He is no stranger to the public; having worked in print, radio and TV, and come later this month G. Michael Reid will gain an even wider audience. Reid has been chosen to fill the long vacant position of police press officer. He will receive orientation over the next several weeks and on January twenty-fourth […]
The lights are coming on in one of Belize City’s dark but popular areas. No it’s not Lover’s Lane that is now in the spotlight, but another part of the Barracks area that’s across from the Mexican Cultural Institute and next to the Princess Hotel. The City Council has put up some fancy lamps as […]
The government has published its official list of public and bank holidays for 2001. Following New Year’s Day on Monday the next extra day off will not come until Baron Bliss Day on Friday, March 9th. The Easter Holidays run form April 13th through 16th, while Labour Day falls on Tuesday, May 1st. Commonwealth Day […]
Most of the nation’s big raffles were drawn in the final feverish weeks in the runup to Christmas. Most, but not all. Today the mother of all Belizean raffles was concluded at a familiar location on North Front Street. News 5’s Ann-Marie Williams was on hand as Courts chose its lucky winner. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting […]
There are three more days to go before Christmas and if you are still not sure what gifts to buy you might want to consider a book. Belizean authors and publishers have been putting out a steady stream of literature for several decades now and the selection is better than ever. Alberto Young, Public Relations, […]
The trade show, highlighting the products of Belizean manufacturers, had to be postponed due to Hurricane Keith, but it resurfaced this morning in Belize City with a strong measure of local pride. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The first day of BELPRO CONEX 2000 got off to a slow start, but organizers of the Belizean Producers Convention […]
Belizean entrepreneurs will brush up on the tricks of the business trade when they attend the first of what is slated to become the annual Belizean Producers Convention and Exhibition, BelPro ConEx 2000. Organised by the Belize Business Bureau, the event opens Friday at the Belize City Centre and continues through Sunday. President of the […]
Whether it’s because Belizean women are shy or Belizean photographers lack talent is not clear. In any case there has never been a calendar showcasing this country’s undeniably attractive women…Until now that is. Belize Brewing has done the deed and it’s up to the public to decide if they’ve succeeded. But enough talk, let the […]
It was an exciting climax to a week of fun. On Friday night most of Belize held its collective breath as host William Neal dialed the phone number of the winning entry in this year’s Gimme 5 celebration. Dorla Humes of Belize City was the lucky winner of a trip for two to L.A., Chicago […]
With a little over three weeks to go before Christmas, Belizeans will soon be rushing to mail their last minute cakes and gifts to their loved ones abroad. If you’re one of those procrastinators, not to worry, the newly inaugurated EMS or Express Mail Service offered by the General Post Office is sure to come […]
With four nights down and only one to go, the annual Gimme 5 promotion will come to its climactic close tonight. The grand prize is two round trip tickets to L.A., Chicago or New York on American Airlines, along with five hundred dollars in cash. Dozens of Belizeans have won valuable prizes all week, including […]
Two new members of the Elections and Boundaries Commission have been appointed. They are Herbert Panton, a reporter for the Guardian Newspaper, and attorney Samira Musa Pott. Pott and Panton replace long serving members Domingo Perez and Audrey Wallace. The five-member commission is made up of a chairman and two members appointed at the request […]
The local office of the Interamerican Development Bank held a raffle of its own this morning and three journalists got lucky. Karla Heusner of the Belize Times, Desiree Cain-Smith of Krem Radio and Channel Five’s Ann-Marie Williams will visit Washington D.C. next week to cover a conference of organisations interested in providing financial assistance to […]
If you happened to visit the lobby of Channel 5 today you would have seen a steady stream of people, all getting in their last minute entries for the annual Gimme 5 promotion. The event, now in its ninth year, promises to be another week of fun and free gifts. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting This year’s […]
Changes continue at the Belize Electricity Limited. The company has recently appointed Yaksim Betty Tam as the new financial controller. Tam will be responsible for the financial reporting and treasury management of the company. Rene Blanco, BEL’s Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, says Tam’s appointment will help the company in its quest […]
Just as colds and flu seem to surface during Christmas, so too do computer viruses. The Navidad virus, which travels through email programmes, has existed for a year but it has only recently made its way into the computer systems of home and business users across Belize and the world. This afternoon, after receiving a […]
Over the years the Government of Belize has spent a substantial amount of money to settle accident claims due to its policy of not insuring government vehicles. On Tuesday, however, Cabinet decided the time has come to change that strategy, and will for the first time insure the government motor fleet. They are currently urging […]
One week after being reported missing, twenty-eight year old Jose Angel Hernandez’s body has been found. The corpse was discovered floating in the Belize River about a mile from Santa Familia Village in the Cayo District. Police at this time say they do not know what led to Hernandez’s death and are investigating the case.
Today Courts held another raffle in its 2000 and Win promotion. This is the final draw before their big give away of a furnished house and lot. News Five stopped by to see who were the lucky winners. Anamarie Bennett, Advertising/Promotions Manager, Courts “For San Ignacio we have Neida Waight; Orange Walk we have Lloyd […]
Its headquarters has recently undergone a facelift and now a venerable government institution says that its services are also stepping up to the next level. Jose Sanchez reports. Jose Sanchez, Reporting When you need to send a package abroad that absolutely has to make it on time, you usually think FedEx or DHL. But beginning […]
It’s long overdue, but at last ground breaking ceremonies were held for the construction of a multi complex building to house the offices of the Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute, the Fisheries Department and the staff of the Meso American Barrier Reef Systems. Vincent Gillett, CZMAI’s, Chief Executive Officer says the centralization of these […]
The Post Office was once a hot, dark, drab place where one would go to buy stamps or even post a letter. That drab headquarters on North Front Street as Ann-Marie Williams found out has transformed itself. Ann-Marie Williams “The Belize Postal Service officially started in Belize in 1860 right here at the Paslow Building. […]
A dollar at some stores may no longer get you a loaf of bread, but it can give you opportunity to win some easy money. Starting tonight, lotto is back and there is even a new game to increase your chances of winning. Jose Sanchez found out the details. Jose Sanchez, Reporting This familiar sound […]
The Belize Archives Department is celebrating its thirty-fifth birthday. In honour of this occasion, a number of activities are taking place to mark the event. They include radio talk shows and a weeklong open house where the public, especially students, are being invited to come in and view the many documents that are available on […]
On Monday police officers stationed at Arenal Village in the Cayo District will soon be enjoying improved accommodations, with the inauguration of a new police building. The upper flat of the ferroconcrete structure will serve as living quarters, while offices and two holding cells for men and women will be housed in the lower flat. […]
