It took three and a half years, but today fifteen families displaced by Hurricane Keith got replacement houses in Caye Caulker. Funding was provided by the Board of Episcopal Relief and Development working through the Anglican Diocese of Belize, the Government of Belize, and the Caye Caulker Village Council. Today the Prime Minister Said Musa […]
When the phrase “perception is more important than reality” was coined, the writer was probably not thinking of fraud and corruption. But it’s a theme that fits perfectly with a half-day workshop next week in Belize City, organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in conjunction with the Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants. According […]
As part of Women’s Week, a presentation was made this afternoon on an issue they often neglect: their own health. The main message today was take care of yourself or you won’t be able to take care of others. Joan Musa, Chairperson, National Women’s Commission “Well, we think it is very important for women to […]
The bashment was held on Friday, but it was today that the money raised from the Mayor’s Charity Banquet and Ball was officially handed over. Presenting a cheque for twenty thousand dollars to Belize City Mayor David Fonseca was committee chairperson Pauline Smith-Wade. Donations are still being accepted, which will be used to alleviate the […]
As in any society there are a number of children in Belize who do not live within a traditional family setting. Likewise, there are a number of adult couples who would like to initiate or expand a family of their own. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods has been busy trying to match the supply with the […]
In case you haven’t heard, it’s Women’s Week, and a number of events are planned to highlight the crucial role we play in society. Nikki Tillett of the Women’s Department stopped by our yard this morning to highlight the annual bike rally scheduled for Saturday, noting that this time around, participants will reap rewards for […]
With the holiday weekend upon us, some people are already heading out of town or starting to party. But the police say they will be monitoring the highways to try and ensure a safer Baron Bliss weekend for everyone. To this end, the Belize City Traffic Department and the Transport Department have teamed up to […]
It seems inevitable that, come April, Belizeans will be paying more for water. Dr. Richard Hern, the independent expert hired by the Public Utilities Commission to conduct a third party study, spent three weeks in Belize reviewing information provided by consumers, Belize Water Services Limited, and the P.U.C. itself. Hern has concluded that a price […]
Meanwhile, the man who supported the concept of African and Mayan studies from the beginning, Prime Minister Said Musa, says for too long people in Belize have been subjected to only one side of history. He urged students and teachers to embrace the programme in order to move decisively to correct an imbalance, which results […]
If you couldn’t find fuel at selected gas stations today, you were not alone. News 5 has confirmed that Texaco stations nationwide have run out of fuel, forcing the closure of some pumps. But before you panic, we must explain that there is no shortage of gas in the country. In fact, attendants at Shell […]
A businessman has donated towards the recovery of a wounded police officer. Today Maurice Underwood of J.L.’s Quick Loan in Belize City, presented a check for one thousand five hundred dollars towards the fund for P.C. Kevin Jacobs who was shot in the head during a shootout with Guatemalan bandits in the Cayo District a […]
Horse and buggies are a picturesque sight around Belize City. But while they may be a quaint and slow paced way of seeing the town, they rely on the energy of horsepower… and there are some who are worried about the welfare of the animals. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The horse and carriage rides have become […]
With drugs like ecstasy and heroin threatening to take their place alongside crack and cocaine in Belize, international agencies are arming local law enforcement bodies with upgraded tools to control the narcotics trade. The latest pieces of equipment to be donated to Belize are fifteen drug kits, courtesy of the United Nations. This morning, officials […]
There are few sights more pitiful than that of an emaciated diseased dog limping down the street… or more frightening than an aroused pack of vicious canines ready to pounce on anything resembling a meal. In either case, it’s a big problem that authorities must confront. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods, herself a proud dog owner, […]
Belize Telecommunications Limited offices throughout the country were largely empty today as close to three hundred employees, well over half the total work force, called in sick. No, there was no mass epidemic or mysterious virus affecting the staff, but exactly what caused the absences depends on whom you believe. According to B.T.L. management, it […]
If you are one of those thousands of Belizeans who rely on the bus to get to work, school, or any other destination, enjoy the ride while you can… because by the end of the dry season you’ll be paying more for your journey. That’s the word from Novelo’s, the nation’s dominant carrier. A press […]
The United Nations Children’s Fund today released a report on the state of indigenous children around the world. The thirty-two page study, titled: “Ensuring the rights of indigenous children” reports on programmes being carried out in different countries that seek to put children at the front of development. And while Belize did not make it […]
The concept of overcoming life’s obstacles is a staple of local newscasts, but our next story is even more inspiring than most. Jacqueline Woods reports on one remarkable man from Orange Walk. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Thirty-year-old Adrian Camara looks like any typical employee, but he is not your average worker. Camara was born with no […]
Police officers in San Ignacio have rallied around a wounded colleague and raised funds to assist with the cost of his medical treatment abroad. P.C. Kevin Jacobs, who was shot during an exchange of fire with Guatemalan bandits earlier this month, is in a Merida hospital with a bullet lodged in his brain and part […]
There was a traffic accident today in Belmopan, but before you start wondering who got hurt, relax, it wasn’t a real accident. The simulation was held to enhance the performance of the police and their coordination with other emergency services such as ambulance and the Fire Department. The “collision” took place this morning around ten […]
The younger inmates at the Hattieville Prison now have a separate space with a little more freedom, courtesy of an American couple and several Belizean families who have taken an interest in their welfare. Patrick Jones was on hand for the official opening. Patrick Jones, Reporting “It’s a vast improvement from as recent as a […]
Tonight News 5 continues its series on children available for adoption. This time we give you the story of a brother and sister who’ve had a rough start in life. What they need now is a family to give them a sense of stability, security… and most of all, some unconditional love. Twelve-year-old Jeremy Mushlar […]
The sale of Belize Telecommunications Limited: It’s a deal with profound implications for consumers, the public sector, and the entire economy of Belize. With one due diligence date already missed and over fifty-seven million borrowed U.S. dollars on the line, the Belize government has a major stake in the outcome. This morning News 5’s Stewart […]
Last week the Prime Minister expressed his hope on this newscast that the deal to sell B.T.L. would be done by weekend. Apparently that wish has become half true. A brief press release posted today on the website of Carlisle Holdings indicates that the Government of Belize has completed the purchase of Carlisle’s fifty-two percent […]
The statistics are startling: thirty-three point five percent of our population in Belize is below the poverty line. When it comes to children that figure rises to thirty-nine percent. Those numbers come courtesy of the United Nations Children’s Fund, an organisation which is intent on helping countries like Belize focus on the most urgent issues […]
