Things behind the walls of the Hattieville Correctional Facility are running a little differently tonight since the resignation of two of its top officials. Sources at the prison tell News 5 that Director Errol Gentle and his deputy, Mark Flowers, both handed in their resignations, effective this past Monday. Taking over as deputy director is […]
It is the one consequence of the festive season that many Belizeans, particularly residents of the city, could easily do without. What I’m talking about is traffic…and guess what? With more cars on the road than ever before, the situation is not getting better. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting These days if you’re coming downtown, it would […]
Today might have been the last day to get your letters and packages in the mail in time for Christmas, but in case you’re feeling lucky, the Belize Post Office is “bigging up” their new stamps for the season. The special edition, featuring orchids of Belize, come in denominations of twenty-five, fifty, sixty and seventy-five […]
While there’s no denying the importance of providing Christmas dinner for hundreds of senior citizens, that activity is a very small part of what the Mercy Care Centre does for needy Belizeans. News 5’s Marion Ali has the rest of the story. Marion Ali, Reporting Since 1957, the Mercy Care Centre has been providing free […]
This next story is not the type we usually feature in our newscast because the sad fact is that reports about runaway kids have become part of our daily routine. But Christmas is the time that families should be together–not apart–and for the past three days, the family of sixteen year old Rauna Sainsbury has […]
Every December one of the busiest places in Belize is the post office. But in the wake of September’s spectacular fire, this year’s rush of mail is presenting a special challenge. Today News 5’s Jacqueline Woods stopped by to see how our postal workers are coping. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting They haven’t had time to count […]
The weather may be bleak, but it doesn’t stop the cruise ships from anchoring in Belize City harbour. And if the scene around the Tourism Village looked different today, it’s because, after several weeks of haul and pull, the street vendors are back–only this time with the blessings of the mayor. According to a press […]
Belize City is known for many things…but having beautiful parks is not among them. Enter Caribbean Shores representative Jose Coye, who says that he’s doing his best to change that situation… and this morning showed off his latest creation to the press. Marion Ali, Reporting It is a project that has sparked controversy over the […]
In news from the nation’s capital, on Friday a new police substation was officially declared open. Three months after the ground breaking, the building, located on the San Martin Road, was handed over by the Belmopan City Council to the Belize Police Department. The wooden structure will be manned by police officers who previously guarded […]
To wear pants or not to wear pants…that is the question on the desk of Chief Justice Abdulai Conteh tonight. A female attorney has filed a motion in the Supreme Court to seek constitutional redress regarding the C.J.’s definition of proper courtroom attire. According to Magali Marin Young, the insistence by the Chief Justice that […]
In case you need another reason to clean up your house and yard for Christmas, tonight we have one, courtesy of the Belize City Council. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods explains. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting It’s just amazing the amount of garbage a household can accumulate in a year. The collection of old zinc, boards, appliances, furniture…you […]
This afternoon, approximately one hundred and forty primary school children from throughout the city gathered at Bird’s Isle for a Christmas party. The event is the second annual toy drive coordinated by employees of WAVE Radio. The little ones were fed lunch and given gift bags but the highlight of the party was definitely the […]
Our next report involves a Christmas concert that will take place on Saturday night in Belize City. But what started out as a routine assignment to preview one of many holiday events, evolved into a story that offers some insights into the nature of our society and the role that music can play. Jacqueline Woods […]
The group may not be household name, but the Belize chapter of the International Club For Women has been working diligently over the past thirteen years to help local charitable organisations and families who are in need. Especially around this time of the year, the fifty-seven club members are busy planning functions to help others […]
After buying out the flea market on Saturday you will hopefully still have enough change left to spring for some entertainment on Sunday night. Jacqueline Woods explains why it will be money well spent. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting This is one Christmas gift that does not come wrapped in pretty paper and ribbon; but the package […]
Ever since the Government of Belize signed an exclusive fifteen year contract with an untested but well connected competitor, relations between Belize Telecommunications Limited and the boys in Belmopan have not exactly been amorous. But today, whatever differences may exist between G.O.B. and B.T.L. were set aside as the monopoly telecom provider made a long […]
In what has been described as an effort to make good on all its manifesto promises, Cabinet, on Tuesday made a number of policy decisions. In the area of Social Security, draft legislation was approved that will overhaul many of the board’s operations. Among the changes are an increase in the size of the board […]
While some citizens were critical of the Police Department, other members of the force were being assisted in their efforts to contain crime. This afternoon I was on hand for a ceremony in Belmopan that looked like good fun. Janelle Chanona, Reporting It could be the Belizean version of “CHIPS”, but the emphasis is on […]
Also in Belmopan today was Commissioner of Police Carmen Zetina. He offered an explanation as to how and why a Belize police truck just happened to be seized in Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala. Carmen Zetina, Commissioner of Police “According to them, it was connected to some robbery. Somebody robbed the owner of it and they […]
They don’t get a lot of publicity, but for the second consecutive year, employees at the Belize Sugar Industries office in Belize City are spreading Christmas cheer for those at the Sister Cecilia Home for the Elderly. Cashier at B.S.I.’s Storage Department, Sophia Contreras, says the activity is meant to brighten the lives of the […]
It’s a story you’ll see repeated several times over the next few weeks, but it’s one we never get tired of. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods reports. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Christmas Day may be two weeks away, but one hundred primary school children got the lucky chance to spend some quality time with Santa Claus. The […]
Although it’s often obscured by the frantic shopping, cleaning, buying and partying, Christmas is really for the children. And to insure that no child is forgotten, one thoughtful Belizean residing abroad has taken it upon herself to spread cheer at the Dorothy Menzies Child Care Centre. For the last two years, seventy-six year old Lethia […]
It is an organization and a concept that are capable of turning hundreds of low income Belizeans into proud homeowners. Today News 5’s Janelle Chanona found that, with a little help from friends abroad, that potential may one day be realized. Janelle Chanona, Reporting This morning, housing organization Habitat for Humanity got a much need […]
Just one false move and “bbbssssttt”, it’s lights out. That’s the reality employees of Belize Electricity Limited dealt with this afternoon as they participated in a live wire exercise in Ladyville. Using special equipment and newly acquired skills, the twelve B.E.L. linesmen from throughout the country conducted maintenance work without interrupting the flow of electricity. […]
In a follow up to another story we’ve been tracking, today News 5’s Jacqueline Woods visited the woman identified only as Delmi. Delmi, as we reported on November twenty-eighth, is an AIDS patient who already lost her husband to the disease and now cares for her two children who have fortunately tested negative for HIV. […]
