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Roughly seventy-five students from the Collet constituency capitalized on Sunday’s strong winds by participating in a kite flying contest. The event was organised by the Poor and Famous Culture Club and while the sponsors provided the kites, the children also received paper and materials to build their own. Kirk and Corey Howard built the largest […]
Written on March 11, 2008 | Posted in
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As our last story suggests, Belize’s World Heritage sites can be preserved and at the same time produce income for nearby residents; it all comes down to smart management. But what’s happening at the Blue Hole is considered by many to be anything ¬but smart. News Five’s Janelle Chanona reports on the potentially lethal mix […]
Written on March 4, 2008 | Posted in
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While most residents of Belize City were making their way to work or school this morning, a drama was playing out in a quiet neighbourhood in King’s Park. News Five’s Janelle Chanona arrived on the scene as fire fighters were getting the blaze under control. Janelle Chanona, Reporting This morning Pastor Ruth Pipersburgh and her […]
Written on March 3, 2008 | Posted in
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They began celebrating their hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary in June of last year and this weekend, Wesley College is still commemorating their historic milestone. On Saturday, the school will be hosting its first fair in nineteen years and according to the organisers, it will have been worth the wait. Melvin Hewlett, PR, Wesley Fair “As […]
Written on February 28, 2008 | Posted in
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Government has announced its appointments to the Social Security Board. According to a release from the Ministry of Finance Lois Young is the new chair of the board, wile Ariel Mitchell, Paul Jones, Natalie Goff and Dennis Jones have been appointed as members. Rounding out the board are Trade Union Congress nominees Dylan Reneau and […]
Written on February 27, 2008 | Posted in
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On Saturday, the Women’s Department will kick off its weeklong celebration and one of their first activities will be a countrywide bike rally. In Belize City, the ride starts at Western Avenue, winds its way down Central American Boulevard and Caesar Ridge Road, Regent Street, over the Swing Bridge to Queen Street, ending at the […]
Written on February 27, 2008 | Posted in
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One day after we aired a story that last week’s lotto winner had not claimed the big prize, the lucky ticket holder has stepped forward … and told us he discovered his good fortune by watching News Five. Javier Hoy showed up at the Tropical Gaming office with his wife and father to collect his […]
Written on February 27, 2008 | Posted in
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And in news of more government appointments, media reports indicate that the new C.E.O. of the Social Security Board is none other than Merlene Bailey Martinez. Bailey Martinez was in the spotlight for many months last year as a member, then co-chair of the Commission of Inquiry into the Development Finance Corporation. Her legal advisor […]
Written on February 26, 2008 | Posted in
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Someone out there has a piece of paper that’s worth ninety five thousand dollars and may not know it. He or she hit all five numbers in last Wednesday night’s Lotto draw but has yet to claim the prize. Those numbers drawn were: 09,12,18,19, and 33. Holding on to a winning ticket for a few […]
Written on February 26, 2008 | Posted in
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She’s one of Belize’s oldest citizens and today Viola Myles celebrated her one hundred and fifth birthday. Myles has been a resident of the Sr. Cecilia Home for the Elderly since mid 2007 and today the institution stuck to tradition and held a party for their most famous resident. Myles told us she feels as […]
Written on February 25, 2008 | Posted in
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In news from the City Council, plans to pave Albert and Regents have been postponed until further notice. According to a press release issued this afternoon, the delay is to “allow the utility companies to conduct preparatory works needed to facilitate the uninterrupted paving” of the downtown area. The announcement was made following discussions today […]
Written on February 22, 2008 | Posted in
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On Saturday, chess players will participate in the first ever international tournament. Chief Tournament Director of the Belize Chess Federation, Glen Reneau says “Candidate Games” is designed to take the sport to another level. Glen Reneau, Chief Tournament Director, Belize Chess Federation “Belizean chess players for the first time will receive an international rating. An […]
Written on February 22, 2008 | Posted in
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As parades go it will never be confused with the ones on September tenth or the twenty-first, let alone the big jump up of carnival. But this morning the village of Blue Creek in the Orange Walk district kicked off its celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Mennonites’ arrival in Belize with its own […]
Written on February 22, 2008 | Posted in
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It’s been talked about for years by politicians of every party persuasion … but come a week from Monday, residents of Belize City—particularly it’s motorists—should wake up to a new look on two of downtown’s busiest streets. News Five’s Marion Ali hit the pavement this afternoon. Marion Ali, Reporting The deteriorating state of Albert and […]
Written on February 21, 2008 | Posted in
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You have seen his picture on this broadcast before. Fifty-three year old Alfred White senior of Corozal lost his house in hurricane Dean and over the next few months his previously mild mental problems grew worse. He left home in October and since that time has been seen in several northern villages and more recently […]
Written on February 19, 2008 | Posted in
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He has been involved with conservation in Belize for over a quarter century and on Saturday the efforts of Philip Balderamos were recognized when he was presented with the James A. Waight Award by the Belize Audubon Society. When he took the podium to accept the award, Balderamos dedicated it to Father Leonard Dieckman, Homer […]
Written on February 18, 2008 | Posted in
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You’ve probably seen the ads advertising an event for this weekend called Y.C. Belize and as I speak, participants are gathering at the City Centre. But if you haven’t decided whether to attend or if you are not sure what it even is, country coordinator, Pastor Jimmy Jones, stopped by our studios with an explanation. […]
Written on February 15, 2008 | Posted in
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On February sixth the Rotary Club held the first of its semi-annual heart clinics in which over a hundred Belizean children were examined by visiting doctors. The money to send those young patients for medical care abroad is collected through a number of fundraising activities. This morning one such effort climaxed when a winner was […]
Written on February 14, 2008 | Posted in
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A press release from his office indicates that Ombudsman Paul Rodriguez has announced his retirement. The resignation is effective June thirtieth of this year and is occasioned by his reaching the mandatory retirement age of seventy. Rodriguez, who has held the post since its inception in 1999, goes on pre-retirement leave as of February eighteenth, […]
Written on February 13, 2008 | Posted in
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While tremors in Belize are a rare occurrence, the onset of the dry season is an annual affair with important implications for agriculture and tourism. According to meteorologist Frutos, the 2008 version will not bring anything too radical. Ramon Frutos, Acting Chief Meteorologist “The predictive model, the outlook for February, March, April and May, rainfall, […]
Written on February 12, 2008 | Posted in
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Viewers note beginning Thursday morning at six Belize time we will offer live video streaming of our election coverage. Those with high speed internet connections can click on the appropriate banner. To receive just the audio stream please visit the website of love FM at lovefm.com
Written on February 6, 2008 | Posted in
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Viewers note that beginning Thursday morning at six Belize time we will offer live video streaming of our election coverage. Those with high speed internet connections can click on the appropriate banner. To receive just the audio stream please visit the website of Love FM at www.lovefm.com.
Written on February 5, 2008 | Posted in
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Eating healthy is always important and as your granny can tell you, you can’t get much healthier than the leafy green vegetable known as callaloo. Today the Ministry of Agriculture along with the Caribbean Agriculture and Research Development Institute announced that they have introduced a new variety of callaloo that produces higher yields and can […]
Written on February 4, 2008 | Posted in
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More than a hundred members of the Belize Police Department have received promotions. Allen Whylie is now an Assistant Commissioner of Police, Keith Lino, Chester Williams, Miguel Segura and Robert Marino all have the rank of Senior Superintendent of Police. Head of Crimes Investigation Branch Aaron Guzman and Officer in charge of the Tourism Police, […]
Written on February 1, 2008 | Posted in
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More than two thousand mourners gathered in Barranco Village on Saturday afternoon to pay their last respects to musician, composer and cultural ambassador Andy Palacio. Tonight News Five’s Rick Romero shares the sights and sounds of that sad day. [Shots of funeral procession: singing and dancing] Bishop O.P. Martin “Andy Palacio loved the natural things […]
Written on January 28, 2008 | Posted in
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