Also in the west, NEMO rescued two men who were being swept away by the gushing waters of the Mopan River near San Jose Succotz. It is known confirmed what they were doing in the river, some say they were fishing but there is word that they were repairing the cable line. The duo is […]
Tonight, there are about twelve families, or over fifty persons, in shelters at the Bishop Martin Primary School in San Ignacio and the school in Calla Creek in the west. These persons were removed from their homes to avoid casualties as a result of the rising flood waters. Including in the group is a couple […]
Here in the city, the rains have been drenching the Old Capital for days. Families in flood prone areas are feeling the brunt of the inclement weather as their homes beginning to flood with the gushing waters. In other sections of the south side—areas such as Jerusalem that are connected by London bridges—there is concern […]
Central Regional Coordinator Al Westby told News Five that the Belize River Valley area is already on guard for what is to come in the next few days. The water from the Mopan and Macal Rivers are expected to flow down to the Belize District and into the city. The water levels along the Belize […]
The City Emergency Management Organization, headed by Deputy Mayor Michael ‘Chips’ Noralez is undertaking preparatory works in the event that there is also significant flooding in Belize City. In low-lying areas such as the Jane Usher Boulevard community in Port Loyola, the dredging of drains has been ongoing since Tuesday. In other parts of the […]
The inclement weather we have been experiencing since Monday continues into Friday, as Hurricane Eta is expected to retreat into the Gulf of Honduras as it moves away from Belize. A flood warning is still in effect for parts of the country and residents along flood prone areas are being advised to seek higher ground. […]
There’s only six days left for the November eleventh election and in this last leg, land grabs are being reported all over the place. Three families in the west say that they have worked their lands that were passed on from generation to generation and that all of a sudden, in the lead up to […]
Eta is now downgraded to a tropical storm after making landfall in Nicaragua as a dangerous category four hurricane. As it moves at seven miles per hour, it is producing heavy rainfall and severe flooding in Belize and other parts of Central America and is forecasted to reorganize and strengthen in the days to come […]
In the south, some areas are reporting that the sea level is rising onto beaches and into their businesses and properties. News Five has received images from Placencia where there are several inches of water inside a popular watering hole, as water levels continue to rise, covering parts of the beach. On Tobacco Caye, the […]
Given the heavy and persistent rains and flooding in the western and southern parts of the country, the Ministry of Works has commenced an assessment of the road network. Chief Engineer Officer Lennox Bradley says the ministry recognizes the vulnerability of certain sections of the highways across the country. The volume of waters over the […]
A specific area that the Ministry of Works is monitoring is mile thirty-eight on the George Price Highway. High rushing waters caused the culvert to collapse near Saint Margaret’s Village in June. It’s been almost five months and that heavily trafficked section of the highway remains with only a temporary fix. Chief Engineer Lennox Bradley […]
Closer to Belize City, near mile one and a half, the rains have caused waters to spill over the highway. The overflow is gutting two sections of the highway, making it almost impassable for small vehicles. The Ministry of Works is aware of the situation and Chief Engineer Officer Lennox Bradley says that the water has […]
Meanwhile, the Belize City Council says that it is not sitting back while the situation gets worse. Councilor for Works Albert Vaughn recognizes that highways are the responsibility of the Ministry of Works, but says that the council has decided to unclog drains to alleviate the situation. On the Phone: Albert Vaughn, Councilor, Belize […]
There was a dangerous home invasion in Sand Hill Village, in the Belize Rural North division, on Tuesday night. In the hurly burly of politics, speculation is rampant about who is responsible. The frightening incident occurred at the home of P.U.P. standard bearer, Marconi Leal, who was not home. His wife, daughter and daughter-in-law were […]
The aggravated burglary at the residence of Marconi Leal on Tuesday night has raised speculation that the incident may have been politically motivated, since the P.U.P. standard bearer for Belize Rural North is running in the upcoming general elections. To dispel any rumours that he or his supporters may have been involved in the incident, […]
The P.U.P. also found out that last month a decision to dissolve Goodlee Limited in Saint Lucia was taken and that the formalities of dissolution are still ongoing. We are told that Anwar Barrow returned to the country via the P.G.I.A. during lunchtime. Our request for an interview has gone unanswered. The P.U.P.’s legal advisor […]
Opposition Leader John Briceño says that legal advice is being sought to overturn the Brads contract and launch a forensic audit to determine if a criminal offence was committed. John Briceño, Leader of the Opposition “The P.U.P. believes that this requires a forensic audit, if elected to Government we will initiate a detailed forensic […]
The People’s United Party also disclosed details of contracts to International Environments. The company is owned by brothers Daniel and Carlo Arguelles, who offer services in development, construction, planning, designs, analysis, feasibility studies and environmental impact assessment. The brothers are recently known for constructing the Belize City Centre Sports Complex and a host of other […]
Daniel Arguelles had his say on the revelations made by Espat. He says that Espat misrepresented the facts. Arguelles addressed the matter of the new Foreign Affairs Building in Belmopan before explaining that the request for one hundred percent import duty exemption was because he urgently needed a safe vehicle to assist with visits to […]
Espat also questioned the long list of contracts that have been awarded to I.E. by the U.D.P. government over the years. He compared the Arguelles brothers to Imer Hernandez, another favourite contractor, who has received dozens of multimillion-dollar contracts from the government. Julius Espat, Area Representative, Cayo South “They listed as far as they […]
Daniel Arguelles defended the contracts saying the P.U.P. has twisted the facts, since some of the huge contracts were joint ventures for which I.E. was responsible for designs services. Arguelles rejected the notion that the contracts were bloated, saying their services are world class. Daniel Arguelles, International Environments “I think after hearing him list of […]
A church service of approximately two hundred congregants ended in several arrests on Sunday afternoon during a testy situation with armed police officers who had been called to Blue Creek to follow up on a report regarding a large gathering. Statutory Instrument 136 issued on October sixth, limits church services to no more than ten […]
In standing in solidarity with the local church community, Evangelical Pastor John Krahn also says that his church has a capacity of over four hundred persons but since March, due to the COVID-19 regulations, they have been following the protocols but are asking government to reconsider its position on reopening of churches. Blue Creek Mayor […]
Commissioner of Police Chester Williams has also weighed in on the incident. He says that the officers were simply doing what they were instructed to do which is to uphold the law. According to the commissioner, when they officers arrived in the community they observed over two hundred persons gathered at the church. While the […]
While Blue Creek Mayor Abram Rempel has gone on record to say that the community remains COVID-free, Commissioner Williams contextualizes the incident by acknowledging that as members of the agro-productive sector, these persons visit the respective municipalities to conduct business. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police “The church leaders were eventually released from custody and […]
