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The trial of former justice George Meerabux continued in the Supreme Court in Belize City today. The main point of contention in the courtroom this afternoon proved to be whether or not the best interest of justice was served when the Belize Advisory Council decided to hold the tribunal hearings en camera or behind closed […]
Written on January 18, 2002 | Posted in
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Meanwhile in a downstairs courtroom of the Supreme Court, the rape, maim and attempted murder of a thirty-eight year old woman continued before Justice John Gonzalez. As News 5’s Ann-Marie Williams describes, today the defence attorneys did their best to punch holes in the prosecution’s case. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting The prosecution called its first witness […]
Written on January 18, 2002 | Posted in
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Benqueños are tonight preparing to be on the receiving end of what’s sure to be serious campaign efforts by both political parties. After Councillor Pedro Guerra Mena passed away late last year, the Ministry of Local Government has decided to hold a bi-election to fill his seat on the Town Council. News 5 understands that […]
Written on January 18, 2002 | Posted in
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As residents of the south affected by Hurricane Iris continue to struggle for a sense of normalcy, relief aid is still coming in from abroad. Today, the Colombian government is the latest international friend to step up with supplies. News 5’s Janelle Chanona reports. Janelle Chanona, Reporting This morning Colombian Naval vessel the A.R.C. Providencia […]
Written on January 18, 2002 | Posted in
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Since the banana industry was crippled after Hurricane Iris wiped out plantations down south, the fruit has been a scarcity on the local market. But for banana lovers everywhere, including some members of our staff, there is some good news to report. We managed to find a good supply of bananas at the Queen’s Square […]
Written on January 18, 2002 | Posted in
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While Belize is known for its distinctly colonial architecture, in the rest of Central America, much different but no less beautiful, structural styles dominate the cityscapes. Today News 5’s Jacqueline Woods got a sneak peak at an exhibit that will focus on one type of architecture that’s very popular in neighbouring Mexico. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting […]
Written on January 18, 2002 | Posted in
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It’s been no secret that the Belize Ports Authority would be the next major government asset to be put on the privatisation block. And although negotiations with various potential buyers have been ongoing, it was only today that the formal prospectus was released to the public. Selling price for the package, consisting of the Belize […]
Written on January 17, 2002 | Posted in
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Four witnesses for the prosecution testified today in the case of James Pelayo, Amir Sutherland, Melvin Guzman and Ricardo Alamilla, accused of the rape, maim and attempted murder of a thirty-eight year old Ladyville woman on May seventh, 2000. News 5’s Ann-Marie Williams was once again in the courtroom. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting Cuban doctor Rodriguez […]
Written on January 17, 2002 | Posted in
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Dangriga police are tonight looking for two men who held up patrons at a local bar in the early morning hours of Thursday. According to police reports, around 1:00 a.m. two masked men armed with a gun and a knife walked into the Malibu bar and demanded money. The four people inside at the time, […]
Written on January 17, 2002 | Posted in
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Preparations are beginning to intensify for next month’s hosting of the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting and concurrent joint summit with the presidents of Central America. Arriving today for meetings with the Foreign Ministry was Secretary General of SICA, the Central American Integration System, Oscar Santamaria, along with a team of SICA and Nicaraguan officials. […]
Written on January 17, 2002 | Posted in
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Today, the Belize Customs Department got “Power”, and guess what, it comes on four legs. That’s right, today the United States Ambassador to Belize, Russell Freeman handed over the first canine for the Customs Department to comptroller Omar Sabido. Power’s speciality is narcotics detection and for the past six weeks, has been bonding with his […]
Written on January 17, 2002 | Posted in
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With prizes running as high as a better-than-average Lotto jackpot, the promotions run by Courts are a serious matter for thousands of Belizeans. Today the latest lucky winner got a chance to add to his already formidable earnings. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The coupons worth a total of twenty-five thousand dollars were well stocked and ready […]
Written on January 17, 2002 | Posted in
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With the green light given by government and the engineering component of the project already underway, now does not seem to be the most appropriate time to voice opposition to the Chalillo dam. But that has not stopped a number of people from putting out a message of warning to anyone willing to listen. Earlier […]
Written on January 17, 2002 | Posted in
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The case of Meerabux versus the Attorney General opened today in the courtroom of Supreme Justice Christopher Blackman. Having been removed from the bench by the Governor General on the advice of the Belize Advisory Council, former Justice George Meerabux is seeking redress in the Supreme Court for what he claims are the infringement of […]
Written on January 16, 2002 | Posted in
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The constitutional redress of former Justice Meerabux is not the only high profile case being heard in the Supreme Court. News 5’s Ann-Marie Williams reports. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting The trial of four teenagers: James Pelayo, Melvin Guzman, Ricardo Alamilla and Amir Sutherland accused of the attempted murder, rape and maim of a Ladyville woman, entered […]
Written on January 16, 2002 | Posted in
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A San Ignacio woman has been conned out of sixty thousand dollars and has nothing to show for it. Police say forty-five year old Nora Torres, a businesswoman of a West Street address in San Ignacio reported that between September 2000 and 2001 she paid out the money to one Marchelian Stratmore Requena. According to […]
Written on January 16, 2002 | Posted in
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Even though there thousands of Belizeans living with HIV/AIDS, only a few hundred are aware of their condition. These people can tell you that treatment for this deadly disease is not close to where it should be in Belize. Well today, the Japanese government made a donation to G.O.B. that will make a significant impact […]
Written on January 16, 2002 | Posted in
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The Opposition United Democratic Party has appointed a new Senator as prescribed by the new constitutional amendment. She is Maria Windsor of Benque Viejo. Windsor, a teacher for the past twenty years also has knowledge of journalism and curriculum assessment. She presently teaches English and Spanish at Mount Carmel High School in her hometown. Her […]
Written on January 16, 2002 | Posted in
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If you’re one of those people who’ve been feeling like every time something is done to the streets of Belize City, along comes another group of people who dig them right back up again, trust us, you’re not alone. Well today, one of our news teams has an explanation for at least some of the […]
Written on January 16, 2002 | Posted in
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Being a good bartender entails more than just fixing fancy drinks and collecting big tips from happily inebriated customers. That was the message this afternoon as a training course for budding mixologists was held at the Biltmore. Lucy Fleming, Belize Hotel Association “People had the opportunity to not only learn about the bar and bartending, […]
Written on January 16, 2002 | Posted in
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It’s no state secret that for too many years, much of Belize’s history has been exhibited in other countries to be enjoyed by other people. Fortunately, that practice is set to come to a screeching halt as Belize gets ready to open its first major museum. Today News 5 got a sneak peak of the […]
Written on January 16, 2002 | Posted in
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The management of Belize Electricity Limited today came as close as they may ever dare to guaranteeing consumers that rates will drop once the Chalillo Hydro Project comes on stream. That prediction accompanied the announcement that the Public Utilities Commission has approved the new power purchase agreement under which B.E.L. will buy current from its […]
Written on January 15, 2002 | Posted in
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The trial of four teenagers: James Pelayo, Melvin Guzman, Ricardo Alamilla and Amir Sutherland, accused of the attempted murder, rape and maim of a thirty-six year old woman, began today. In May 2000, the four men allegedly offered the victim, a Ladyville resident, a ride to her home from the Crooked Tree Village cut-off where […]
Written on January 15, 2002 | Posted in
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In other crime news, police report that another Chinese owned shop has been hit by robbers. This time the victim was sixty-five year old Zhang Young Sa, proprietor of a store on North Front Street. Zhang says that after 11:00 Monday morning three men entered his place and ordered beers. When one of them asked […]
Written on January 15, 2002 | Posted in
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Whenever we report a fire on this newscast, one of the first questions our reporters ask is “how did it start?” While sometimes the answer is obvious, often it is not. This week Belizean fire-fighters are getting some help to improve the odds on giving a correct answer. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting They are responsible for […]
Written on January 15, 2002 | Posted in
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