They say, “Tis the season for giving” and this afternoon close to ninety school children and senior citizens sat down at the building of Abundant Life Ministries on East Collet Canal, to enjoy a hearty Christmas lunch, courtesy of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The meal is just one of many the church has been […]
The Immigration Department is cracking down on those working illegally in Belize. Three Mexican men, all contract workers at the Fiesta Inn were detained by the department today because they failed to produce work permits. Then shortly after, the department made its way to the Belize Biltmore Plaza where one person was taken into custody […]
A young woman accused of helping her sister give birth in a Belmopan public restroom and then abandoning the baby in a trash bin appeared in court this morning. Twenty year old Beverly Flores of Dangriga has been charged with attempted murder, abandonment of infant likely to cause grevious harm and endeavoring to conceal a […]
On yesterday’s newscast we reported on efforts made by the Tourist Board to bring more visitors to Belize’s shores. Today a new development promises to assist that campaign and also provide new opportunities for Belizean travelers. The American Viking Line has recently inaugurated a twice weekly ferry service from Tampa, Florida to the port of […]
A number of young Belizean performers have formed the Young Artists Association. The Y.A.A., which was formed through the initiative of William Neal, says their goal is to heighten social conscience through the performing arts. Members include Hench Mob, Essence, Untestables, PAWS and D.M. Deez who will be performing at several upcoming events. Harrison August, […]
The Minister of Sugar Industries Florencio Marin’s office announced today that he has been informed that the Belize Cane Farmers Association will not sign a modified agreement with Belize Sugar Industries Limited, B.S.I., for a one percent bonus on sales revenue for sugar produced this past year. The ministry says the agreement, which dates back […]
A trio of veteran broadcasters and some relative newcomers are hoping they can ride the tide of public affection and sweep the Belize City radio audience off its feet. WAVE FM 105.9 officially hit the airwaves yesterday at six a.m. and today News Five spoke with General Manager Brian Mossiah and announcer Ed Yorke about […]
The government has launched a public relations campaign to keep the Belizean dollar at home this Christmas and support local businesses. But with only ten more days until Christmas are consumers taking the slogan, “Buy Belizean” seriously? News Five set out on what for many people was a payday to see what the shoppers are […]
Saturday afternoon Belmopan Police officers responded to many phone calls about blood on the floor of a public bathroom at the Belmopan Market Square. After they conducted a search of the area, they found a plastic bag containing a pair of jeans soaked in blood. To their horror the officers then found another plastic bag […]
Less than a month ago a man reportedly forced his way into the home of a Ladyville woman, brutally beat her, tied her up, raped her and then set her house on fire. Fortunately for the victim she managed to escape from the flames. Over the weekend the police captured the man they believe is […]
The family and friends of Maya leader Julian Cho whose body was found at his Punta Gorda home on December first say there are still many unanswered questions about his death. This morning the Southern Alliance for Grassroots Empowerment, SAGE, held a press conference in Belize City in which Cho’s wife Maggie and his close […]
St. Catherine’s Academy held a career day today. Students gathered in different classrooms to listen to guest speakers from various fields such as accounting, biology, computer science, agronomy, business management, marketing and the media. News Five’s Hyacinth Latchman was one of the guest speakers and spoke to the students about the rewards of being in […]
Another Christmas tradition got underway this morning with over one hundred Belizean families receiving food hampers from the Belize City Lion’s Club. The packages were delivered on the south side of Belize City with the Lake Independence area being the main distribution point. Each package consisted of assorted food items valued at twenty-five dollars. The […]
After the success of the International Bilingual Coral Reef Exhibition in Belize City, the Belize Audubon Society is moving the display to Belmopan. The exhibition, which has as its primary goal to educate the public about threatened marine eco-systems, depicts threats to the reef such as pollution, over-fishing and contaminated run off from poor land […]
It seems Christmas shoppers won’t be getting any relief from the downtown run-a-round despite promises by the Ministry of Works. Today the Ministry announced that the Swing Bridge will not be open in time for Christmas, but will remain closed until the end of January which is its scheduled date for completion under the contractual […]
Whether its accommodating eight hundred people off a cruise ship or eight people who want a personal tour guide for a trip to the zoo, the members of Belize’s tourist industry all want the same thing: for visitors to Belize to have the best time possible during their stay. And the new Belize Tourist Board […]
Good evening, I’m James Adderley so let’s roll with another flavor of Sports Monday. The monster in B.F.L. Football was staged at the M.C.C. Grounds yesterday where 2 contenders tried to further their playoff ambitions in a 90 minute transaction. In the role of host the Yabra Sporting Club observes the expected pre-game meeting with […]
It took six hours for one hundred and thirty members of the police, Dragon Unit and B.D.F. to complete a sting operation at the Hattieville Prison that took place shortly after five this morning. News Five was in Hattieville today to find out more about what Superintendent of Prisons Bernard Adolphus is calling a “Shake-up.” […]
The Prime Minister Said Musa met with the Association of Senior Managers of the Public Service this afternoon in Belize City to answer their concerns and questions about working with the new government and public sector reform. He referred to the code of conduct signed by all government ministers upon taking office and the promise […]
Today, a workshop on finding ways to promote awareness of health problems and issues concluded today at the National Development Foundation of Belize. According to Joan Burke, the Acting Director of HECOPAB, the two day meeting sponsored by the Ministry of Health, PAHO/WHO and UNICEF was held to not only mobilize communities but to see […]
In crime news, a brutal beating in Belize City has lead to the arrest of three men. Twenty-six year old Mark Gordon reported to police that about nine Monday night while he was walking on East Canal he was allegedly approached by Frederick Neal, with whom he had previously argued. A chase ensued to Marva’s […]
The extradition hearing for the owner of Triton Advertising Rhett Fuller continued today in the Magistrate’s Court. The United States is seeking to bring Fuller back to the U.S. in connection with the murder of Larry Miller in Florida in 1989. Today defense attorney Kirk Anderson continued where he left off yesterday making further submissions […]
If you’re out shopping tonight you will be in for a treat. The Belize Arts Council presents the National Youth Band in their first ever Christmas concert. Luis Chan, Coordinator of Music at the National Arts Council told us more. Luis Chan, Coordinator of Music “Tonight at the corner Bishop and Albert Streets we will […]
One of Belize’s carnival groups will be entertaining Belize’s children not with their usual carnival costumes but with Santa and his elves over the next two weekends. GEM members will be distributing toys and refreshments to over a thousand children in five Belizean communities. This weekend the band will be in Santa Marta Village on […]
This Sunday will be celebrated as International Children’s Day of Broadcasting. It’s a day when children all over the world get to voice their opinions, hopes and dreams through the media. News Five visited with some students selected by the National Committee for Families and Children to speak for the children of Belize on various […]
