Representatives of five of the biggest call centers in Belize officially did a handing over of donation to the Ministry of Health. The players in the BPO sector got together to give over eighty-thousand dollars in supplies and equipment to the Ministry of Health and the N.H.I. The press was invited for the handing over […]
Punta Gorda native and author Govel Morgan Junior recently published his book entitled “Anigi” on the international market. According to Morgan, while the book was originally published in the late nineteen-nineties, he successfully managed to perfect his literature work to have it published by Page Publishing in New York City. Morgan stopped by our studios […]
On Thursday, the Prime Minister’s Business Forum was held under the theme, “Embracing Innovation for Economic Prosperity”. One of the guest speakers at the event was Linner Viik. He is the founder of the Estonian eGovernment Academy, a consultancy organization aimed at empowering central and local governments in decision making through digital transformation programmes. E-governance […]
Corruption is not only a problem that many governments have been battling. Corruption has found its way in not only the government department and ministries but also in the private sector. Before officially beginning his remarks, on Thursday, during the Prime Minister Business Forum, President of the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nikita Usher, […]
On Friday, a conference of Bishops of the Anglican Episcopal Churches of Central America and Mexico issued a statement on the planned cancellations of several U.S. programs for immigrants. These include Temporary Protection Status (TPS), the refugee permits for Central American minors (CAM) and the Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals or DACA. The bishops condemn […]
Belize City resident Francine Pitts gained public attention when her young daughter, Eyannie, was shot and killed as she slept at home. Pitts would go on to experience a long list of setbacks and misfortunes that instead of breaking her, only had the effect of strengthening her resolve. But this weekend, death knocked at her […]
The Belize Bank is sending sixteen more students to school this year. Through its scholarship program, both high school and sixth form recipients will not have to worry about the costs of books and tuition – and they will also be supported with mentors. This is the sixth year the Belize Bank is assisting students […]
At least nine percent of the population is jobless. The latest figures released by the Statistical Institute of Belize also show that as of April 2017, almost two thousand persons were unemployed. The labour force, however, has increased to one hundred and sixty-four thousand persons. But the most disturbing factor is that only one hundred […]
From 2012 to 2016, one hundred and thirteen persons died by their own hand, and three hundred and eighty-two others attempted to do so. There have been three more suicides through the first half of this year. Additionally, more than two thousand Belizeans were newly diagnosed with depressive disorders ranging from simple depression to bipolar […]
The Immigration Department is not the first or last Government agency to be audited from within by the Audit Department. Indeed, a general audit is supposed to be conducted annually and special audits are done as the occasion demands. The Customs and Excise Department was a few years ago subject to a special audit as […]
It’s less than two days away from Christmas Day and downtown Albert Street was bustling, as residents did their last minute grocery shopping for that traditional turkey dinner, while others were out purchasing those last minute gifts for their family and loved ones. But in the midst of it all, Duane Moody and intern Maria […]
And our question for tonight is: Do you believe Julius Espat should return to the House on Friday? Send your comments and responses using your SMART phones to 8686 or post your vote on our e-poll at channel5belize.com. You can also send an email with your comments to questions@channel5belize.com
And tonight’s question is: Do you believe Belizean tour operators should be allowed access to Harvest Caye Cruise Port? Send your comments and responses using your SMART phones to 8686 or post your vote on our e-poll at channel5belize.com. You can also send an email with your comments to questions@channel5belize.com
And our question for tonight is: Do you believe G.O.B. will raise taxes as a result of Superbond restructuring? Send your comments and responses using your SMART phones to 8686 or post your vote on our e-poll at channel5belize.com. You can also send an email with your comments to questions@channel5belize.com
And our question for tonight is: with additional information on crooked land deals surfacing, should Area Rep Gaspar Vega, resign from office? Send your comments and responses using your SMART phones to 8686 or post your vote on our e-poll at channel5belize.com. You can also send an email with your comments to questions@channel5belize.com
And our question for tonight is: Having resigned from Cabinet, do you think Minister Gapi Vega should remain in G.O.B.? Send your comments and responses using your SMART phones to 8686 or post your vote on our e-poll at channel5belize.com. You can also send an email with your comments to questions@channel5belize.com
It’s been officially two weeks since students have not been in the classrooms. Today, a News Five crew took to the streets to poll residents on whether government should give in to all the demands made by the teachers. Here’s what they had to say. Resident # 1 “Like I have mentioned to friends, […]
An N.T.U.C.B. senator has also been named to the Senate Investigation Committee on Immigration. This morning, the N.T.U.C.B. president said that after much debate within the Unions, Union Senator, Elena Smith, will participate in the Senate Select Committee but they still remain concerned about the terms of reference of the committee. Marvin Mora, President, […]
And tonight’s question is: Do you support prolonged strike by the B.N.T.U. until their demands are met? Send your comments and responses using your SMART phones to 8686 or post your vote on our e-poll at channel5belize.com. You can also send an email with your comments to questions@channel5belize.com
In the case of any industrial action by teachers, parents are left to make special arrangements for their children. We’re less than a month into the first school year and the second time parents are facing this situation. How much do they support the teachers’ actions? News Five took to the streets today to poll […]
And tonight’s question is: Do you support the industrial action by teachers? Send your comments and responses using your SMART phones to 8686 or post your vote on our e-poll at channel5belize.com. You can also send an email with your comments to questions@channel5belize.com
The final night for carnival mas camps is tonight with three bands being visited by a team of judges. On Wednesday night, our news team had the arduous task of keeping up with the judges as they checked in with four groups. News Five’s Duane Moody reports. Duane Moody, Reporting The carnival mas camps […]
And our question for tonight is: Do you believe teachers should be given their salary adjustments? Send your comments and responses using your SMART phones to 8686 or post your vote on our e-poll at channel5belize.com. You can also send an email with your comments to questions@channel5belize.com
At Tuesday’s Cabinet sitting, a decision was taken in respect of the Director of the Press Office, Dorian Pakeman. Pakeman had hit and killed Dean Dawson, a resident of Gardenia, back in April. Immediately following the incident, Pakeman claimed he was clean of alcohol, but there is one major matter that was kept under the […]
Beginning earlier this week, commuters on the four major bus lines operating in the western corridor – Westline, Guerra’s, B.B.O.C. and J and J – are paying about fifty cents more per run. The price of a trip to Belmopan is now seven dollars and to Benque Viejo is thirteen dollars. It was a joint […]
