A teenager from Punta Gorda is clinging to life at the K.H.M.H. after he was shot in the chest by a robber. Thirteen year old Rodney Borland was behind the counter at his family’s shop around 8:00 on Friday night when a masked man, armed with a handgun came in and demanded money. When Borland […]
Chinese owned businesses in Cayo and Stann Creek were also hit by armed robbers over the weekend. On Friday night twenty-four year old Tom Wu had his nine millimetre pistol, cell phone and an undisclosed quantity of cash stolen by a pair of men described as Hispanic in appearance. One of the jackers hit Wu […]
Fifteen-year-old Teddy Reyes is recovering at the K.H.M.H. after he was shot while caught trespassing Saturday night. Jose Antonio Nunez, who owns Bel Taco and Chi Chi’s Night Club on Hyde’s Lane, says his dogs alerted him to something unusual and he went outside to investigate. Jose Antonio Nunez, Owner, Chi Chi’s Night Club “I […]
A freak accident on the Hummingbird Highway has claimed the life of a Dangriga man. Fifty-five year old Ruben Rosado was killed when a parked vehicle rolled backwards down a hill and ran him over. Rosado was a passenger in a Ford pickup which was towing another vehicle down the Hummingbird toward Dangriga. According to […]
With a growing number of Caribbean countries planning to eliminate the Privy Council as their final appellate court for class A murders, today, the European community formally put in their two cents on the issue. Via a press release from the British High Commission in Belmopan, the European Union characterizes attempts by Belize and Barbados […]
B.T.L. Park at high noon is not an often used time or place for signing official documents, but today it served just fine as the backdrop for a bi-national health initiative. News 5’s Marion Ali has the details. Marion Ali, Reporting Health Minister Jose Coye, and mayors representing the nation’s nine municipalities today signed a […]
This afternoon Beverly Smith-Lopez was laid to rest following a funeral service at St. Ignatius Church. The size of the crowd reflected the tremendous number of lives she touched during an all too short career as an educator, dramatist, comedienne and arts administrator. Our camera caught the procession on Euphrates Avenue en route to Lord’s […]
Good evening I’m James Adderley and you’re locked into this fresh dish of Sports Monday. Week five of the B.P.F.L. semi-pro football season found Acros Real Verdes of San Ignacio inside the People’s Stadium against Orange Walk’s Juventus. Would Juventus prevail as it did against Kulture Yabra on Wednesday night at the M.C.C. Grounds? It’s […]
It was the kind of industrial accident that could have turned out much worse. And although this morning’s leak of deadly ammonia gas at the Nova Shrimp Farm did not result in any serious injuries, for a while things were pretty tense. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods reports from the scene in Ladyville. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting […]
The epidemic of violent shootings continues to rage across Belize City. On Thursday night twenty-two year old Dennis Gladden became the latest casualty when he took a bullet in the face. Gladden was standing on Tigris Street near King around 7:30 when a young man rode up on a bicycle and opened fire. Gladden is […]
In other crime news, a U.S. couple residing in the beautiful seaside village of Hopkins has discovered that paradise is not without problems. Sixty-eight year old Katherine Cormier told police that around 7:00 on Thursday morning she answered a knock on her door only to find a pair of robbers. The men forced their way […]
While police have received well deserved praise for their quick arrests in the Paslow fire and several recent shootings, their record is much less impressive when it comes to non violent–so called “white collar”–crime. After almost three months of investigating this summer’s immigration scandal, not a single arrest has been made. The case is now […]
A graduation ceremony held today in Belize City may not signal a speed-up in the immigration investigation, but it just may help decrease the crime rate in the future. News 5’s Marion Ali has more. Marion Ali, Reporting As part of its five-year Policing Plan, the Belize Police Department is providing the force with more […]
In the States there’s a growing debate about the eating habits of teenagers, most of whom seem to be addicted to a diet of Big Macs, fries and a super size Coke. Unfortunately, Belize with its dala chicken and greasy fries, is not much better off. That’s why public health officials are trying their best […]
A few short years ago it seemed like a decent hospital room was hard to find. But today a host of new medical facilities are actually advertising their quality care. The latest ribbon cutting occurred this afternoon…and the location may surprise you. Janelle Chanona, Reporting This afternoon, Minister of Health Joe Coye and Mrs. Joan […]
As we reported last night, the theme of this year’s Mental Health Day involves the effect of violence on young people. In February of this year, on the occasion of Children’s Week, News 5’s Jacqueline Woods worked with twelve year old Kayla Arnold to produce a report that looked at violent crime through the eyes […]
In just under three months since police began their investigation into the affairs of the Ministry of Immigration, officers have discovered enough information to substantiate the allegation that a significant number of people who had never set foot in Belize, obtained Belizean citizenship and passports through deception and corruption. And while that seemingly endless probe […]
A Belize City man has been charged in connection with a shooting death on Tuesday night. This evening, twenty-four year old Darren Bank of an Oleander Street address was charged with the murder of Ryan Alford. Alford was shot several times on Tuesday night while he was standing at the corner of Jasmine and Hibiscus […]
A man already charged with murder will likely be charged with a second count as one of his alleged victims has died of her wounds. Dorla Martin passed away last night in the K.H.M.H. where she had been receiving treatment since being shot on August seventh. U.S. National Robert Moore is accused of shooting Martin […]
Today, Prime Minister Said Musa embarked on the first leg of a nationwide tour, signalling the start of what promises to be a long election campaign. The mission started in Corozal Bay this morning where the P.M. toured parts of the Corozal district with Minister of Works and area representative Vildo Marin. The government officials […]
After an initial flurry of publicity surrounding the introduction of the proposals to end the Guatemalan claim, the debate has inevitably cooled as people ostensibly give the documents a closer read. Today, however, one important group of citizens gathered to work out their opinions. News 5’s Marion Ali reports. Marion Ali, Reporting With Belizeans and […]
The subject of mental health, once confined to the confidentiality of the psychiatrist’s office, is increasingly a matter of public discourse. With today having been declared World Mental Health Day by the United Nations, Belizeans took the opportunity to reflect on what’s happening in our heads. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods was no exception. Jacqueline Woods, […]
The notion of Belize as a bridge between the Caribbean islands and the mainland of Central America is probably older than any of the real bridges crossing the Haulover Creek. Earlier this week that concept was revived with the announcement that Air Jamaica would soon begin regular service between Montego Bay and Belize City. But […]
She was an actress, dramatist, comedienne, educator, administrator and a dozen other things to do with the arts…but above all, Beverly Smith-Lopez was a uniquely Belizean personality. Tonight she is dead. Smith died of heart complications just before noon today at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, where she had been admitted since the weekend. Last […]
It was a Tuesday night of mayhem in Belize City as it appears that a group of young men went on a crime spree that included car theft, wounding and ultimately murder. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods picked up the story this morning. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Witnesses who did not wish to appear on camera say […]
