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Just after eleven this morning the sight of flames, the smell of smoke and the wail of a fire truck struck fear into the hearts of residents living in the Freetown division. And as News Five’s Marion Ali reports, while no one was hurt, tonight two families need your help to rebuild their lives. Marion […]
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The Fire Service was called out again this afternoon in Belize City but quick reaction from neighbours averted disaster. According to witnesses, around three thirty this afternoon, someone noticed smoke coming from Eleanor Cumberbatch’s home at number six West Street. Cumberbatch was at work but luckily her mother lives across the street and was on […]
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Three days after two men were shot in Belize City, police say they have no leads and no suspects. Thirty two year old Ian “Horse” Reid and thirty four Stephen “Cat” Arnold were injured as they sat in a parked car on Dean Street. Tonight Reid remains in a coma on life support at the […]
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As we reported in our newscast on Thursday night, this Saturday the People’s United Party will celebrate fifty-seven years as a political organization. According to officials, the milestone will be commemorated across the country with a series of symbolic events including rallies, athletic activities and tributes to party stalwarts. Yasser Musa, Communications Director, P.U.P. “It’s […]
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While most people believe violence, AIDS-related illnesses and road accidents are the top three causes of death in Belize, the fact is that heart disease is the number one killer. News Five’s Jacqueline Godwin has the disturbing details. Jacqueline Godwin, Reporting There are no national statistics available on exactly how many Belizeans are living with […]
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Health |
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It might be a far too dramatic way to get in shape if you’re just starting your exercise program but the second annual Strong Man competition might the motivation you need to your act together. So far, seven challengers have signed up to compete in a series of physically demanding activities as they vie for […]
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Sports |
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As any television programmer can tell you, soap operas, whether American Mexican or Caribbean, are very popular in Belize. So when a group of budding actors got together to produce a show about life as we know it, the fact that it was a hit wasn’t surprising. And as News Five’s Marion Ali reports, the […]
Written on September 28, 2007 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
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