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A concerted effort led by the churches to obtain an additional five thousand signatures needed to satisfy the threshold of registered voters in order to trigger a referendum on the cannabis legalization is making significant headway. The Churches Referendum Team is confident that it will garner the remaining names in the days ahead, despite the […]
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So what is the count on the number of signatures obtained thus far? According to Pastor Wade, a second tally has not been conducted since the most recent figures were made public on Tuesday. Pastor Louis Wade, National Evangelical Association of Belize “The taskforce did a preliminary count on Monday night and we were […]
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Pastor Wade also addressed what he sees as the economic risks associated with the Cannabis bill. Pastor Louis Wade, National Evangelical Association of Belize “There is a cost to legalization of marijuana and we don’t think that the country is ready to pay it. The former prime minister has actually come on record, very […]
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Violence continues in Mahogany Heights Village. Tonight, fifteen-year-old Trayson Gibson is hospitalized after a gunman shot him to the shoulder and abdomen. The frightening part about this incident is that Gibson was inside his home watching TV with his seventeen-year-old brother when he was shot. Reports are that the gunman entered the house through the […]
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A man from Corozal was found dead in an abandoned house in Chunox. Reports are that the body was found on Tuesday morning and later identified as nineteen-year-old Angel Gabriel Baptist, a fisherman of the village. His bicycle was also found at the house with damage to the frame and scrapes on the side. Police […]
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The Easter holidays are upon us and with the borders open, a lot of Belizeans will be traveling to various destinations in Mexico. News Five confirmed today that in excess of twenty thousand Belizeans are expected to head north during the next few days. But there are some changes travelers need to be aware of […]
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While restrictions have been eased on either side of the border, COVID is still real. Ambassador Oscar Arnold cautions Belizean travelers to Mexico to remain vigilant, practice social distancing and follow mask wearing measures. Oscar Arnold, Belizean Ambassador to Mexico “People are still dying from this virus and are still contracting the virus. While […]
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Speaking of Belizeans heading north into Mexico, recently there was a group of Belizeans, including some notorious figures, sent back to Belize after they were trying to illegally transit Mexico to get to the U.S. Reports are that quite a few alleged gang members are now living in the United States having taken a similar […]
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Today, while with Belize’s Ambassador to Mexico Oscar Arnold, we asked about the official visit by Andrés Manuel López Obrador to Belize sometime next month. It’s a regional tour with a stop in Belize before he heads to Cuba. Ambassador Arnold couldn’t disclose much, but says that logistical details are well underway for the presidential […]
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Recently, representatives from Belize and Quintana Roo, Mexico engaged in a three-day Investment Exchange Program. The aim was to create economic opportunities for both countries and assist Mexico with tapping into the CARICOM market. The exchange is a follow up to a summit that took place in Cancun. Ishmael Quiroz, Executive Director, Economic Development […]
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As we reported earlier this week, bus fares from district to district will be increased by a dollar maximum, if you are going further than twenty-five miles and take a bus that is heading directly to your destination. But if you need to catch two different buses to take you to where you’re going, the […]
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Striking a balance between a police officer’s right to prevent and detect crime and a citizen’s right to freedom of movement and privacy has never been more important. This morning, attorney-at-law Leslie Mendez made an appearance on Open Your Eyes where she addressed the topic ahead of the Easter holiday. In one of her responses, […]
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While an officer may not feel compelled to give their reason for a search or their name, they have an obligation to do so. Attorney Leslie Mendez suggested that educational campaigns should be reframed to inform police officers of what they cannot do. Leslie Mendez, Attorney-at-law “It is always kind of strange, these how […]
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An apparent mutiny is taking place at the Belmopan City Council, where a majority of the councilors have expressed serious concerns with the management style of Mayor Sharon Palacio. The discord within the administration has been brought to the attention of the Ministry of Local Government. After several failed attempts at bringing both parties together […]
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According to Minister Requeña, who is in receipt of a letter written by Mayor Palacio on April sixth, notwithstanding the appointment of a financial controller, the head of the city will retain her responsibilities at City Hall. Isani Cayetano “I understand that you are in receipt of a letter that was written to you […]
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A large female manatee was killed on Tuesday near Lerisi Restaurant on Marine Parade. Even before a necropsy was performed, there were visible large cut wounds to the head and upper right shoulder of the mammal, and apparent fracturing of the skull and broken ribs. The team at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute says […]
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The Program Coordinator for the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute says that they are concerned about the orphaned manatee calf that remains exposed to the potential dangers after this mother manatee’s death. Jamal Galves, Program Coordinator, Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute “After careful assessment the team identified that the animal was lactating, it was […]
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The Belize Women’s National Team finished third in its group in CONCACAF’s World Cup Elimination Rounds. On Tuesday, Belize came up on top against Barbados in a three-nil victory in El Salvador. Shendra Casimiro scored the first goal for Belize, followed by team captain Jayda Brown who scored two goals. While Belize’s women’s team did […]
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An emotional Jayda Brown also took questions from the press following the game. Here is what she had to say. Jayda Brown, Captain, Belize Women’s National Team “I feel extremely excited because we have had tremendous growth. We are here to represent our people, to show that Belize does have talent. Over the past […]
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Many people will be flocking the fish markets to purchase their fish for Good Friday, but how much will the fish cost this year? News Five’s Marion Ali went looking and checked in with a food vendor for options on ways to prepare your family’s Good Friday fish. Here’s her report. Marion Ali, Reporting […]
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