The trail of forged government cheques keeps getting longer and the amount of money a Dangriga con man and his accomplices allegedly scammed keeps growing … all proving the old adage that you can steal far more with a pen than with a gun. News Five’s Marion Ali has more. Marion Ali, Reporting Twenty-nine year […]
Before this morning’s press conference, the police tribunal dealing with three officers accused of perjury met in one of its regular sessions. The officers being investigated, Inspector Clement Cacho, Constable Darius Ramos and Sergeant Anthony Polonio, were placed on interdiction back in October after the Manslaughter case against Ben Bou-nahra crumbled when they testified that […]
The Government’s announcement that it would attempt to hold a referendum on an elected Senate caught many observers off guard. Today Prime Minister Said Musa defended his party’s decision. Prime Minister Said Musa “Well first of all, that matter is still under consideration as to the timing of the referendum, but I certainly feel that […]
Twenty-one year old Francis Petillo, one of two men freed of the charge of murder of Hilberto Aragon when a motion of nolle prosequi was entered, was today charged with Conspiracy to Commit Robbery in connection with the same incident when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court. It is alleged that on May eleventh, 2004, Petillo […]
Fifty-five year old bicycle cart delivery man, Arthur Arnold, who last Thursday pleaded guilty to Manslaughter and Use of Deadly Means of Harm with Intent to Commit Dangerous Harm, was sentenced today to fifteen years for the first offence and two years for the second by Justice Adolph Lucas. The sentences will run concurrently. Before […]
As reported earlier, the police are extra busy these days, but not just fighting crime. Tomorrow officers around the city will be distributing toys and groceries to deserving families. It’s all part of the Yabra Community Policing Centre’s fourth Christmas drive under the supervision of Inspector Diana Hall. Inspector Diana Hall, O.C., Community Policing, Belize […]
Today the Belize Police Department introduced a new Magazine aimed at highlighting the lighter side of policing. The free publication, called “Palladium”, a Police Digest, is edited by Sherlette Lopez, a member of the Department’s civilian staff. Sherlette Lopez, Editor-in Chief, Palladium, a Police Digest “What it started off was as a pictorial display chronicling […]
The next item on our newscast is not exactly what you’d call news. It is, however, of great importance, particularly to two young Belizeans, one of whom is hopefully watching right now. It takes the form of a request from one of our many viewers abroad who watch News Five over the internet … and […]
A few minutes ago, Lawrence Craig Junior used this newscast to propose to Irma Veronica Fairweather. What Irma didn’t know was that News Five was waiting outside her home and once the question was popped, the camera started rolling. So what was her answer? Marion Ali “Irma, you’ve just been proposed to live on Channel […]
With elections a little more than two months away at the outside, virtually every public appearance by any politician is a campaign opportunity. Today, while taking part in a Christmas tradition at Price Barracks in Ladyville, Prime Minister Said Musa served up some good news to the Belize Defence Force. News Five’s Janelle Chanona has […]
With Christmas less than five days away, most Belizeans are scrambling to find the time—and money—to clean, shop, cook, and bake. And as the pressure mounts, agencies such as the Belize Family Court are under added stress trying to process child support money for thousands of single parents across the country. According to Family Court […]
As I speak Belizean parents are making the rounds of local shops looking for just the right toy to brighten their children’s Christmas. But before you reach for that Barbie, Dora, or G.I. Joe, you may want to consider a gift that will still be around long after the others are discarded … like a […]
Even though the constitution does not require the Prime Minister to announce an election date in the House of Representatives it has been done in the past. So when the mace bearer entered the National Assembly this morning, there was more than the usual amount of anticipation in the air. I was among those watching […]
It may have rained all day, but for one large group of cruise tourists in Belize City, the weather was not a factor. Instead of sun, sea, and sand, the members of this “Cruise With a Mission” were here to make life a little brighter for some children in need. News Five’s Marion Ali has […]
Three more people, including two brothers, have been arrested and charged by police in connection with the use of forged government cheques. Twenty-five year old Kenton Serrano is detained in Dangriga along with his common-law wife, twenty-four year old Marion Lucas. The couple have been charged with Handling Stolen Property, namely a laptop computer that […]
A sixteen year old boy lies critically wounded in the Southern Regional Hospital tonight after he was attacked with a knife. Police say twenty-three year old George Higinio of the Lakeland Area in Dangriga approached the youth, Kenrick Martinez, and stabbed him in the right side of his chest. Martinez was reportedly with friends watching […]
On yesterday’s newscast we reported on a purse snatching committed against one of our staff members. Apparently that wasn’t the only jacking to occur on Tuesday. According to police the driver of a Grace Kennedy delivery truck was held up around eleven-thirty in the morning on Jasmine Street. The assailant, armed with a handgun, escaped […]
It’s no secret that the Western Highway is slippery when wet but a few drivers learnt that lesson the hard way today. While travelling to and from the House meeting in Belmopan, we spotted no less than four accidents caused by slick conditions. No one was injured but it goes without saying that drivers should […]
Nobody likes to hear about shootings, stabbings, and road accidents, but tonight potential victims of those violent incidents can take some comfort in the knowledge that the nation’s largest hospital is better able to tend to their wounds. News Five’s Marion Ali reports. Marion Ali, Reporting The institution has faced its share of criticism in […]
‘Tis the season for sharing and today members of the Belize Police Department did just that when they stopped by the Sister Cecilia Home for the Elderly in Belize City. For the senior citizens who were strong and well enough to socialise, the officers spent time serving food and singing karaoke with residents and staff. […]
The town is better known for its high standard of living than its political activism, but today residents of San Pedro were on the march. News Five’s Marion Ali travelled to Ambergris Caye to see what the fuss was all about. Marion Ali, Reporting The usual laid back attitude of San Pedro Town was momentarily […]
And because of that House Meeting speculation is rife that Prime Minister Said Musa will use the occasion to announce the date of General Elections. That possibility sent News Five’s Janelle Chanona digging into the archives. Janelle Chanona, Reporting So far in the run up to general elections 2008 there have been fights over signs, […]
It was Mark Twain who, reacting to a premature obituary, was heard to remark “Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” The same could be said by a resident of the Stann Creek District whom we mistakenly killed off last night. According to a usually reliable source in the south, one Byron Williams of Pomona […]
And while we may have received wrong information on one of its patients we can report with confidence that last week the Southern Regional Hospital in Dangriga celebrated the approach of the holidays by erecting a Christmas tree in the lobby. The tree and accompanying festivities came courtesy of the Belize Chamber of Commerce and […]
Further investigations into the scam in which forged government cheques were used to purchase over a hundred thousand dollars worth of outboard engines, has resulted in the detention of two more suspects. The persons being held by police in Dangriga are both government employees, one from the Medical Department and the other from Labour. Already […]
