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Tens of thousands of migrants have gathered at the U.S./Mexico border seeking asylum, less than twenty-four hours after the United States ended an immigration policy that prohibited the entry of persons who potentially pose a health risk. Title 42 expulsions, as they are known, were removals by the U.S. government of persons who had recently […]
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While the Immigration Department was successful in applying for the removal of the Brazilian nationals; tonight, their Belizean handlers are facing criminal charges for facilitating their illegal entry into the country. Thirty-three-year-old Kirk Hower, a taxi driver of San Martin area, Belmopan, and his common-law wife Gracielita Mendez were charged separately for the offense of […]
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Twenty-seven-year-old Howard Reyes, a car dealer of Burrell Boom, was arraigned for attempted murder, use of deadly means of harm, aggravated assault with a firearm and wounding following a shooting incident in Saint Paul’s Bankon Tuesday. This morning, Reyes appeared before Senior Magistrate Tricia Pitts in the company of his attorney where he was arraigned […]
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The family of Derrick Uh, the twenty-year-old man who died while police detained him in a hot prisoner van, says efforts to get the government to meet with their attorney have fallen on deaf ears and they have grown tired. Today, Shanelly Uh, Derrick’s older sister, told News Five via phone that their attorney, Senior […]
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Prime Minister John Briceño urged heads of governments attending the Ninth Summit of the Association of Caribbean States to remain relevant and viable amidst global challenges. He also called for a refocus on the organization’s roots, which is the sustainable development of the Caribbean Sea. At the event in Antigua, Guatemala, P.M. Briceño said that […]
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Earlier this week, Dean Flowers, the President of the Public Service Union joined Minister of Public Service Henry Charles Usher on a tour of several government offices in Belmopan. This exercise is part of the union’s annual presidential visits to various government ministries. The group visited the Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries, […]
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Flowers and Minister Usher engaged public officers on the reinstatement of increments. According to Flowers, while legislation has been passed through the National Assembly, the Ministry of Public Service did not issue a circular authorizing finance officer to approve the payment of increments due. According to Flowers, Minister Usher committed to rectifying the omission. […]
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As we said, P.S.U.’s presidential tour also took them to the Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries, as well as the Belize Police Department. And, according to Flowers, during the tour they found out that the Commissioner of Police may be overstepping his authority in the execution of his administrative duties. Flowers says, […]
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The Belize Red Cross, in partnership with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, hosted a clinic this week. It is part of a wheelchair program where hundreds of persons with mobility issues are beneficiaries a wheelchair and some level of support. The clinic concluded today and News Five was able to speak with […]
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Earlier this week, members of the Sugar Association of the Caribbean (SAC) met virtually to discuss matters pertaining to sugar production in the region. Mac McLachlan, the Director and Country Manager for Belize Sugar Industries Limited (B.S.I.), was present in the meeting as a member of the board of directors. During the meeting, directors noted […]
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During the virtual meeting, directors acknowledged the continued increase in B.S.I.’s annual sugar production which is projected at one hundred and twenty-six thousand tons for this crop season. Additionally, the association’s board of directors appointed Mac McLachlan as Chairman of the Association for the remainder of 2022, 2023 financial year and 2023 to 2024. We […]
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At this time at the Image Factory Gallery, the works of at least sixty artists, of all ages and at different level of artistic skills, are on display. Choose to Create Art Exhibit is the product of the Kirkland Smith School of Visual Arts which is returning after four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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On Saturday between five p.m. and eleven p.m., North Front Street from its junction with Victoria Street and Hyde’s Lane will be blocked off to vehicular traffic as “A Night for Mom” takes place. The area will be transformed into a marketplace with food and music. There will be booths featuring Belizean entrepreneurs, as well […]
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Marie Sharp’s Fine Food Limited has reached yet another mile marker. Marie Sharp’s pepper sauces are now in the Caribbean. A statement from the company says that, following a business expo in the Dominican Republic back in September 2022, and after months of negotiations, communication, permit applications and logistics, Marie Sharp entered into a regional […]
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Around the world, mothers will be celebrated on the second Sunday of May. If you ask a mom, “What was the hardest part of the journey through motherhood?” the answers may vary. Some might say the initial stage, adjusting to the idea of having a newborn under your care. Others might say the terrible twos […]
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