Turning to a story that has been persistently in the headlines; that’s the case of Caleb Orosco and UNIBAM versus the Attorney General. UNIBAM is challenging section fifty-three of the criminal code that states that sexual intercourse against the order of nature is punishable by up to ten years imprisonment. Two days before the start […]
There is a growing trend of foreigners coming to Belize to undergo medical procedures that are more expensive in their country. On Tuesday’s newscast we reported on the move towards putting into place, policies that would institutionalize medical tourism. The Belize Medical and Dental Association (BMDA) called News Five late this evening to say that […]
Channel 5 is celebrating twenty years and we are bringing back features that occurred over the past two decades. Tonight we are featuring a story done by former News Five Reporter, William Neal, who is now the co-host of Open Your Eyes. In this 1992 piece on the homeless situation Belize City, you will see […]
Belize has gained a reputation for environmental tourism. That landscape has been changing and on a smaller scale, the country is also gaining reputation for medical tourism. Medical tourism is sought out particularly by Americans who want to complete medical procedures at an affordable price. For some time there has been speculation among the medical […]
Delegates from across the region attended the two-day seminar that also focused on Innovation in the Service Sector while looking at opportunities for the Caribbean. The Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Network is a network of policy makers responsible for science and technology policy in Latin American and Caribbean countries. The STI Network forums are […]
Amongst the topics discussed at the Science, Technology and Innovation Caribbean Network Series was Regional Integration. Because Belize has a unique geography and history, it is hoped that the Jewel can bridge the networks of both Caribbean and Central America. Flora Montealegre Painter, IDB Science and Tech. Division Chief “Regional integration is a priority of […]
Sixteen Days of Activism, celebrated countrywide by the Women’s Department, is winding down. It’s started at the end of November and a number of activities including an awareness parade and a men’s forum on gender based violence have been held. This Wednesday, another key activity is planned which involves a daylong session during which interested […]
In late 2009 the Ministry of Transport started renovations at the bus terminal in Dangriga and as the works progressed in 2010, vendors were prevented from selling their products inside the facility. According to restaurant owner, John Castillo, he was promised a stall by the Ministry of Transport. But Castillo came to our studios to […]
In the next few days, we will be celebrating twenty years of broadcasting. Great Belize Productions started as a video production company in 1982, a year after television was first introduced in Belize. We pioneered local television news and our first newscast was on December ninth, 1991. Our award winning newscast continues to be our […]
The U.D.P. Caribbean Shores campaign was a month long; it was fought hard on the ground and on the airwaves by the three contenders. Two had strong political backing and on Sunday only one would emerge as the standard bearer for the constituency of four thousand plus voters that range from the affluent to the […]
Emotions are running high on both sides of the fence locally as Caleb Orozco on behalf of UNIBAM is challenging Section 53 of the Criminal Code, but the Churches are opposed to that and have been organizing country wide. On Saturday, in down town Belize City, a rally was held, the numbers were not as […]
BELTRAIDE, the investment promotion arm of the government, signed up today with the International Development Bank for a major grant as part of the Compete Caribbean Program. The forty million US dollar private sector development program is jointly funded by the IDB, the United Kingdom Department of International Development (DFID) and the Canadian International Development […]
Two and a half months after his passing, the authorized biography of George Price is on sale at outlets around the country. It took Smith two years to conclude and publish George Price: A Life Revealed. He spent countless hours on research and interviewing the father of the nation, who was well known as a […]
It was an early Christmas for well deserved children from numerous children’s homes across the country. The second annual Spirit of Christmas Concert took place on Saturday morning at the Bliss. Over two hundred attended and left with gifts courtesy of the Special Envoy for Women and Children. News Five’s Delahnie Bain reports. Delahnie Bain, […]
There are new recruits to boost the numbers of the six year old Belize National Coastguard which is charged with the maritime safety and security of the Jewel. This morning, at the Williamson Complex in Ladyville, the newest intake of sailors officially joined the coastguard. The male and female recruits went through rigorous training to […]
A sixteen year old volunteer has raised a hefty sum for the Belize Zoo. Yuvraj Duggal of Chicago went back to the US and became involved in a number of projects to raise both money and awareness of the jaguar rehabilitation program of the zoo. This afternoon he was honored for his initiative. News Five’s […]
Beer drinkers are in for a special treat because the new brew master at Belize Brewing Company has tested and perfected a unique stout for the season. The new product is spiced with sorrel, a Christmas favorite, and will soon go on the market. So aside from the sorrel wine, there’s now a sorrel stout […]
One hundred needy families will be given the gift of a Christmas meal this year… and it’s not just a plate of food. In celebration of the first anniversary of Mega Bingo, JD Financials will be giving away food hampers, which include everything from the ham and turkey to the cranberry sauce to make a […]
The Women’s Department will be hosting an expo on Saturday, featuring the work of participants from the Supporting Single Mother’s Project. It’s an event aimed at showcasing what the women have learnt during the program and while they earn some extra cash for the Christmas season, they are also hoping to attract potential employers. And […]
The case brought by Caleb Orozco and the United Belize Advocacy Movement (UNIBAM) against the government is to begin in Supreme Court next week. For the Church, it’s a holy and moral war being waged; for UNIBAM, it’s a legal battle. The church and the government intend to stop UNIBAM from decriminalizing homosexuality. UNIBAM wants […]
Many Belizeans travel across the border for weekend shopping and also to break their routines. But before Belizeans can reach popular destinations such as Plaza De Las Americas and Calderitas, they usually wind up spending hours in a line at Subtiniente Lopez because Mexican immigration officials have instituted a go-slow. And if you didn’t know […]
Early last week, major changes were announced to the executive of the People’s United Party. The big news was that Deputy Party leaders Mark Espat and Cordel Hyde were put out. Tonight, there’s another change that appears imminent. The secretary general, Rachel Montejo is to be replaced by former Chief Elections Officer, Myrtle Palacio. Montejo […]
The first case of HIV was documented in 1986 and some twenty- five years later, millions of people are affected by this disease across the world. In an effort to raise awareness and support those living with HIV, December first, is observed as World AIDS Day. This provides an opportunity to fight prejudice against people […]
The Mexican Embassy earlier today launched an initiative targeting bright primary school students. The selected students are in for a special treat; they will get to spend a day across the border at two prestigious institutions that will expand their knowledge on astronomy and the Mayan culture. It’s an all expense paid trip just before […]
The Police Department has lost an officer with thirty-eight years of experience under his belt. Commissioner of Police Crispin Jeffries retired today at the end of the workday. Jeffries has been applauded and criticized for being a hands on commissioner. He was a quintessential fixture on the frontlines of every major riot, protest, and the […]
