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Most of us think of Christmas and think of family and food. And while the inmates of Hattieville Prison are deprived of spending quality time with their loved ones every other day of the year, since the Kolbe Foundation took over, administrators have used Christmas Day as a Family Day. According to a press release […]
Written on December 27, 2007 | Posted in
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The presents have been put away and the rumpopo and cake is almost done, but if you bought your turkey late and got stuck with a big one, you may be wondering what to do with all the leftovers. This morning News Five’s Kendra Griffith went in search of some tips from the food experts […]
Written on December 27, 2007 | Posted in
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Earlier in this newscast, the chefs at the Radisson shared tips on what to do with all that leftover food from the holidays. But if you woke up this morning and had to struggle into your clothes, there’s good chance your resolution for the New Year is to lose weight, which is why News Five’s […]
Written on December 27, 2007 | Posted in
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Police have yet to make an arrest in the beating murder of a farmer from the Stann Creek District. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon at the home of thirty-seven year old Jose Rodriguez while the family prepared for lunch at their home at mile one and a half on the Southern Highway. Rodriguez’s wife, […]
Written on December 24, 2007 | Posted in
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A popular seaweed vendor escaped death when he was shot in the back of the head on Friday night. Police say Clement Palacio, also known as “Papa Roots”, was shot while driving from Belize City on the Western Highway around midnight on Friday. It is believed that the gunshot was fired following an argument between […]
Written on December 24, 2007 | Posted in
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A suspect who was wanted in connection with a string of robberies over the past few weeks is in stable condition after he was shot by cops after he drew a gun on the officers. Police say that at around three forty-five on Saturday afternoon they responded to a report of a shooting in front […]
Written on December 24, 2007 | Posted in
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A third suspect has been arrested and charged in the home invasion that occurred in Santana Village earlier this month. Twenty-three year old Hubert “Kid” Velasquez was picked up by police on Friday in Ladyville and was today charged with Aggravated Burglary and Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Burglary. He was remanded to Hattieville prison until […]
Written on December 24, 2007 | Posted in
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Police also had good luck in Dangriga when they captured escaped prisoner Gilbert Requena. The thirty-two year old, who busted out of Hattieville in October with three other inmates, has been returned to his cell and charged with Escape. Of the original four escaped cons, only Allan Cal remains at large.
Written on December 24, 2007 | Posted in
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A man sentenced to two years in prison for burglary, has been given an extra year behind bars for lying to the magistrate about his name. When appearing before Magistrate Roberto Ordonez this morning the defendant, who stole two crates of empty pints and was apprehended by their owner, gave his name as Chester Miller. […]
Written on December 24, 2007 | Posted in
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The battle for the city’s lampposts continued today with a strange dance taking place in the Pickstock Division. Belize Electricity Limited, owner of the poles, is making good on its pledge to keep political signs off its property. This morning its contractor, Keith Nicholas, was busy with his bucket of grey paint, obliterating the “vote […]
Written on December 24, 2007 | Posted in
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Criminals may continue to prey on law abiding Belizeans and politicians will not stop arguing about whether we live in the best or worst of times. But on Christmas Eve I went out looking for some people and organisations that did Belize proud in 2007. Here are three who made a difference. Janelle Chanona, Reporting […]
Written on December 24, 2007 | Posted in
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While their parents were shopping this weekend, the children were up to some less material pursuits. First up was the Children Chess Extravaganza which took place at the Belize Elementary Auditorium. According to the organisers, sixty-five students from three districts competed in the two-day tournament, playing a total of two hundred and thirty-three games. Taking […]
Written on December 24, 2007 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
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Next, on Saturday night a huge crowd gathered at the Brodie’s parking lot on the Northern Highway for the finale of the Masters of the Floor competition. All ten dancers brought their “A” game, but when the presentations were complete the judges liked the creativity, originality, and costume of three over the rest. Here is […]
Written on December 24, 2007 | Posted in
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There was plenty of cash and prizes floating around this year as businesses all over Belize held promotions in an effort to lure customers to their doors and reward them for their patronage. This afternoon it was the Benny’s Group doing the honours as they selected the grand prize winner of ten thousand dollars in […]
Written on December 24, 2007 | Posted in
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James Adderley Good evening, I’m James Adderley and here’s your Christmas dish of Sports Monday. Week thirteen of the RFG Cup Tournament brought the San Pedro Dolphins to the M.C.C. Grounds yesterday for its scheduled match with F.C. Belize. The Belize City team looks to strike first off this right foot lift by Jeremy James […]
Written on December 24, 2007 | Posted in
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Tonight the Punta Gorda community is still in shock following the violent armed robbery of a local man. Reports are that around seven last night, twenty-nine year old money collector Darwin Pate returned from delivering soft drinks and beer for P.G.’s Bowen and Bowen distributor, Arthur Johnson. Apparently around this time last year, an attack […]
Written on December 21, 2007 | Posted in
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Meanwhile, in an update to Thursday afternoon’s fatal shooting in Dangriga, tonight there are disturbing reports that the robbery may have been an inside job. According to police, in one of the gunman’s pockets they found a page torn from an exercise book. Listed on the paper was a full description of the truck, including […]
Written on December 21, 2007 | Posted in
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And while Castillo has a security crisis on his hands, he is also dealing with another big headache involving his favourite hobby. Cycling has always been associated with controversy, but the sport hit a new low this week when accusations of doping were hurled at the biggest team sponsor. News Five’s Janelle Chanona reports. Santino […]
Written on December 21, 2007 | Posted in
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Following reports that newly instated Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the Hattieville Prison, Carmen Zetina, had parted ways with the Kolbe Foundation, tonight administrators are keeping mum about why he left. This afternoon Chief Executive Officer of Kolbe, John Woods confirmed the rumours but stated: “I have no comment. Zetina will hand in a report […]
Written on December 21, 2007 | Posted in
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Late word this week is that National Health Insurance point man Dr. Ramon Figueroa has tendered his resignation to the Social Security Board. According to the United Democratic Party’s N.H.I. committee member Dr. George Gough, Figueroa’s departure is proof positive that all is not well with the planned countrywide rollout in January. Dr. George Gough, […]
Written on December 21, 2007 | Posted in
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Christmas came early for hurricane victims in the Corozal and Orange Walk districts today as the Belize Red Cross handed over keys to twenty new houses. The recipients, who all lost their homes during Hurricane Dean, are residents of the villages of Cristo Rey, Chan Chen, San Pedro and Patchakan in Corozal and in Trial […]
Written on December 21, 2007 | Posted in
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It’s a project that’s been in the pipelines so long we thought it had gotten stuck. But as News Five’s Marion Ali reports, tonight the Musa Administration is once again promising that work on the Marion Jones Sporting Complex will soon begin. Marion Ali, Reporting The Marion Jones Sports Complex may look deplorable now, but […]
Written on December 21, 2007 | Posted in
Sports |
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While Belizeans have been accused of imitating too much of what’s broadcast on American television, not all of it is bad. Tonight News Five’s Kendra Griffith takes a closer look at an off beat activity that’s giving young people a chance to shine. Kendra Griffith, Reporting For weeks, choreographer Joseph Stamp Romero has been touring […]
Written on December 21, 2007 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
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Too many times in this newscast, we report that business owners have been shot during brazen armed robberies. But tonight word out of Dangriga is that this time around, two thieves picked the wrong man to jack. Just after three this afternoon, money collector for Santiago Castillo Limited, Melvin Torres, had just been paid by […]
Written on December 20, 2007 | Posted in
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While delivery trucks have been this season’s target of convenience, last night it was a National Transport bus with passengers onboard that was hit by armed robbers. The bus was en route from Belize City up the Northern Highway when the two masked culprits took the bus driver, twenty-seven year old Jose Dera, by surprise […]
Written on December 20, 2007 | Posted in
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