If you’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting any government office concerning a piece of land, you might have realised that not only do you spend a lot of time there, but by the time you get what you need, you’ve spent a significant amount of money. With that in mind, today the Ministry of […]
Every year around the world, telecommunication companies celebrate World Telecom Day in their own way. The actual day might not be until Friday, but this morning officials from Belize Telecommunications Limited welcomed visitors to their compound on Saint Thomas Street to enjoy a wide range of activities and of course, freebies. Jacqueline Woods reports. Jacqueline […]
More than likely you or your child has eaten at least one of their products, be it corn chips or biscuits. The Diana Company based in San Salvador distributes a wide range of tasty treats all over Central America and starting soon, they’ll have their own warehouse in Belmopan. This morning, Belmopan Mayor Anthony Chanona […]
If B.T.L.’s new numbering system has you a little confused, don’t worry there’s hope in sight. Tomorrow, copies of the 2002 telephone directory hit coffee tables all over Belize. According to B.T.L.’s Public Relations Manager, Suzette Tillett, the list of digits comes complete with the new numbers you need to dial. Suzette Tillett, P.R. Manager, […]
For the past seven years the people of the Janus Foundation have been operating in the Cayo District on various projects. This morning, they let us through their gates to give us an insider’s look at just a couple of the projects they’re currently working on, aimed to improve not only the lives of the […]
At over one hundred and seven thousand dollars, it’s the biggest lotto jackpot since the current franchise holder took over the game in 1995. Today we dropped by the lotto office, and even though we did not find a long line of people buying tickets, we were told that sales have increased substantially for Wednesday’s […]
Viewers of this newscast know that tragic accidents can happen anywhere at any time. But are you prepared to help when things go wrong? News 5’s Jacqueline Woods visited the Red Cross this morning, where a group of educators was learning that beyond the three R’s comes a fourth… that stands for rescue. Jacqueline Woods, […]
He broke the pattern of traditional opposition politics when in January of 2001 he joined with Prime Minister Said Musa to endorse a new approach to solving the Guatemalan claim to Belize. While at the time UDP leader Dean Barrow endorsed only the process and not any particular outcome, now that concrete proposals are about […]
Belize and Guatemala may be as close as they’ve ever been to settling the nearly century and a half old claim to Belizean territory…but you’d never know it by the silence displayed by the politicians and media. That silence was broken today by NABR, the National Alliance for Belizean Rights in a press release issued […]
“Choose Today” is the theme of a men’s rally organised by the group Belizean Brothers in Christ. Its goal is to bring Belizean men closer to their families and communities. Founder of the Brothers, Tony Young, says this first time event is scheduled for Saturday at the People’s Stadium in Orange Walk Town. Tony Young, […]
When Philadelphia schoolteacher Anna M. Jarvis had the first Mother’s Day named in her honour over a century ago, who would have thought that the celebration would have caught on in such a big way? However, it’s easy to see why. Everyone has a mother and today the senior moms of Helpage Belize had their […]
Exactly seven months ago today, the nation of Belize woke up the devastation of Hurricane Iris. But even more disturbing than any economic loss, was the sorrow experienced by twenty families who learned that their loved ones had perished in the storm. Eighteen tourists from the U.S. state of Virginia and two Belizean crew members […]
As the oppressive heat of the dry season bakes the Belizean countryside, more people try to cool off with a dip in the nation’s rivers, lagoons and sea…and invariably some of those people become drowning victims. That’s what happened to a fourteen-year-old Belize City girl Sunday afternoon. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods reports from the scene […]
Crime is a nationwide problem, but individual communities are taking local action to assist police in their work. On Friday the Rotary Club of San Ignacio and Santa Elena presented a motor scooter to the twin towns’ Police Department. The vehicle will help officers shorten the response time to reports of criminal activity. The scooter […]
A week after he was found on the beach in Placencia, a man claiming amnesia has been identified. News 5 understands that the man we interviewed on Tuesday is Gary Jenssen, a U.S. citizen with a last known address of Woodland Park, Colorado. Apparently Jenssen came to Belize in late February of this year and […]
Mother’s Day is still more than a week away, but it’s never too early to start thinking about what you are going to do for those special women in your life. One Belize City man has penned his emotions into a song and this week stopped by our backyard studio to talk about “Mother, this […]
Belize Telecommunications Limited made the switch over to its new seven-digit phone system on Wednesday, and while it was not as dramatic as Y2K, the company had plenty of staff on standby. They were kept busy with hardware adjustments, software tweaking, and thousands of customer inquiries, but although today many people were still grumbling, B.T.L. […]
It’s called “La Plaza de Trabajador” in honour of Belizean workers, and Labour Day was the obvious choice for its official inauguration. The beautification project, involving a new seawall and street lights for the seaside of Corozal Town was funded by Central government to the tune of three hundred thousand dollars. Speaking at Wednesday’s ceremonies […]
It was confirmed this evening by no less than the Prime Minister that the man who will become Belize’s number one law enforcer is none other than Carmen Zetina. The veteran police officer, currently serving as assistant commissioner, was chosen over a number of candidates to succeed retiring top cop Hughington Williams. Zetina takes over […]
We’ve all heard of the phenomenon called amnesia–that is a sudden loss of memory. Usually, the rare condition is caused by a blow to the head or an extremely traumatic emotional experience. We don’t know what has caused the particular case of amnesia covered in our next story, but suffice to say, it is nothing […]
It is an international organisation that has breathed much needed life into the nation’s efforts at improving the life of young people. Today, UNICEF briefed members of the press on its latest activities. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The five-year programme is a continuation of the working co-operation that exists between the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, […]
This week, Belize’s two most famous manatees are back in the news. That’s right, Woody and Hercules, two manatee calves saved from certain death by the Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute are to be the beneficiaries of a small grant from the Protected Areas Conservation Trust, PACT. According to a press release from PACT, […]
It’s one of Belize’s most popular pageants, complete with lovely ladies and Brukdown music…but best of all, it’s for a good cause. This year the YWCA celebrated ten years of entertaining audiences with their annual fundraiser and as usual, the contestants did their best to wow the crowd. Jacqueline Woods reports. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The […]
Exactly two weeks ago, Belize’s bus operators announced to the nation that due to several factors, consumers would be asked to pay more to ride the bus. The proclamation set off a series of protests from different sectors of society, especially after the government told the public the many of the revised rates were illegal […]
It’s a story we’ve covered for more than a decade and it’s quite something to watch the transformation of an animal found on the brink of death transformed into a public attraction. That’s right, today is April’s birthday and this morning, News 5’s Jacqueline Woods showed up to help her favourite tapir celebrate in what’s […]
