Minister Wilfred Elrington says that the ongoing public awareness campaign shows that Belizeans don’t know enough of the facts about Belize going to the I.C.J. That lack of knowledge, he says, is influencing people from a yes vote. Elrington pointed out that the reception has been positive despite the fact that there are certain groups […]
Opposition Leader John Briceño is pro-I.C.J. He says that after attempting all other avenues, taking Guatemala’s claim to the I.C.J. is the only way to settle the centuries-old dispute. Briceño strongly believes that Belize will not lose any land if the I.C.J. rules on the matter. John Briceño, Leader of the Opposition “I believe […]
And so the timing of the signing of the agreement between both countries, following two aggressive incidents with the GAF in the Sarstoon, raises eyebrows. Today in an interview with the UK Minister of State for Armed Forces, he was asked if this signing should be interpreted as a message to our neighbors in the […]
Forty plus men have been locked up since September fifth following the proclamation of state of public emergency on two neighbourhoods, in south side Belize City, where the George Street and the Mayflower/Bank Street gangs reside. Seven days later, the men were transported to the Central Prison in Hattieville where they remain detained, without any […]
There have been several reports made of law-abiding persons being caught in the dragnet in respect of the state of public emergency. There is mounting concern over the abuse of power. Attorney Audrey Matura also questions why known gang affiliates from within the emergency zones have not been picked up even though their whereabouts are […]
The next time you hear the word ‘Bembe gial,’ it would not mean that a woman is abrasive or aggressive. In fact, clarity was provided to the meaning of the word today during a book launch at the Image Factory. The eBook features fourteen ‘Bembe’ women who have made their mark in Belize. We found […]
The Belize Territorial Volunteers claim that twice on the weekend, they had a face-off with the Guatemalan Armed Force on the Sarstoon River. Today, a press conference was held to denounce the GAF’s actions and to call on the government to take note and report the matter to the Organization of the American States. On […]
As we told you on Monday night, a draft report prepared by Certified Public Accountant Mark Hulse on the finances of the National Institute of Culture and History, NICH, has been presented to the board of directors of the statutory body. The accounting firm looked at an internal audit of NICH’s finances which led to […]
At eight-thirty tonight, the third in a series of town hall meetings on taking the territorial claim to the International Court of Justice gets underway at the University of the West Indies Open Campus in Belize City. Here at Great Belize Productions/Channel Five, on this occasion, we partnered with U.W.I. for the televised live event. […]
Preparations are underway for the funeral services of Dean Russel Lindo, who we are told will be offered a state funeral, due to his prominence in political life beginning in 1964. He is to be eulogized by a close friend and another powerhouse in the United Democratic Party, Michael Finnegan. Lindo passed away on Monday […]
The political rivalry between Dean Lindo and Said Musa is one for the history books. Coming from a student of the former and a close friend of the latter, Mesopotamia Area Representative Michael Finnegan says that Lindo is virtually unrivaled as a political mastermind. The only other politician who comes closest to him in astuteness […]
The Ambergris Caye Citizens for Sustainable Development is heading to court in respect of the proposed mega-tourism development on Cayo Rosario. The group says that the Government of Belize, particularly the Department of Environment, has left them no choice, but to take legal action for the proposed development in the Hol Chan Marine Reserve which […]
According to the Ambergris Caye Citizens for Sustainable Development, the Department of Environment has failed to do its proper research, having only consulted once with the residents and stakeholders. The National Environmental Appraisal Committee gave the green light to a project that will see forty-plus overwater structures built on the island. Today, C.E.O. in the […]
Twenty-five acres of land was gifted to the Government of Belize by American Sugar Refinery/Belize Sugar Industries this morning during a short land transfer ceremony at Tower Hill. Located on the Chan Pine Ridge Road in the Orange Walk District, the piece of land is currently being used as a dumpsite by the Orange Walk […]
The flow of traffic has slowed down significantly at the northern border since reports of a mandatory private vehicle insurance surfaced these past few weeks. News Five understands that authorities on that side of the border have begun enforcing regulations which require Belizeans to buy Mexican insurance if they want to drive their private vehicle […]
The Minister of National Security held its second annual Military Parade. As a highlight of the national September Celebrations, the parade featured the Belize Defense Force Infantry, Maritime and Air Wings, the Belize Coast Guard, the Belize Police Department, and some elements of our Special Forces. The parade started today at the quality poultry traffic circle […]
The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital turned twenty-three on Saturday. The authority at the national referral hospital, which has endured good and bad times, held a brief ceremony to acknowledge the milestone. Over two months ago, Michelle Cox-Hoare was named as the new Chief Executive Officer to replace Doctor Adrian Coye, who resigned from the position. […]
The People’s United Party today reacted to a statement by the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry in respect of the U.H.S. loan motion which was taken to House, but voted down. The P.U.P. notes that it took a very long time for the social partners to condemn the childish and petulant behaviour of the […]
The National Trade Union Congress of Belize is calling out the Belize City Council for Union Busting. The umbrella union wrote to Mayor Bernard Wagner warning that it will not stand by and allow one of its Affiliates to suffer such actions by any entity. That affiliate is the Christian Workers Union. As we reported […]
A twenty-three-year-old fisherman of a Pelican Street address in San Pedro is also missing. Miguel Arroyo left home on September tenth en-route to a store and has not been seen or heard from since. He is described as a person of Hispanic decent five feet seven inches in height, slim built, green eyes and black […]
Word has been received of the passing of Dean Lindo, one of the founders and a former leader of the United Democratic Party. He died at his home in Buttonwood Bay, Belize City after ailing for some time with a number of health issues. His political trajectory started in 1969, when he ran under the […]
Telecom giant, SMART Belize launched its ‘Do The SMART Thing!’ book this morning. The book, which features two short stories for primary school students, was a joint venture between SMART and three teachers of Holy Redeemer School. The purpose of the publication is to inspire and motive children to read. News Five’s Hipolito Novelo reports. […]
Last Friday, the deputy prime minister Patrick Faber said that the external audit at NICH would be completed by today. From what we know the draft audit found that the internal auditor did not carry out due diligence. According to the external auditors Baker Tilly Hulse, “in our opinion sufficient due diligence was not applied […]
Over thirteen thousands persons walked through the gates of the ITVET compound on Freetown over the weekend for the annual expo put off by the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry. There were the usual deals offered from cell phones to jewellery but there were also new booths that provided information on topical issues. One […]
On Friday, we reported on the planned Sarstoon Island Eco Challenge. BTV volunteers led by Wil Maheia, had gone to the area to install a flag when they were confronted by the Guatemalan Armed Forces within Belizean waters. Despite that setback, the third annual challenge proceeded. At the event this weekend, the BTV say that […]
