It’s not the first time the Sunshine Preschool across from St. John’s Cathedral has been targeted by thieves. But this time, the culprits took everything they could carry. Today a shocked and saddened staff tried to clean up the mess and figure out what to do this time to make the school more secure. When […]
Belizean firefighters may soon find themselves part of a Canadian exchange program. But while Fire Chief Henry Baizar and a Canadian counterpart, Bob Beckett were exploring the possibilities over the past few days, an important piece of equipment arrived. News Five was at the Port Authority this morning for the handing over of a Canadian […]
Today the Belize City Council and the Pan American Health Organization hosted a forum on the “Healthy City”. Representatives of government departments, NGOs and other agencies whose help would be needed were invited to present their views on the initiative which the City Council says it plans to adopt next year. The consultant from the […]
It’s Channel Five’s eighth birthday and to celebrate, viewers are invited to tune in for a special celebration every night this week from eight to ten p.m. The fun begins tonight, but it’s not too late to get your coupons with your name and phone number in the birthday box. Extra coupons have been published […]
Good evening, I’m James Adderley so pull up for this fresh version of Sports Monday. Week nine of the Regent Millennium Cup has come and gone and in its wake a new leader has emerged in the standings. We go to the National Stadium here in Belize City where Acros Bombers plays host to Sagitun […]
Residents of Punta Gorda Town are still reeling after the seemingly inexplicable death of five-year-old Ezekiel Nesbitt. He was found floating in the sea just yards from the restaurant where his father and sister were waiting for food. He had been brutally beaten. No one knows why. Those who knew Ezekiel, or Zeke as he […]
A Maya Island Air flight had a close call today when it overshot the runway and ended up in the sea. Fortunately no one was hurt. News Five was at the scene. Eyewitness “The plane was coming in straight. We no really know what happen after that; we just never hear the engine again.” Q: […]
Wilfred Lauriano, who is on death row for the murder of Diego Tzul at the Queen’s Square Market in 1993 had his appeal dismissed last week by the three judges of the Court of Appeal. His attorney Kirk Anderson had filed the petition after another man, Jason Clarke, reportedly indicated to him that he and […]
This week, the British Forces Broadcasting Service, B.F.B.S., is asking their listeners to help them help the blind, both in Belize and in the United Kingdom. Announcers at the station and wives of British Army Training Support Unit Belize, BATSUB, held a radiothon to raise funds for the British Charity Wireless for the Blind. The […]
This week the National Y2K Council told Belizeans they need not fear the Y2K computer bug because for months now the various sectors of the economy which would be most affected have been spending lots of time and money making sure their equipment is Y2K compliant. But what about all the speculation that ATM machines […]
Today one of Belize’s best loved entertainers got a chance to show off some of his favorite up and coming young stars at the launch of a children’s music video. While the song is catchy and the kids have a good time, there is a serious message behind the fun. UNICEF is hoping that kids […]
But while the rights of children were being promoted today in Belize City, in Punta Gorda police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the disappearance and death of a five year old boy on Tuesday night. At this time they are treating the case as a homicide and have detained a man for questioning. The child’s […]
While police in Punta Gorda investigate the death of a child, a family in Santa Elena, Cayo is hoping their little girl is still alive. J. Alexander Strohl told news five today that he and his wife have been looking for their ten-year old daughter since October when her grandmother failed to bring her back […]
In an effort to allay fears about the Y2K computer bug and its possible effects on Belize this January 1st, the National Y2K Council of Belize has embarked on a public awareness campaign. Today they met at the Radisson Fort George to tell the public what steps have been taken to make Belize Y2K compliant. […]
Belize Electricity Limited has released the findings of a General Electric International Power systems study to determine the most favorable electricity generation option to meet Belize’s growing energy needs. The study recommends that BEL pursue the hydro expansion at Chalillo with the construction of the dam and powerhouse upstream of the Mollejon. With Belize’s energy […]
The US Embassy in Belize today announced the annual sugar quota for Belize. Its down from last year, but the Embassy says thirty-eight other countries which enjoy the preferential prices under the quota system all got a slight reduction, except Mexico which has a fixed amount due to the North American Free Trade Agreement. No […]
Today students at the University College of Belize took a little time off from class to join in the Garifuna Settlement Day Celebrations, The students held a cultural day to learn more about the Garifuna language, food and clothing. The activity was planned by UCB’s Southern Students Association. Gertrude Joseph “Is to bring the Garifuna […]
The Belize National Football Selection got a boost today from the private sector with a cash donation from PEBCO Belize Limited. The company handed over fifteen thousand dollars today to support the team they say has worked hard to promote the sport and has made a positive impact on the lives of young Belizeans. PEBCO […]
It’s been four working days since the Minister responsible for Prisons said he would be launching an inquiry into why a prison inmate, Raymond Flowers was at a football game in Belize City — apparently unsupervised — on November seventh. The matter is still not resolved. Today, News Five was finally able to obtain a […]
Within days of taking office, the Attorney General Godfrey Smith launched his three-year plan for reforming Belize’s judiciary. Today he took the first steps towards bringing the nation’s lawyers, judges and magistrates closer to his vision. At a legal summit entitled, “The Bench and Bar in the New Millennium” members of the legal profession explored […]
Although they are no longer referring to it as a “certification” process the United States government today released its list of countries President Bill Clinton considers to be major illicit drug producing or drug transit countries. Belize, which was on the list of “major” countries last year has been moved to the list of “regions […]
The police have arrested two men in connection with a burglary at the Xtra House on Cemetery Road. Twenty-eight year old Errol Swift of Amara Avenue and thirty-five year old Andy Avilez of Ebony Street were today charged with burglary. The store’s owner Vinod Chawla reported the break in occurred sometime between ten Friday night […]
Belize is benefiting this week from its membership with the Caribbean Tourism Organization. In conjunction with the Belize Tourism Board, C.T.O., which provides training for its member countries, is hosting a four-day workshop for teachers at B.T.B. Sherilee Rivero, the Product Development Officer for the Belize Tourism Board, says the workshop is part of B.T.B.’s […]
A chiropractor and physical therapist is the new Director of Physical Therapy at Helpage’s Philip Hall Therapy Center. Dr. Orlando Pelayo, who has been practicing in Belize for twenty years tells News Five besides helping the residents, the Helpage Center is licensed by the Social Security Board to provide services to those who are injured […]
