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A Historic 94th Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling Classic

The ninety-fourth running of the Annual Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling Classic is in the books. It was one for records. After five hours and thirty-nine minutes of race time, Honduran rider, Luis Lopez emerged as the victor. He is the first Honduran national to win the race. Belizean Carlton Robinson placed fourth after a valiant effort in the one-hundred-and-forty-four-mile race. He was the first Belizean to cross the finish line. Even more impressive, the first nine riders to finish the race broke a sixteen-year finishing time record. News Five’s Paul Lopez reports.

Paul Lopez, Reporting

At six a.m., one hundred and sixteen riders lined up at the starting line in front of the Digi Park in Belize City. According to the Cycling Federation of Belize, nineteen of them were foreign riders. Leading the pack at the starting line is defending champion Oscar Quiroz. After a ride through the streets of Belize City, the race officially began at mile one and a half on the George Price Highway. Just outside of Belize City, six riders broke away from the main field of riders, creating a small gap. Among them are Honduran Luis Lopez, Belizeans Gregory Lovell, Carlton Robinson, Brandon Cattouse and American John De Long. At mile twenty-six, it’s still these six riders leading the pace, riding some twenty-six miles an hour.

Just outside of La Democracia, Joslyn Chavarria Junior broke away from the group of lead riders as the chase group, in hot pursuit, was finally able to close the gap. By mile thirty-three the entire field of riders was back together. Three at mile thirty-five, a small group of lead riders has been formed, when out of nowhere, Honduran Luis Lopez emerged from the chase group and launched a massive attack. He blew across and began opening a massive gap. Into Belmopan, it was all Luis Lopez, that is until American Clayton Travis blew past Lopez. Wasani Castro was in hot pursuit of Clayton. Travis displayed an elite level of endurance and racing, riding into San Ignacio and crossing the halfway point with an over one-minute gap between himself and the main field of riders. In Unitedville, on the way back to Belize City, it is still Travis Clayton. He has been in the lead for more than thirty miles.

With American Cory Lockwood leading the pace, the main field of riders finally caught up with Travis heading into Camalote Village. Towards Rockville, Belizean Carlton Robinson and Joslyn Chavarria are on the chase with two American riders, as they try to catch up with American Cory Lockwood who had a thirty-second lead. It wasn’t long after that Lockwood was caught and it was a whole new race leaving Hattieville, with only two Belizeans in a lead group of seven. Heading into mile eight, Carlton Robinson sets chase behind Guatemalan Alex Julajuj, with the other lead riders in hot pursuit.

A few miles from the finish line, Luis Lopez is in the lead as he is being marked by Carlton Robinson and Alex Julajuju. Lopez launched an attack in front of the Lord Cemetery, Robinson answered the call along with two other riders and reined in Lopez. A mile outside of the finish line it’s all Luis Lopez. Fans assembled at the DIGI Park, cheering on, as Luis Lopez crossed the finish line first and claimed the coveted Garland. He was followed by Julajuj, Abner Maxwell in third, and Carlton Robinson in fourth, also the first Belizean to cross the finish line. With finishing times below five hours, forty minutes and twelve seconds, the first nine riders to finish the race, broke the record of five hours, forty minutes and twelve seconds set by Rayan Baumann in 2008.

Luis Lopez, 94th Cross Country Champion

“To have a good race for the most important competitions I really wanted to push myself hard to give me confidence for the important races that come later. I wanted to push it to the end. There was a big lead that came later, and I waited, I was very patient. I felt very exhausted, but I found that the ones ahead of me were much more exhausted, so I waited until the end to push myself although I was exhausted. The strategy was to hit it with everything I had, save nothing. I knew I was coming in with so many riders, but I knew if I put in a though race, possibly in the end I was going to have a small advantage, a difference and well that turned out in the end.”

Carlton Robinson, First Belizean to Cross Finish Line

“It was a day, a really really hard race. I just want to thank God, my dad, my sponsors. I really tried keep it together, I know if it was brought a bit closer I could have won it in a sprint. I know if ih came closer I could have won it in a sprint. I guess the guys figured I am very fast and so they started to attack, attack, attack and I couldn’t go anymore.”

Paul Lopez

“Despite the position you came, how does it feel to be the first Belizean to cross the finish-line?”

Carlton Robinson

“It feels amazing, but I really wanted the win, but I have to be happy with this result.”

Carlton Robinson Made Belizeans Proud on Holy Saturday

And, while a Belizean did not win the Ninety-Fourth Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling Classic, as we said, Carlton Robinson of team Alliance United came in only twenty seconds behind the winner. He was the first Belizean to cross the finish line. But who is Carlton Robinson? That is what many are asking, as his name rose to prominence on Saturday. News Five’s Paul Lopez sought to find out more about this young athlete. Here is that report.

Paul Lopez, Reporting

Twenty-four-year-old cyclist Carlton Robinson crossed the finish line in fourth place in the ninety-fourth Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling Classic. He was the first Belizean to cross the finish line. But who is this young man whose name filled the hearts of Belizeans with hopes of victory?

Carlton Robinson, 1^st Belizean, 94^th Cross Country Cycling Classic

“It is a wonderful feeling, but I don’t ride this race to be the first Belizean. I ride this race to win. It is an honor to be the first Belizean.”

Carlton Robinson picked up cycling in 2017, influenced by his father, Carl Robinson Senior, who rode as a hobby.

Carl Robinson Sr., Father of Carlton Robinson

“I got back on the bike due to some health complication. I was on the diabetic line, border line. I was overweight. I needed to shed some weight and that is when I personally took back the bike. So my oldest son was riding me at the time and this younger one wanted to ride and we got him a little mountain bike and that is when he started to ride. He met Byron Pope and from there he fell in love with the sport, and I could remember Andrew Ordonez telling me that I thought your older son was going to be it, but this guy right here, this younger one, he will be the one. As any good father would try, I encouraged him and stood by him, and I continue to encourage him and stand by him.”

A cyclist on the highways, and a tradesman by day, Carlton Robinson works alongside his father in their air conditioning business. A graduate of Sadie Vernon High School and ITVET, Carlton Robinson recalls first racing in competitions organised by Kaya Cattouse, a former women’s cross-country champion.

Carlton Robinson

“I started riding back in 2017 where my dad and my brother was just riding uncompetitively and I just decide to tag along with them. Kaya Cattouse headed some highschool series, where I went to try them out and fell in love with cycling.”

Recently, Carlton Robinson placed second in the DIGI Wallet Valentine Cycling Tour. And this is not his first time competing in a cross-country classic. However, his name was not ringing through your televisions or radios because Robinson did not complete his two attempts and he was the twenty-fourth rider to finish in 2023. But as fate would have it, he came in fourth place on his fourth ride in the classic.

Carlton Robinson

“The preparation was, we started to prepare for cross country from August. It is not just riding, we had a whole off season, went into the gym, did some gym work, some long hours on the bike, some seven, eight hours riding.”

Growing up in Belize City, Carlton Robinson encountered the same types of distractions and challenges that many youths are faced with in the Old Capital. But, his father and cycling kept him grounded.

Carl Robinson Sr.

“First of all you got to be stern, the rules got to be the rules. First of all you got to look out for their safety, because as we well know in Belize here it is very easy for the young men who don’t have any kind of guidance, parental guidance, especially a fatherly guidance to fall along the wayside. So I am heavy on getting an education and being compliant with the rules.”

Carlton Robinson

“Cycling will do that for you in a whole, when you are finished riding and you ride six to five hours, you don’t have time to do anything else. All you want to do is sleep. So that is the way.”

There has been an outpouring of congratulatory messages from Belizeans to Carlton Robinson, the first Belizean cyclist to cross the finish-line on Saturday. He says that he is overwhelmed by the support and that his heart is set on winning a Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling Classic.

Carlton Robinson

“I know I put in the work to be here. This year I put in the most work I ever put in and I am just reaping what I put in.”

Carl Robinson

“For me as his father, I see it as a great achievement. We have come so far yet we haven’t reached where he wants to reach, where he should reach. I believe in him so very much; I know what he can do and I see how hard he works at getting what he wants to get done. I am super proud, as his dad, as a father, as a Belizean, because this is our national day of racing.”

Reporting for News Five, I am Paul Lopez.

Ambassador David Gibson Passes

David Gibson, a distinguished Belizean ambassador and diplomat, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday in Belmopan. In a statement released on X, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed profound condolences to the family of Ambassador David Gibson, recognizing him as a genuine Belizean patriot and one of the nation’s most prominent diplomats. Gibson’s career included serving as the C.E.O. of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs during Dean Barrow’s tenure as minister from 1993 to 1998. He continued his dedicated service under the Musa Administration. Following his diplomatic endeavors, Gibson took on the role of coordinator at the Think Tank Centre for Strategic Studies Policy Analysis and Research (CSSPAR), which he founded in 1995. His contributions to CSSPAR underscored his commitment to strategic analysis and policy research. Notably, Gibson played a significant role in the discussions aimed at resolving the Belize/Guatemala conflict. At CARICOM’s fiftieth anniversary celebration in 2023, Gibson recounted the pivotal role played by regional leaders in supporting Belize’s quest for political independence in 1981. Here is an excerpt of that clip.

David Gibson, Former Ambassador/C.E.O., Ministry of Foreign Affairs (File 05-04-2023)

“As Belize prepared for independence, CARICOM ministers converged in Belize to show solidarity and support, as the government faced fierce opposition to the heads of agreement signed by Belize, UK, and Guatemala. This was a last ditch effort to try to establish a basis for future negotiations in the post independence period. Strongly, these heads of agreement, and they were heads of agreement, and they were not actual agreements, strongly opposed by the United Democratic Party, the opposition, with even a suggestion that there might have been some collusion with the British to have the whole matter of independence postponed for 10 years, something which the Guatemalans would have wanted, having seen the cut of the jib and things going in the direction of an independence.”

Dr. Fernando Cuellar Diagnosed With Blood Cancer

Well-known Belizean Doctor Fernando Cuellar has been diagnosed with blood cancer. A statement from his family today said that the unfortunate discovery was made while Doctor Cuellar was in the process of seeking medical attention for a back fracture. He is currently in the U.S.A., receiving treatment. The family says that it has been a devastating blow to them and that his thoughts are with his family, patients, and the people of Belize. The release also notes that Doctor Cuellar longs for his return to his patients and the country he loves. The family is requesting privacy but asks for prayers at this time.

Autism Awareness Starts At Home

April second is internationally recognized as World Autism Awareness Day. A day meant to serve as a platform to foster appreciation for and honor individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder as well as bring awareness to some of the challenges people with autism and their families may face so that communities may extend acceptance and support for the individuals. News Five spoke with executive chair and founder of Autism Belize to learn more about the day’s significance. News Five’s Britney Gordon reports.

Britney Gordon, Reporting

Autism is a neurological and developmental condition related to brain development that impacts the way individuals perceive, socialize, and interact with others and their surroundings. Signs of autism can usually be observed in the early childhood years, with it affecting one in every fifty-eight children born worldwide, according to the CDC. Executive chair and founder of Autism Belize, Christy Castillo Almeida, explained their mission.

Christy Castillo Almeida, Executive Chair and Founder, Autism Belize

“Autism Beliefs started in 2020. We’re parents, we’re all volunteers, and we have four goals. We want to teach about autism, we want to promote awareness, we want to provide support for parents, and we want to show acceptance. So everything we do is about that. It’s all parent driven, and it’s about that support and creating that network for our families, and then educating Belize.”

Almeida said that Autism Belize was started in the midst of the COVID lockdown to spread the word about Autism Awareness Month and offer support to parents who were struggling to adequately support their children and their needs during the lockdown. It began with thirteen online sessions covering various autism-related therapies. She explained that Autism Belize is not meant to diagnose individuals; it is a community that helps others gain support, advice, and understanding.

Christy Castillo Almeida

“I’d never done a live before, but we were trying to get the word out there. And we had so many parents that came back to us like was coming in and saying, Oh my gosh, I thought it was alone. I don’t know where to go. I don’t know what to do. And so I NGO. It was definitely parent driven. It just people kept coming and we grew very rapidly, very fast during the COVID time when everybody was at home, struggling on how to deal with their children. And then coming out of COVID we had a lot of kids with developmental delays might not have been autism, but just because they were at home for those very instrumental years and not at preschool not getting that simulation. We had even more families coming and see. What can we do? And ever since then, we provide trainings every single month for parents.”

While April second is recognised as World Autism Day, Almeida said that the entire month is dedicated to autism awareness. Every Friday throughout the month, people are encouraged to wear blue as a sign of support.

Christy Castillo Almeida

“It’s really to start to get the world talking. A lot of times in the past, a lot of people go, Oh my gosh, I don’t know where it’s all coming from. We didn’t hear about autism and now everybody has an autistic child. It really isn’t that a lot of it was we would keep them hidden. These were the kids that they pull out in infant two and keep at home because they figured they can never learn. Spoiler alert, they can always learn. And we kept it hidden. And what we’re trying to do is take these kids, these invisible children and bring them out in the spotlight and say, Hey world, it’s time for you to adjust to us. Let them come live in our dynamic, vivid world, and so it is about the conversation. So worldwide, buildings light up blue. We’re talking Empire State Building, the Opera Center the Taj Mahal, all around the world go blue. Because of Easter and how we go, we actually do the whole month. And what we ask is for people to go blue for the month and also to wear blue on Fridays.”

Autism Belize will be partnering with several organizations throughout the month to host activities that draw the public out and encourage participation in events alongside neurodivergent individuals and their families.

Christy Castillo Almeida

“We partnered with Special Olympics. So the walk run Special Olympics is coming out and they’re bringing all their people to come out and support as well. And then every year we partner with Belize City Council, and we go in the Friday before and we do multiple sessions like an hour. so much. Every hour they send in like fifteen people from traffic, from court, from all over. And then we do these sensitization talks all throughout the day. So the same talk over and over again to different people. special needs families. So not just autism. We invite families of similar merits and we’re inviting special Olympics. And we have an event just for them in the park in the mornings. Afterwards they have for the general population, but they do that for us. And so we’re always really grateful. So we have that sort of event where families can feel comfortable to bring their children.”

Britney Gordon for News Five.

House Fire Erupts in Belize City

A fire erupted on Wednesday night in Belize City. It destroyed a house on Pickstock Street. While no injuries were reported, the inferno destroyed the belongings and property of several persons. News Five was on the scene, and reporter Britney Gordon has the story.

Britney Gordon, Reporting

With Easter Sunday just a few days away, Jessica Lara and her family are tonight in disbelief after a fire destroyed their neighbour’s house on Thursday night on Pickstock Street in Belize City. The fire erupted just a few feet away from Lara’s residence.

Voice of: Jessica Lara, Neighbor of Fire Victim

“So I just little while got in back from work and I was just relaxing. I heard my neighbor frantic and that’s what made me look through the window and I saw smoke and I ran downstairs and I told my mom, smoke, smoke and by the time I looked out running, running for a five gallon of water and came back up the downstairs was completely engulfed and it escalated to upstairs and that’s where it got out of hand rather quickly. So it started from the bottom.”

Lara, her mother, and her son quickly exited the house and fled from the flames. She told News Five that the upper half of her neighbour’s house was constructed from wood, which contributed to how quickly the fire spread. She says that community members helped control the blaze.

Jessica Lara

“I have to commend my community. Everybody tried their best, you know, we did what we could at the moment and tried to clear everybody out of the way so nothing happened to them and it was rough but everybody, I definitely could say, tried in somewhere the next.”

Reporter

“Do you feel that the response from the fire service was quick enough in your case? It helped you?”

Jessica Lara

“Well, in those times, I mean, it feels like an hour but I’d say when they did come. They work rather quickly because it was huge. They work fast and try to find the main spot on there. I believe they did a good job at containing, well not containing it, but outing it.”

Although her neighbours remained unharmed, Lara noted that they were unable to salvage anything from the house, even losing a dog that had been trapped on the second floor. Lara’s house sustained some water and fire damage.

Jessica Lara

“It’s more to the back of the house inside. We have a corner that everything completely well burnt, a lot of clothing, nothing much. Well, not to complain about that, but it was starting to catch in there and one of the firefighters, she went in and she went straight upstairs and tried to subside that. So otherwise just water damage and that back area, but thank God that, you know. Everything else is fine.”

Lara noted that one of the residents, Alicia Rancharan, was in the process of renovating and furnishing the house before the fire broke out. While Lara and her family are cleaning up the debris and water left in the house, she is unsure of what her neighbours will do next.

Jessica Lara

“Well, my neighbor, unfortunately, she was, she recently was trying to get all of her stuff, her couches her appliances. She hey were working really hard to get their stuff and try to build a good life, so definitely a major, major, major loss. Well, we’re trying to see how we can possibly get some help to fix the roofing and the wiring and move from there. Lots of cleaning, but thankfully we still have a structure and everything. So definitely thanks to God for everything. And I’m sure as a community and as Belizeans that we will be able to help Miss Alicia as well and her family, everything, an end can only bring a new beginning. So hoping for the best for them.”

Britney Gordon for News Five.

Minister Orlando Habet responds to Spanish Lookout Community

Two weeks ago, during the Spanish Lookout expo in Cayo, several community leaders criticized the government’s performance. One significant point of contention revolved around what was perceived as excessive regulation in the business sector, particularly the prohibition of single-use plastics. One of the persons who criticized the government was Harry Letkeman. He said he was disappointed with the government, saying the outcome fell short of expectations. In response, Minister of Minister of Sustainable Development Orlando Habet defended the government’s actions.

Orlando Habet, Minister of Minister of Sustainable Development

“I think that the criticism is unfair. By having a piece of legislation through the regulations that we formulated, I think it was a start. And we told the public that it was a start. We know that everything isn’t going to work 100 percent in the beginning. As a matter of fact, it was for single use plastics. We didn’t even look at other plastics. Now, the importers and the producers of plastics locally have a standard that they have to abide by. Now, the Bureau of Standards sets the standards and they do the review of the documentation from the importing country or the producers to make sure that they are meeting the standards. We know that things can be falsified. It comes to the Department of Environment, they do a review and then they issue the licenses. So, we are really on the receiving end. However, one thing that we didn’t have was and I think the importers especially, and some of the local producers, knew that we don’t have the capabilities for testing. So what we did initially was to do a few tests and then send it outside for testing. Well, three samples cost us 70, 000 US dollars to test. So we were sure that it was something that was feasible and that we couldn’t continue doing on our own. However, recently we obtained the equipment that now we will be able to do our own local testing. for these biodegradable products and so this will now stop. The Department of Environment has done a study and they already have a study that will be revealed shortly to cabinet in which they will show, where the files are where we need to go, but In addition to that, we have already anticipated what was going to happen. So we already are modifying the regulations so that then we can step it up.”

Minister Habet on Spanish Lookout’s Chaiman’s Tone

As for the other concerns raised at the community gathering, Habet says it’s a matter of interpreting the law. He went further to speculate that, based on the chairman’s tone and what he was saying, some members of the community were not in agreement.

Orlando Habet, Minister of Minister of Sustainable Development

“Mostly I think issues with compliance with environment. Normally, you will have criticism with the part of our environment. Many people don’t want to comply with the regulations, but they are there. For example, one that is a very difficult one is requirements for an EIA when you want to have the development of 300 acres or more to clearing of forest to, to do agriculture or livestock. So, what you get sometimes is, well, it’s only 300 acres. Well, the law says 300 acres or more. So what they do sometimes is, well, okay only 295 then doesn’t reach the 300, so we have to say no. That’s not how you interpret the law. So things like that and you will always be criticized, but we are trying to work with the different communities. The special court community is one for certain. And I also believe that the criticism and the way and the tone and everything else that the chairmen spoke of and about isn’t the same thing and isn’t accepted by our community members in Spanish Lookout. So I don’t think he has a hundred percent support in the way he expresses himself.”

Area Rep., Orlando Habet says Cayo Mayor Difficult to Work With

During the interview with Minister Orlando Habet, he was also asked about the P.U.P.’s performance in the March sixth municipal elections in San Ignacio and Santa Elena. The U.D.P. gained seats in that municipality, with only one P.U.P. candidate who was successful. Habet mentioned that the area has traditionally supported the U.D.P., leading to challenges when attempting to implement projects.

Orlando Habet, Area Representative, Cayo Northeast
“San Ignacio has always been difficult. Currently the last PUP mayor that we had since I came out in 2003 we have lost all the municipal elections until last, the previous election where we had five councillors. Before I got in, there was also 21 years of UDP administration in San Ignacio. So it’s practically a UDP town. But, we have been, able to make some inroads. For example, Cayo North, which was really, really red. And we have won some seats in there already. We have won twice in the national elections with Mr. Mahmood and Mr. Chebat. I won it by 65 votes when I was the mayor of the town. And when I lost, I also won it, but because of Santa Elena Town, we really have lost many of the municipal elections. Kudos to the current mayor, Mayor Trapp. He has his way of doing things. In my constituency, I think I am pretty safe. I won most of the solid votes in the five boxes that we had in the elections and also, I won five councilors in my constituency. So, I lost the mayoral by 57 votes, and it was on the split votes that they caught us up. What happened, and I don’t really know, but I was in the counting station, and the split votes many of them were six blue, red mayor, six blue, red mayor. So it was sort of like a protest vote. But part of the problem also and the public must know, is that it is really difficult to work with a mayor who is in opposition, who doesn’t want to work with you. So even though I am the. I’m a representative for Cayo Northeast, and Poling Area 72, is part of my constituency. The mayor has jurisdiction over the town. But it cannot be that every time I want to plant a tree on a park, I will have to ask him for permission. Or if I have to do a project, I have to ask him for permission. And if he doesn’t want to work with me, what will we do? So that is, that makes it very difficult.”

Did You Get Your Fish for Lent?

‘Tis that time of year again when Christians, and anyone else who loves fish, make that trip to the fish market and pay a few dollars more per pound of fish, all in keeping with the practice that goes with Lent – make a sacrifice for the forty days and eat fish on Fridays. So on Good Friday, a great number of people will be eating their fish, which meant that today, they were out buying those fish, and the fishermen were there to accommodate. News Five’s Marion Ali was also there to get that story and filed this report.

Marion Ali, Reporting

Whatever type of fish you prefer, you could get it today. The fish market off Vernon Street in Belize City was buzzing as boats rolled in with fresh catches and fishermen placed their prices. Harry Leng was one of them.

Harry Leng, Fisherman

“I have kingfish, I have barracuda, snapper, a few little small grouper like Jimmy Hines and stuff like that, and some grunt, but most of the other fish dehn gone already. But the only problem with it, whenever this time comes around, it’s hard to get them.”

Marion Ali

“Really? I wonder why that is.”

Harry Leng

“I guess because they feel the Easter, and dehn probably know say people want eat them up so dehn disappear.”

Marion Ali

“The fish them smart, eh?”

At this time of year, the prices of fish soar because fish is in high demand. And they will also cost you by the type you want to eat. But Harry Leng says he’ll work with your budget.

Harry Leng

“This is the time when you’re playing with the price.”

Marion Ali

“Aha, okay, but I’ve heard your prices are $7, $8, $9, $10?”

Harry Leng

“$10. Yeah. Some people sell it for $12 and all that stuff, but I don’t go that high. I try to work with the people.”

Marion Ali

“Okay, so I could come out here and get wa pound ah fish for $7. What would I get?”

Harry Leng

“If you get a pound a fish fi $7, I’d probably give you this size here. Normally these would sell for $5 but right now it’s $7. Even deh lee one ya I wa sell fi $5. I always work with whoever comes.”

The type of fish you buy is also significant because of the way you can prepare it, based on its texture. Devon Orosco says he will take home snappers to fry.

Devon Orosco, Cook

“For me, the reason why I like it da because I feel like it tastes better than the rest of the snappers, red snapper. And da da twa fish weh rare, you don’t really catch it like that. I wudda just half fry it, but put it with white rice or just stew it down or what’s not, yoh dig or mek wa soup outta it or fish tea.”

This Lenten season has provided fish cleaner, Shantel with a new means of income.

Voice of: Shantel

“I mi deh under the market di sit down and I say, you know what, better I get up and help, clean to. I see everybody di mek deh one, two, soh I step up and say I wa mek mines to same way.”

Marion Ali

“You find that around Lent and Easter, yoh mek more?

Shantel

“This is my first time.”

Marion Ali

“Oh, wow. Did it take you long to learn how to do that?”

Shantel

“No ma’am.”

Marion Ali

“But it comes with its risks, right, because you could get hurt.”

Shantel

“Yes ma’am, and then the bone could juck up yoh and stay eena yoh nails and thing.”

Marion Ali

“Has that happened to you yet?”

Shantel

“No, ma’am, not yet so far, praise God.”

If you didn’t get your fish in time for Good Friday, the fishermen and the cleaners will be out again on Holy Saturday, when the prices are expected to also be back to normal. Marion Ali for News Five.