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The decision by the Government of Belize to suspend diplomatic relations with Israel has been met with strong support by former prime ministers Said Musa and Dean Barrow, as well as former foreign ministers Assad Shoman and Godfrey Smith. In a joint statement issued by the erstwhile government officials, the decision is regarded as, “the […]
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On Tuesday, the Government of Belize announced a bold decision that it was suspending all diplomatic ties with Israel indefinitely. In rationalizing its position, the Briceño administration pointed to the mounting number of Palestinian casualties since Israel declared war on Hamas, following the deadly attacks on October seventh. Foreign Minister Eamon Courtenay is on record […]
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But why is the National Evangelical Association of Belize weighing on what is clearly a diplomatic position being taken by government? According to Pastor Lance Lewis, it all ties back to the origin of Christianity. Lance Lewis, Nat’l Evangelical Association of Belize “Christianity came out of Judaism and so there is a connection. When […]
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The Belize Council of Churches also issued a release on the contentious issue earlier today stating, “the recent decision of the Government of Belize to suspend diplomatic relations with Israel, therefore, increase obstacles for Belizeans wanting to visit the Holy Land, is unfortunate, and fails to foster the dialogue necessary for peace; however, we are […]
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In acknowledging the press releases issued by the Belize Council of Churches and the National Evangelical Association of Belize, the Government of Belize responded to the respective statements. G.O.B.’s response addresses the concern of the Council of Churches regarding the suspension of diplomatic relations with Israel. It goes on to say, quote, the public should […]
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Last week, we reported that the road service permits that the Belize Transport Board had issued to Floralia over the past two years for runs to Punta Gorda and Independence were quashed in the High Court. The court passed a decision that favoured the proprietors of Griga Line and James Bus Line. The two bus […]
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Thirty-seven-year-old Rodman Welch, accused of the murder of Shakeem Dennison on October twelfth, 2020, appeared before Justice Nigel Pilgrim today after a no case submission was rejected. This afternoon at one o’clock, Welch was made to answer to the charge of murder. In his sworn testimony, the accused told the court that he was at […]
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A bitter land dispute involving an elderly couple on Eve Street is in the news tonight because, according to Maria Magana, she has explored all avenues in effort to resolve the issue with her neighbors. Here’s that story.
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On Wednesday, we showed you the life-saving services that the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the K.H.M.H. is providing for premature babies and full-term newborns with complications. The unit caters to twenty-six babies and while it cares for neonates that weigh a little over a pound, more successes at saving the lives have been recorded. […]
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The proposal for a National Energy Policy for Belize was presented in 2011, and over those years it took consultations with various sectors, and a call by the global community for countries to move towards greener sources of energy production. Today, the final product was presented. It calls for a reduction in fuel-based energy and […]
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We don’t stop to think about it too often, but the energy that a regular-sized standing fan burns in a day comes up to about five dollars. And the origin of that power that is used is Mexico, through diesel-generated sources. But there are other means of providing energy and today, the Ministry of Energy […]
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On November twentieth, the world observes World Children’s Day, a UNICEF initiative commemorating the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The day serves as a platform for children to address crucial issues such as climate change, education, and mental health. And every year, UNICEF Belize collaborates with News Five for a […]
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Imagination Factri, in collaboration with the Kirkland Smith School of Visual Art, proudly presents its latest art exhibition, “Thoughts” featuring the works of emerging artist Alissa Bradley. A graduate of E. P. Yorke High School, Bradley is currently immersing herself in the world of Fine Art at Saint John’s College Junior College. This marks her […]
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