Fifteen members of the Belize Security Forces have completed a two-week training programme on the rights of children to build their capacity when it comes to dealing with youth who come in conflict with the law or who are victims. The train the trainers programme will see the police officers and soldiers go back to […]
The baking of cross buns is a part of the Belizean tradition at Easter time. In many homes it brings families together and for others it brings in an extra income at this time. The YWCA has been making cross buns for many years and every year have to fulfill over two or three hundred […]
At this time, Belizeans travelling for the Easter holidays have already hit the highways or have arrived at their destinations. But for others, the religious aspect of the holiday is what keeps the family together at home. Duane Moody took to the streets to find out what’s the plan for the weekend. Duane Moody, […]
Belizeans across the country are getting ready for the annual Easter vacation and final preparations are being made for travel and socializing. Today, ASP Alejandro Cowo of the Belize Police Department says that there will be additional police presence, but reminded the public to exercise safety measures when travelling and to secure their property. Here […]
The Easter weekend is upon us and will end on Monday. Whilst wishing Belizeans a safe and blessed Easter weekend, the focus should remain on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Earlier today, Bishop Philip Wright, during an appearance on Open Your Eyes, reflected on the significance of the death of Christ and what the […]
The plight of Jerrylyn Bruce, registering officer at the Elections and Boundaries Department, was brought up in the Senate on Monday. A string of emails details the back and forth between the registering officer and Chief Elections Officer Josephine Tamai. Tamai has denied all allegations of partisan politics involved on the case of the Bradley […]
Sharon Matola, the Founding Director of the Belize Zoo, is the U.S. Embassy’s Woman of the year 2019. On Tuesday, Matola was honoured with an official ceremony and reception. A release issued by the US Embassy says that Matola was recognized for her dedication to Belize’s natural heritage through advocacy and education. Chargé de Affaires […]
Belizean/American heavyweight contender Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller is scheduled to face Anthony Joshua in a title bout on June first, but the news tonight is that the well-known boxer has reportedly tested positive for a banned substance. The results are those of a random urine test that Miller submitted to on March twentieth by the […]
A busy area of Central American Boulevard was abuzz with even more activity this morning as residents carried out their last minute preparedness for the Easter holidays. The heavily trafficked area near the Eighty-eight Shopping Center was overflowing as an all too frequent incident played out. A man had been shot to death and a […]
Fresh fish and Easter go hand in hand for many Belizeans. The tradition of eating fish on Good Friday is alive and well in Belize. Every year, around this time, the price of fish goes up and it is no different this year. But buyers will tell you that they don’t mind paying the price […]
The Belize Territorial Dispute Referendum Bill 2019 has been signed into law, following the Governor General’s assent on Tuesday. But as our coverage of the special senate meeting that preceded its ratification winds down, we are left to wonder whether the glaring mistakes pointed out by Senator Eamon Courtenay were simply the result of haste […]
Another error in dates, as highlighted by Senator Courtenay, has to do with the coming into force of the I.C.J. The drafters of the bill also bungled the date when the judicial arm of the United Nations came into operation. Eamon Courtenay, Lead P.U.P. Senator “We are looking like idiots to the international community […]
The Maritime Areas Act sparked controversy when it was introduced as a bill in the early nineties. This week in the Senate, it came up again because it is yet to be amended even though, there have been repeated public commitments to so do. The bill is known to have caused the split of the […]
Senior custom officer Elmer Torres is in hot water tonight and under investigation after a video released on social media earlier today went viral. The recording, which News Five understands was done over a year ago, purports to show the ill-treatment of an American expatriate at the hands of the customs official in Punta Gorda. […]
So how did a customs officer get involved in an issue that appears to be an immigration offense? Those details will be made clear following a pending investigation. Similarly, why would a customs officer threaten to expel anyone for illegal entry? Isn’t that the jurisdiction of the Immigration and Nationality Department? News Five also contacted […]
Government is inching closer and closer to setting a new date for a referendum. At news time, there is word that having been passed in the House of Representative and Senate, the Belize Territorial Dispute Referendum Bill 2019 has landed on the desk of the Governor General and has received his assent. The Prime Minister […]
The Maritime Areas Act was a controversial issue in the early nineties when it saw the fracturing of the then opposition United Democratic Party. On August sixth, 1991, government, after consultation with the U.D.P., introduced a bill in the National Assembly for an act to provide for the territorial sea, internal waters and exclusive economic […]
According to Senator Courtenay, Honduras will likely sign on as an interested party should the matter be taken to the I.C.J. He went on to say that the legal opinion provided by retired I.C.J. President Stephen Schwebel makes no mention of Honduras stake in the case. Eamon Courtenay, P.U.P. Senator “Beyond that, for the […]
N.G.O. Senator Osmany Salas, during his presentation in support of the Belize Territorial Referendum Bill 2019, spoke about the confusion that the politicization of the I.C.J. referendum has caused among voters. He says that voters have found themselves in a tug-of-war between the government and the opposition since the messages being sent are along party […]
And while the Leader of Government Business introduced the bill in the upper house, he was among the last to take the floor in the debate. Senator Godwin Hulse echoed concerns raised by Senator Courtenay in respect of litigation risk. While he asked for answers, Hulse also noted that Belize would be stronger in taking […]
Public officer Jerrylyn Bruce remains steadfast in her position that the Chief Elections Officer is politically victimizing her; a claim which Josephine Tamai has categorically denied. Disciplinary actions have been taken against Bruce and she stands accused of disenfranchising electors. But according to the career public officer, she was following the rules and accuses Tamai […]
In February, Chief Elections Officer Josephine Tamai appeared on this station’s Open Your Eyes to discuss the re-registration process ahead what should have been the April tenth I.C.J. referendum. During her time on the show, Tamai spoke about the two thousand electors who were placed on the disallowed list for failing to meet the requirements […]
In March, News Five brought you the story of several Belizeans who were disallowed to vote because they did not meet the qualifications as a citizen of Belize. Now, for Burrell Boom natives Selvin Segura Sr., Jennifer Baptist and countless others, being told that they were disallowed because they did not meet the requirements as […]
The Ministry of Tourism, Belize Tourism Board and the San Pedro Town Council inaugurated the Boca Del Rio Beach and Park this weekend. A beachfront was reclaimed along with the construction of a swimming area and the sea wall was reinforced. These developments are all a part of the B.T.B.’s plan to develop and enhance […]
A Belize City mother will be spending Easter comfortably. That’s because on Monday night after playing the game Scratch and Win, she came up with the lucky ticket she bought at a store on Euphrates Avenue. Esther Gillett scratched the ticket to win five thousand dollars. She was all smiles when she picked up her […]
