As the miss universe begins its selection process, it emphasizes its desire to elevate Belizeans and their causes on a global scale during this era. Destinee Arnold, National Director, House of Crowns “Right now we are selecting our Miss Universe. For the first police contestants. We have an application that is active right now. […]
Arevalo’s visit also comes a few days after Guatemala applied to the International Court of Justice to join, as interested party, the claim involving Belize and Honduras over sovereignty of the Sapodilla Cayes. Foreign Minister Courtenay reiterated government’s position in the latest development where that matter before the World Court is concerned. Eamon Courtenay, […]
Today, two men who were convicted last month of the 2018 murder of Bowen and Bowen employee, Shawn Menzies were sentenced to life in prison. Eric Miranda and Jeffery Contreras listened as Justice Ricardo O’Neil Sandcroft sentenced them to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole until they have served thirty years. The men have […]
During the course of the last few months, News Five has taken a deeper look at what happens with cases involving missing persons and murders that remain unsolved. We’ve covered the aspect of the families of those persons who are either still hoping for closure in the case of the unsolved murders. We’ve also covered […]
A young man who was reported missing on Thursday morning has returned home to his family safely, but not without a horrendous couple of hours at the hands of alleged kidnappers. Sixteen-year-old Jason Parham told News Five this evening that he was heading to a shop on Holy Emmanuel Street on Thursday morning when a […]
During the Sitting of the House of Representatives on December seventh, the Minister of Indigenous People’s Affairs, Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, said that Belize is progressing towards implementing the Caribbean Court of Justice Consent Order regarding Maya land rights. Minister Balderamos-Garcia also provided an update on the government’s development of a Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) […]
We also asked Coc about comments made by Minister Dolores Balderamos-Garcia in mid-November. The minister said that the MLA grouping cannot have the entire Toledo district. Minister Balderamos-Garcia went on to say that the government would be the one to impose a limit. Coc first clarified that the Maya people are not asking for a […]
We also asked Coc about those Maya people who do not want to be part of the CCJ Consent Order and do not want to pursue customary land rights. She says that they are free to make their own decision. Cristina Coc, Spokesperson, MLA/TAA “The way that we have organized has always been through […]
COP28 wrapped up with an additional twenty-four hours of negotiations, signaling what many believe is the start of the decline of the fossil fuel era. The final agreement committed to expediting the phase-out of coal, tripling renewables, doubling energy efficiency by 2030, and steering towards net-zero emissions in the energy sector by mid-century. While the […]
In a world that is increasingly grappling with the complexities of mental health, a Belizean Yogi-turned-author is offering a timely and practical guide to navigating the intricate landscapes of the mind. As the universal conversation around mental well-being takes center stage, Yogi Charu’s new book, aptly titled ‘A Practical Guide to Mental Hygiene,’ becomes a […]
The following story is that of a thirty-six-year-old Belize City resident who comes from a family of police officers. Tonight, Santiago Ciau Junior is without a job after he was retired by the Government of Belize earlier this year for being medically unfit, following a mishap almost fifteen years ago that has come back to […]
And in another story involving the Belize Police Department, talk of a sixty-four dollar bonus being awarded to the men and women in uniform has been spreading like wildfire, not for the so-called act of kindness, but for the meager sum that will reportedly be shared among the officers. As it stands, there is no […]
Hildebrandt Codd is due to return to court on December twenty-first to learn his fate following the murder of Densmore Bowman in 2019. As we reported, last Tuesday, the thirty-six-year-old inmate absconded by climbing out of a window in the High Court and making good his escape. Codd was before Justice Ricardo O’Neil Sandcroft where […]
Tonight on Belize On Reel, we look at the charitable work that Copal Tree Distillery has been spearheading in Toledo District. The company, famous for Copalli Rum, has been engaged in a number of social activities geared towards helping the residents of Punta Gorda Town and the surrounding communities. In this edition of our weekly […]
The Labor Force Survey is conducted by the Statistical Institute of Belize to determine the number of persons who are employed across the country. It collects information on the size and structure of the employed and unemployed population. In Belize, there are almost two hundred thousand persons in the work force. Tanisha Chavarria, Statistician, […]
S.I.B.’s statistician, Tanisha Chavarria also spoke about the composition of the potential labor force, meaning those persons who may at some point be joining the world of work. Tanisha Chavarria, Statistician, S.I.B. “The potential labor force makes up eight point three percent of persons not in the labor force. Males make up thirty-seven point […]
Earlier this month, the Joint Public Accounts Committee (J-PAC) met with Prime Minister John Briceño, as the Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment. And following meetings with the Financial Secretary, Accountant General, and Auditor General on the needs and urgency to bring up to speed outstanding Financial Reports, the committee agreed to seek an […]
While the media had his attention, one reporter asked the Prime Minister if he will attend the Senate Select Committee’s Special Inquiry should he be summoned to testify. The PM, who had said that calling him would be a waste of time, said assuredly again that there’s nothing for him to answer to because he […]
The north side of Belize City, particularly Coney Drive and surrounding areas, has become another commercial hub in the Old Capital. There are banks, a call centre, a fitness gym even grocery shops. Not far away are private medical labs, and an ever- expanding residential community. So the idea of having a safe, convenient department […]
This evening, over a hundred children from Belize City received Christmas gifts from members of the Belize Police Department. The kind gesture came courtesy of the British High Commission’s office and the Embassy of Taiwan and was organized through the Community Policing Unit. The Prime Minister was present for the occasion at the Belize City […]
On Tuesday morning, here in Belize City, a deadly shooting claimed the life of twenty-nine-year-old Albert Valentine. The victim was no stranger to the law and has a record of involvement in gang activity. Tonight, police are looking for two suspects whom they believe perpetrated the violent act on Valentine as he left from a […]
Eighty-two-year-old William Watson was butchered inside his home near the corners of Zericote and Banak streets on December fifth, before the upper flat of the two-storey residence was set on fire. It’s a heinous crime, one that the police and fire departments missed when they were investigating the incident last week. It has since been […]
According to ComPol Williams, the men who are actively involved in the infighting have been removed from the Leadership Intervention Unit’s program. He also says that the police department is keeping a close eye on developments in that neighborhood. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police “We are monitoring it very closely. We are trying to […]
As it stands, the number of homicides accounted for so far in 2023, is eighty. It’s a figure that is well below the murder count in previous years and will go down as a record achievement for the Belize Police Department. Nonetheless, the men and women in uniform aren’t taking a victory lap just yet. […]
The Customs and Excise Department is investigating what is being reported as a stolen vehicle that was imported from Mexico a few years ago. The vehicle, a 2017 Seat Ibiza, was pulled over in Corozal earlier this week and behind the wheel was a pair of siblings, both of them are police officers. The vehicle […]
