The referendum on whether or not to take the territorial claim to the International Court of Justice is not going to be held in October or likely at any other time in the near future. But going to the ICJ remains an emotional issue for many Belizeans. At the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts, […]
When we caught up with the leader of the opposition earlier today we also asked him about the claim made by former Foreign Minister, Assad Shoman, that despite the P.U.P.’s lead in the process of the resolution of the territorial claim, the party is slow in taking a position on whether or not, the claim […]
Incursions into the Chiquibul Forest, for the most part, remain unchecked despite routine patrols of its vast expanse by local armed forces. Guatemalans caught poaching and mining gold and other minerals inside the national park are often detained, charged and subsequently expelled from the country. Like Shoman, panelist Valerie Woods also questions the severity of […]
Water rose up to seven inches in the area of the Belize Zoo on the George Price Highway this morning. Students and other commutes were forced to exit their transport and walk through the water to be able to continue their journey. The incessant rains have caused flooding in many areas, but it is a […]
The incessant rains also continue to fall over the north or the country, and the waters of the Rio Hondo are rising. In the municipalities that can be an inconvenience, but in rural communities it can spell disaster. Currently, authorities are closely monitoring the situation in three villages in the Orange Walk District which are […]
Today, Smart announced the winner of their latest big raffle – a trip for two to New York with spending money and all the bells and whistles included. By any definition that’s a prize worth winning, and today Anthony Rancharan from Pomona Valley was all smiles as he went to collect his prize. Ian Courtenay […]
Across the country today, activities were held to honor the late father of the nation George Price, who has been described as the best Prime Minister Belize has ever had. Price passed away two years, but the iconic figure in Belize’s history is still revered. To mark his passing, the People’s United Party which he […]
People cope with stress in many ways; some make use of healthy habits like exercise and mediation and others turn to alcohol and drugs. The common motivation behind these habits is stress reduction. In tonight’s edition of Healthy Living, we show you one free and easy method of relieving the stress of your day. […]
The dust is yet to settle on the sandal at the Social Investment Fund which led to the resignation of Executive Director Daniel Cano and the termination of Mike Hernandez, Enrique Romero, Faustino Pineda and Lionel Jimenez. It’s a story that we have been following since last Thursday which has exposed corruption within SIF in […]
San Pedro police are tonight investigating a shooting incident in which two people were injured shortly before midday. Reports are that two men were involved in an altercation in the vicinity of the airstrip at about eleven-thirty when one of them produced a firearm. During the struggle, several shots were fired hitting a primary school […]
There was mayhem today in Orange Walk as commuters were unable to drive through the San Estevan road to get to their destinations. The stretch of road which links San Estevan to the Philip Goldson Highway was to have been paved since the start of the year, but that hasn’t happened. And with the heavy […]
In July, the Caribbean Research Development Institute, CARDI and the Technical Center for Agriculture and Rural Cooperation, CTA, launched the third Regional Excellence in Agricultural Journalism Awards. The theme this year was Achieving Food Security through Regional Cooperation, and journalists from across the region were invited to participate. Once again, News Five’s Isani Cayetano has […]
Six past presidents of the Belize Tourism Industry Association have jointly signed a letter opposing the Norwegian Cruise Line Project at Harvest Caye because it goes contrary to Sustainable Tourism Master Plan for the south. But today, after weeks of silence, representatives from NCL say they are picking up support where it matters. Hugh Darley, […]
Cruise Sub-committee Chairman Roger Espejo says that the Belize Tourism Board is actively participating in a readiness consultation in the south to field questions and concerns from stakeholders who are interested in the project. Roger Espejo, Cruise Sub-committee Chairman, B.T.B. “The consultation is very important and we want to send that message very clearly. […]
This afternoon, the Belize Tourism Board issued an apology to all Belizeans. It is a first for the B.T.B. which came under fire from artists as well as from many sectors over a musical track by Aurelio Martinez for the “Discover How To Be” Belize promotional video. The general complaint since the launch of the […]
The Port of Belize has been going through a phased out modernization program. In the past months, new equipment has been acquired, construction work continues to take place to improve and upgrade the facilities and customers are benefitting from improved security and services. This morning, Receiver and C.E.O., Arturo “Tux” Vasquez, discussed a wide range […]
Up north, the commuters protested this morning the deplorable conditions of the San Estevan Road and by this afternoon, workmen were busy trying to fix the road. But in the city, commuters have been up in arms over newly implemented bus routes for the city. Councilor Alifah Elrington Hyde has gone on record to say […]
We reported on Tuesday night that the Belize Chamber of Commerce has written to the Minister of Labor, Godwin Hulse, who is also previous senator for the private sector, to intervene on the issue of trade licenses. This follows a publication on trade assessments for the upcoming year to be conducted by City Hall. The […]
Excelsior High School teacher, Ian Mariano, was found guilty today by Chief Magistrate Anne Marie Smith of a charge of common assault. In the court this morning, Mariano also conceded to being guilty of damage to property. On the twenty-third of August, Mariano was accused of assaulting Belize City Council Administrator, Candice Burke, after he […]
A Salvadoran national, who landed in police custody after a domestic dispute in which he was accused of stabbing his wife in Belize City, managed to escape criminal charges but could not run from the Immigration Department. Thirty five year-old Salvadoran national, Edwin Antonio Alfaro, a resident of Armenia, appeared before Magistrate, Hettie-Mae Stewart and […]
The Police Department is mourning the death of one of its own. Sergeant Jose Zetina, who was attached to the Corozal formation, passed away on Tuesday at his home in the village of San Pedro, up north. The well known sergeant Zetina lost his battle against stage four cancer at age of forty-two.
The historic Battlefield Park, in the heart of Belize City, has gone through a major transformation. In the 1600’s, the park served as a meeting place for the labor movement, as well as political parties but it has now been transformed into a modern plaza that will be used for recreational purposes. There was a […]
At the launch of the re-inauguration of the Battlefield Park, the media took the opportunity to ask the mayor about several issues affecting the citizenry of the Old Capital. Aside from their discontent with the new bus routes, streets and drains is another issue that has been affecting Belize City residents. Darrell Bradley says that […]
There is a purge of the Social Investment Fund. And tonight, four employees: Mike Hernandez, Enrique Romero, Faustino Pineda and Lionel Jimenez have been sent home, while their boss, the Executive Director, Daniel Cano, was asked to step down following an emergency meeting on Monday afternoon of the SIF Board. Their dismissal comes on the […]
The woman accused of murdering her three small children in April appeared in Magistrate’s Court this morning. Twenty-two year old Felicia Chen allegedly drowned four year old Triana Teul, three year old Thomas Teul and one year old Trinaya Teul in the sea near Belizean Beach in April twenty seventh. She reportedly attempted to do […]
