A U.D.P. town councilor from Corozal is in deep trouble tonight following serious allegations made by the father of a sixteen year old high school student. Corozal police told News Five today that they could not provide details of the case since the investigation is at an early stage. The claim is against Councilor Willie […]
The Prime Minister’s New Year’s message offered a gift to persons who owe thousands of dollars to the Belize Social Security Board (S.S.B.). The government says it will purchase from S.S.B., all mortgages at or below fifty thousand dollars. The mortgages were originally with the Ministry of Housing before they were transferred to the S.S.B. […]
But back in the city, just one hour into 2012, the first baby of the year was born at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. At one o’clock a.m. on January first, a minor gave birth to the New Year’s baby, a healthy seven pound thirteen ounce little girl. Due to the age of the mother, […]
Ras Indio is the son of Bredda David and he is a seasoned musician much like his father. He has taken his brand of music at reggae festivals in Europe, Canada and the United States. Indio has recently returned from one such musical mission and he has brought with him another artist with whom he […]
The weekend murder of nine year-old Aaron Pope, a student of Grace Primary, is particularly tough for the Pope family. In 2010, the family suffered the loss of Elbert Pope; they are still grieving his death and are now preparing to bury his son. Elbert, a well-known cyclist and father of Aaron, was also murdered […]
Another Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) scandal concerning the questionable purchase of pharmaceuticals and other medical supplies, despite a commission of inquiry being held in November 2009 to investigate such practices, continues to unravel. Last week former KHMH employee Delroy Herrera exposed the management of the hospital for the allegedly devious procurement practices of equipment […]
Saldivar says despite not being a pharmacist or a member of the hospital’s management, the improprieties outlined in the information he has unearthed is straightforward. Arthur Saldivar, Attorney for Delroy Herrera “Every drug that is indicated or illustrated within the book has a concurrent price. It is the price of the medication or the quantities […]
There are fourteen holidays on the 2012 calendar. However, not all holidays are created equal. More than just a day off, the nature of the break in a workweek is equally important. The quality of a holiday is defined by the celebration that accompanies it. Carnival, Christmas, and Independence Day are defining moments of togetherness, […]
In a press release from Belize House in Belmopan, the Office of the Governor-General issued a list of six of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Second’s 2012 appointment to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. The Order of the British Empire CBE to be ordinary commander of the civil division of the said […]
To celebrate the New Year many of us will ring in 2012 in a grand style and a grand fashion. And with the eve of 2012 just a day away, you still have time to get that outfit and make your statement. News Five’s Andrea Polanco stopped in at Pink, La Fashions and J’Adore Boutiques […]
Sculptor, inventor, author and juice man are only a few of the hats that the man known as Stephen Okeke has donned over the past fifteen years in Belize. Okeke is also a mayoral candidate for the upcoming Belize City Council elections. His fame does not necessarily always bring fortune and several missteps have been […]
Thousands of Jamaicans converged on the polls today to choose between the incumbent government of the Jamaican Labour Party and the People’s National Party under the leadership of Portia Simpson Miller. The electoral process which began this morning was not without its share of hiccups as at least a hundred and sixty-three of the six […]
It’s that time of year when businesses across the country give away calendars to patrons as a token of their appreciation. Grace Kennedy Belize Limited which launched its series in January 2009 today presented its 2012 calendar before an audience of culinary enthusiasts in the Old Capital. The New Year’s calendar showcases a collection of […]
There were two other persons who lost their lives over the holiday weekend. At 11:50pm on December, twenty-fifth, Police responded to a scene at the Battlefield Park on Albert Street, in Belize City where they found the body of Clifford Stephen junior. The police investigation into his death is ongoing. However, an unofficial report says […]
Squatting in the Holy Emmanuel area, otherwise known as Gungulung, has been an issue of serious concern for the Lands Department over the past year. In late March an entire community of trespassers was confronted by heavily armed police officers who barred them from entering unto property belonging to the Government of Belize. On June […]
There is one man who has been boldly going where no man has gone before. And though he has gone beyond borders, he has been honored for it. Doctor Arlie Oswald Petters was recently honored with a Caribbean American Heritage Award at its eighteenth gala in Washington D.C. for his contribution to science. Added to […]
The St. Martin De Porres youth group was in a generous mood today. It hosted a Christmas party this afternoon for over one hundred children from that community. Youth Group leader, Debbie Ordonez told News Five that they hold numerous fundraisers throughout the year and putting smiles on the faces of less fortunate children is […]
This morning three hundred patients as well as people sitting in the lobby of the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital received an early visit from Santa Claus. That’s because thirty local businesses teamed up with the K.H.M.H. and Santa to distribute the care packages. News Five spoke with K.H.M.H. Public Relations Officer Sheena Garnett for further […]
There are more movies made in Belize, than you probably know of. They don’t make to the big screen, and the actors are usually not the big names. But location and low costs make Belize an ideal place for B-movies. Dragon Wasp, is one of the latest movies by Sci-Fi that has been produced locally. […]
Most of the actors including lead actor Corin Nemec have been acting all their lives and have a wide network of contacts in Hollywood. The experience of the actors in Belize is one that they all genuinely want to repeat. Perhaps that is why the production company has consistently returned to Belize to make movies […]
Two releases came from the People’s United Party today. In respect of forty thousand dollars being granted by government to U.D.P. representatives, the opposition calls it “misuse of taxpayer funds.” Last Friday, Prime Minister Dean Barrow confirmed the “Christmas Assistance Program” to benefit select families. Barrow had said that Area Reps. are being granted up […]
The P.U.P. also announced today that party leader, Francis Fonseca, accompanied by other party officials, including Carolyn-Trench Sandiford and Julius Espat, met with the Executive Council of the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) to engage in a discussion about pressing economic issues. The BCCI Executive, led by President Kay Menzies, dialogued on subjects […]
Christmas is the annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ that is celebrated on December twenty-fifth. The activities during the celebration range from religious to secular. One particular Belize City neighborhood’s reputation has been tarnished for lacking in brotherly love. But two sons of the area surrounding George Street have organized a party with […]
The Marine Parade monument was inaugurated this morning by the Belize City Mayor Zenaida Moya; the councilors mostly stayed away even though the event is one of her last as sitting mayor. The monument stands about twelve feet tall and is a replica of a Mayan site but it is surrounded by canons. Smack in […]
The forty thousand dollar Christmas assistance program; who really is benefiting? In an interview with the media last Friday, following the Sitting of the House, Prime Minister Barrow confirmed that his administration launched the Christmas Assistance Program for disadvantaged families during this holiday season. The PM said that area representatives are being granted up to […]
