Belize City was the venue for a couple of early morning robberies over the weekend. According to police reports at 2:00am Sunday, 21-year old Eric Dominguez was accosted at the corner of Hyde’s Lane and New Road by 8 men who relieved him of several articles of gold jewelry and $50 in cash. Three and […]
Also in the wee hours of Sunday morning a 30-year old Belize City woman reports that she was raped. According to a police release she boarded a taxi around 2:30 in front of Lodge Hall on Regent Street West. Instead of taking her home as requested, the driver took her to a house on Central […]
He was here for only a short time but he leaves a long shadow on the quality of Belizean justice. The terms of Supreme Court Justice Shanks formally comes to an end on Thursday and last Friday night the Bar Association honoured him with a farewell ceremony. The British jurist was presented with a published […]
As the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital makes the transition from direct government management to a more privatized administration, the people who work there will also need to make changes. The nurses, through the Belize Nurses Association, are aware of this and are taking steps to strengthen their skills as well as their bargaining position. One […]
On May 12th Belize’s 2000 Population Census gets underway. The Central Statistical Office which will be conducting the exercise has been holding several meetings with village leaders and chairpersons to brief them on the role they will play in making sure the Census reaches all parts of the country and is conducted in a smooth […]
As sporting events go it’s no threat to the Holy Saturday Cross-Country. But over the weekend 12 teams representing the nation’s foremost birdwatchers spread out over the country in search of the greatest number of species to be spotted in a 24-hour period. The winning squad, made up of tour guides and ornithologists from the […]
Good evening I’m James Adderly and you’re tuned in to another edition of Sports Monday. The National Football Team of Belize put its squabbling aside to face the real opposition yesterday at the People’s Stadium playing host El Salvador in Game II of the World Cup Qualifying series after losing Game I 5-zip at San […]
While summit meetings are great media events their lengthy lists of resolutions are usually forgotten long before the words fade from the fax paper. But the real work of such gatherings, like the one now taking place in Havana, is the time spent by world leaders meeting one on one. Today Belizean Prime Minister Said […]
In other international news Belize has become the 8th country to ratify the treaty establishing a permanent international court. This is a court which would have jurisdiction if national courts are unwilling or unable to administer justice to people accused of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. The issue has come up most recently […]
The Mennonite communities of Belize have a well-deserved reputation as places where the ethic of hard work reigns supreme. And that attitude extends to the entire family, with the very young to very old joining in the productive effort. The downside of that otherwise commendable trait, however, is that sometimes tragic accidents occur on the […]
13-year-old Jameel Torres remains in the Karl Heusner Memorial hospital after he was knocked down by a Novelo’s bus at the corner of Kraal and Fabers Road. Torres was on a bike along with a friend when the accident occurred. On Thursday, the bus driver, Alphine Jergenson, told News Five that he attempted to avoid […]
The finalists from all 6 districts have now been selected and 12 proud but nervous primary school students are studying hard, some quite literally burning the midnight oil. The big event of course is the National Spelling Bee. Just so you’ll know whom to root for we’ll give you the winners of the district championships […]
It’s a familiar story around Belize: too many students and not enough classrooms. Today News Five’s Jacqueline Woods took a look at one particular educational situation in Belize City and found that while things are bad, there is hope on the horizon. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Today schools across the country closed for the Easter break […]
Strong young men in tight spandex shorts…no wonder Belizean women are among the biggest fans of the Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling Classic. Tonight News Five’s Janelle Chanona, quite a fan herself, takes a look at what to expect in this year’s competition. Janelle Chanona, Reporting The end of every Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling […]
It’s a familiar script on Belizean roads and streets, the only variation being the climax of the final act. 13-year-old Jameel Torres appears to have escaped the grim reaper but tonight lies in a stable though guarded condition at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. The teenager suffered head injuries and a deep cut to the […]
Dangriga police are still questioning the usual suspects tonight after a businessman was robbed and his wife knocked unconscious by three masked men wearing military fatigues. Richard Chou, operator of the Dangriga Medical Lab on St. Vincent Street, told News Five that he locked his doors around 8 o’clock Wednesday night and he and his […]
As far as the United States is concerned the big news involving Cuba this week is the tug of war over 6 year old Elian Gonzalez. But for the rest of the world the South Summit now being held in Havana is a story of more lasting significance. At this evening’s session our own Prime […]
It’s become a regular part of military and police training throughout the region. This year the Exercise Tradewinds 2000 was held in Puerto Rico. Today 43 Belizeans returned from the two-week operation. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The BDF soldiers and members of the police force spent two weeks in Puerto Rico getting trained in internal security, […]
When it first came on the scene some three decades ago its was referred to as “the piggy bank”, due to it’s diminutive size when compared to the foreign branches of giants like Barclays, Scotia and The Royal Bank of Canada. But today Atlantic Bank is thriving. An announcement from manager Sandra Bedran indicates that […]
Last year’s finale could not have been more exciting and today the Belize Basketball Association announced plans for its upcoming season which will hopefully build on the success of 1999. Friday night, June 2nd is opening night with a rematch between defending champs Phoenix-Footlocker Raiders and runners-up BTL Nets. The league’s press released anticipated at […]
Professionals from the ministries of Human Development, Health and Education, as well as representatives of law enforcement and community development are meeting at the Radisson Fort George to see what can be done to address the problem of sexual abuse and violence against children. The two-day conference is organized by the University College of Belize. […]
To find the best birds, birdwatchers have to get out in the field early. And that’s just what News Five’s Janelle Chanona and George Tillett did to chronicle the early morning ceremonies at a well known national attraction. Since it was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1984, the area around Crooked Tree village has been […]
Last Wednesday a Belize City family reported to police that their teenage son was missing. But their account was not the usual missing person report in which a troubled child rebels against authority and runs away from home. The police are being cautious but the family suspects foul play. Jacqueline Woods, reporting The family of […]
The last time he traveled to Cuba, in February of last year, it was on a state visit, which deepened bilateral relations between two neighbours. This week Prime Minister Said Musa is back on the communist island to participate in what’s become known as the South-South Summit. Over 130 delegations are present, of which 40 […]
St. John’s College will soon be welcoming a new headmaster to its campus. He is Jose Antonio Vega. 40-year-old Vega, more properly Dr. Vega, holds masters and doctoral degrees in educational administration from St. Louis University in the U.S.A. Born in Orange Walk Town, he previously taught at Muffles High School as well as SJC […]
