In a short while, the second in a series of Caribbean Climate Change exchanges will commence at the Ramada Belize City Princess and will be broadcast right here on Channel Five. The first was held less than a year ago in Barbados. The series is providing clarity on how climate change has affected the region […]
It’s been nine months now since the bust of Garifuna hero and national icon, Thomas Vincent Ramos, was acquired by Dangriga. It was unveiled in that municipality on the nineteenth of November of 2014, but the sculpture has still not been paid for. Bought by credit, reportedly by former Dangriga area rep, Ivan Ramos, sculptor […]
The Department of Youth Services this week organized a three day National Executive Youth Leadership Workshop. It brought together youth leaders from different organizations across the country with one purpose – to establish one body in which all youths can speak with one united and powerful voice. Mike Rudon was there for the last day […]
Just how much do you know about technology in Belize? It impacts way more than just our daily lives and way more than meets the eye. If you are interested in learning more, there is a brand new docu-series out and it is called the Belize Technology Series: Greatest Places on Earth. The show will […]
Do you have scars from acne that you desperately want to be rid of? Well, you’ll definitely find this segment of Healthy Living of interest. We visited with a dermatologist who’s offering a new cosmetic treatment to rejuvenate your skin and even help to remove scars. It is not an entirely new treatment but demand […]
The details of the latest murder in Belize City are all-too-familiar and tragic. The life of a young woman, a mother of a four year old son, was taken in a most vicious way in another case of domestic violence. The lifeless body of Merlin Elizabeth Herrera Mejia was found with her throat slit inside […]
The People’s United Party today held a National Executive meeting this afternoon to deal with a revolt in the ranks. Twelve standard bearers including John Briceño, Dan Silva and Cordel Hyde have written in to officially express their concerns with the direction of the party and to request a National Convention, ASAP. Unofficially, that translates […]
The P.U.P.’s National Executive numbers forty-eight, which includes thirty-one standard bearers. Thirty-four were present today which represents a comfortable majority and gives the party some breathing room. And that breathing room means that at least officially, the P.U.P. is not thinking about sanctions against that rebellious ten just yet. Henry Charles Usher, Chairman, P.U.P. […]
The letter signed by twelve standard-bearers focused prominence on a call for a national convention. While it wasn’t exactly spelled out in so many words, the explicit message being sent is a vote of no confidence in the leadership of Fonseca, and the call for a convention is so that Fonseca can be challenged, likely […]
While the P.U.P. breathes a sigh of relief at a clear majority of the National Executive behind Fonseca, the U.D.P. continues to prepare for general elections which many speculate will be called before the current term of government expires. But politicians will be politicians, and the U.D.P. will always find time to take pot-shots at […]
You may have heard Minister Faber say that a U.D.P. National Convention is overdue, but they have agreed to wait until after the general elections. That’s another reliable indicator that elections will be called early. Since Faber enjoys insider status, we asked him. He wouldn’t give News Five a date, but he did say that […]
Since the beginning the week, the Organization of American States along with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has organized a number of activities to draw attention to work of the O.A.S. in keeping peace along the Adjacency Zone. The flurry of diplomatic activity concluded with a forum at which visiting diplomats were all invited. You […]
But Guatemala is claiming fifty percent of the country, and border incidents such as the one involving the Forward Operating Base in the Sarstoon often inflame emotions on this side. At the forum, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wilfred Elrington, said that there is need for the International Court of Justice to demarcate the borders […]
The comments made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs inside the Bliss prompted a protest outside. The forum, which aimed to promote peace, did not end quite peacefully for a group of protesters who were removed from the auditorium. At the heart of the discontent were two main issues, the role of the O.A.S. and […]
Panama’s flagship carrier, Compania Panamena de Aviacion, simply known as Copa Airlines, announced earlier today that as of December eight it will be offering two weekly flights to Belize City. The new addition will allow Copa Airlines to expand its route to seventy-five cities and thirty-one countries across the hemisphere. The scheduled flights will depart […]
The flight from Belize to Panama is designed to provide connectivity to principal cities in Brazil, Costa Rica, Colombia, Chile and a list of others. According to Minister of Tourism Manuel Heredia, the aim is to also establish access to the European markets through South America. Manuel Heredia, Minister of Tourism “Well today is […]
A Vernon Street man who was accused of performing oral sex on a thirteen year old primary school girl was convicted and sentenced to three years imprisonment which is the maximum jail time for the sexual offense. Fifty-two year old Charles Bucknor was found guilty of Aggravated Assault of an Indecent Nature upon a school […]
Earlier U.D.P. Collet Area Representative Patrick Faber spoke on the P.U.P., and on the prospect of coming elections, but he also took the time to speak about his own aspirations. It’s no secret Faber has his eye on the top spot, and since PM Barrow can only serve three terms as Prime Minister – if […]
And from politics to Faber’s official position as Minister of Education. News Five has confirmed that following on the heels of a protest by K.H.M.H. employees just over a week ago, UB faculty and staff have sent in a request for an adjustment of salaries. The K.H.M.H. demand is still under discussion with a view […]
There’s another brewing story coming out of the University of Belize, where we understand students have been informed that they must now obtain mandatory insurance. If they don’t apply and pay the fee by the end of next month their registration would not have been completed, which means that they can’t be enrolled. Faber told […]
The Ministry of Education continues to be embroiled in a testy relationship with Deacon Cal Cathers, who owns the BRC publishing and printing company. BRC provides some textbooks to the Ministry for distribution countrywide, but much less than he used to because the Ministry has chosen to use textbooks from other publishers as well. Cathers […]
The Ariel Rosado Memorial Education Foundation held its fourth annual scholarship award ceremony at the Lion’s Den in Belize City. Proudly, it announced that the number of scholarships granted to students from across the country has been growing year by year. 2015 then looks like a bumper year. Duane Moody reports. Duane Moody, Reporting […]
The Santa Cruz Thirteen reappeared in the Punta Gorda Magistrate Court this morning on their scheduled date. To their surprise, additional charges were placed upon them, including on MLA spokesperson Cristina Coc, for assaulting Rupert Myles who is at the centre of this controversial case involving the Maya communities in southern Belize. Myles has denuded […]
So while the Santa Cruz Thirteen face new charges, Rupert Myles is yet to be charged. On Friday, Director of Archaeology, Doctor John Morris, confirmed that charges will be brought against Myles for the destruction of a sacred mound at the entrance of Uxbenka. Following a recent damage assessment conducted by personnel from the Institute […]
While the village, according to Mis, did not plan on taking legal action against Myles, residents are now placing their faith in the justice system. Still yet, there is also no relationship between Myles and the villagers of Santa Cruz. Pablo Mis, Program Coordinator, MLA “The village never intended to pursue legal action against […]
