This coming Friday night at the Bliss, the Orquestra de Cordas de Grota, known as the String Orchestra of Grota, from Brazil will be performing and showcasing their talent. The group comprises mainly of underprivileged kids who find refuge in the arts. Brazil is known for its favellas particularly in the Rio de Janiero area […]
If you have been following the international news, you would know that there is a recall of Cadbury chocolates. The news reports say the recall is linked to the melamine tainted milk powder being sold in China. But there is no need to panic, it does not affect Belize. The main distributors of the chocolates […]
There are press reports that a submarine believed to be transporting drugs has been spotted in the waters of Mahahual, a coastal town located in the proximity of Chetumal that has become one of the fastest growing tourist destinations north of the border. The sighting of the submarine caused quite a stir because Mexican authorities […]
Senior Citizen’s Week commenced on Sunday with prayers worldwide but there was a special event today that caught our attention on Albert Street that was planned to draw attention to International Day of Older Person’s, a highlight of the weeklong of activities. HelpAge Belize organized a citizen’s parade for the more experienced and older folks, […]
Parenting is an endless job that no one gets a chance to study but rather master just from the experience it brings. But today a group of mostly younger parents gathered at the Yabra Community Policing Centre on Caesar Ridge Road to learn some tips on how to become better moms and dads. It’s a […]
Senior Citizens Week kicked off on Sunday and there are plenty activities organized to honour our older members of society and highlight their contributions and experiences. And while Belize boasts a youthful population there are many among us who have lived the extra mile surpassing a century of life. News Five caught up with one […]
The Customs Department has moved swiftly with the destruction of a multi-million dollar cache of illegal drugs it confiscated at the Port compound this past Wednesday. The customs and police bust unearthed two containers, each carrying forty boxes containing approximately twenty million pills and another container with eight hundred and fifty-five boxes of fake Marlboro […]
There is a threat of flooding over the weekend. According to the Met Service, water levels in most part of the country, primarily in the Toledo, Stann Creek and in the Belize and Orange Walk Districts will rise tonight and possibly over the weekend due to heavy showers and thunderstorms projected over Yucatan, El Peten […]
They do not come with the hype of other bands but they intend to join the chorus to end violence. Instrument of Love is a Belize City based group of four young Belizeans who believe that they can contribute in a positive way and they intend to use their talent to spread a message with […]
There is a Brazilian band in town and much more entertainment around the country, Saffiyah has the details. Hey, I’m Safiyyah and this is what’s happening Belize. September celebrations have come to an end and I’ll say it was definitely a September to remember. The carnival chaos could have ruined the entire celebrations but our […]
A dream trip turned into a nightmare for a family from Orlando, Florida today when cave tubing in Frank’s Eddy Village ended fatally. This morning when the Carnival Glory entered Belize’s port, Linda and Eduardo Linan, were among the over three hundred tourists who disembarked from the cruise ship and boarded a Belcruise tour bus […]
A rich collection of books has been added to the Supreme Court Library. The collection was named the Edward Laing’s Collection and was received today by Chief Justice Abdulai Conteh, seven years after the death of the author. It includes a wide assortment of books, magazines, articles and legal writings of the late Judge Edward […]
There were tightened security measures in place for this year’s Independence Day to put the population at ease after the grenade scare of September sixth … and it worked. Independence Day was welcomed with the traditional raising of the red, white and blue standard at the Memorial park, followed hours later by the official ceremonies […]
The country turned twenty-seven and the oldest political party that has claim to its own record of accomplishments in the political landscape of Belize turns fifty-eight. It has been in government longer than any other political party and next week on the twenty-ninth, the now opposition party will celebrate its birthday. And to mark its […]
Due to the Independence Day celebrations, the next newscast will be on Tuesday, September twenty-third.
June of this year, Tropical Storm Arthur wreaked torrential havoc in the north and south of the country. Since then, the Belize Red Cross has been working tirelessly to assist those residents affected by the storm … and today the Australian Government commended them for their efforts and donated much needed funds to the organization. […]
It’s an annual event held just before Independence Day and this year was no different as primary school children from throughout the country gathered in their respective district for a Children’s Rally. The Belize City version was held at the City Centre and there was no shortage of participation from the audience and on stage. […]
And just as the school children waved their Belizean flags in celebration of our nation’s independence; we are reminded of the very first time the Belizean flag was hoisted twenty-seven years ago. Tonight, in the News Five independence tradition, we bring to you the story of the events leading up to that fateful day in […]
There’s plenty to do this Independence weekend. So if you’re looking forward to partaking in the traditional flag-raising, having a few laughs at the comedy show or just to soak up some reggae beats at one of the concerts, Saffiyah is here to give you the full run-down of the festivities. Hey guys I’m Safiyyah […]
The Belize Comedy Club is hosting its second annual show on Friday and this time around it is geared towards bringing patriotism and optimism. According to the organizers, the two and a half hour event entitled, ‘Tek Bad Ting Mek Laugh’, is a medium through which youths can additionally find an alternative to guns, violence […]
Meet Eileen Agusta of Belize City, the newest centenarian on the block. And in News’ Five’s tradition we stopped in at her home on Haynes Street in Belize City to catch up with her as she enters a century plus of life … her one hundred and first birthday. Eileen was flanked by her favorite […]
In news from Belmopan, government is tightening up legislation following the carnival grenade scare on September sixth in front of the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. A Statutory Instrument has been passed into law to amend Section forty-five of the Firearm Act to include deadly items such as Hand Grenades, Grenade Launchers, and any Explosive Device […]
Statistics released last week show that consumers are feeling the pain of a high cost of living, but that the economy may be on the rebound as the wholesale and retail trade and manufacturing sectors grew by more than ten percent. And over the weekend, the Belize Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual trade expo […]
The Chamber and law enforcement worked together to put in place measures to give a sense of security following the recent wave of street violence. But despite all the good planning and organizational work, Mother Nature had its own way. Jose Sanchez, Reporting The 2008 Expo at the St. John’s College Auditorium had additional security […]
It was the first of its kind in Belize, and at the end of the evening, Miss Y Belize transitioned to become Miss Y International. On Friday night at the City Centre, Belize’s Anita Henry topped five other bold women from Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale and Miami to capture the Miss Y […]
