As we mentioned earlier, two more members of the delegation may be coming home. The Football Federation of Belize had suffered a slight embarrassment when one of its players, Elroy Kuylen was sent back to Belize upon his arrival in the U.S.A. Kuylen had overstayed his time in the U.S. on his last visit. But […]
The Prime Minister signed a Statutory Instrument (S.I.) on June twentieth that has caused some backlash from the Opposition. A section of regulations thirty three in the Exchange Control (Amendment) Regulations 2013 was repealed. The Prime Minister replaced it with a section that reads, “Nothing in these regulations shall apply to the Government of Belize […]
The Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology and Public Utilities hosted a renewable energy symposium in Corozal this morning. The purpose of the session, which included participation from the public and private sector, is to get input from a wide cross-section of Belizean stakeholders. According to the minister of Energy, Joy Grant, that input will […]
Soccer is not the only topic in tonight’s news, but there is another national issue that has held the collective breaths of a great portion of our working population, the National Trade Union Congress of Belize and the Belize National Teachers Union. The salary adjustments required by the B.N.T.U. is tied to the petroleum industry. […]
The search for oil depends on modern technology, and that includes software, equipment, and in some cases, dependence upon the internet. A 2013 survey of Caribbean Internet Service Providers carried out in May revealed that internet in Belize is not only among the slowest in the region, but it is the most expensive. And that […]
Twenty-eight year old Deon Bruce remains tonight in police custody, after being detained this afternoon by personnel from the Gang Suppression Unit. According to Bruce’s family, they were unofficially informed that he is wanted by U.S. authorities for his alleged involvement in a homicide committed in Chicago. Bruce was picked up around three thirty p.m. […]
One of the most anticipated summer programs is organized by the Belize Defense Force. Children from all over the country between ages ten to sixteen converge at Price Barracks for the annual event which is themed, “Beyond Hope, Building discipline and Developing Fundamental Life skills.” At the ongoing first session, two hundred children are taking […]
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Patrick Ashworth, better known as Pat, has been a public officer in the United Kingdom from 1971 when he started as the F.C.O. in the Finance Department. And after a brief period as Acting High Commissioner in 2008, Ashworth took up his appointment as High Commissioner to Belize in June 2009. He leaves the country […]
The pro-constitution movement has been making its rounds of Belize. It touched down in the twin towns of Santa Elena and San Ignacio this morning and there is every indication that the campaign is picking up momentum. On Friday, conservative estimates put the numbers at a similar march in Toledo at three thousand. And today, […]
While the protest was taking place in San Ignacio, this morning we spoke to Bishop Phillip Wright of the Council of Churches to find out if the church was part of the movement. Bishop Wright said that while the Churches share similar concerns, the Council is of the opinion that the protests are not the […]
Several meetings have been held by the Council of Churches to discuss the Gender Policy 2013. Following a meeting on Monday, the Council is taking a position on the controversial document. While the Council supports the need for a policy, they have concerns on the implications of certain language contained in the document. News Five […]
But, the true testament will be revealed in the ruling of Chief Justice Kenneth Benjamin in the case of Caleb Orosco versus the Attorney General. This landmark case, which is being dubbed a human rights challenge, was brought to the courts by the UNIBAM president in December 2011 and challenges Section Fifty-Three of the criminal […]
At the Queen Street Baptist School on Queen Street, about a hundred students were back in the classrooms. The curriculum, however, is different and other than regular classes, the children are worshipping together and enjoying art and crafts and other games. The camp is one of many others that are taking place around the country […]
Here in Belize, we caught up with fans of the Belize Jaguars. They expressed overwhelming support for the national team to beat the United States against all odds. Joseph Lightfoot, Fan, Belize Jaguars “I’m gonna surely be there at nine o’clock, so all you guys in Dangriga and everybody come forward, look at your […]
San Ignacio Police are investigating the cause of death of a Santa Elena resident found floating in the Macal River. Twenty-eight year old Mark David Robateau was last seen by relatives on Saturday evening and today the family received the shocking news that his body was retrieved out of the river. At about nine-ten this […]
Last Wednesday, we told you about twenty year old Jareth Bainton, a resident of Perez Road in Ladyville, who was reported missing by his mother. Family and friends of the young man feared that he may have suffered a similar fate as that of twenty year old Alvin Pascascio, who was found dead near Vista […]
A gradual shift towards reducing domestic and commercial energy consumption was the topic of discussion among consultants and government officials, who converged at the Biltmore this morning. A team from the Inter-American Development Bank’s Energy Division met with representatives from the Ministry of Energy, Science & Technology and Public Utilities to recommend a course of […]
The Belize Camping Experience sponsored a large project last year that held the participation of many farmers who harvested corn while being watched by inner city kids. The funds generated from the harvest were used to sponsor summer camps all over Belize City. News Five spoke to the Director of Belize Camping Experience, Alexander Perez, […]
The Belize Jaguars were late for their farewell and public pep rally at the PGIA this morning, because of a dispute regarding contracts and payments between the administration of the Football Federation of Belize and the players. Agreements which were to be signed between both parties should have taken place earlier in the week; however, […]
Late Thursday, News Five received reports that a flight from the U.S. to Belize had experienced severe turbulence about an hour out of Belize, resulting in injuries to multiple passengers who had to be transported to the K.H.M.H. via BERT ambulance on landing. Today, News Five has confirmed that the aircraft in question was Delta […]
The Mayan Leaders Alliance and the Toledo Alcaldes’ Association are taking the Government of Belize to court again, this time for contempt. They say that Supreme Court decisions in 2007 and 2010 which prohibit government or third party interference with Mayan lands are being disrespected and ignored. In particular they refer to G.O.B. issuing permits […]
Summer Camps are a good forum to provide opportunities for children to enjoy the break away from the classrooms. In Belize City, veteran camp organizer, Deon Flowers, is hosting a group of about thirty children to a sports camp. News Five’s Jose Sanchez caught up with Flowers in the Saint Martin de Porres field. The […]
The annual Du Di Rait Ting Award Ceremony organized by the Police Department took place this morning in Belize City. Five high schools participated, but it is the Independence High School that has distinguished itself once again. For the third time, one of its students has won the top prize. Dexter Hernandez, who sold panades […]
The Board of Governors of the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital held a meeting today in the Capital. The meeting ended at about three p.m. Of note is that the hospital’s C.E.O., Doctor Francis Gary Longsworth, was not invited to the gathering. During the first press conference on the outbreak, Longsworth said that he first heard […]
