Last week we ran a story on the proud history of St. Catherine’s Academy and the dedicated work of the Sisters of Mercy. In the course of putting that report together News 5’s Jose Sanchez noticed that the tradition of going the extra distance to provide quality education was still very much alive. Jose Sanchez, […]
A Belize City man today walked away with sixty five thousand dollars in broad daylight from a business establishment on Bishop Street…and he didn’t even use a gun. Brodies branch manager Rene Vasquez, the latest lotto winner, told us what he plans to do with the money. Jose Sanchez “Did you think you would win […]
In regional news, the Carter Center of Atlanta, Georgia, has agreed to act as an observer in the upcoming elections in Guyana. The voting, scheduled for March nineteenth, follows widespread protests over the conduct of the election held in December 1997 and the subsequent mediation of CARICOM. The participation of the Carter Center, founded by […]
After an extended period of less-than-ideal relations between the Police Department and the media, today marked the latest attempt at an improvement. Police Commissioner Hughington Williams and National Security CEO Alan Usher hosted a press briefing this afternoon to introduce G. Michael Reid as the department’s new public relation’s officer. G. Michael Reid, Police Press […]
Agnes Quilter, who was believed to be the oldest living Belizean, has died. Quilter was born in 1893 and gave birth to twenty-two children. News five interviewed Quilter, a native of Lords Bank Village, in 1997, on the occasion of her one hundred and fourth birthday. Jacqueline Woods “I understand that you can still get […]
The Belize Tourism Industry Association has a new General Manager. Kim Simplis, who joined the organisation last year as marketing and membership director, was promoted to the top spot. Simplis has experience in the hotel business, both in Belize and abroad, and is expected to work closely with district chapters as well as the Tourism […]
If you’re a Belizean involved in visual, music or literary art here’s your chance to apply for money to improve your craft. The Interamerican development Bank in an effort to continue its ten-year cultural field promotion programme, is offering the grant. The programme funded by the World Culture Centre in Washington, D.C., has sponsored over […]
Belize, along with five other Central American countries, was present at the first Central American encounter for Cub Scouts. The week-long camp held in San Ignacio, El Salvador had the participation of twelve local cub scouts and ten leaders. Cub Scout leader for the Wesley Pack, Cynthia Rene, says the team returned home after a […]
The National Handicraft Center has given out ten thousand dollars to one hundred and twenty of its most valuable suppliers. The purpose of the awards is to thank the most consistent artisans for meeting the increased demand for arts and crafts during record-breaking years in the tourism industry. News 5 spoke to Belize Chamber of […]
A well-known U.S. archeologist was seriously injured today in an automobile accident in the Mountain Pine Ridge. Richard “Scotty” MacNeish, who has excavated extensively in northern Belize, was driving his rented vehicle two miles east of Augustine when he went off the road. The vehicle was discovered by a passing patrol of the Seventh Royal […]
Today was the last day in what will go down in history as the week Marion Jones conquered Belize. This morning after working out at the stadium renamed in her honour, Marion did a tour of four Belize City schools, beginning with one very dear to her family’s heart. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting A groundswell of […]
Many pundits who previewed the hectic schedule planned for Marion Jones predicted that by her second day, if Marion had not tired of Belize, Belize certainly would have tired of Marion. Never were the words “not so” more appropriate. Not only do Belizeans seem to grow more enamored of the Olympic champion with each passing […]
It takes some imagination to make dozens of public appearances and still keep the message fresh… but in her short time in Belize Marion Jones has proven that the term “World’s Fastest Woman” also refers to her quickness of mind. This morning she starred at a rally for school children held at the Belize City […]
Day two of Marion Jones week got off to an early start as Marion, along with her mother and brother, were featured guests on a special 7:00 a.m. broadcast on nationwide radio and television. Hosted by Marion’s uncle, Godwin Hulse, the programme was part family reunion and part press conference. As she demonstrated yesterday, Marion’s […]
The wheels of justice are known to move slowly in this part of the world and the same could be said about the Caribbean Court of Justice. But some progress is being made towards the creation of the new body, which would replace the Privy Council as the final court of appeal in criminal cases. […]
Belize’s past is not exactly chocked full of heroes… so when the real thing shows up we tend to get excited. Add to that excitement the fact that the hero is proudly half Belizean and you have all the ingredients for a welcome of Olympian proportions. That’s exactly what track and field superstar Marion Jones […]
The trip from the airport into town was a slow one, with a number of stops for Marion to greet the throngs of well wishers who were waiting to meet her. The scene at the Belcan roundabout was near pandemonium as Jones stopped to receive the key to the city from Mayor David Fonseca. Emcee […]
After her royal welcome and hero’s ride through Belize City Marion Jones still had enough stamina to share a few words with the Belizean media. The tape is just back from the Princess Hotel, and here’s what she had to say. Marion Jones ?To look out my window in the airplane and see all of […]
Last minute upgrades to the National Stadium continued today as officials prepare for the Tuesday arrival of the world’s greatest female athlete–who just happens to be half Belizean. Olympic sensation Marion Jones arrives on American Airlines on Tuesday at 12:40 and will receive the keys to Belize City at a ceremony at the Belcan roundabout […]
An itinerary has been finalised for the upcoming visit of Olympic superstar Marion Jones. The Belizean-American sprinter, perhaps the world’s greatest female athlete, will arrive at the PGIA on Tuesday at twelve-forty to be greeted by a delegation led by the Prime Minister. Over the next four days Jones will visit a number of schools […]
There is some difference of opinion over whether this year or last marks the real beginning of the millennium, but one thing we’re sure of is the identity of the first Belizean born this year at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. Ann-Marie spoke to the proud parents. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting The New Year was only […]
We don’t usually devote much airtime to honours handed out by the Queen, on the grounds that any award with the name “British Empire” is highly suspicious at best. But the latest release from the Governor General has caught our attention. Vested with a royal appointment is one of our favorite artists, none other than […]
In other sports news it has been confirmed that Belizean-American track superstar Marion Jones, will be visiting Belize early in the new year. The National Sports Council is putting finishing touches on an itinerary that will have her working with youths across the nation. Jones, who was named Belize’s ambassador of sports shortly after her […]
The Interamerican Development Bank is taking an increasingly high profile in Belize as it moves beyond its traditional role as financier of big infrastructural projects. While the IDB has been the major player in Belize’s multi-million dollar hurricane rehabilitation programme, it took time today to announce the awarding of a far smaller grant in the […]
If you would like to treat your family to an entertaining and wholesome show this weekend, then “The Glory of Christmas” is for you. The concert, which is raising funds for the repair of St. John’s Cathedral, features Christmas music sung by the United Christian Chorale, along with dance and drama performances by the Vista […]
