Many of us are looking forward to the extra cash we’ll get from our tax refunds, but it seems someone from the Income Tax Department has been trying to cash in on the high volume of forms being processed, and cash in big. Assistant Commissioner Eric Eusey confirmed to News Five today that he is […]
A traffic accident on the Northern Highway has left one man dead and five others injured. According to Orange Walk police twenty-five year old Rafael Campos died instantly when the green Ford Ranger he was driving toward Corozal Town collided between miles 57 and 58 with a white Mazda pickup truck travelling in the opposite […]
Plans for the satellite town to be built at La Democracia were reviewed at today’s Cabinet meeting in Belmopan. Adolf Lupp Structural and Engineering Firm of Germany presented designs for the town which will be modular so that it can be expanded as the population increases. Under the Ministry of Tourism a bill will be […]
The Bliss Institute was packed with proud parents and classmates last night as the performing arts section of the Belize District Festival of Arts got underway. The first golden awards went to the Grace Primary Infant Choir and the St. Martin De Porres Choir with silver going to the St. Ignatius Senior Choir and a […]
With the National Agriculture and Trade Show opening this Friday in Belmopan, the Ministry of Agriculture has announced the Farmers of the Year. Manuel Posadas of San Pedro, Corozal has been chosen Farmer of the Year for his cultivation of cash crops such as sugarcane, plantain, vegetables and root crops. He also raises livestock and […]
A seminar focusing on painting tools, application, problems and solutions began today in Belize City. The seminar hosted by Berger Paints Jamaica Limited, one of the world’s leading paint manufacturers, also looked at the history of painting. According to Paul Alexander, Berger’s Marketing Manager, the seminar is the second of its kind to take place […]
Last week the Belize Red Cross joined its international counterparts in launching the slogan and plan of activities for the coming year. The theme, “The Power of Humanity” was chosen to highlight the universal nature of the work of the Red Cross and the need for people to reach out to each other wherever they […]
In the 1980’s thousands of refugees fleeing armed conflict in the surrounding Central American republics came to Belize. Estimates from the United Nations High Commission for Refugees are that about eight thousand of those people were officially granted refugee status; they estimate that thousands more remain undocumented. Despite increased political stability in the region, those […]
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The weekend started on a tragic note when a twenty year old student committed suicide late Friday Night. Carlos Burgos was found by his younger brother in his room at number one New Road at around ten o’clock. He was hanging with a dog’s leash around his neck. According to the Burgos family, he had […]
Frustration over the number of cases that are thrown out of court and the criminals who are getting away because their case was inadequately prepared by the police prosecutors has lead the judicial commission to beef up the prosecutions branch. This week a training session is being held to help the new civilian prosecutors effectively […]
“Electronic Commerce” is the theme for this year’s World Telecommunications Day. The day was observed in Belize with B.T.L.’s annual exhibition. Cynthia Genitty, B.T.L.’s Public Relations Officer spoke about the latest equipment the company had on display for 1999. Cynthia Genitty, Public Relations Officer, B.T.L. “First of all we have the Information Systems Department which […]
Semi-pro basketball may be kicking up dust at the City Centre, but the action on the court is not the only thing on the mind of the Belize National Basketball Association. Today marked the opening of a rules clinic for referees, coaches and their players sponsored by the B.N.B.A. and the Belize Olympic Committee. According […]
Just as drug traffickers have created a regional network of trade, the OAS and the National Drug Abuse Control Council want to create a regional safety net of treatment opportunities. Today in his address to participants at the James Hendricks Memorial Treatment and Prevention Workshop, OAS consultant Willie Anderson said that crack addicts and other […]
Before Punta Rock and Dance Hall Reggae there were hits like, “Sweet Belizean Girl”. Now the popular tunes are back in a new release. The composer tells us how he brought back “Sweet Memories”. Louis Ysaguirre, Composer “This “Sweet Memories” cassette came from songs I had written a long, long time ago. Some of my […]
Miss Belize Viola Jeffrey is in Trinidad and Tobago for the upcoming Miss Universe Pageant. Tonight she will participate in a “Made in Trinidad” fashion show. On the 18th and 20th she will be interviewed for the pageant which will be broadcast live on May 26th. Pageants Belize says Belizeans can cast their vote for […]
Good evening, I’m James Adderley and welcome to this version of Sports Monday. The Southern Bombers landed at the City Centre Friday night looking for their first win in semi-pro basketball. However, going up against undefeated B.T.L. Nets with the best record in the league was never going to be a walk in the park. […]
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The new governor of the State of Quintana Roo, Mexico Joaquin Hendricks Diaz is on a familiarization visit. This afternoon he met with Prime Minister Said Musa and various officials of the Belize government. Governor Hendricks’ delegation includes the Ambassador to Belize Enrique Hubbard, Secretary for Economic Development Juan Manuel Marzuca, President of the Chamber […]
On Saturday, May fifteenth, the Anglican Church of Belize will ordain its first three graduates of a four-year course at the Anglican Theological Institute in Belize City. The candidates are Lynda Carmita Moguel, Constancio Apolnario Perez and Illona Lousie Smiling. The ceremony is historical not only because the graduates who are Belizeans will be the […]
The Society for the Promotion of Education and Research is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary by holding an exhibition of the work they have done from 1969 to 1999. At the open day, three new educational reports produced by SPEAR were launched. Adele Catzim, SPEAR’s Chairperson says although the public may be aware of the organization […]
The works of Mexican painter Antonieta Figueroa are being featured in an exhibition at the Mexico/Belize Institute of Cooperation and Culture. Besides the show, which opens to the public on Monday, May 17th, Figueroa held a workshop this week with Belizean artists at the institute. News Five spoke with the artist through the aid of […]
One year ago the Image Factory on North Front Street, introduced an educational component to its gallery. The first show displayed photos of the damage caused by hurricanes that struck Belize. Today, the scenery is far more colorful as the gallery takes you on a tour of the life that exists underwater. The collection is […]
Tonight, G. Michael Reid takes a hard look at the recent cases of child molestation and the long term effects such incidents have on the victims and our society. “Hardly a day goes by of late, that we do not see at least one story on the news about some adult having sexually abused a […]
It was bound to happen. With the massive hysteria surrounding child abuse in Belize it was only a matter of time before someone took advantage of the situation to make a false accusation. Today a number of media houses received anonymous phone calls from an individual who said the editor of the Belize Times, Michael […]
