Today as the school mourned, parents gathered to express their anger and frustration at the death of a student – a death they feel could have been avoided by the placement of a speed bump on the busy highway which passes right next to the school. The President of the Parent/Teachers Association Alexander Torres told […]
The stevedores are once again on strike. This morning around eleven o’clock, Gang Seven staged a protest at the Port of Belize which disrupted operations and threatens the unloading of a shipment of Christmas goods from Miami, Florida. On December third, a the Christian Workers Union and the Port met for negotiations on the Collective […]
The Maya Leaders Alliance received the prestigious Equator Prize 2015 Award earlier today at the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris. The organization is being acknowledged on the world stage for its outstanding achievement in improving sustainable development solutions for people, nature and resilient communities. The MLA is among twenty-one winners of the prize this […]
December seventh, by resolution of the United Nations General Assembly, is recognized globally as International Civil Aviation Day. The purpose of the celebration is to generate worldwide awareness of the importance of international civil aviation. Today, the local Civil Aviation Department observed the day with a solemn ceremony in honor of pilots who have left […]
The joy of the holiday season was felt this morning by the children of Stella Maris School. Hosted by the Belize Bank, the children had an unforgettable party at the Radisson Hotel. Some liked the food, others practiced their dance moves and they all waited anxiously for the arrival of Santa. Duane Moody also caught […]
Of late the Police Department has been big on community policing, and the statistics have indicated very positive results. But it isn’t all about the ‘meet and greet’ initiatives in traditional city hotspots – it’s also about the Police getting involved in constructive recreation with those they are pledged to protect and serve. Over the […]
Three young girls perished in a fire at the Princess Royal Youth Hostel seven days ago. The details provided so far are less than convincing and questions continue to linger on the deaths of Shadisha Arnold, Elizabeth McKoy and Ana Carlos. Today, the Ministry of Human Development, Social Transformation and Poverty Alleviation announced that psychologist […]
Authorities on San Pedro Ambergris Caye are trying to determine the cause of a fire that completely destroyed a two-storey building in the island. The fire started shortly after two this afternoon on Coconut Drive which is in the southern part of the downtown area. When fire personnel arrived at the scene they observed the […]
The first 4G LTE network will be launched in Belize on December fifteenth when Smart plans to roll out a new and innovative system countrywide. LTE, short for Long Term Evolution, promises increased capacity and unprecedented speed and reliability. But what does it mean for Smart customers? Well, according to Public Relations Manager Linette Canto, […]
The Austrian Embassy in Mexico is asking the assistance of the Belizean public to locate forty-seven year old Austrian national Josef Trajer. Today, News Five was contacted by an attorney assisting the Embassy, who claims that Trajer travelled from Vienna to Belize in mid October for a two to three week vacation. The only contact […]
The hierarchy and rank and file of the Belize Police Department were out in force at the Supreme Court this morning. The occasion wasn’t a high profile case, but to show support for one of its own being called to the Bar. It’s an honour earned by very few Police Officers, and Senior Superintendent Chester […]
Williams says that he has no intention to leave the Police Department at this time and plans are in place to recognize his achievement through a promotion and salary adjustment. Sr. Supt. Chester Williams, Called to the Bar “There are still certain things that need to be worked out, as it relates to my […]
Today, organizations dedicated to the protection of women and children collaborated to launch Sixteen Days of Activism. It’s an annual initiative designed to draw focus on gender-based violence which affects so many homes in Belize, and has claimed so many lives. To drive the point home, the Women’s Issues Network added something extra to the […]
There has also been much attention drawn to another form of violence against women, that of posting nude pictures on the internet and in social media. By no means is it a new phenomenon, but certainly the act has gained some dubious prominence. According to Gentle, there is need for more awareness and education, but […]
Since its inception, the National Committee for Families and Children, NCFC, has been championing the rights, welfare and development of Belizean families and children. The statutory body is legally mandated to promote, monitor and evaluate Belize’s compliance with its national and international commitments to children. Today, phase two of the Child Rights Ambassador Program was […]
About fifteen ambassadors from across the country were shortlisted and then chosen to represent the NCFC across the country. Following the three-day training that ends this Friday, the new ambassadors will be sent back to their respective communities to address the many issues such as sexual abuse of children and human trafficking that recent reports […]
The spectacled owl, the black hawk-eagle and the harpy eagle are three predatory birds that exist in Belize’s ecosystem. Their species are being conserved here in Belize since they are often times killed by residents because there is a misconception about their purpose in the wild. But The Belize Zoo and other partner organizations are […]
A mother of three is the recipient of a new home that was erected over the weekend by Hand in Hand Ministries and Belize Electricity Limited. Angela Bennett, a resident of Police Street, was presented with the keys to a new abode this morning during a brief handing over ceremony. The sixteen by sixteen wooden […]
B.E.L.’s community outreach focuses on contributions that improve the quality of life for Belizeans. According to Customer Care Manager Celina Gill, the company is committed to good corporate citizenship. Celina Gill, Manager, Customer Care Dept., B.E.L. “B.E.L. as a company is committed to giving back to the society on a whole. This is one […]
International fugitive David Nanes Schnitzer, alias David Banes, remains at large tonight after skipping a mandatory check-in at the San Pedro Police Substation on Monday. There is no confirmation, but there is reason to believe that he has already left the country. San Pedro police would only say today that they had heard a report […]
Collusion within the various government departments remains a serious issue for the P.U.P. In this case, it has been reported that the signatures on Nanes travel documents were the same ones that appeared on Citizen Kim’s passport, facilitated by former Minister of State Elvin Penner. A motion, according to Senator Lisa Shoman, will be brought […]
In an update to a story we have been following closely since Monday of last week, twenty-two-year-old Analiz Perez Gutierrez, whose infant daughter was removed from her custody by the Department of Human Services, has been granted visitation. The toddler remains in the care of a foster parent while the ongoing custody battle between Perez […]
The reported flight of Mexican fugitive David Miguel Nanes Schnitzer after being granted Supreme Court bail by Justice Denis Hanomansingh has also raised the ire of the grassroots activist group COLA. Today, President Geovannie Brackett called to question the provision of bail to an international fugitive wanted for crimes committed in another jurisdiction. That is […]
According to Brackett, while strong criticism of the decision to free Nanes on bond may be seen as contempt of court, the role of the justice system in releasing the wanted Ponzi scheme alleged fraudster should be called to question. Geovannie Brackett, President, COLA “Can you imagine the U.S. Marshals took couple weeks to […]
The Belize Coastguard held its annual strong man competition over the weekend at different locations. Three days of grueling competition tested the physical fitness of the officers stretching their skills to the max. Five teams comprising forty officers took part in the most competitive challenges to assess their readiness for combat. It ended on Sunday […]
