It was implemented on July first and today we are informed that the first month’s figures on G.S.T. indicate that the new tax’s collection is running an impressive thirty-three percent ahead of initial projections. G.S.T. Commissioner Beverly Castillo, while cautioning that it is far too early to make definitive conclusions, told News Five that compliance […]
There was no advance notice, hence the lack of any meaningful coverage. But on Monday Guatemala’s newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gert Rosenthal, paid a quick visit to Belize. According to a Belize government press release, Rosenthal–he’s the one in the black suit–met with Prime Minister Said Musa, Foreign Minister Eamon Courtenay and other […]
The Belize Tourism Expo is a week away and event organizers say anticipated attendance from travel agents interested in selling Belize is up twenty percent from 2004. According to Andrew Godoy, Executive Director of the Belize Tourism Industry Association, the show has several advantages for local operators who often must attend larger trade shows abroad. […]
What do the environment and a dance have in common? Well nothing unless you’re part of a traditional Mayan cultural group from Otoxha Village in Toledo. Those artists will be performing the ceremonial deer dance tomorrow at the Museum of Belize and according to NICH’s Froyla Tzalam, the performance demonstrates the connection between human beings […]
Numerous census exercises over the last three decades tell us that Belize’s Creoles are no longer the nation’s largest ethnic group. But Creole culture … that’s another story. Today, I visited a home on upper Albert Street that’s as Creole as they come. Jacqueline Godwin, Reporting The Creole Museum is a first of its kind. […]
Across the world tonight, thousands of fans of Steve Irwin, better known as the Crocodile Hunter, continue to mourn his death. Over the weekend, Irwin was struck in the heart by the barb of stingray while filming a documentary along Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. But today local divers joined conservationists in assuring water lovers that […]
Channel Five’s William Neal has been in some tight spots during his distinguished broadcasting career, but none can quite measure up to the time in 1999 when he took the plunge into the gin clear waters between San Pedro and Caye Caulker. While the story plays down the dangers of cavorting with sharks and rays, […]
Two children are dead tonight in what appears to be one more instance of parental neglect. This afternoon I travelled to Orange Walk, looking for the story behind a weekend fire that has destroyed a home and a family. Supt. Robert Mariano, O.C. Orange Walk Police Station ?Lavern Alvarez was charged for two counts of […]
For more than two years, the man they once called the “Minister of Everything” has kept a low profile. But this morning, Ralph Fonseca took the airwaves to talk about the politics and policies of the People’s United Party. Fonseca, appearing on the Love Morning Show, maintained that internal back biting has only strengthened his […]
The soca music was blaring … the Carnival costumes were big and colourful … and the Marion Jones stadium, packed to capacity. But someone in the crowd of onlookers at the annual King and Queen Carnival competition was armed with a canister of toxic fumes and malicious intent. And in the middle of the show, […]
A third man wanted for the murder of twenty year old David Pook has been arrested. Twenty-six year old Edward Henry was turned over to authorities at the Queen Street Police Station by his uncle, Police Sergeant Percival Henry on Friday. Apparently the murder suspect was camping out in San Lazaro village in the Orange […]
Crimestoppers has become a household name, thanks in part to a massive media campaign. But this month the organisation is altering its approach to solicit information about crimes from the public. News Five’s Kendra Griffith reports. Lauren Reardon-Smith, Fmr. Chair, Crimestoppers Belize ?Crime Stoppers will be producing and airing re-enactments of unsolved crimes each month […]
While the carnival competition ended in chaos on Saturday night, the selection of the sixty-first Queen of the Bay was much less dramatic. Here are some highlights from the City Centre. Adele Ramos Daly, One of the Host for Queen of the Bay ?The second runner up is Miss Belmopan, Miss Kimberly Pitts.? Paul Mahung, […]
Poetry has been a budding form of artistic expression in Belize and this week, organizers of a new show are hoping to cultivate a whole new bunch of writers. News Five’s Alyssa Noble explains. Alyssa Noble, Reporting This morning, the Belizean Poets Society launched the first ever Belizean poetry exhibit at the Bliss Institute for […]
Good evening. I?m James Adderley with this latest dish of Sports Monday. Week four of the R.F.G. Cup Tournament brought Alpha of Orange Walk to the M.C.C. Grounds against Acros Lake of Belize City, as both teams continue to search for win number one of the season. Nevertheless it?s the visitor from the north making […]
Employees making company deposits at local banks have become a popular target for criminals. Late Thursday evening, another such attack took place on the Northern Highway. News Five’s Jacqueline Godwin has the details. Jacqueline Godwin, Reporting According to authorities, this is the Ford Escort five robbery suspects used to stalk their victim before holding him […]
A teenager is dead tonight following a disturbing attack in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve. According to police, twelve year old Bartimeus Tesecum has reported that he and his brother, eighteen year old Samuel, were sleeping near a shed at the Barton Creek Outpost Lodge but around three on Thursday morning they were awakened […]
While cops in Cayo continue to investigate that murder, in Belize City, investigators say one of their most wanted men is tonight in the custody of law enforcement officials in California. Five days after twenty-four Ronell Gonzalez fled the country en route to Los Angeles, tonight the murder suspect is in detention pending extradition to […]
A Belize district man accused of rape has been convicted of carnal knowledge in the Belize City Supreme Court. At approximately two this afternoon, a jury returned from their deliberations with a guilty verdict against twenty-two year old Sheldon Baptist. He will be sentenced by Justice Troadio Gonzales on Wednesday for the crimes of Carnal […]
The war against HIV is being fought on many fronts and today an unlikely source joined local efforts: the Belize City Council. According to Field Officer Troy Banner, the target of their HIV initiative will be persons with mental illnesses. Troy Banner, Field Officer, CitCo HIV/AIDS Initiative ?You know from time to time people will […]
On Tuesday the National AIDS Policy and Strategic plan was officially launched, on Wednesday the Belize Red Cross introduced its HIV prevention campaign “Faces” … and tonight we feature the wrap up of a workshop designed to teach health workers how to care for infected persons. No it’s not AIDS awareness week but as workshop […]
The Placencia peninsula is feeling a little safer tonight following official opening ceremonies for a new police station in the village. Commissioner Gerald Westby, area representative Rodwell Ferguson and Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs Ismael Cal had the ribbon cutting honours this morning. The lower flat of the building includes an […]
This month, Belize will be draped in red, white and blue but one highlight of the September celebrations is the kaleidoscope of colours featured in Carnival. And this weekend, coronation ceremonies will take place in the old capital for the man and woman who can jump up the best … and look good doing it. […]
In 1991 local musicians Colville Young, Junior and Lucio Enriquez made it big together with “Belize Gone Punta”. Fifteen years later, the Santino Messengers alumni are trying to harness that magic again with another album release. According to the duo, the compilation CD is a blend of Belizean medleys that everyone can enjoy. Lucio Enriquez, […]
Being in the public eye can be tough but if you or someone you know can stand on stage wearing nothing but heels and a swimsuit, you’re exactly what the Women’s Physique Committee is looking for. The third annual Female Body Fitness competition will be held later this month and officials are doing the media […]
