There is an exhibit that is taking place at the Mexican Institute on Marine Parade. It’s called Mexico Black and White: Photographic Images of Yucatan. The Images and a video of Mexico’s unfolding history in the early twentieth century are all captured in black and white. Earlier this week, Press Officer for the Embassy of […]
Chest pain is a symptom that requires a medical check-out as soon as possible. It could very well be a sign that something is seriously wrong that can potentially lead to a heart attack or it be caused by heart disease. In this week’s edition of Healthy Living, there is expert advice on how to […]
We start the news tonight with the story that a US tourist died during a snorkeling trip today offshore Belize City. The cruise tourist, fifty-nine year old Dianna Lynn Meschling, was reportedly part of a group that went to Goff’s Caye for on a tour. Police are at this hour taking statements from the others […]
A major decision has been made by Cabinet in respect of oil exploration. In our newscast on Tuesday we reported that members of COLA, FECTAB, BGYEA and environmentalists had camped out in front of the Prime Minister’s Belmopan office. They remained there during the night calling on the government to refrain from approving further licenses […]
Earlier we told you about the government’s decision to save one point four million acres of the sea from further oil exploration licenses. While COLA raised awareness on the issue of oil drilling in the reef, its advocacy partner OCEANA has been prepping for upcoming events in the United States. OCEANA Vice President for Belize, […]
An ambulance was called to the Antelope Street area this afternoon. Neighbors responded to the frantic call of a mother whose young daughter was being attacked by a family dog. The young child, Carla Cardinez, was bitten on the neck and head and had to be rushed to the hospital. It is not known why […]
The Beechcraft 65 airplane with registration XBLRP that took off from the Philip Goldson International Airport on Saturday morning left a trail of smoke and doubt about how it left Belize’s airspace without clearance. Who were the pilots? Were their identities known to the people who handed over the craft? There are more questions than […]
Government has agreed not to re-issue any oil concession in the area that has been given up by OPIC, the Taiwanese state owned company. It is some progress but there are larger environmental threats ahead both offshore and onshore since seventeen licenses have been issued. On Tuesday we asked our viewers if they supported the […]
On January twenty-fifth, Justice Denys Barrow announced his sudden resignation from the Court of Appeal. The reason he advanced was that he was going back to private practice because his pension had not been forthcoming. He also disclosed that he was suing the government of St Lucia for refusing to pay the pension benefits that […]
The planned demonstration by handicraft vendors outside the craft market in the tourism zone did not proceed today because a meeting between their union President and the Belize Tourism Board on Tuesday evening looks promising. Last December when the F.S.T.V. was zoned, they were relocated by the Belize Tourism Board inside the market, formerly the […]
The boss of Las Vegas Casino in Corozal and three of his security guards were detained in Chetumal and sentenced to ten years in Mexican prison following a brawl that started at the casino and ended up across the border back in July 2008. George Hardie Junior and one of his guards, David Gomez were […]
Just over a year ago, Special Constable John Myvett, was on duty at the Belize City Magistrates Court when Keon Williams, also known as Gambis, was denied bail on a charge of Committing an Unnatural Crime against a fourteen year old boy. But Williams never made the trip to Hattieville and later alleged that he […]
It has been a little over three and a half months since Hurricane Richard ravaged parts of central Belize leaving in its wake a number of displaced families and millions of dollars in losses. While the National Emergency Management Organization in tandem with the Belize Red Cross have managed to address the immediate needs of […]
Despite some apprehension when the donation was first offered last year, there is now the opportunity for specialized treatment at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital for patients with heart conditions. The hospital today officially received a cardiac catheterization lab as part of a Central American project by the Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute. The equipment […]
KTV Latino lived up to its reputation as the most caliente show in town. In the first round of competition in Season Two, seven hopefuls belted out a wide repertoire of mostly new Latin releases from all time favorite Shakira to Los Tericolas. The opening number for the evening was reserved for reigning champion Ismael […]
There are several reports of suspicious if not illegal activity occurring at the Philip Goldson International Airport. Only a week ago, two Mexican choppers landed at the airport, and on the apron the brazen pilots were attempting to change the registration number. Apparently the authorities were informed and the pilots actually requested that relevant authorities […]
APAMO and OCEANA, the two powerful organizations against oil exploration are already on record against offshore and onshore licenses in protected areas. Seventeen licenses have been issued, more than half of the country has already been parceled off for exploration, and a recent license granted to Paradise Energy, a local company that has no involvement […]
While protesters camped out at the prime minister’s office, in Belize City there was another angry group. The Fort Street Tourism Village instituted a zoning policy late December. From the get go, there was uproar by vendors who suffered a deep cut in the cash they took home to feed their families. The vendors, including hair braiders, […]
Still in the city, there was an unusual sight of a forty foot container leaning dangerously close to several adjacent power lines in the area of Fairweather Street. According to one eyewitness, in order to avert a head on collision with an oncoming school bus the towhead attached to the container, laden with scrap metals, […]
Tonight’s question is: Do you agree with the environmental community that a referendum should be held on the issue of offshore and onshore oil exploration? Get involved by emailing your comments and responses to questions@channel5belize.com or by sending a text, using SMART phones only, to 8686. You can also participate in our online poll at […]
The historic Extension Department of St John’s College is going through its third transformation since it opened its doors sixty years ago. The Department is gradually phasing out its adult education program due to new government initiatives that duplicate the program. It is known that three out of every five students do not complete high […]
Has Alan Slusher, popularly known as “Sammy D” fallen out of favor with his friend the Prime Minister? For someone known to be a U.D.P. insider and close personal friend of the PM, Slusher has been moved around by the Government twice in recent times. A couple weeks ago, we reported that Slusher, who has […]
The price of fuel shot up twice in the month of January. The last increment was on January twenty-sixth which was preceded by another hike on January thirteenth. If you check your sales receipt from the pumps you will find that you are now paying for diesel nine dollars and sixty-three, premium is selling at […]
We reported on Monday on the lover’s quarrel that ended up in a suspected arson. Well, today a twenty-two year old Belize City woman stands charged for the arson. But at court, Deshon Rowland, who lost everything in the blaze, decided to withdraw the charge against his girlfriend, Keisha Banner. Rowland says it’s because Banner […]
Late last week, local musician Kevon Bardalez was charged for the rape of a fourteen year old girl. He is being joined at the Hattieville prison by a second accused. The suspect is accused of holding down the girl while the other raped her. The incident allegedly occurred last week and today the second accused, […]
