We hear it over and over again: tourism means dollars for the economy. Today the Belize Tourist Board has released its third quarter statistics and the news is good once again. According to the B.T.B., for the third straight quarter arrivals are up and the increase is the largest in three years. From July to […]
In an effort to actively encourage film making in Belize the Prime Minister has appointed an honorary film commissioner. Emory King will be charged with promoting Belize as the ideal location for film production. King is no stranger to the movie business, however, as he has been instrumental in bringing films like, “The Dogs of […]
Alhtough the tapir is Belize’s national animal, anyone who has seen a manatee up close can’t help feeling that perhaps this friendly, docile creature who blows a puff of air at you and then sinks back underwater actually deserves the honor. Yet despite increasing awareness about the manatee, it continues to be hunted for food […]
For many people art means a picture you can hang on the wall, a small piece of ceramic work or an object that fits neatly in a glass case in a gallery. But for others, like Nigerian sculptor Stephen Okeke, one of the best ways to catch people’s attention is by making something life-size, or […]
Only twenty-four hours after a Chinese businessman was hit in the head by armed robbers at his shop on Hyde’s Lane, another shopkeeper was attacked at his establishment on Racecourse Street. Yang Yu Quan told police around nine last night two youths came into the shop and demanded money. One of the robbers fired a […]
A man who says he is a laborer but apparently had a second job as a holdup artist has been arrested in connection with at least six armed robberies on Belize City streets last month. Police say twenty-one year old Eugene Tillett has been charged with four counts of robbery for jewelry and bicycles totaling […]
The Prime Minister Said Musa has extended his condolences to the family of Julian Cho, the Chairman of the Toledo Maya Cultural Council who died at his home in Punta Gorda. The Prime Minister’s office says the community activist contributed significantly to the nation by bringing awareness of the needs of the Maya in Southern […]
One Belize City woman will be spending this Christmas in a new home thanks to the government’s housing project. Today Kathleen Patnett crossed the threshold of her house at number forty-one West Collet Canal and had a look around. News Five was there for the big moment. Kathleen Patnett, Home Owner “It’s hard to explain; […]
As part of the fiftieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, U.C.B. and the Human Rights Commission of Belize are holding a forum tonight at the Holy Redeemer Parish Hall. Speakers include Attorney General Richard Bradley, Antonette Moore and Carlos Santos. If you would like to find out more about this document that […]
Whenever there is a crisis in any part of the world the Belize Red Cross is always there to lend a helping hand. Their latest effort in this part of the world has been offering relief from the effects of Hurricane Mitch in neighboring Central American countries. News Five had the opportunity to speak with […]
Following growing concern about juvenile crime, Cabinet yesterday approved an amendment to the juvenile offenders act. Under the previous law children as young as ten years old could be sent to Hattieville Prison. With the amended version, magistrates can decide to sentence a minor to another institution such as the Youth Hostel. Cabinet also approved […]
Belize has received a grant of three and a half million dollars from the European Development Fund for poverty reduction projects. The Social Investment Fund will administer the effort with three fourths of the money to be used for a micro-enterprise credit project and the remainder for educational purposes. According to the office of the […]
Christmas lights on Albert Street, Salvation Army Kettles, concerts in the streets and Christmas stamps for cards going abroad are all signals that the holiday season has arrived. Today the Post Office presented its stamps for this year. News Five spoke with Public Relations Officer Verlene Arzu about the new images and how soon people […]
Visitors have come to Belize for years to view our numerous natural attractions, but like travelers to any destination once they have ventured out to see the sites they want to enjoy a hearty, maybe even exotic meal. To help hotels and restaurants create dishes the guests will remember even when they get back home, […]
