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Jump up will be free to public

The climactic event of the September Celebrations is the all day jump up held on Independence Day. This year the venue for the street party has been moved to the Barracks in and around BTL Park. Celebrations Coordinator Glenn Tillett says that everything will be ready for a good time. Glenn Tillett, September Celebrations Committee […]

History lives: Independence 1981

We won’t know for sure until the release of the latest census figures, but official estimates indicate that at least half of Belize’s current population was not yet born on the night the Union Jack was lowered at Government House in 1981. To be truthful, News Five wasn’t around then either, but with the help […]

Negotiators tour Belize and Guatemala

The timing of the visit was a coincidence, but the mid celebration arrival of a high level Guatemalan delegation along with two facilitators for the peace process had the Ministry of Foreign Affairs–not to mention the press corps–working overtime today. The first piece of news to emerge from the airport’s VIP lounge was that of […]

Guatemalan diplomat seeks to calm border tensions

For his part the Guatemalan Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs told journalists that a major concern of his government is the easing of tensions along the border. Ramiro Ordonez, Guatemalan Vice Foreign Minister “We believe that it is the objective of the military of both nations to maintain the peace, tranquility and security of the […]

Shoman looks for win-win solution

While the diplomats were all smiles, and hostilities seemed to melt as fast as a snow cone at the Agricultural Show, nobody in the room was foolish enough to believe that a settlement of the century and a half old dispute would be easy. The reality of negotiations dictates that there be give and take […]

Reichler and Ramphal will drive negotiations

Two people who are neither Guatemalan nor Belizean, but will have a major impact on the negotiations are the facilitators, one nominated by each of the two parties to the dispute. Guatemala has appointed well-known U.S. international lawyer, Paul Reichler, while Belize has chosen veteran diplomat and former Commonwealth Secretary General Sir Shridath Ramphal. The […]

Inquiry will examine policeman’s death

On Wednesday, the Belize Police Department will lay to rest one of their own men who died under mysterious circumstances at the Queen Street Police Station. Details are sketchy, but reports are that on Sunday night Onesimo Caliz, police constable number 64, was allegedly having an argument on the compound with his common law wife […]

Shopkeeper robbed at gunpoint

Though the Cash for Guns scheme might have gotten some high-powered weapons off the street, a robbery today in Belize City proves that there are still plenty of guns in the hands of criminals. At around ten o’clock this morning, Victor Matus the owner of Matus Shop at 37-B Fairweather Street, was held at pistol […]

Fuel prices rise again

On the 10th of September Belizean motorists who pulled up to their favourite gas station were greeted with news of higher prices at the pump. Not even one holiday later drivers are going to get it again. With the acquisition cost of refined fuels rising in concert with world crude oil markets, the latest round […]

Preparations finalised for George Price tribute

One of the traditions of the September Celebrations is an event called “Tribute to Belizean Patriots.” This year is special, however, as thousands will gather at the Belize City Centre to honour a man who is much more than just a patriot. George Price, the Father of Independence, will be recognized tonight as a National […]

Storm causes damage in Belize City

Just a few months ago Belize was the setting for the movie “After the Storm.” The same title could also be used to describe much of Belize City this morning. High winds and torrential rains lashed the coast causing some unusual damage. One sign at the Texaco gas station on North Front Street was partially […]

Paddlers compete on New River

If all you know about competitive paddling is the annual Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge, then watch this next story closely. The scene is the New River and the commentary comes courtesy of Orange Walk’s Centaur TV. Manuela Ayuso, Reporting As part of the September Celebrations in Orange Walk, 11 teams, 3 from the Orange […]

Gunman killed by cop in holdup attempt

It was the kind of holdup that could have ended in massive bloodshed. Instead the drama that unfolded Friday night in Roaring Creek ended shortly after it began, leaving only one man–a prospective robber–dead. At 9:15 p.m. a crowded bus was headed to Benque Viejo, having started its run an hour or so earlier at […]

Escaped convict captured in Red Bank

In other crime news, escaped convict Estevan Sho has been captured. He was arrested by police Friday morning, while he visited his home village of Red Bank. Prison authorities now believe that Sho neither had a key nor did he pick the lock on his cell at Hattieville Prison. Instead investigators suspect that Sho conspired […]

Deputy Prime Minister addresses UN

Had it not been for the United Nations special millennium summit, the season’s big diplomatic event would have been the convening of the 54th General Assembly. But with 160 of the world’s leaders speaking their minds last week, today’s opening received less than top billing. It did offer a chance to see some new faces, […]

Taiwan Vice President will visit Belize

While the Deputy Prime Minister is flexing his diplomatic muscles at the UN another nation’s deputy leader will soon be visiting Belize. In this case Taiwan’s number two man is a lady. Vice President of the Republic of China, Annette Lu, will arrive for a short overnight visit on September 28th as part of a […]

Slamming Bodies win dance contest

The National Dance Contest held Friday night may not have been widely advertised or heavily attended, but the participants were not lacking in enthusiasm. When the feet stopped moving, the dance group Slamming Bodies was crowned as winners. In related news, the Belize City Centre is the venue tonight for the Belize Song Contest. Eleven […]

Thousands flock to Expo 2000

After carnival, it has become the most well attended event of the September Celebrations. News Five’s Jose Sanchez dropped by Expo 2000 to get a taste of what’s new in Belizean business. Jose Sanchez, Reporting The showcase was organized by the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry and thousands of Belizeans bore the intense heat […]

Paranda music revived with new CD

In the film and album called “The Buena Vista Social Club” the traditional music and musicians of a Caribbean island were rediscovered by a visiting producer and suddenly the world beat a path to their door. While the coast of Central America may not be Cuba and Paranda may not be as hot as Salsa, […]

Lion Man competition brings out Belize’s best

Good evening I’m James Adderly and you’re locked into this week’s version of Sports Monday. Beep Philips of Customs and Melvin Torres of Port came up with a fantastic idea to weave a triathlon on the September Celebrations programme and what an excitement the Lion Man event turned out to be. We go to the […]

Musa’s State of the Nation: Good and getting better

The delivering of the State of the Nation address on the steps of the Administration Building in Belmopan seems to have become a People’s Untied Party tradition. This morning, speaking before a joint session of the House and Senate, Prime Minister Said Musa used the occasion to paint an upbeat picture of where the nation […]

Prime Minister offers support for Krem TV license

While the opposition may have been a no show this morning, it did not mean that the Prime Minister got a free pass. Speaking to journalists after his speech, Musa was asked the inevitable question: “Should radio Krem be given a TV license?” Prime Minister Said Musa “I don’t see why not.” Journalist “In the […]

Olympic Games open in Sydney

If you managed to either stay up very late last night or woke up very early this morning, you would have seen the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games, live from Sydney, Australia. The dramatic spectacle included the march of the world’s greatest athletes, including a couple from Belize. The commentary was provided by the […]

Lady softballers beat Guatemala

In sporting news closer to home, Belize’s women have won their first two softball games against Guatemala. Thursday night’s scores were 10-nothing and 6-3. Winning pitchers were Kenisha Sutherland and Mary Flowers. The series continues at Rogers Stadium on Saturday with the first of two games getting underway at 5:30.

Scouts spearhead coastal cleanup

On Saturday, a small army of Belizean youths will be out in force to clean up our coastline and rivers. The annual activity is held in connection with the international coastal cleanup organized by the Centre for Marine Conservation based in Washington, D.C. Several years ago the National Scouts of Belize became hosts of the […]