Tourists weren’t the only ones receiving free goodies this week, as I found out this afternoon at the Belize City House of Culture. Jacqueline Godwin, Reporting It may have taken the children some time to get into the party mood but after encouragement by the Continental Airline staff and master of ceremonies Neil Hall, the […]
Just about the time viewers of last night’s newscast were learning details of the killing of Oscar Westby on Faber’s Road another homicide was being committed, this time, in the Conch Shell Bay area of Belize City. Like many previous execution style killings, the victim never had a chance. Jacqueline Godwin, Reporting Twenty-four year old […]
The Orange Walk Bypass, created to keep disruptive sugar cane traffic off the streets of Orange Walk Town, was supposed to prevent accidents … and to a large extent it has. But even the safest roads have their mishaps … like the one that occurred yesterday. According to police an unidentified bicyclist was killed just […]
A man who pled guilty to manslaughter last month received his sentence today following pleas for mitigation. Twenty year old Andre Swazo was originally charged with murder in the April 2005 killing of Merton Castillo but last month agreed to a plea bargain conviction for manslaughter. Following favourable character testimony by Ports Commissioner Lloyd Jones, […]
If you are watching or reading this newscast online from somewhere in the United States, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wants to know who you are and where you live. That’s right, as part of a census of sorts, the Government of Belize, through its consular offices in Washington D.C., New York, Los Angeles and […]
While members of the Spanish speaking population in Belize have long enjoyed Hispanic programming on the airwaves, thanks to a new initiative by a Belize City media house, they are now able to read the news in their first language. The first edition of Noticias hit the streets last week and according to publisher Harry […]
Whether the questions focus on nutrition, spelling, or math, quizzes are today’s hottest ticket in the world of Belizean education. And why not? The prizes keep growing and the competition keeps the kids sharp. Jacqueline Godwin, Reporting Twelve year olds Xux Ek
It may be our single most valuable natural resource. But under assault by everything from global warming to drunken sailors, can our once pristine Barrier Reef survive? On an important anniversary News Five’s Janelle Chanona looks at efforts to stem the tide. Olivia Carballo Avilez, Education Program Manager, Belize Audubon Society
He’s no stranger to Channel Five or Punta lovers … and tonight Felix Flores–formerly of Punta Rebels fame and one half of the duo, Lloyd and Reckless–has gone solo. According to Reckless, his C.D. is sure to get Belizeans dancing. Kendra Griffith, Reporting
Whether it’s displayed at the Image Factory, Mexican Cultural Centre, Houses of Culture or other public and private venues the work of Belizean artists seems to get better and better. The latest show at the Belize City House of Culture comes just in time for Christmas. Kendra Griffith, Reporting The Island Artist Exhibition features painters […]
Too many guns and too many people willing to use them. That’s the situation in Belize City as this weekend saw another series of shooting incidents that left one man in the morgue and three others in the hospital. News Five’s Janelle Chanona has the details. Janelle Chanona, Reporting On Sunday evening, the occupants of […]
On Friday night the sound of sirens rang out across a congested part of Belize City as fire destroyed a family’s home. News Five’s Kendra Griffith has more. Ted Smith, Deputy Fire Chief
During brief ceremonies at the Queen Street Police Station this afternoon, Commander of the Eastern Division, Assistant Commission of Police Crispin Jeffries, handed out the keys to six brand new Isuzu D-MAX pickup trucks to formation leaders from across the country. According to Police Press Officer G. Michael Reid, the vehicles will form an important […]
The People’s United Party finally has a standard bearer for the Belmopan constituency. He is former Ambassador to Guatemala, Moises Cal. At a convention held on Sunday Cal convincingly defeated former mayor and current Senator Tony Chanona, four hundred fifty-four to three hundred thirty-eight. Cal, who received strong support from the local P.U.P. machinery, benefited […]
The numbers are in from Friday’s National HIV Testing Day and the news is good. According to Director of the National AIDS Programme, Dr. Marvin Manzanero, over eight hundred people came out to be tested last week. Belize City saw the greatest participation with three hundred, followed by Orange Walk with one hundred and fifty. […]
In his eleven years as a university professor in Belize, Dr. Joseph Iyo, has certainly left his mark, not only as a teacher, but also as a researcher and architect of advances in the nation’s school curriculum. Today he lived up to his billing as a “special kind of academic” with the launch of his […]
In terms of return on investment it’s probably the best deal in town. What I’m talking about is this television station’s annual birthday celebration. Kendra Griffith has the low-down on what viewers can look forward to, starting tonight. Kendra Griffith, Reporting This week Belizeans across the country will be glued to their TV screens and […]
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According to global statistics, there are forty million people living with HIV and AIDS. Nationally, the numbers suggest that despite aggressive awareness and education campaigns, the rate of infections has remained constant. On the occasion of World AIDS Day, today local officials took their fight to save lives to the streets. News Five’s Jacqueline Godwin […]
While today was dominated by HIV/AIDS awareness, tomorrow attention will turn to Belize’s deadliest killer: cardiovascular conditions. In an attempt to promote better quality of life, Dr. Curtis Samuels is spearheading the efforts of the Belize Heart Foundation Limited under the theme “Healthy Hearts, Better Lives”. At dawn on Saturday, the foundation will officially launch […]
Two and a half years after a brutal killing in San Ignacio, a young man has been convicted of murder. At three thirty this afternoon, a jury found twenty-one year old Dionicio Salazar guilty by unanimous verdict of the murder of twenty-two year old Randy August. August was hacked to death with a machete by […]
Contrary to earlier police reports, tonight a twenty-eight year old man has been charged with the shooting of a fourteen year old boy. According to court reports, today Jermaine Arnold was arraigned on charges of Attempted Murder, Use of Deadly Means of Harm and Wounding. No plea was taken and the matter has been adjourned […]
One of Belize’s favourite bragging rights is the fact that eighty percent of the Western Hemisphere’s longest barrier reef is in our territorial waters. And as part of regional efforts to ensure the survival of this living entity, tonight officials are shifting strategy to focus attention on how we communicate. News Five’s Janelle Chanona explains. […]
This weekend Crime Stoppers Belize is inviting the general public to a fundraising auction to support its efforts to bring criminals to justice. This morning News Five spoke to organizers about the event … and the latest regarding the hundred thousand dollar reward for a child killer still on the loose. Chris Garcia, Chief Operation […]
Even though it is the country’s only institution providing medical care to mental patients, the Rockview facility is constantly in need of upgrading. But as News Five’s Jacqueline Godwin reports, their plight has not gone unnoticed. Jacqueline Godwin, Reporting The Rockview hospital, home to fifty residents, got a much needed facelift today, courtesy of the […]
