There are different types of headaches, but one of the worst, is the migraine headaches. The symptoms may vary and include dizziness, weakness and even hallucinations. Healthy living this week looks at the two main classifications of migraines. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting Headaches are so common that they normally don’t rank as a major health concern. […]
Two men, both of whom are seventy-seven year old, have been killed in the past three months by deadly Africanized bees. The latest victim is a resident and farmer of Benque Viejo del Carmen. The bees descended him and a group of men who had gone to cut firewood in an area off the Arenal […]
There is a major break in a murder case in the west that dates back to 2008. The main suspect eluded police for over a year, but tonight twenty-four year old Belmopan laborer Efrain “Payin” Santiago, suspected of being behind the murder of Santa Cruz resident, thirty-four year old Felix Enriquez Martinez, is safely behind […]
An accident near the junction of Fabers Road and the Western Highway shortly after noon totaled a brand new government vehicle valued at over seventy thousand dollars. The vehicle was licensed and registered on January eighteenth 2010, and was on the road for only ten days. It is registered to the Ministry of Human Development, […]
A recent report is revealing alarming statistics that show that poverty increased significantly in the past eight years. According to the report, economic, health, education, social and political causes were the main factors. And while the country has regressed, there are some programs that generally contributed to the quality of life in some areas. News […]
There is a major development in Guatemala today involving its former President, Alfonso Portillo, who was on the run since last Friday, when an extradition request made by the US government was granted by the Guatemalan court. Portillo was caught at Punta de Palma beach resort as he attempted to leave Guatemala by boat on […]
A case against the government by a group of concerned citizens in a battle over fundamental rights and freedoms has gone all the way to the Privy Council. It all started when GOB decided to amend the referendum act without consulting the people. A group of residents were not willing to have their rights taken […]
But beyond the political lines, Shoman feels that every citizen should be aware of the proceedings and how it would affect their lives. She used an analogy of sports enthusiasts, to explain how important it is for Belizeans to be committed to protecting their rights and freedoms. Lisa Shoman, Attorney, Concerned Citizens “Everybody watches NBA […]
In the streets, gang violence appears to be spreading to women. For the second time this week, a group of females attacked one of their own. The four accused are Karen Pinto, Alisha Bowden—both eighteen—and Shishawn Castillo and Shanice Meighan—both twenty. They were brought to court and each charged with Aggravated Assault upon Shirley Lambey […]
Last September fourth, eighteen year-old Ryan Alvarez was busted by the cops when they retrieved a firearm that he allegedly threw over a fence near Castle Street. In court today, two main witnesses for the prosecution, P.C. David Griffith and Corporal Renaldo Bruhier said that they both spotted Alvarez riding a bicycle in front of […]
From across the country they auditioned, but only a handful made it to the finishing line. This Tuesday at the Bliss Centre for the Performing Arts, the first seven of fourteen singers chosen to compete in Channel Five’s newest entertainment show, KTV Latino, will take the mic to perform their favorite Latin songs. The successful […]
Carlos Perrote is a versatile artist who has been making music for some thirty years; the last decade here in Belize. Last month, he launched his new CD, “Omolewa Osain”, Powerful Mind, that took him over three years to produce. He started this release when he worked and toured with the late Andy Palacio. He […]
It is not exactly a secret, but the magnitude of the level of poverty in Belize, is still shocking. In fact, Belize is now the country with the highest poverty among Caribbean countries. According to a report commissioned by the government, forty-three percent of the population is officially poor and poverty is sweeping among all […]
Turning to the west, a man is dead after he was attacked and stung by Africanized bees in Benque Viejo del Carmen. News Five has learned that at around midday today, seventy-seven year old Ramon Mendez and four friends were attacked by a swarm of bees at his farm on the hydro road while they […]
A legal battle over a property in Benque Viejo del Carmen is now before the Chief Justice. In one corner is Samuel Bruce, who got an injunction in the Supreme Court to stop the takeover of his property. In the other corner is the government, who wants the land. And smack in the middle is […]
Two vehicles collided shortly after ten this morning in the vicinity of two primary schools in the King’s Park Area. In the impact, one of the vehicles, an SUV, flipped before coming to a complete stop ending with its four wheels up in the air. Its driver, Channel Five employee, was injured and the SUV […]
Johnson and Johnson Company is one of the most trusted manufacturers of over the counter medications. But the company has announced a massive recall of popular meds including Tylenol and Benadryl. This has caused a stir in the international media as Johnson and Johnson has placed the blame on the pallet industry, claiming that the […]
After numerous trips to the courts, the United Cane Farmers Association was officially recognized on December twenty-fourth, 2009 when it signed an agreement with the Sugar Industry Control Board, B.S.C.F.A., Belize Sugar Industries Limited and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. While its status is formalized, it is not the end of their struggle because […]
In recent days two US nationals William Jewett Junior and Martin Petrella, have been before the courts for their immigration status. Today, a Honduran National, who was caught by Ladyville police in the Lord’s Bank Area, finally appeared in court after four days in custody. Forty-four year old Whilman Oswald Bowden, pleaded guilty to Disembarking […]
Also in court, well known criminal figure, Giovanni Lauriano, also known as “Nose”, has been charged with customs offences for allegedly importing a gun. The thirty two year old Lauriano has been in police custody since last week Thursday and today he was charged with one count of Knowingly Acquiring Possession of a Glock nine […]
There are frequent outbreaks between rival gangs in the streets, but tonight the CYDP has intervened to try and make peace between two sets of young women making violent attacks against each other. Nineteen year old Tiffany Lewis, a young mother to be, was today charged in Magistrates’ Court with Aggravated Assault with a Firearm […]
Mayor Zenaida Moya Flowers is yet to have her day in court for criminal charges for twenty two counts of uttering a false and two counts of violating City Council Regulations. That was last October, but her party is moving full steam ahead to take disciplinary action against her. Moya Flowers has reportedly been served […]
If you have been on the Northern Highway, you would recognize the Tubal Trade School. It was opened back in 2001 by Belize and Mrs. Lyndon Bailey to give underprivileged youths a shot at education. It’s nine years since it first opened and the school has grown in numbers. But the economic hard times are […]
Twice a year, the Rotary Club of Belize hosts a volunteer group of doctors from the United States who come to Belize for the Gift of Life Program. Thousands have benefited, mainly children with heart diseases and who are in urgent need but can’t afford medical treatment. The first free clinic for this year was […]
Twenty-three year old Christopher Galvez was murdered on the night of December twenty-second 2009. No one has been charged, but there have been a number of allegations on shoddy police work. Since the murder, more than a month ago, Yolanda Schakron has vowed that she would try to find out who murdered her nephew. She […]
