It took the same twelve member jury that convicted Hillaire Sears of murder, about three hours to recommend a custodial sentence. Sears, who was found guilty last week of the murder of Rodwell Neal, was ordered to spend the rest of his life in prison. Sears, who pleaded for mercy from the dock this morning, […]
A German businessman who is said to have built a financial empire in Belize remains missing tonight, but there are growing doubts that his disappearance is the result of any foul play. Steve Saemmler-Klein, managing director of Butterfield Reimer and Associates, as well as a number of related businesses, has not been heard from since […]
A San Ignacio man has been charged in connection with a shooting and robbery that took place on Tuesday. Hershel Jimmy Brown of a Western Highway address in San Ignacio was charged with the crimes of robbery, wounding and use of deadly means of harm. It is alleged that on Tuesday night he entered the […]
Today, over a hundred and thirty representatives from a wide cross-section of governmental and non-governmental organizations met in Belize City to participate in the National Marine Forum 2002. Coordinated by the Belize Audubon Society, the gathering aims to create a plan of action to protect our marine resources. According to Audubon’s Valdemar Andrade, it will […]
Traditionally, the many hams and turkeys that grace Belizean tables at Christmas have almost always been imported from abroad. But in recent years the increased enterprise and skill of local producers, the encouragement of government, and the patriotic preferences of local consumers, have combined to make Christmas dinner a home grown Belizean affair. Yesterday on […]
The big news on the basketball beat this week is the much anticipated national high school championship games scheduled to take place on Friday and Saturday at the Belize City Centre. And while the tournament signals the end of the high school season, some of the players won’t stop sweating for another week. Specially appointed […]
Friday will be a night to remember at the Image Factory as three of Belize’s most creative voices will be performing excerpts from their latest works. This afternoon, News 5’s Jacqueline Woods caught up with the senior member of the trio. John Alexander Watler, Reciting poem “In a tiny manger lay a porcelain child, upon […]
The group may not be household name, but the Belize chapter of the International Club For Women has been working diligently over the past thirteen years to help local charitable organisations and families who are in need. Especially around this time of the year, the fifty-seven club members are busy planning functions to help others […]
After buying out the flea market on Saturday you will hopefully still have enough change left to spring for some entertainment on Sunday night. Jacqueline Woods explains why it will be money well spent. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting This is one Christmas gift that does not come wrapped in pretty paper and ribbon; but the package […]
