer enjoy certain sports. Well, tonight on the Bright Side, Sabreena Daly meets a woman who uses weight lifting to not only ease her pain but enter competitions. And as you will find out, Alida Sharp didn’t start her weight training in her […]
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