Proceeds from the twenty million U.S. dollar hurricane relief loan recently approved by the IDB are already being put to use. One of the first projects to be initiated, by the Social Investment Fund, involves the repair of three schools on Ambergris Caye. San Pedro High School, San Pedro R.C. Primary School and San Pedro […]
In news from Tuesday’s Cabinet session a government release reports that a number of new legislative initiatives will be undertaken shortly. One measure, which will bring relief to fathers behind on their child support payments, is that deadbeat dads will no longer be put in jail. Instead Cabinet agreed to consider new legislation, which will […]
The sixty-first meeting of CSUCA, the Consejo Superior Universitario Centroamericano, has concluded its deliberations and issued a communiqué seeking to ease tensions between Belize and Guatemala. In a press release issued this afternoon the meeting of universities from all over Central America reiterated its support for the independent development of the University of Belize. It […]
Last week we ran a story on problems created for students forced to navigate a north side street turned into mush by a construction project. Tonight we focus on a southside neighbourhood whose street problems appear to be rooted in simple neglect. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Driving through parts of Lake Independence Division can be a […]
Belize’s largest soft drink manufacturer, Bowen and Bowen Limited, along with Coca Cola International, presented a check to the Ministry of Education for almost eighty thousand dollars. The money will be used to assist forty-six schools that were damaged by Hurricane Keith. Today News Five spoke to Bowen’s sales manager Nick Pollard about the donation. […]
This morning a small ceremony was held commemorating the one-year anniversary of the Port Loyola Area Health and Development Project. News Five spoke to Port area representative Dolores Balderamos Garcia, who told us about the project and future plans for the area. Dolores Balderamos Garcia, Area Rep., Port Loyola “During that year the major accomplishments […]
“Techniques For Safety For Women” will be the topic of discussion at a seminar on November twenty-fifth. The seminar, which will be hosted by the Ministry of Human Development, Women and Civil Society, is in celebration of International Day to End Violence Against Women. Anita Zetina of the Department of Women’s Affairs tells us more. […]
An outstanding Belizean in his own right was honoured this afternoon by the community he helped to build. Ann-Marie was at Cinderella Park for the ceremony. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting A handful of Belizeans, mainly family, friends and former co-workers of Noel “Fargo” Ferguson gathered at Cinderella Park in Baymen Avenue in Belize City to rename […]
Last night we reported that the Ministry of Housing has appointed Celine Cleland as its new Chief Executive Officer. Cleland in an interview on Wednesday, stated that she would like to see a more efficient administration at the prisons, and certainly didn’t waste any time making the changes she has put before the Public Service […]
Some two hundred and fifty primary school teachers countrywide were informed on November tenth, via a Ministry of Education memo, that they had to make up for time lost during hurricane Keith. What the Belize National Teacher’s Union did not say earlier, was that there were several options available other than extending the school year. […]
Celebrating youth will be the focus for this year’s Youth Week, which will held from November twenty-seventh to December third. Icilda Humes, a youth development officer, says far too many youths are falling victim to the many social ills that exist in our society. Humes says a number of activities are planned for the week […]
They say that progress brings problems… one high school in the Coney Drive area is experiencing the effects of a developmental project that has them literally in the mud. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Slush, slush that’s the sound being made as students on their way to Canaan Seventh Day Adventist High School trudge through the slick […]
While wealthy international organisations will be asked to haul out their chequebooks, there is one neighbouring country that is offering hurricane relief, which may be more meaningful than cash. News Five has learned that the government of Cuba will be sending a fifty-member team to help erect a hundred new Cubel homes. Housing Minister Dickie […]
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Renewal has a new chief executive officer. She is Celine Cleland. Cleland succeeds Manuel Lopez of D.F.C., who reportedly had been seconded to housing as a temporary assignment. Cleland says her new position offers great challenge. Celine Cleland, CEO, Ministry of Housing “Well it’s different, and that?s what excited […]
Belize Electricity Limited has declared victory in the battle to restore electricity in the wake of Hurricane Keith. In a release today BEL announced that as of November sixteenth, power had been fully restored to the communities of San Pedro and Caye Caulker, two of the most badly hit parts of the country. In San […]
Today was “Red Ribbon Day” at Wesley College. The entire staff and student body attended a church service at Wesley Methodist on Albert Street, followed by a parade through the city. The students all wore a red ribbon as a symbol of solidarity in the fight against drug abuse. “Red Ribbon Day” forms part of […]
This afternoon the fifty residents of the Sister Cecilia home for the elderly in Belize City were treated to a special Thanksgiving dinner. The activity is held every year at the home by the Mercy Sunshine Group. However, this year in addition to enjoying a meal of rice and beans, ham and turkey, the participants […]
Belize Electricity Limited, the nation’s sole distributor of electric power, is in the process of reorganizing its management structure. Forty-two year old CEO Lynn Young retains his executive position and has also been named to the newly created post of president. He remains a member of the board. Veteran Fernando Coye will retire at the […]
A week of activities focusing on drug prevention and celebrating a drug-free lifestyle for youths officially opened this morning at Wesley College. It’s called Red Ribbon Week. School principal Brenda Armstrong and counsellor Elizabeth Goff told News Five that while the “Red Ribbon” idea started elsewhere, it still resonates in Belize. Elizabeth Goff, Counsellor “Red […]
There are a number of issues common to the Caribbean region which must be addressed before a CARICOM single market and economy can be forged. Caribbean M.P.’s met this morning to examine them. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting Caribbean Parliamentarians joined their Belizean counterparts this morning at the Radisson Hotel for the third meeting of the Assembly […]
With almost fifty thousand cars on Belize’s roads, it is imperative that traffic be regulated to ensure safety. One concerned citizen, is on a crusade to save lives and says that sleeping policemen will help. Ann-Marie Williams ?On any given day, the traffic comes out of Elston Kerr Street, goes into Partridge, while traffic coming […]
In this week’s issue of the Guardian newspaper, it is alleged that the Belize Electricity Limited is either retrenching or pressuring workers into early retirement. Today we spoke to BEL’s Corporate manager, Neville Samuels, and he says it’s just not true. Neville Samuels, Corporate Communications Manager, BEL “In today’s issue of the Guardian it mentions […]
“My Peace I Give To You” is the theme for this year’s YMCA/YWCA Week of Prayer. Businesses and other organizations are being invited to take part in the week of activities, geared towards promoting peace. We spoke to YWCA’s public relations officer, Beverley Brown, who says there is no need to spend money, to share […]
A two-day summit that promises to speed up the legal process while ensuring that justice is served opened today in Belize City. Ann-Marie Williams was at the opening ceremonies. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting Members of the legal profession in Belize converged at the Radisson Hotel for the second year of a Bench and Bar Summit, which […]
There are many families who are living in deplorable conditions throughout Belize. Most of them cannot afford proper housing. However, one organization has been coming to the assistance of many of these families, by providing them with homes. News Five caught up with one of the new homeowners. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The last time we […]
