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Red Cross provides disaster preparedness training
The Red Cross has conducted a workshop focusing on decreasing the effects of hurricanes and other natural disasters in the Toledo District. Our Toledo correspondent Paul Mahung has the details in...
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Potential Tropical Storm forming near Belize
A tropical storm appears to be forming right near to northern Belize. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Organization, NOAA, thunderstorm activity associated with the Tropical Wave...
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Parts of PG flooded by heavy rains
Toledo Correspondent Flooded conditions in several areas of Punta Gorda were a setback for many in Town this morning. Correspondent Paul Mahung reports.
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Belize signs on to catastrophic risk insurance scheme
KENRICK LESLIE The Caribbean region is no stranger to natural disasters, hurricanes in particular. With this in mind the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre, headquartered in Belize, and the...
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Here comes Harvey
The country of Belize is under a Tropical Storm Warning. That is because Hurricane Season’s eighth named storm is bearing down on the jewel. At three o’clock this afternoon the storm was located near...
View ArticleFinancial assistance for affected banana farmers
The Banana Industry will be receiving funds from the Development Finance Cooperation to help propel it back into full production. Chief Agriculture Officer Eugene Waight says they received the news on...
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Earthquake strikes near Belize-Guatemala border
News Now! A magnitude five-point-one on the Richter scale earthquake struck near the Belize-Guatemala border on Sunday evening. According to the United States geological service, the epicenter of the...
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Belize Rural flooding
Flooding in Rural Belize district Tonight, residents of communities in the Belize River Valley area are facing the threat of flood waters. The Area Representative today mobilized efforts to try and...
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Lilly Bowman The Belize Red Cross Society is turning to you to help in the global appeal to help victims of Hurricane Sandy who got affected in Cuba. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red...
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House of Culture Hosts Exhibit on Hurricane Hattie
A new exhibit was opened today in Orange Walk Town. Reporter Dalila Ical reports: DALILA ICAL “A new exhibit “Hurricane Hattie” was opened this morning at the Orange Walk Banquitas House of Culture....
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Flash Floods Are Likely In Southern Belize
The Stann Creek NEMO met this afternoon to discuss the current weather situation. Correspondent Harry Arzu has more details on the meeting. HARRY ARZU “The incessant rains continue to affect the Stann...
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Reports of Flooding In Western Hospital
The RSV News Center has received reports of a flood at the San Ignacio Hospital. Although the hospital is well situated on a hill, we understand that the flood is being caused by a leak in the...
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Fourth Advisory on TD2 Issued By Emergency Management
This afternoon the National Emergency Management Organization issued their fourth advisory on Tropical Depression Number Two. NEMO informs that at two pm, the depression was located near latitude 18.3...
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How Is Northern Belize Following TD2?
In Orange Walk the District Emergency Management Organization is also monitoring the weather conditions. Dalila Ical Reports. DALILA ICAL “Classes were canceled as the rain poured this morning in...
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Mayor Swazo Gives Report on Flooding in Southern Belize
NEMO Stann Creek is in full effect monitoring the flood situation in that area. Correspondent Harry Arzu met with representatives and has more on the conditions in the following report. HARRY ARZU...
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National Emergency Organisation Issues Report of State of Rivers Following TD2
The National Emergency Management Organization advises the public that the Macal River in the Cayo District is 24 inches above normal and rising while the Mopan River is 12 inches and rising. The...
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Water In Southern Belize Exposed To Contamination Following TD2
The Ministry of Health today issued a notice on drinking water to the general public. The release informs that after the passage of Tropical Depression Two, the Dangriga Water system was affected...
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Recovery Operations Continue in Southern Belize Following Passage of TD2
NEMO Toledo continues its recovery operations in connection with recent flooding affecting a number of rural Toledo communities. Correspondent Paul Mahung has an update. PAUL MAHUNG “Regional...
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Municipal Meeting Focuses on Emergency Management
Emergencies don’t only manifest itself in the form of hurricanes and the City Emergency Management Organization, CEMO, has to be prepared for any sort of emergency that may put the lives of Belizeans...
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Southern Belize Alert on Flooding Possibilites
NEMO Toledo remains activated in connection with flood emergency measures. Here’s Correspondent Paul Mahung with the full story. PAUL MAHUNG “NEMO Toledo Coordinator, Kenton Parham along with other...
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