It was either a domestic dispute which turned deadly or a horrifying coincidence, but a fire in the St. Martin De Porres area last night has left neighbors stunned and one woman dead. Hyacinth Latchman was at the scene today. No one knows what really happened, but last night a fire at 5451 Tibruce Street […]
She may have turned forty-three years old today, but when Estell Bood visited our station, Bood was not in the mood to celebrate her birthday. According to the irate resident of Ebony Street, shortly before seven Sunday evening, three policemen pulled up outside her house while one identified by neighbors as “Benguche” forced himself into […]
Although the election is not until March, the People’s United Party held a convention this weekend to select their roster of candidates. David Fonseca emerged as the candidate for Mayor. Marshall Nuñez who had fought so determinedly against Merilyn Young to become Mayor after the position was vacated by Jose Coye in September told News […]
As part of a prisoner transfer agreement between Mexico and Belize, last Friday, three more prisoners were received from the Mexican prison authorities in Chetumal. Present for the transfer were Salvador Figueroa, Belize’s Ambassador to Mexico and Bernard Adolphus, Superintendent of Prisons. The prisoners who were all serving ten year sentences for drug trafficking, are […]
A delegation headed by Minister of Public Utilities, Transportation and Communications, Maxwell Samuels attended a Western Hemisphere Transportation Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana last week. The conference’s main objective was to develop a transportation system that supports increased economic and social development, trade and tourism. According to the government press office, Minister Samuels raised concerns […]
Last week the People’s United Party gave itself high marks for its first one hundred days of government. Today more words in the manifesto were put into action with the first disbursements from the recently reinstated Small Farmers and Business Bank. Stewart Krohn was on hand for the ceremonies in Belmopan. The lobby was crowded […]
Good evening, I’m James Adderley and we’re back with another dish of Sports Monday. Week six of the second round in the B.F.L. Football Tournament took us to the M.C.C. Grounds yesterday and the Yabra Sporting Club hosts La Victoria of Corozal as both teams take the field. If the city fans had great expectations […]
This morning, if you passed by the Belchina Bridge, you could not help but notice several B.D.F. soldiers armed and decked out in their camouflaged uniforms. No, the men were not out looking for escaped prisoners but rather conducting a joint operation with police to try and curb crime and drug related activities in the […]
There are new developments in an old murder case. And, for the first time the Privy Council in London has referred a case back to the Belize Court of Appeal tasking them to consider new evidence, evidence Attorney Kirk Anderson believes will prove an innocent man is in prison. Since July ninth, 1993 twenty-nine year […]
If you’re looking for a unique gift that signifies the blessedness of the season but also celebrates Belizean culture, the Bileez Kriol Projek has just what you need. The organization has released a cassette and booklet entitled, “Di Birt a Jeezas” which features Bible passages translated into standardized Bileez Kriol. Pastor Rodney Gordon says, “Di […]
Children count on Santa Claus to fulfill their Christmas wishes, but adults either have to try and save their money all year, or as many people seem to be doing this year, apply for a loan. And even though they know a loan is not the same thing as free money because it has to […]
Tonight G. Michael Reid reflects on the origins of Christmas and the ways in which we continue to celebrate this special time with a blend of various traditions. “‘Tis December again and the chill in the air reminds us that soon it will be Christmas. There was a time of course, when Christmas meant a […]
It was like taking one of those tests in which you answer your own questions and then give yourself a grade. Not surprisingly, at the first post election “People’s Assembly” last night the P.U.P. awarded itself an “A”. News Five’s Stewart Krohn was in the audience as the report cards were handed out. The crowd […]
One private sector development that will make the government’s goals significantly easier to realize was officially announced today. That is the sale of the Citrus Company of Belize to Great Britain’s Commonwealth Development Corporation. The ten million U.S. dollar deal is the opening round in what is expected to be a full takeover of the […]
On Monday the widow of Mayan Leader Julian Cho and a number of his close associates came to Belize City from the Toledo District to ask the government and the police to take another look at Cho’s death. It seems Maggie Cho’s pleas have not gone unheard, at least she has been successful in getting […]
Belizean businessman Rhett Fuller’s family and attorneys were hoping he would have been out on bail for Christmas, but that is not to be. Today in the Supreme Court Justice George Meerabux denied the application for bail. The defense says it prefers not to comment on the ruling at this time. Fuller’s extradition hearing has […]
The Belize Scout Association will be holding its first leadership training course for fifteen of its senior members. According to Roberto Harrison, the association’s Training Commissioner, the course is just one of their many objectives outlined in the Scout’s National Work Plan. Harrison says in the past, training was always conducted in Belize City by […]
If you haven’t yet gotten into the Christmas spirit maybe its time you let the people who really know how to enjoy Christmas — the children — help you get in the mood. Tonight the Belize Dance Company juniors present their “Christmas Magic” show. There will be special performances by the Vista Dance Academy and […]
Santa arriving by ship? Well, he did today in the form of five hundred brand new toys brought by the crew of a cruise ship which has only been visiting Belize for a few weeks. News Five spoke with the cruise line’s agent in Belize Stanley Longsworth about the donation to Belizean children. Stanley Longsworth, […]
All was not quiet on North Creek last night as a shootout between two men prompted a police response which led to one of the men being shot several times. News Five was at the scene this morning. It is not the first time that twenty-six year old Mark Henry has been in trouble with […]
It was not long after the change of government in August that reports began to surface of alleged improprieties at the Belize Airports Authority. And while the newly appointed Authority has been carefully examining the acts of its predecessor, police this week have made their first arrest. Rurico Alvarado, former Chief Executive Officer of the […]
While many will spend this Sunday decorating their homes or making other preparations for the holidays, the People’s United Party will hold a convention to select their slate of candidates for the City Council elections in March. Incumbent Mayor Marshall Nuñez and Councilor David Fonseca intend to face off for the Mayoral nomination, while two […]
While the Ministry of Works continues the refurbishing of the Belize City Swing Bridge, they are scheduling some work on the Belcan. But before you moan and groan about the traffic tangle that will cause, relax because according to the Ministry this work will be carried out at night and early morning. Tonight, tomorrow and […]
Among the decisions made at yesterday’s Cabinet meeting, the privatization of the management of the Belize City Centre. Chief of Staff in the Prime Minster’s office Godfrey Smith was appointed to oversee the project to enhance the sporting complex. In the Ministry of National Security it seems that the pleas of Julian Cho’s family and […]
More often than not when there’s news from the Prisons Department it’s bad, or at least it’s crime related. But positive things do happen at Hattieville, and there are people who are trying to make a difference in the prisoners’ lives. Today Hyacinth Latchman reports on an effort to provide much needed medical services, the […]
