Today, we spoke to Chebat as he prepared to head into the division to campaign. To the casual observer that might seem a little premature, since general elections are likely some ways off. But he has a plan, and that plan involves hitting the ground now. Michel Chebat, P.U.P. Standard Bearer, Cayo North “I […]
As we told you, Chebat was endorsed last week amid some contention from the executive of the People’s United Party. There are senior politicians who don’t believe a truly democratic party should be endorsing candidates as opposed to duking it out at conventions. Still, it was done, and Chebat told News Five that he will […]
The date for the municipal election is set for March fourth and mayoral candidates on both sides of the political divide, as well as independent hopefuls are out on the campaign trail mustering support for their respective slates. Leading up to the 2015 elections we will be featuring candidates from across all nine municipalities. Tonight, […]
An Orange Walk man was crushed to death following an accident in Spanish Lookout. Ramon Ku was working at a steel company when he accidentally fell over and metal panels weighing some two thousand to three thousand pounds fell on top of him. Inspector Reymundo Reyes tells us more. Via Phone: Insp. Reymundo Reyes, […]
This morning the Supreme Court issued a ruling declining an application by the Belize Bank for enforcement of an award granted by the London Court of International Arbitration. The L.C.I.A. had ruled that government owes the Belize Bank for monies under a promissory note. But as we found out today, an award by an international […]
While this particular piece of litigation is just the first engagement in what promises to be a complicated and protracted war, another battle in another arena is nearing its end. Attorneys for the Government of Belize, Fortis and the Ashcroft Group of Companies recently concluded their arguments before the Caribbean Court of Justice. One aspect […]
The Court requested full submissions from all sides as to what remedies they should give in the event that they rule one way or the other. Whichever way the C.C.J. rules…the repercussions and legal ripples will be far reaching. Denys Barrow, Attorney for Government of Belize “If the acquisition was unlawful, then that raises […]
There is a disturbing report tonight about those red Irish potatoes. Earlier this week, a resort owner in the Cayo District purchased potatoes at a vegetable stall in San Ignacio believing that the produce was of the Belizean red variety. But upon further inspection a day later, it was confirmed that the vegetable was tainted […]
Late this evening, BAHA and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Agriculture issued a food safety alert informing the public of the troubling find of the tainted Irish potatoes. News Five spoke by phone with Chief Agriculture Officer Roberto Harrison who was in Central Farm earlier today investigating the occurrence. Via phone: Roberto Harrison, […]
There is a very credible report into our newsroom tonight and it is that another passport fiasco is swirling around the Minister of Immigration, Godwin Hulse. It involves the illegal issuance of a Belizean passport and nationality to a national who claims to have citizenships from many countries. The new passport was recently issued to […]
As we told you earlier in the newscast, the acquisitions of Fortis and B.T.L. by Government are on centre stage at the Caribbean Court of Justice, with a decision expected later this year. British Caribbean Bank is also a party in that litigation because G.O.B. has refused to pay back a loan it inherited when […]
The former Deputy Prime Minister, who is also the former leader of the People’s United Party, is the second Opposition parliamentarian to be charged in the last twenty-four hours. John Briceño arrived in court this morning to answer to what he says are fabricated charges against him. It took about an hour to process Briceño […]
The political, professional and familial demise of P.U.P. Orange Walk East area representative, Doctor Marco Tulio Mendez, continues to unravel. On Tuesday, the pediatrician, who was elected in 2012, was arraigned on four counts of aggravated assault and two counts of common assault of an indecent nature. Those charges succeed allegations by two minors that […]
Josue Carballo may not be a household name outside of Orange Walk, after all the incumbent town councilor is still considered a newcomer to national politics. But, he was recently chosen to succeed Doctor Marco Tulio Mendez as the P.U.P. standard bearer for Orange Walk East. While he will be facing Elodio Aragon Junior, another […]
According to Carballo, the primary focus of his campaign is securing his reelection to the town hall. Once reelected on March fourth, his efforts will return to Orange Walk East where he has offered himself for candidacy. Josue Carballo, P.U.P. Standard Bearer, Orange Walk East “Right now our focus is on the municipal elections, […]
On Tuesday night, we shared with you an exclusive sit down with both Marco Tulio Mendez as well as with Andrew Bennett, attorney for Marco Tulio Mendez. Following Tuesday’s charge in Orange Walk Magistrate’s Court, Bennett said that he expects the case to go through its entire due process. While Attorney Bennett hasn’t commented extensively […]
A former employee of Anchor Security tonight remains in custody pending investigation into the murder of sixty year old Feliciano Richard Noralez. Mister Mac, as he was affectionately known, was on the night shift at the security firm when he was hacked to death. The security officer of Xunantunich Street, Belmopan, had reported for duty […]
Today, the organization known as Friends of Belize hosted a business luncheon under the auspices of the Belize Leadership Institute. That institute was formed to target leaders in the community and enhance and utilize their individual and collective talents to develop the country. Guest speaker at the event was U.S. Ambassador to Belize Carlos Moreno, […]
This afternoon, Doctor Marco Tulio Mendez handed himself over to Orange Walk Police flanked by two of his attorneys, Dickie Bradley and Andrew Bennett. His surrender and the wrangle which succeeded his arraignment were captured on camera. We’ll show you what transpired outside the police station and the family’s attempt to whisk him away from […]
Following his arraignment and the glare of the media, we got an exclusive interview with the politician who announced that he won’t seek reelection last November. Obviously affected by the ordeal, Mendez was restrained from going into details because the matter is now before the Magistrate’s Court. He told News Five, however, what transpired earlier […]
As we said, six charges have been laid on Doctor Mendez. Four counts of aggravated assault of an indecent nature upon a minor sometime between 2006 and 2007, in November 2009 and in September of 2010 and in 2011. In respect of the other minor, the charges are for common assault sometime between 2005 and […]
Doctor Mendez is tonight on bail of five thousand dollars and is due back in court on April thirteenth, but it is expected that the matter will be elevated to the Supreme Court. Immediately after his arraignment on criminal charges, the People’s United Party went into high gear. In a release, the P.U.P. states that, […]
While Marco Tulio Mendez is out on bail, another high ranking member of the People’s United Party is to be charged on Wednesday in the Magistrate Court. Last week, former Party Leader and Orange Walk Central Representative, John Briceño, was served with a notice of intended prosecution for negligent harm. It goes back to an […]
In the capital, a vicious murder occurred overnight and one person has been detained for questioning. A security guard was hacked to death and his body left at the premises of Anchor Security located at the entrance of Belmopan. The body of sixty-year-old Feliciano Noralez was discovered this morning; he left his home on Monday […]
Like we said, that brings the murder count for the Belmopan jurisdiction to three. The first occurred on New Year’s Day at the Dream Valley Resort in Teakettle. Resort manager, Yaima Duany Ledesma was shot and killed in broad daylight in front of patrons. Two men walked into the bar at the resort and ordered […]
