In the most recent murder of San Ignacio resident, Marlon Rivera, the culprit was identified as Dionicio Salazar, by the surviving victim. Salazar was initially convicted for murder, but on appeal, he was freed despite the testimony of an eyewitness. Earlier today in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court, four persons were released even before proceeding […]
We don’t usually carry stories about missing persons, but we are making an exception because of the mental condition of a young woman. Her family is concerned over her well-being because she has not returned since she left home two Fridays ago and they fear something is awry. Twenty one year old Melanie Conorquie left […]
It is common for Belizean journalists to run into each other while out in the field working on different stories. On occasion they set aside personal and professional differences to assist each other in putting stories together. But what’s a bit unusual is having them under one roof exchanging ideas on how to improve the […]
The daylight murder of notorious South side Gang leader, Andre Trapp, sent an alarming message to the general public that criminal elements have become far bolder in their pursuits. In light of this, on Thursday night we asked: Do you think that tougher measures are now required as a matter of renewed urgency to control […]
In the past the dumpsite at mile three on the Western Highway has posed many health risks and on several occasions, has burned for weeks on end. But since April of this year, the dumpsite has been undergoing a major facelift to prevent these problems. With six hundred thousand dollars provided thus far by the […]
Award shows are not common place in Belize but the Belize Tourism Board (B.T.B.) has been recognizing the efforts of those within the industry for close to a decade. Last night at the Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza, more than a dozen awards were bestowed on outstanding individuals and organizations across the full gamut of […]
Only last week Wednesday, the government launched Restore Belize, an initiative to arrest crime. But two days earlier, Rodwell Williams, the Prime Minister’s law partner was shot; bringing crime dangerously close to home for the PM. The shooting happened at the same time that Operation Jaguar was in full force. This morning, the daring murder […]
There is little doubt that the public’s perception is that corruption is rampant within the Police Department. So when a citizen comes forth and files a formal complaint of alleged extortion by two police officers, it comes as no surprise. And that is exactly what happened a few days ago. But while the allegation adds […]
This morning’s murder of Andre Trapp did not only affect the proceedings before the court but it also brings into question the safety of the members of the judicial branch of government. Though this shooting occurred in the parking lot behind the magistrate’s court, the violence could have spilled inside the courts. This afternoon, Arthur […]
Following the meeting with the Prime Minister, opposition leader John Briceño said he is considering taking legal action against OCEANA in light of allegations made by its local vice president at a public forum held on Tuesday. Audrey-Matura Shepherd suggested that the persons involved in signing the concession rights to Pedegua, a Guatemalan company, should […]
In light of the number of number of incidents involving rogue behavior by the police, on Tuesday’s newscast we asked: Do you think the police has the support of the community to rid the streets of crime? Seventy-six percent of the persons who polled were of the view that there is little or no trust […]
The family of a young boy is today mourning his sudden and tragic death. On Monday afternoon at around three o’ clock, Toledo Police were called to the home of Heidi Flowers, a twenty-three year domestic, of Bella Vista Village in the south. Reports are that around two-thirty, Javier Francisco Jacobo went to use the […]
This week, a number of police officers have been taken to court to face charges for alleged criminal behavior against the people they are expected to protect. This at a time when the police department has mounted Operation Jaguar and is now involved in Restore Belize, the latest G.O.B. anti-crime initiative. We ask tonight: Do […]
Julio and Vanesa, the reality wedding couple, share a unique love story that has captured the hearts of Belizeans all across. And while deeply in love, there is still plenty to discover about each other as they inch closer to their big day in August. This past weekend we accompanied the young couple to a […]
Police are also reporting tonight on a drowning at the compound of the Hattieville Prison. The lifeless body of an inmate remains at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital for a post mortem examination to determine the cause of death. Sometime around two-thirty p.m. this past Friday, June fourth, nineteen year old Eustaqueio Patt, who was […]
On Thursday we asked: Do you believe Restore Belize will be effective in ensuring safer neighborhoods? The persons who polled had mixed views about the effectiveness of the initiative to reign in crime. Fifty-seven percent of those persons who took part thought that Restore Belize will not be effective and forty-three percent voted in favour. […]
A new art exhibit is being launched tonight. It’s called Pronto. Pronto coincides with the celebration of fifteenth anniversary of the Image Factory art gallery. Pronto won’t feature the usual suspects, but the work of budding artists who are still being molded in school. The pieces on display have been created by Saint John’s College […]
The Corozal Community College Auditorium was packed today with students whose primary schools were represented at this year’s Annual National Coca Cola Spelling Bee competition. The twelve finalists hailed from throughout the nation’s six districts and it took what is called a sudden death round with only one word given to each of the remaining […]
Hey I’m Safiyyah and this is what’s happening Belize? This weekend it’s all about our grads and starting you summer off right! I’ll start you off with the bash I was telling you about last week. In Placencia on Saturday night there will be a party called how low can you go? This party type […]
Inspector Dennis Lopez was charged for Buckley’s shooting, more than a month after that fateful night in April. The thirty-seven year old construction worker was comatose for a week before he finally regained consciousness. The Police Department accepted that one of its own was responsible and offered to help with Buckley’s medical bills, household expenses […]
Restore Belize, a government initiative to deal with the pervasive crime and violence that is now spilling from Belize City into the rest of the country, was launched this past Wednesday. It is a multi-faceted approach with numerous components, committees and ministerial representation spearheaded by the Prime Minister himself. The commitment is that it will […]
2010 is a year that has had significant changes in the judiciary. On June first there was a transition from the Privy Council in the U.K. to the Caribbean Court of Justice as the final appellate court for Belize. On the same day, there was a change of Attorney General from Wilfred ‘Sedi’ Elrington to […]
The first full reshuffle of the Barrow administration was announced on Tuesday. According to the Prime Minister, it was necessary to tackle the crippling crime situation that admittedly has reached crisis proportions. Fresh off the announcement we asked: Do you think the cabinet changes will be effective in restoring law and order? Seventy-eight percent of […]
Day one of Belize’s formal transition to the Caribbean Court of Justice as its final Court of Appeal was ushered in without fanfare. In fact, it was eclipsed by the shooting of P.M. Barrow’s law partner, the reshuffling of his cabinet and the launch of government’s Restore Belize initiative. On Tuesday, News Five caught up […]
Prime Minister Dean Barrow today announced cosmetic changes to his Cabinet. The Ministry of National Security has been split in two and is replaced by the Ministry of Police and the Ministry of Defense. According to the Prime Minister, the changes are necessary in the face of the sweeping crime wave. Tonight’s question is: Do […]
