Even though he won’t give Chris Rock a run for his money, aspiring comedian Kirk Yarde hopes Belizeans will run to see his stand-up routine. Yarde stopped by News Five today and gave us a preview of the show. Kirk Yarde, Comedian “What happened is one day I was coming across the big bridge no […]
It may not be a large delegation, in fact it will probably be considered tiny, but the three athletes and three officials from Belize attending the Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Canada will be waving their flag just as proudly as the bigger contingents. The six Belizeans, cyclists Ernest “Jawmaine” Meighan, and Andrew Smiling, athlete […]
Just about everyone would agree that Belize needs more jobs, but what good are more career opportunities in growing fields like tourism unless young people can acquire the skills needed for the job? This week educators are examining this very issue and how to create centers for employment and vocational training that will address the […]
It seems that they just couldn’t resist the chance to squeeze one more measure of political mileage out of the controversy surrounding Michael Ashcroft in London. So today even as the accusations against the wealthy businessman were running out of steam in Great Britain, the United Democratic Party held a press conference to vent their […]
Following an emergency meeting On Monday night the public will come together to give support to the families of murdered children thirteen year old Sherilee Nicholas, twelve year old Jackie Fern Malic, nine year old Jay Blades and nine year old Erica Wills. The series of killings, which occurred over the past ten months, has […]
Five men have been charged in connection with the theft of a number of weapons from the Eastern Division police Station. Late this evening news five was informed that James Hyde of Fabers Road has been charged with handling stolen goods, and Kareem Young has been charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm. Three construction […]
Generation X may be the term used to describe those in their twenties but to Leroy “The Grandmaster” Young, Generation X is an anthology of over thirty-five of his poems. “The Grandmaster” who had his poetic beginnings as a rapper with Belize’s own Fresh Breeze Crew, launched his second anthology across the street from his […]
Besides swimming classes, art lessons and summer school for those needing an extra academic boost, this summer vacation many of Belize’s children are taking their time off to learn something new or strengthen their skills. Today News Five was invited out to the MCC grounds where some youngsters were learning about more than just kicking […]
They are the first people we call at the first sign of smoke and the first people we blame when the houses burn down. But does Belize’s Fire Department deserves all the criticism from the public and is their constant pleas for more manpower and better equipment just excuses? Some American firefighters on a training […]
On the night of June twenty-fifth about fifty people were left homeless when their homes were destroyed in the Victoria Street fire. Since the tragedy, the families have been slowly trying to get back on their feet. Some members have been fortunate to get assistance from friends and co-workers. Such is the case of the […]
Monday, when we first ran the story of a stabbing on Victoria Street in Belize City, a young man claimed to have seen an East Indian man creep up to the bed where Desiree Flowers was lying and stab her repeatedly. Now the victim is saying there was no stranger that it was this same […]
On Monday night, two men wearing stockings over their faces stormed into Luis store on Lizarraga Avenue in King’s Park and robbed Tie Lin Liang of seven hundred dollars. What they didn’t know was the owner who has been through this before was videotaping them. Liang who did not wish to appear on camera, says […]
One week after the police reported the theft of seven guns and ammunition from the National Exhibit Room on Queen Street, CIB has detained five men. Although the police would not comment on the identities of those being held, News Five understands they were among the crew doing construction work on the Eastern Division police […]
The Commission of Inquiry appointed by the Prime Minister, Said Musa to investigate the death of a Guatemalan, Mateo Ramirez in the border village of Arenal in June, will be convened in Belmopan next week. The inquiry will be held in the Belmopan Magistrate Court on Wednesday and Thursday, July 28 and 29 beginning at […]
The mystery surrounding the death of nine year old Erica Wills continues to deepen. The child’s remains were found on Saturday, exactly three weeks after she disappeared near her home on Cemetary Road in Belize City. Who she went with and why, is still unknown, and now the medical examiner says it may be impossible […]
While the police and medical examiner wrestle with solving the child murders, the National Organization for the Prevention of Child Abuse has become increasingly disturbed, not only by the killings, but the complacency that seems to exist in the homes of the children being targeted. Director Lorna McDougal says it is the children from poor […]
Over the next two weeks, children from all over Belize City are participating in the City Council’s annual summer program. The rain drove them to 4th Floor of the Commercial Center today, but the bad weather didn’t dampen their fun. Olga Gordon “We’re having our summer program. This is the third of its kind and […]
Some Belizean air travelers got an unanticipated dose of excitement this evening en route to Miami. Reports reaching News Five say the American Airlines flight which left Belize this afternoon encountered some troublesome indications on it’s cockpit instruments which the pilot could not correct. As a precaution he requested that the control tower at Miami […]
It seems we are always hearing about conferences and strategic planning, but concrete action is harder to come by. The Women’s Issues Network Belize has issued a report, “Woman at Work” on fifty women who attended a recent policy seminar. It highlights the challenges facing women in the Belizean work force. Coordinator Gayla Fuller promises […]
Characterizing it as an historic event the Prime Minister signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Garifuna Council on Saturday. The major points include protecting the land and sea areas inhabited and used by the Garinagu, the prevention of discrimination against Garifuna workers, and the development of social projects and programs particularly in the […]
From punta rock to painting, one Belizean artist has made a name for himself both in Belize and Germany. Like many Belizeans who have moved abroad, Pen Cayetano and his wife Ingrid have brought their children: Mali, Beni and Ibo home for their summer vacation to relax and learn about their culture. Although they have […]
First there was Sherilee Nicholas, then Jackie Fern Malic and maybe–after unidentified remains found– Jay Blades. Now there is Erica Wills. Her bones were found this weekend, exactly three weeks after she disappeared. For such a small country, Belize has had more than its share of child murders in the last ten months. Despite the […]
Over a year ago the largest armed robbery in Belize’s history took place just three miles outside of Belmopan. A BDF soldier was killed and dozens of citizens held at gunpoint and robbed by at least eight men in fatigues who jumped the border to Guatemala. Two citrus workers were arrested, but later released. This […]
A young woman was stabbed repeatedly at her home on Victoria Street on Saturday morning. A witness, Roland Small told police he was awakened around three a.m. and saw a man of East Indian descent creeping across the room towards Desiree Flowers bed and then stab her over and over. She was rushed to the […]
As the London press continues it’s saturation coverage of international magnate Michael Ashcroft the Government of Belize has issued an open letter to Britain’s media saying essentially that “enough is enough”. The release acknowledges that our government has no intention of getting involved in the political affairs of the United Kingdom but that the hounding […]
