Less than twenty four hours after four prisoners made their break for freedom from their maximum security cell at the Hattieville Prison early Tuesday morning, three of the convicts are now safely behind bars. The fourth is at the K.H.M.H. being treated for a gunshot wound to his leg. Three of the men were caught […]
Police now have four men in custody and are looking for a fifth in connection with the robbery and shooting death of Lee Yun Chong of Jasmin Street. Chong was shot after three masked men entered the grocery store Monday night. Despite the fact that the shopkeeper handed over some cash he was shot in […]
The attorney for Michael Williams, Kirk Anderson, has objected to the police department’s account of an incident involving a minor which resulted in her pressing indecent assault charges. Yesterday Head of C.I.B. Simeon Alvarez told News Five that the twelve year old told police in January that Williams had offered her a ride and had […]
Rhett Fuller’s attorneys have taken their client’s cause to the Supreme Court, but today they asked Justice George Meerabux not to hear their application for a writ of Habeas Corpus, or the right to bring their client before the court to determine if his detention is lawful. Senior Counsel Eamon Courtenay and attorney Kirk Anderson […]
Tonight News Five is happy to report that the following stories we aired about the Bardalez family’s battle with Hemophilia and how difficult it is to get the expensive medication, a Belize Hemophilia Society has been formed. Viewers may recall that in January Francisca Bardalez was working hard trying to establish such an organization in […]
This morning the Governor General of Belize, Sir Colville Young donated musical instruments to the Belize Police Department. During the ceremony, the Governor General commented on the great musical and artistic talent of the young people of Belize. Sergeant Gilbert Pitts told News Five how the Police Band initiative to get the instruments came about […]
The police and the Governor General are not the only ones trying to revive band music in Belize. This week the House of Culture was filled with the sound of music. A Belizean who has been able to fulfil his dream of playing the trumpet while living in the United States met, and played, with […]
At the Cabinet meeting yesterday the Ministry of Economic Development made conditional approval for a paper company to operate in Belize. Caribbean Paper Company will manufacture a variety of paper products for the domestic market with the employment of nine people in its first year. The company has yet to meet certain criteria of the […]
The murder of Jackie Malic earlier this month is still on everyone’s mind, but as brutal and shocking as her death was, she was not the first. In October another little girl was terrorized, tortured and then killed. Her body was dumped, like a sack of garbage, on a side road. Her killer has so […]
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If the police didn’t have enough problems trying to find the man who could be Belize’s first serial killer, last night another Chinese shop was the scene of a cold-blooded murder. This time the victim and his wife were both attacked by their assailants who made off with an undetermined amount. As usual, police have […]
Today Hattieville prisoners remained in lock down and were denied recreation time and visitation as most of the institution’s security guards were out on a massive manhunt for four inmates who escaped from what authorities describe as the maximum security area around one forty five this morning. Those who escaped include two notorious criminals convicted […]
Forty year old mechanic Michael Williams has been picked up once again for questioning in connection with the murder of twelve year old Jackie Fern Malic. The child disappeared last Monday and her body was found two days later on a feeder road near mile 8 on the Western Highway. This evening police confirmed that […]
In yet another case of sexual abuse against minors, a fourteen year old girl of Dangriga reported that she was sexually assaulted on Tuesday March sixteenth. The child told police that she was at a funeral when she was approached by Mark Diego who asked her to accompany him to the Round House which is […]
A confrontation between a joint Police/B.D.F. operation and men in camouflage gear yesterday left a Salvadoran man dead. National Security says two men surprised their patrol and fired at them just as they were about to destroy a marijuana plantation around mile 38 on the Northern Highway. The patrol reportedly returned fire fatally wounding a […]
The preliminary results of a geological study of the proposed dam site at Chalillo on the Macal River indicate the bedrock is extremely hard. According to Public Relations Officer for the Chalillo Project, Norris Hall, Swissboring Overseas Corporation is determining soil types, the strength of rock formations and if there are any geological faults in […]
Keeping Belize Litter Free is the focus of a clean-up campaign over the next several months. But rather than arm themselves with trash bags and pick up litter, one group of environmentally conscious Belizeans made the ultimate commitment to the cause. They spent five days tackling one of Belize’s biggest natural wonders, Victoria Peak. News […]
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Fed up with the unsolved murders of children and a rise in reports of the sexual abuse of minors, the students of S.J.C. Sixth Form marched in protest against the violence and abuse. They say children are now being hurt on a regular basis and enough is enough. They want the authorities to take stronger […]
While the students of S.J.C. took their concerns to the streets, the Minister of Youth Development met with concerned members of the community indoors today to talk about the violence and ways of preventing further incidents. Among the topics was the need for people to report abuse when they see it and what will happen […]
In related news, the release of the two suspects in the murder of 12 year old Jackie Malic was not well received by her family. Fabiana Scott, Malic’s aunt tells News Five she is also offended by the number of reports she said are being falsely made against her niece. Fabiana Scott, Aunt “I am […]
The deaths of four children and widespread incidents of child abuse and incest prompted UNICEF and the National Committee for Families and Children to hold a summit over the weekend. The event, which was also a follow-up to the Children’s Election a year ago, allowed young people to voice their concerns about the recent murders, […]
Today B.T.L. announced the specifics of a rate reduction which will take effect April 1st. The plan includes lower national and international rates, longer economy periods and reduced rates for cellular phone installation and calls. On the national front, callers will see the biggest drop in charges for their calls to areas furthest away, in […]
Minister of Tourism Mark Espat officially opened the Caracol Visitor’s Center over the weekend. The building features decorative panels with the history of Caracol during its heyday from 100 AD to 900 AD. John Morris of the Archeology Department says the facility is an interactive information center and provides detailed information on the site. The […]
Five lucky Courts customers will share a ten thousand dollar Millennium Mania prize from Courts Belize. Their names were drawn today from boxes sent into the Belize City branch from the districts. There is also a special March Madness prize. News Five spoke with Advertising and Promotions Executive Anamarie Bennett about today’s winners. Anamarie Bennett, […]
