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He killed his girlfriend with his unlicensed revolver, but today Roger Lewis remains a free man and no charges have been filed against him. Lewis was detained following the Monday night shooting of Lorei Wagner, which occurred while the pair were together in her bedroom. Police sources tell News 5 that Lewis claims the shooting […]
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Tonight, we regret to announce the death of Belize City businessman, Alvin Godfrey. Godfrey, who was shot in the face on April twenty-ninth, died around four-thirty this morning, apparently as a result of complications stemming from his gunshot wounds. The two men arrested for the crime: Louis Gillett and Kareem Molina, both of Belize City, […]
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Tonight, three Police officers stand accused of theft. PCs the Sherlett O’Brien, Randy Sanchez and Patrick Roaches have all been charged with two counts of theft. The charges follow reports made by local businesspeople that the trio had entered their stores and removed Boledo books on the pretext that they were illegal, but never arrested […]
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According to local pharmacists, it’s one of the fastest selling pharmaceutical products in Belize: Viagra. The little blue pill that promises big results for the sexually challenged is a hot commodity and a lucrative business venture, with even Belizean registered companies getting into the mix. But those companies might be breaking some rules… and that’s […]
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The raw prowess of Belizean skill in the athletic arena, both at home and abroad, has never been disputed. But to a large extent, our ability to dominate has been limited by a lack of resources to improve sporting programmes and facilities. Within that context then, it is indeed inspirational when a Belizean athlete overcomes […]
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Born into a family of Belizean musicians, the young talent of the man who calls himself “Indio” has always found a stage on the local entertainment scene. This week, Indio is promoting his latest production, a collection of five songs under the title: Free up Mi Nation! The artist stopped by our studios this morning […]
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The police and the community…they are supposed to work together in the war on crime, but it sometimes appears that the two are pitted against each other. Today the police department embarked on a project that they hope will make up for the communication deficit. Patrick Jones reports. Patrick Jones, Reporting For over ten years, […]
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It’s been called the source of all life, but lately Mother Nature’s liquid assets has been coming under waves of serious threat. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods reports on what Belize is doing to make sure we don’t end up in hot water when it comes to this vital resource. Martin Alegria, Senior Environmental Officer “Belize […]
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Even by Belizean standards, it was a crime of unusual violence and tonight an elderly resident of Dangriga is barely clinging to life. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods spent the day in that southern town and has returned with the following report. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The bloody pillowcases and sheets tell you just how vicious the […]
Written on June 4, 2003 | Posted in
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A Cayo man fleeing from police has apparently drowned in the Macal River. Authorities report that Delbert Usher, a suspect in several robberies, was sighted on Monday morning by police on patrol in Esperanza Village. They report that Usher attempted to escape by jumping into the river, but was not seen to surface. His body […]
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It was not exactly the million-man march, but what they lacked in numbers, they made up in confidence. The ten people that picked up placards and marched through downtown Belize City this morning call themselves the Group of Concerned Citizens…their cause? Consumer rights, especially when it comes to water, light and communication services. According to […]
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According to the Belize Social Security Board, every month as many as sixty workers file claims for work related injuries. It’s a situation that led the S.S.B. to hold a series of workshops and presentations for the public to get to know their rights and the benefits they are entitled to. Anna Gonzalez, the Belize […]
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One thing that Social Security officials at today’s presentation did not want to discuss was government’s proposed legislation that would mandate a radical increase in Social Security contributions from both employees and employers. One organisation not so shy, however, was the Opposition United Democratic Party, which held a press conference this afternoon to criticise the […]
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While the hurricane season may have had its official opening on Sunday, the early months of June and July have traditionally been kind to Belize. But according to experts, now it the time to prepare. Jacqueline Woods has more. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Since 1998, three major hurricanes and one tropical storm have affected our country […]
Written on June 4, 2003 | Posted in
Education |
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Last night at Club Calypso the last of ten semi-finalists was selected from our annual Karaoke Television competition. But last certainly did not mean least. Here’s how it went. Neil Hall, KTV Host “Ladies and gentlemen, the winner…moving on to our semi-final round which starts next week, Tuesday is contestant number…contestant five, Miss Ernestine Carballo.” […]
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A Belize City woman is dead tonight, but police and family members alike are not yet certain whether her death was a tragic accident, premeditated murder…or something in between. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods has been looking for answers. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Authorities may never know exactly what happened inside the bedroom of twenty-one year old […]
Written on June 3, 2003 | Posted in
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On yesterday’s newscast we ran a story of a major new weapon to appear on the Belizean crime scene…fortunately, one that was turned in to police. Well, we are no experts on military technology…and it appears that neither are the cops. Today, a high ranking member of the Belize Defence Force called News 5 to […]
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A pair of high riding Belize City motorists may soon be hailing taxis, as authorities are asking for a second look at their suspect vehicles. According to Gian Ghandi, legal advisor to the Customs Department, on Tuesday Comptroller of Customs Everard Lopez contacted the owners of two luxury S.U.V.s and requested that they voluntarily bring […]
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There is good news tonight on the medical front. Nine Belizeans quarantined on suspicion of having SARS are expected to be released from all restrictions tomorrow. According to officials in the Ministry of Health, the nine people, all members of one family, have shown no symptoms of the deadly SARS virus. The residents of Orange […]
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As part of Police Week, members of the press have been invited to accompany officers on what we are told are their regular duties in the area of community relations. While we cannot vouch for what they do when out of the glare of publicity, this morning’s performance provided evidence that the cops are at […]
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McDonald’s, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Wendy’s, Popeye’s, K.F.C., Taco Bell…the list goes on and on. But since 1981 Belizeans who have not ventured abroad have only been able to experience these international culinary icons on TV. But whether you view U.S. eating habits with horror or envy, the fact is that, as of last weekend, […]
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Late night bar fights come in all shapes and sizes, but the fatal tragedy that occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning has left Cayo residents in a state of disbelief. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods is just back from the west with the story. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting San Ignacio police strongly believe thirty-three year […]
Written on June 2, 2003 | Posted in
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With one policeman injured in the San Ignacio attack, it was already a bad start to Police Week…but, believe it or not, things got worse. Around six Saturday evening in the village of August Pine Ridge in the Orange Walk District, Constable Porfilio Co tried to move a disorderly patron from a bar. The man […]
Written on June 2, 2003 | Posted in
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In the hands of the military it is an effective weapon against an advancing enemy target. But on the mean streets of Belize City and in the control of an already trigger happy underworld, a rocket propelled grenade is the equivalent of an atomic bomb. Today the police scored a small victory with the unusual […]
Written on June 2, 2003 | Posted in
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While the rest of the country is once again receiving reliable electricity service, the unfortunate residents of the Western Highway between miles eight and twenty-five continue to suffer. Today B.E.L.’s public relations department confirmed the outages to News 5 saying that the cause of the weekend blackouts was a broken insulator at mile thirteen. What […]
Written on June 2, 2003 | Posted in
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