There’s another homicide to add to the grim statistics. An eighteen year old was murdered just before midnight in the old capital. Gilroy Barrow was shot and killed in the Gungulung area by persons that were waiting for him. Whether or not he had a sense of his foreboding fate, in the last twenty-four hours […]
There was other gun violence in the city; a robbery at a restaurant on Orange Street in Belize City almost turned fatal when a customer intervened in the situation. According to forty-three year old Chong Wu Tan, the owner of Olympic Restaurant, on Thursday night at seven-forty p.m. three men with bandanas over their faces, […]
Given the dismal crime statistics, on Thursday night we asked our viewers if they thought that the proposed fast track court will improve the conviction rate? On our e-poll, the margin of votes was not wide between those who thought that it would and others who were not convinced. One viewer said “I believe so! […]
For weeks there have been reports among tourism stakeholders that a price increase at national parks and archeological sites would soon come on stream. A few days ago, the Director of the Institute of Archaeology, Jaime Awe, dispatched an email indicating that the fees at Actun Tunichil Muknal would have been raised to fifty dollars, […]
Last Wednesday we reported that food rations had been stolen from the B.D.F. storage room at Price Barracks in Ladyville. News Five got confirmation today that the soldier who will be criminally prosecuted did not act alone. There is word that a Warrant Officer Class two Sergeant Major and a woman Staff Sergeant colluded in […]
August twenty-fourth will mark one year since the government compulsorily acquired Belize Telemedia Limited. That prompted a slew of lawsuits but the company remains in the control of the government. In the Supreme Court today Justice Oswell Legall handed down a decision on a challenge of the constitutionality of the takeover by former B.T.L. Executive […]
In October of 2003 thirty-seven year old Erlin White was convicted in the Supreme Court for the murder of popular businessman Dwayne Arnold. Arnold, who was the proprietor of Electrical Zone Rebuilders on Cemetery Road, was shot and killed inside his store on February eleventh, 2002. A jury found White, who was represented by attorney […]
Two years ago she had a bad experience when a man assaulted her teen daughter. Now Lillian McCullock is in the news again for a similar case, only this time, it involves the youngest two of her five children. In fact, the story is so hideous that it is sure to move anyone who has […]
In the local courts, Glenford Diego was found guilty this past Tuesday for the attempted murder of taxi-driver Mark Sacasa of Kraal Road. Before sentencing was handed down this morning, a mitigation plea was heard from his mother, Rita Lopez. She asked the court for leniency saying that Diego is the father of a child […]
Back in February, a seven old girl was caught in a cross fire on Central American Boulevard. Janay Moguel was along with her grandfather when they were both shot. Another innocent bystander, Darrell Williams, was also shot in the incident and passed away days later. Over the past months, little Janay has been getting treatment […]
Channel Five announces it will be airing live this year’s La Reina De La Costa Maya; one of the most anticipated items in the Costa Maya Festival calendar. The event is held annually at La Isla Bonita to promote regional tourism. Earlier today, a number of the contestants arrived for the pageant which takes place […]
The B.D.F. summer program started out as a regular jungle camp for youngsters. But over the years, the number of participants has increased and the camp has broadened its scope. It now teaches the kids different skills and discipline. The coordinators have found a balance between the fun and educational aspects of the activities. News […]
Another summer camp ended today, but this one was specially designed for kids with special needs. Forty-seven Special Olympics athletes from all across the country spent the past week at Stella Maris School in Belize City where they trained in several sports disciplines in preparation for upcoming competitions. While the kids were looking forward to […]
A San Pedro couple recently travelled to the United States to seek medical aid for their infant. Seven month old Daniel Estell is gravely ill and needs expensive liver transplant surgery for a rare liver disease called ‘Biliary Atresia.’ The family believed that they had two years to find a solution but doctors at The […]
There’s another child that need your help. Tarell Sutherland’s story first became public last November when his family made an appeal for financial assistance because he was born with a rare skin disease. He was in dire need of treatment because his condition caused him constant pain. Since then Tarell has been abroad for treatment […]
It’s the weekend and you have lots of options to unwind from the long work week. Safiyyah has the fix whether you want family fun or special time with your partner. There are activities are in Belmopan, Hopkins and all over the country. Hey I’m Safiyyah and this is what’s Happening Belize. Tonight two Belize […]
Minister of Police, Doug Singh has been on the job for seven weeks and in this period he has had a lot to say, in fact maybe more than any other predecessor. Singh has spoken about the hands-on-approach of his Commissioner of Police which he thinks is ineffective and the fat cops in the […]
But Minister Singh is not recanting. He told News Five this afternoon that the comments he made on the morning show were misconstrued. While he apologized for the tactlessness of his remark, Singh remained steadfast in saying that there needs to be dialogue about the reality of the crime and violence that is affecting Belize […]
Aaron Wilson was busted two weeks ago, as a fake cop and promptly taken to court. It’s an incredible tale because Wilson was caught with the trappings of a cop and had been operating like one for some six months. That’s what is claimed against him but Wilson is now saying otherwise. On Wednesday we […]
What was once called the case of the rogue cop is now the case of the two Jermaines. Detective Corporal Jermaine Mangar was initially charged along with Jermaine Palacio and Ernie Miranda for attempting to rob Chon Saan Palace. This was in April when the allegations were made about a ring of rogue cops operating […]
The Attorney General’s Ministry has announced it is setting up a fast track court to expedite criminal cases. Crime statistics are alarming and it is independently confirmed that the conviction rate is poorer than poor, according to research released this week. Tonight we ask the question: Do you believe that the fast track court will […]
Just after eleven this morning, a young student lost his life in a traffic accident in the Ladyville area. Dale Sibley was heading on bicycle to his home when he was hit by a vehicle traveling toward Belize City. He apparently was distracted by his IPod and did not hear that a car was approaching […]
The Association of Protected Management Areas APAMO is the umbrella institution for most non-governmental organizations that help to protect and preserve fragile ecosystems on land and sea. Two of its most vocal members include the Belize Audubon Society which manages the Blue Hole National Park, Guanacaste National Park and the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary and […]
Ernest Raymond Junior was initially charged along with the Coye family in January of 2009 for money laundering. His name came back in the news on a firearm offense. Because of a mix up for transfer documents, the weapon he legally owned did not immediately show up on records. Those charges against Raymond were eventually […]
Friday will mark two years since the death of Leslie Gentle Junior, who was fatally stabbed on July thirtieth, 2008. On the eve of that anniversary, the man responsible for his death was today sentenced to fifteen years behind bars. Taylor was found guilty of Manslaughter last Thursday and before today’s sentencing, Justice Adolph Lucas […]
