Riding in the open back of a pickup truck is a popular Belizean pastime, but on Friday it meant death for a Cayo man. Twenty-three year old Samuel Shish of Calla Creek Village was riding in the pan of a pickup belonging to Peter Margessam when, between mile sixty-nine and seventy on the Western Highway, […]
President of the Dominican Republic, Hipolito Mejia, arrived in Belize this evening for a one-day visit. Mejia was met at the Philip Goldson International Airport by Prime Minister Said Musa and their motorcade then passed through the principal streets of Belize City. The president heads a delegation of ten. On Wednesday talks will focus primarily […]
There are many people who spend a lot of time talking about preserving culture…but precious few who actually live the culture that is supposedly being preserved. Tonight we meet a man who works with his head and hands to defy that trend. Jose Sanchez, Reporting “Culture for Development–A Man at Work,” is Robert Mariano’s first […]
Good evening I’m James Adderley and it’s time for another ride on Sports Monday. Semi-pro basketball took centre stage at the City centre Friday night where the BTL Net clashed with the University of Belize. At the tip off its Ernest Broaster jumping against 6’8″ Eric Maye of the U.S. and we’re underway. We always […]
While most Belizeans are celebrating the third day of a three-day holiday weekend, a handful of lawyers and diplomats will be in Washington D.C. performing in the final act of our latest drama with Guatemala. Monday marks the opening of oral arguments at the OAS under the current negotiating framework supervised by that regional body. […]
Not all of next week’s diplomatic activity will be centred in Washington. On Tuesday evening President of the Dominican Republic, Hipolito Mejia, will arrive for a twenty-four hour visit. After being met at the airport by Prime Minister Said Musa, officials will hold a series of meetings the following day centred on trade and tourism, […]
One of the four inmates who escaped from Hattieville Prison on Wednesday has not only been captured, but also tried and convicted for his breakout. Twenty-year-old Terry Reyes was rounded up by police around eleven last night and this morning was sentenced in Magistrate’s Court to four years for escape. That time runs on top […]
One of Belize City’s most popular clothing outlets was the victim of a robbery this afternoon. Shortly before 2:30, three men entered Gaylord Store on King Street and held up two of the clerks at gunpoint. The men stole around a thousand dollars from the cash pan, but before escaping on their bicycles one of […]
It’s not about to overtake Buddhism, Islam or Christianity as one of the major religions of the world, but those adhering to the Baha’i faith are no less faithful to their beliefs. Thousands of them are travelling from all over the world to Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel for the official opening of the nineteen […]
The Belize Institute of Technology, a training ground for careers in electronics, today held a graduation ceremony for eight students in its computer repair and TV/VCR programme. In addition to receiving their certificates, the graduates demonstrated some of their knowledge. Santiago Sosa, director of the institute, says that the six month course has prepared them […]
Who among us, no matter what age, does not remember their favourite teacher? If the Ministry of Education has its way, Belize’s top educators will be remembered in more than just their students’ hearts. Ann-Marie reports from the ceremonies marking Teacher’s Day. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting Teachers travelled from all over the country to meet at […]
For a decade now computers have been the donation of choice for any wealthy individual, organisation or government that wants to demonstrate its friendship to Belize. But a simple gift of hardware without an overall plan for its use usually results in the new device becoming just an expensive paperweight. One charitable institution that has […]
After the donation of computers at Belize Rural High, Lord Ashcroft moved on to Saint John’s College for the launching of the Belize Centre for Art Education and Culture. The new facility was made possible through the generosity of the Belize government, the government of Taiwan and the Michael Ashcroft Foundation. Yasser Musa, Art Teacher, […]
The results of a post-mortem conducted on the body of David Zabaneh Jr. have been released by police. According to their report, the autopsy done in Florida certifies the cause of death as blows to the centre of the head and back of the neck. These injuries were consistent with those caused by a blunt […]
Crime in Belize seems to be getting more bizarre with every passing week. Around 7:30 Wednesday night police found twenty-eight year old Karim Armando Gomez, a farmer who lives in Benque Viejo lying face up with his severed head placed between his legs. The fully clothed corpse was found in the victim’s farmhouse at nearby […]
One suspected criminal may have headed across the border but another made the mistake of crossing in the opposite direction. Henry Lara, a resident of the village of Caoba in Guatemala’s Peten, has been convicted for two recent armed robberies and sentenced to a whopping thirty-six years in prison. Lara, found guilty in the Mother’s […]
Drug trafficking and money laundering are twin crimes facing many small countries. And in order to fight these problems a two-day workshop is being held at the Radisson attended by immigration and customs officials, the police, magistrates, and prosecuting attorneys. Rory Field, Director of Public Prosecutions, says that educating a team of professionals is necessary […]
It is the last standardised test that Caribbean high school students get to take. Ann-Marie was on hand today as Belize’s top scorers received some public recognition. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting Two hundred and forty-three Belizean students, who last year sat the Caribbean Examinations Council exams, CXC, today received certificates of excellence, which means they all […]
If Belizean music has a heart and soul it may belong to a man named Wilfred Peters. News 5’s Jose Sanchez spent some time with the legend this morning as his latest CD is ready to hit the market. Jose Sanchez, Reporting Bruk Down Music is one of Belize’s rare and original art forms. It […]
A joint police/BDF operation is combing the area around the Western Highway tonight after four dangerous inmates breached the walls of Hattieville Prison. The breakout occurred during the convicts recess period. According to Executive Governor of Prisons Bernard Adolphus, all four men were maximum security prisoners serving time for murder, attempted murder or manslaughter. Bernard […]
Progress is coming slowly in the case of a fourteen-year-old Belizean boy beaten to death last week by British soldiers. Today a joint press conference was held by police press officer G. Michael Reid and recently arrived British Army spokesman David Falcke. No new details of the investigation into the killing of David Zabaneh Jr. […]
If there was any drama at today’s press conference, it was due to the presence of Victor Pollard. Pollard, who describes himself as the stepfather of the deceased David Zabaneh Jr., expressed both anger at the killing and hope that those responsible will be brought to justice. Victor Pollard “And not having police been there, […]
However the investigation concludes, it is clear that alcohol played a major role in the death of David Zabaneh Jr. Today we asked members of the public how they feel about the all too common practice of underage drinking at Belizean bars, in the wake of last week’s tragedy. Citizen #1 “First of all I […]
A small Belize City grocery store was robbed this afternoon. Two armed men entered Charro’s store on Central American Boulevard around two o’ clock and held up the store’s owner, Teodoro Blanco and two of his employees. Blanco, who remained open for business, related the incident to News 5’s Jose Sanchez. Teodoro Blanco, Proprietor, Charro’s […]
While most robberies are committed with a gun or a knife, there are some thefts at sea that make use of a speargun, net or trap. The Fisheries Department reports that its conservation compliance unit has been active over the last two months, with nine people arrested for possession of illegal marine products, either undersized […]
