Chief Magistrate Herbert Lord has ruled that there is sufficient evidence for Rhett Fuller to be extradited to the U.S.A. Fuller was taken into police custody in October following a request from the U.S. that he be turned over to face charges of first degree murder in connection with the 1990 killing of Florida resident […]
Defense attorney Kirk Anderson says he is concerned that hearsay evidence is being considered by the U.S. as sufficient cause to request Fuller’s extradition. Kirk Anderson, Defense Attorney “One of the things that the Magistrate relied on in the course of rendering his judgement was that according to him my client never protested and told […]
The ongoing crisis in Belize’s judiciary system seems to grow more bizarre with each passing day. Last night at its annual general meeting it was the Bar Association’s turn to pour gasoline on the fires of controversy. In two resolutions a majority of Belize’s lawyers asked the government to request the resignations of a pair […]
The lid of Pandora’s Box appears to be opening as police are now receiving daily calls about possible cases of the sexual exploitation of children. Two weeks ago a twelve year old was murdered in Orange Walk and there were three incidents this week of adults being arrested for having sex with minors. One case […]
Water and Sewerage Authority employees are celebrating a successful negotiation for an increase in salary and other benefits. Over the next three years WASA employees will receive a fifteen percent raise as well as a very comprehensive medical package. Jacqueline Woods reports. The collective bargaining agreement which took about six weeks to formalize was reached […]
While WASA employees are feeling satisfied with their new benefits, B.E.L. employees are feeling uncertain about their future. The Belize Energy Workers’ Union, B.E.W.U. and the National Trade Union Congress of Belize, N.T.U.C.B., are asking for an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Said Musa, Minister of Public Utilities, Maxwell Samuels and Minister of Finance, Ralph […]
With the sexual abuse of children so much in the news these days, G. Michael Reid feels compelled to comment on the issue. He asks that we all do what we can to help children who are being exploited to talk about what is happening to them. He also reminds us that when we refuse […]
Two men face charges of illegal fishing after they were caught net fishing off the pier at the Port Authority in Belize City. Fisheries personnel confiscated twenty-eight yellow fin jacks, two catfish, and a snapper as well as the men’s nets and boat. News Five spoke with Fisheries Inspector Troy Garcia about the incident and […]
Police are warning the public about a con-artist who is operating in San Ignacio, Belize City, Orange Walk and Corozal. They are asking people to be wary of the man originally from Sand Hill who is around fifty-four years old. A.I.P. Simeon Alvarez, Head of C.I.B. “Bill Cantun, since 1982, since my enlistment in the […]
It cost over eight hundred and sixty thousand dollars for the improvements, and although there were some major delays brought on by Hurricane Mitch and other bad weather the Belize City Swing Bridge will open tomorrow. Tonight Hyacinth Latchman looks back at how the bridge used to be, and what motorists and pedestrians can expect […]
The Banana Grower’s Association has given the Ministry of National Security a donation of seventy-five thousand dollars for the construction of a police sub-station at the junction of the Southern Highway and the road to Placencia. The project and the donation were originally announced less than a year ago by the previous Minister of National […]
If you were thinking about having a pleasant lunch this afternoon and you passed the corner of Dean and Plues Streets, you probably changed your mind. A little after eleven o’clock a resident of the area went into her yard and discovered two animal heads. She immediately called health officials and the Belize City Council. […]
Freetown Sibun is known for its efforts to protect Hicatee which inhabit the river. Well, villagers are once again pooling their resources and devoting their energies to another cause. This time they are not making an investment in the environment, but in their children. It may have one of the smallest enrollments in the country […]
Whether you live in a city, town or village, trash on the streets or along the waterways is not only unpleasant but is a health risk as well. This month, one Cayo radio station has been enlisting the help of the district’s youngest residents to get the message out: keep your area clean. Yesterday Hyacinth […]
Tonight parents can breathe a little bit easier since an accused child molester is now behind bars, at least for a while. Forty-four year old Ephraine Eraso appeared in Magistrate’s Court today and was charged with rape and indecent assault. He was remanded to Hattieville Prison until March eleventh when he will reappear in court. […]
The United Democratic Party picketed the Supreme Court this morning to protest last week’s ruling that the appointment of Chief Justice Manuel Sosa was unconstitutional. Sosa was subsequently served with an order removing him from that office. This morning members of the party showed their dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court ruling and the government’s position […]
The Belize Bank is now offering Visa cards for local use. According to the bank, the card, identical to their international Visa and Mastercards, is valid only in Belize and the holder is billed in Belize dollars. You don’t necessarily have to have an account with the Belize Bank to apply for the local card […]
The Governor General is inviting all marching bands to compete in a festival next month. According to the Belize Arts Council, Marching Band Fest ’99 will feature two categories: brass bands and drums corps which include baton twirlers. Prizes and trophies will be given to the top two winners in each division. Entry forms should […]
You’ve probably seen him walking down Belize City streets and while you can’t help but notice his dreadlocks, what you probably don’t know is that Ras Fari has the longest beard in Belize. That’s right, his beard is almost 3 feet long. News Five spoke to Ras Fari about his unusual facial hair and what […]
Last month we brought you the story of William Neal and his underwater encounter with the creatures of San Pedro’s Shark Ray Alley. Tonight’s report, from the village of Gales Point, may not have the drama of “Jaws” but News Five’s Stewart Krohn discovered that the manatees of Southern Lagoon have a charm all their […]
Despite continuing controversy over the removal of Manuel Sosa as Chief Justice last week, today Justice Troadio Gonzalez was sworn in as Acting Chief Justice in Belmopan. The Governor General Sir Colville Young administered the oath of office at Belize House. Gonzalez has been a Supreme Court Judge since 1993. He studied law at the […]
When your child is at school, you hope they are safe. But these days that’s not always the case. Police say there are men out there who are preying on little girls and offering them money for sexual favors. Yesterday police caught a man they say was about to assault a student from St. Luke’s […]
On this broadcast we don’t usually report routine police busts for unlicensed firearms or small quantities of drugs… but when the man busted is one of our own broadcasters the public figure doctrine comes into play… and the chips must fall where they may. News Five sports reporter James Adderley was today arrested for the […]
While the closing of the Swing Bridge has been a big inconvenience to pedestrians and drivers alike, the Ministry of Works announced today that the bridge will finally be re-opened this Friday. However, in order to put on the final touches, the pedestrian portions of the bridge will be closed on Thursday and part of […]
Although the results are still not official, it appears the people of Quintana Roo, Mexico have a new Governor. The results so far in Sunday’s election indicate that Joaquin Ernesto Hendricks, candidate of the ruling P.R.I., will be victorious over his nearest rival, the P.R.D.’s Gaston Allegre. Hendricks, who is of Garifuna ancestry, was born […]
