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We begin tonight’s newscast with an update on the Port of Belize Expansion Project. In December, the developers lodged an appeal against the decision made by the Chief Environmental Officer to reject its proposal. In late November 2022, the environmental impact assessment for the Port of Belize cargo expansion, cruise terminal and tourism village project […]
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So the decision will go to a tribunal. As we’re reported, the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said that its representative on NEAC, although absent, had voted in favour of the project back in late November. The Business Senator will have a seat on the tribunal. A judge will also be included and […]
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On the topic of environmental impact assessment, residents of Alta Vista, in Stann Creek District, have raised concerns about water quality because of land clearing that has been taking place by a property owner. It was brought to the attention of the Ministry of Sustainable Development by area representative Rodwell Ferguson. Today, Minister Orlando Habet […]
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Earlier this week, Prime Minister John Briceño announced a minor shuffle in cabinet where Orange Walk North Area Representative Ramon “Monchi” Cervantes was removed as Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration to the Ministry of Sustainable Development. Today, when we spoke with substantive minister, Orlando Habet, he says […]
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Speaking of improving NEMO’s response, Minister Orlando Habet says that an assessment indicates that there was up to two hundred and fifty million dollars in damages caused by Hurricane Lisa. Today, he gave an update about recovering from this disaster. Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change & Disaster Risk Management “It’s over […]
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On Monday night, we shared the story of a pair of elderly brothers from Belmopan who claim that their home in the Maya Mopan community was burglarized and that two hundred and fifty thousand dollars was taken from their home. They also allege that several police officers were involved in the crime. To date, no […]
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Twenty-three-year-old Kyle Latchman remains unaccounted for, in the wake of his father’s murder. His family, despite searching various locations where it is believed that his remains would turn up, is no closer to determining his whereabouts. But they are, perhaps, a step closer to getting a sense of finality where the shooting death of Emert […]
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Twenty-one-year-old Malcolm Heusner will stand trial in the Supreme Court for the murder of Dorian Tzac, as well as the attempted murder of a fifteen-year-old minor. It is alleged that on January thirteenth, 2022, Heusner entered a home on Antelope Street Extension where Tzac and the minor were inside a bedroom. He reportedly opened fire […]
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On Monday, we told you about Valeriano Pop, a Bella Vista resident fighting for his life after receiving third degree burns to seventy-five percent of his body. Pop was burning garbage outside of his home when it exploded and caused his injuries. Today, the media spoke with Station Supervisor of the National Fire Service, Kenneth […]
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And, according to Minister Mai, those producers are pleased with the resolutions made in the meeting and the price they will be able to fetch for their produce during this year’s crop. But, there is a concern that the market will become oversaturated with local onions this year due to over production. Minister Mai told […]
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Belize will find out from the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force, in the months ahead, how effective our efforts have been in countering money-laundering and related activities. The C.F.A.T.F. is currently conducting an evaluation that will extend into 2024. But before that stage, personnel from the task force are in Belize to conduct training with […]
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C.F.A.T.F. is an inter-governmental organization made up of twenty-four member countries and is headquartered in Trinidad and Tobago. It is chaired by Samuel Bulgin, the Attorney-General of Cayman Islands. The task force has a list of requirements for each of the countries that it evaluates. In Belize, the Financial Intelligence Unit is usually tasked with […]
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But since it is widely known that the drug cartels and their hired workers are among the number one pushers of money-laundering operations, we asked Ysaguirre-McGann about the checks and balances in house to ensure that their staff are people of integrity. Leni Ysaguirre-McGann, Deputy Director, Financial Intelligence Unit “Recruitment at the F.I.U does […]
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Back in early December, Prime Minister John Briceño received the presidency pro-tempore of the Central American Integration System (SICA) from Dominican Republic President, Luis Abinader Corona at a meeting of Heads of State and Government of SICA in Santiago de Caballeros, Dominican Republic. And so, for six months, from January to June, PM Briceño will […]
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Tonight’s Belize On Reel feature looks at ten years of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at in Belize and the impact of the Muslim faith on our society. Here’s News Five’s Isani Cayetano with that story. Ata’ul Haq, Missionary, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Belize “Before I became a Muslim, I was basically the same as any Belizean, […]
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Back in November 2022, we told you that the Inter-American Development Bank’s Board of Governors elected Ilan Goldfajn as its new president. Today, Goldfajn made his inaugural address from the I.D.B’s Headquarters in Washington D.C. During the address he shared his vision and priorities for Latin America and the Caribbean, as the bank enter a […]
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“Giving Christianity Back to Agape Love”, a new book written by American National Pastor Matthew Carriker seeks to dispel the dogmatic, fear-based belief systems, myths and misinterpretations that permeate the Christian faith. Pastor Carriker first came to Belize in 2001, where he became a teacher at Sadie Vernon High School. He spent three years serving […]
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On Wednesday night, Miss Universe Belize, Ashley Lightburn took on women from across the globe in the preliminary round of the 71st Miss Universe Competition. The preliminaries consisted of three categories, the swimwear competition, the evening gown competition, and the national custom display. We have all those looks for you tonight from the live show […]
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