A heated land dispute between the Young family and the Prime Minister’s law partner, Attorney Rodwell Williams, over a small plot on Cemetery Lane, has landed in the courts. In late October, the two families became embroiled in a bitter argument when Williams consented to have a food shack placed on the parcel of land. […]
According to Matura-Shepherd, it came as a complete surprise to her clients that Williams also had title to the property. Furthermore, it wasn’t until 2007 that he had applied for ownership of the land, unbeknownst to the Young family. Audrey Matura-Shepherd, Attorney for Yearwood Family “Interestingly, in 1998 Mr. Rodwell Williams Senior, the father, […]
Sharie Muschamp, whose job as a receptionist at the International Business Companies Registry was in jeopardy a few days ago, was at her desk for a second day since returning to work on Monday. Despite the fact that the terms of reference for her employment have not been ironed out, Muschamp is back on the […]
Twenty-seven year old Sharie Muschamp, a mother of two is today fortunately back at her desk at the International Business Company Registry. Muschamp was scheduled to return to work last Friday, but she was escorted out of the offices located on the second floor of the Marina Towers on Princess Margaret Drive. In a back […]
A two-day symposium to end violence against children ended today in Belize City. The session is being held under the auspices of the Special Envoy for Women and Children, with partnership from the Ministry of Human Development, the NCFC, Restore Belize, UNICEF and the European Union. The goal of the comprehensive symposium is to build […]
During the hour-long event an allegation was also made against an officer attached to the Tourism Police Unit, who reportedly manhandled Greenwood’s son a year ago. The matter is just coming to light, says Greenwood, because he hoped relations would improve with the Tourism Police Unit. While News Five has made several attempts to confirm […]
Still on politics… The People’s United Party will be holding its convention for the Belmopan constituency this Sunday. If the past few weeks are any indication, Sunday’s election promises to be hard fought, spirited, and maybe even nasty. Four candidates have thrown their hats in the ring – political newcomers Jason Patrick Andrews and Oscar […]
Being a parent is easy, but being a good parent is a different proposition altogether. There is no manual and there are no bullet points to follow in sequence. While it’s not an exact science, there is help available to foster and enhance effective parenting. Psychologist Jenny Lovell offers parenting classes that are offered through […]
If you take a walk down Jane Usher Boulevard, you will see a difference in the neighborhood. That’s because the area of the basketball court which is heavily populated has been illuminated and residents and passerby can now enjoy a safer community. News Five’s Isani Cayetano dropped by for a look at the improvements. […]
Today the Belize Police Department proudly launched a historic documentary chronicling the success story of one of its greatest initiative. The Gang Resistance Education and Training program was first born in the US and reborn in Belize in 2008. It is a collaboration effort between the US Embassy, the Ministry of Education and the Belize […]
At the beginning of the week, City Hall, through the Traffic Department, brought into immediate effect the removal of a number of commuter buses that did not meet specific requirements put in place to alleviate traffic in the city streets. The measure, which was initially proposed by the Belize City Council in 2009, under Mayor […]
Less than two weeks ago celebrated Belize Jaguar defensive star Ian ‘Yellow’ Gaynair discovered that he had been stripped of his piece of the jewel. Years ago, Gaynair had been given a parcel of land in Lake Independence. It was swampland, so gradually he had been having it filled. But that land was taken away […]
On Monday, the Sarstoon and Temash Institute for Indigenous Management, SATIIM, condemned the actions of the Government for allowing the police to dispatch armed officers into the Sarstoon/Temash National Park to intimidate rangers and community leaders who journeyed into the area. The delegation was there on an unofficial visit of a site where a drill […]
The third annual Back-To-School Drive, organized by Brian Dena, a community activist of the Fabers Road area, kicks off this Friday. But Dena is wasting no time in appealing to the Belizean public to give freely in assisting primary school students to prepare themselves for the upcoming school year. For his part, Dena is leading […]
Last year, a former minister of government introduced into the national discourse a proposal to decriminalize the possession of small quantities of marijuana. A committee was formed to look at the issue, but it never got took flight and eventually had a natural death. Isani Cayetano, however, went further with the proposal and together with […]
UNICEF Belize and its partners, BCVI and CARE Belize today officially launched its Situation Analysis of Children with Disabilities and the Situation Analysis of Blind and Visually Impaired Children. Also revealed was UNICEF’s annual State of the World’s Children’s Report. Both provides data about children with disabilities highlighting the need to break the barriers to […]
This morning, a group of about one hundred persons held a twin protest in the nation’s capital – against the government and against the University of Belize. The group included members of Belize Can as well as pastors and supporters of various evangelical churches. They want the gender policy and all its interpretations and implications […]
Earlier in the newscast, we told you about the protest in Belmopan. At eleven this morning, the group prepared to march from the National Assembly Building on the Ring Road and to the University of Belize. The protest at that venue was against a gender department which Menzies claims has been formed at the institution. […]
Four years ago, Matura Shepherd was planning to go into private practice as an attorney. But that’s when the call to champion OCEANA’s cause sent her on a different path. Though she intends to resume her plans, she will still appear at the OCEANA cases that she is involved with. Matura Shepherd indicated she will […]
On Friday, members of the Belize Ex-Services League were alarmed when they discovered that the entrance to the building they have been occupying since the establishment of the organization decades ago, had been fastened with chains and locks. That action was taken by the National Executive Council, led by president Bernard Adolphus, following a Supreme […]
San Pedro town councilor Carlos Barrientos was reportedly detained by police on the island, following a brawl at the Reef Village Resort over the weekend. Barrientos was purportedly at the establishment socializing with a male companion on Saturday when it is alleged that the two got into a heated argument which resulted in blows being […]
While the gender policy wasn’t at on the agenda for that meeting, it certainly hasn’t gone quietly into that goodnight. That fiery ball has been lobbed by government onto the court of the churches for their input and suggested revisions, and now it’s just a matter of waiting for a response. President of the Association […]
The Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Housing, Lawrence Sylvester, was escorted from the Ministry of Natural Resources by armed security last week. Reports are that Sylvester got rowdy over fifty lots in the Fresh Pond community written off by government. Those lots are reportedly being given to associates of Minister of Natural Resources, […]
Following reports of labour infractions including unfair terminations at the privately managed Belize Central Prison, a report was commissioned by Minister of Labour Godwin Hulse. The man chosen to investigate the allegations was Labour Commissioner Ivan Williams, and his report is finally concluded. Today Hulse confirmed that he has received the report, and he told […]
The fourth Youth Apprenticeship Program wound up this morning with a ceremony at the Princess Hotel and Casino. Hundreds of young men and women took part in the four month program that combined theory with practical training on the job. A number of business houses opened their doors to the apprentices, some of whom have […]
