If you were looking forward to heading to the Corozal Free Zone on Saturday and returning with that Christmas ham and turkey, we’ve got some bad news. A press release from BAHA, the Belize Agricultural Health Authority, advises that no fresh or smoked meat or seafood products—including ham and turkey—will be allowed to pass from […]
In an update to the situation at the Western border over new charges to truckers and importers, this morning representatives of the Border Management Agency, the Chamber of Commerce, the freight operators, and officials from the Ministry of Tourism met at the Chamber’s Belize City office. Word out of the meeting is that the points […]
As investigators will tell you, many robberies like chain snatching and purse grabbing are never reported to the police. But in the latest incident to occur in Belize City, the victim has come forward. She is thirty-four year old Martha Garcia, a fruit vendor stationed at the corner of Church and Albert Streets. According to […]
As donations go, the total amount of cash is not huge, but for the half dozen organisations and hundreds of Belizeans that will share the largesse, it can be crucial. News Five’s Janelle Chanona reports. Janelle Chanona, Reporting Today the six recipients of the United States Ambassador’s Fund HIV Prevention Program Grants were officially announced […]
The ads and infomercials saturated the TV and radio airwaves and reports indicate that thousands of Belizeans flocked to the Global Discovery Trade Show at the Princess, leaving thousands of dollars with the fast talking hawkers of housewares. But not all of those customers are satisfied… as News Five’s Kendra Griffith discovered today when one […]
Feeding programs for needy children are part of an increasing number of schools in Belize. In the latest such initiative, the Police Department has teamed up with the Unity Outreach Ministry in Belize City where working out of the Yarborough Community Centre, organisers report that every day an average of seventy-five children and adults from […]
Dangriga: it’s known as Belize’s culture capital and that well deserved title is evidenced even more on the approach of Garifuna Settlement Day. Today News Five’s Marion Ali got a head start on the Nineteenth as she visited with some students and teachers who were already deep in celebration. Marion Ali, Reporting The re-enactment of […]
It’s the kind of homicide that we more often see on the violence-prone streets of Belize City. But the latest double murder unfolded on a quiet lane in Ladyville. News Five’s Marion Ali reports from the scene. Marion Ali, Reporting The bloodstains inside this pickup truck tell the violent story and tonight police have two […]
While the search continues for six men missing at sea, there was a happy ending for thirty-three passengers and crew aboard a vessel named the “Aqua Dive”. Police report that the boat ran aground Monday evening on the reef near Goff’s Caye. The distress call was picked up by the Port Authority and relayed to […]
In an update to the dispute at the Western border over new fees charged on freight, all the concerned parties have agreed to meet tomorrow morning in an effort to resolve the matter. According to Chairman of the Border Management Agency, Yasin Shoman, on Monday, police, customs, B.M.A. officials, as well as representatives of the […]
A jury of twelve yesterday found Elvis Myers guilty of Murder and Wounding. Myers was on trial for the Boxing Day 2005 shooting death of thirty-six year old Winfield Slusher Jr. in Gales Point Village. The killing occurred during a village bram and was the climax of an earlier argument. P.C. Keith Cruz, who was […]
It was raw Belizean politics at its best–or worst, depending on your point of view–and today the reverberations were felt on both Queen and Regent streets. News Five’s Janelle Chanona has the story. Janelle Chanona, Reporting Following Monday’s melee over a political sign, today Belize City Councillor Mark King was formally accused of hurling indecent […]
In related news, today Leader of the Opposition Dean Barrow also commented on his party’s decision to paint campaign propaganda on lampposts after Belize Electricity Limited explicitly told both parties that they are prohibited from using the company’s poles for election posters and banners. Dean Barrow “I think quite honestly, B.E.L. is out of order. […]
Tonight students all across Belize are patting themselves on the back as the Ministry of Education and CXC National Committee today released the results of the 2007 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate exams. The biggest honours go to former St. John’s College student Jaime Burgos who received thirteen grade one passes and individual subject awards in […]
He is one of Belize’s most innovative, durable, and versatile artistic personalities … and while he no longer resides here, Pen Cayetano manages to make a special appearance every November. News Five’s Stewart Krohn caught up with Pen as he put the final touches on his latest exhibition. [Pen playing in the Turtleshell Band] Stewart […]
The news spread across the nation like a fast moving cold front. Whether by phone, email, text message or face to face, the words were the same: “They found a body.” And while the week old unexplained disappearance of a group of anglers is tonight a little bit less mysterious, there are still more questions […]
But as family members cling to the hope that the other six men are still alive, the results of the post mortem conducted on the body of Magistrate Richard Swift has brought little comfort. According to forensic pathologist Dr. Mario Estradabran, the deceased as identified as Swift through dental records, a scar on his foot […]
Following the police press briefing in Belize City, Estradabran, Police and Coast Guard officials headed to Ladyville where family members of the missing men gathered to hear the latest developments in the case. But it was clear that the discovery of Richard Swift has only brought more questions, not answers. Grayson Ewing, Family of Missing […]
Over the weekend the nation remained short of its most popular cooking fuel as the dispute between butane dealers and government had yet to be resolved. News Five’s Janelle Chanona hit the streets this morning and reports that as the gas ran out, Belizeans were responding in different ways. Janelle Chanona, Reporting Today business owners […]
As elections draw near political tensions are expected to rise. So today’s confrontation over a party billboard, while not to be condoned, was not exactly a surprise. This afternoon police were called out as party activists from both sides clashed over the erection of a large sign on public land at the corner of Freetown […]
A forty-two year old Toledo business woman is recovering from serious head injuries after she was attacked and robbed by three men. The assault occurred around one on Friday afternoon at Johnson’s store in Big Falls Village. Amelia Johnson reported to police that she was alone in her shop when a white vehicle carrying four […]
Police say they do not suspect foul play in the death of two month old Indira Chiquin of Belmopan. The baby girl’s mother, nineteen year old Rebecca Chiquin, told police that around two-thirty on Saturday she had just breast fed her daughter and put her to sleep but thirty minutes later after she returned to […]
While Belmopan police say they do not suspect foul play in the death of Baby Indira Chiquin, they have charged a San Pedro mother for neglect after her three young children were found home alone. According to authorities, around seven on Friday night after they received information they visited the home of twenty-seven year old […]
For the next four days, Belize’s criminal justice professionals and their counterparts from the U.S. and the Caribbean are taking part in an International Crime Summit in Belize. The event, held at Old Belize, is the result of close collaboration between the Kolbe Foundation and the Institute for Social Justice in Decatur Georgia. What the […]
Good evening, I’m James Adderley you’re welcome to this rush of Sports Monday. Week seven in the RFG Cup Tournament saw the Belize Defence Force make its stand at the M.C.C. Grounds against the San Pedro Dolphins who came in yesterday intent on swimming up the standings. So it’s no surprise to see the visitors […]
