Minister of Education Patrick Faber is neck deep in a personal and political scandal tonight. The senior government minister has been accused of assaulting a staff member and her friend while at a party at his home in Lord’s Bank on Friday night. The shocking report was made to the Ladyville Police Station at five […]
Despite being up that proverbial creek without a paddle, Faber has both hands in the water and is churning up a storm. Interestingly, while the report speaks about the Minister of Education choking a young woman and punching her in the face twice, Faber maintains that he is an upstanding citizen, and in his opinion, […]
The Minister didn’t deny the incident happened, but insisted the report was withdrawn. As Minister of Education, Faber travels the nation speaking to students, encouraging them to reach for the stars and do the right thing but it’s not looking good for the young Minister, who says he’s only human. In the end, Faber turned […]
At a press briefing called today, the newly formed Public Relations Unit of the Police did their best in a bad situation. When asked the question about the report made against Faber, Police Press Officer Raphael Martinez appeared uncomfortable. And as to the report – well the police line is that it was withdrawn, so […]
It all leads to the road march this coming weekend. But on Saturday night, an extravagant show of stunning and colorful creations overwhelmed revelers as a record number of Bands competed for the King and Queen of the 2014 carnival. The elaborate outfits were judged on various points from artistic design to movement adding up […]
The Gang Suppression Unit, in recent days, has come under sustained fire from the public for its strong-arm approach to crime fighting. Of late, there have been allegations made against the GSU concerning the use of excessive force in carrying out its job. That seemingly unconventional tactic, however, has, to an extent, proven successful, reducing […]
Following today’s sitting of the House of Representatives, Prime Minister Barrow was asked about the exchange between former Prime Minister Said Musa and GSU head Mark Flowers. The exchange has gone viral. Barrow, like others we’ve asked, refused to touch it, claiming that both Musa and Flowers have said more than enough. Interestingly, he claims […]
While things inside the House of Representatives were relatively tame today, comparatively speaking, there was a very vocal protest outside the House. About one hundred villagers travelled a long way from the southern communities of Silk Grass and Santa Cruz to draw attention to issues affecting them. The numbers were small but their voices were […]
Earlier this week, five mothers of babies who died in the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital in May 2013 received settlement from that institution. Investigations by the Pan American Health Organization have indicated that the infant deaths were the result of bacteria in the neo-natal unit, allegedly the end result of the hospital’s lack of adherence […]
That wasn’t the fiery debate just yet…that came when Briceño went after former K.H.M.H. Director of Finance Carlos Perera. Perera was fired by the K.H.M.H. Board recently, following a series of allegations made against him during his time as finance director. The Speaker of the House took exception to the point being made, claiming that […]
Dangriga Police are tonight investigating the sudden death of a forty-five-year-old resident. Details are that the man went swimming earlier this morning and his body was later found floating near the sea shore. Raphael Martinez says that a preliminary investigation has revealed no signs of violence on the body. Raphael Martinez, Police Press Officer […]
The National Bank of Belize recently celebrated its first birthday, with much the same fanfare with which it celebrated its birth. Today, Prime Minister Dean Barrow lauded the institution which he says can barely keep up with the demand for affordable, low-interest credit from Belizeans. The bank was capitalized with twenty-million dollars from Petro Caribe […]
As you heard earlier in the newscast, a major component of the operation known as Not In My City has been a crackdown on what is known as quality of life crimes. That includes no bells and lights on bicycles, and also public drinking. It caused an uproar in the community early on, with residents […]
Today, News Five was allowed unrestricted access to Deputy Commander of the Eastern Division, Senior Superintendent Edward Broaster. Our request for an interview was handled quickly and efficiently by the newly formed Public Relations Unit. We make that point because there has been some concern expressed in certain sections of the media following an email […]
Primary school students are back in school for the start of the new academic year. We caught up with a group of them who had every reason to be smiling this afternoon. At least fifty at the Central Assembly of God received school supplies through the generosity of the Rotaract Club’s community activities. Duane Moody […]
Travellers Liquors Limited is among the producers of Belize’s finest rums. From vintage liquors to aged dark rums, from gold to white and flavored rums and in between, there are even brandies, vodkas, wines, gin liqueurs and bitters. Today, the company added a new flavor to its line of gold rum. Named Belizean Rum, a […]
In early May 2013 there were thirteen reported infant deaths at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. A subsequent investigation revealed the presence of a deadly bacteria, enterobacter cloacae, in the neonatal unit. K.H.M.H. officials never took absolute responsibility for the tragic deaths in any form or fashion, and the grieving parents were left to try […]
In the recent months, several elderly persons have been victims of violent crimes. Back on July thirtieth, Betty Westby as well as her mother were victims of a frightening home invasion in Crooked Tree where Westby had to fight off the armed intruders. That was immediately followed by yet another home invasion on August eighteenth […]
It’s official – media personnel will no longer have access to Senior Police Officers from the Eastern Division when trying to access information. That bit of bad news came via email. Effective immediately, any queries for information will have to be directed to the newly formed Public Relations Unit. Douglas Hyde, the Public relations Coordinator […]
The press conference at Raccoon Street this morning was actually to issue an advisory to Belizeans. September is here, and along with the celebrating and carnival, there is also, always a noticeable increase in crime. Public Relations Coordinator Douglas Hyde is sending out the message that while the Police are ready to assist, business-owners and […]
Incursions along the western border continue unabated; Friends for Conservation and Development has in fact documented an increased number of incidents. Recently, nine dwellings constructed inside the Chiquibul National Park were detected as were survey lines five miles inside Belizean territory. Last week, a survey showed that the Southern Chiquibul River sub-basin had the greatest […]
Belize’s Ambassador to the Organization of American States is aspiring to succeed Surinamese national Albert Ramdin as Assistant Secretary General to the O.A.S. The seat becomes vacant, as does the top job of Secretary General next May. So the horse trading has been taking place for months with member states exchanging support for their respective […]
A group of Belize City youths are joining efforts to put off a six-month project focusing on social issues affecting teenagers. The list is long and includes teenage pregnancy, police brutality, crime and violence. Motivating Youths of Belize has partnered with the Department of Youth Services for the initiative that started this past Friday in […]
Just before news time, the CIBC First Caribbean Bank held a press conference in reaction to escalating anger against the Bank for not disallowing one of its employees to speak to clients in her native Garifuna language. We will have that later in the newscast, but we go to Dangriga where a huge protest was […]
As we told you, there is escalating anger against the CIBC FirstCaribbean. Late this evening, Manager of Retail Banking and Operations, Shaeleen Castillo responded to the allegations being made at the Dangriga Branch. While Castillo declined to comment on the employment status of Uwanhie Martinez, the statement followed a meeting that was held in Dangriga […]
