The Succotz Cancha has fallen to ruins. Residents say that for past twelve to fifteen years the once popular, public venue in the village has been abandoned. They report that the derelict building poses a hazard to the community. They say that its maintenance is the responsibility of the Village Council but for years the […]
The number of deaths due to the coronavirus continues to climb and it is reported that at least one thousand one hundred persons have died, while far more, about forty-five thousand five hundred persons, have been sickened by the virus. The Ministry of Health here is working on overdrive to put in place systems should […]
On Wednesday, the Government and UNICEF launched the “National Protocol for Integrated Protection for Children and Adolescents during Emergency and Disaster Situations.” It’s a disaster risk reduction document that researchers have put together to deal with emergency preparedness and responses processes during times of disasters. Here’s more from the research team and UNICEF. Dr. […]
Minister of State for the Police, Elodio Aragon Junior says two police stations are to open in the Orange Walk District. The first is in Guinea Grass where residents can feel a sense of security now that the police station is functional with two officers. Today, an official opening ceremony was held and News Five’s […]
Earlier this month, the Commissioner of Police commenced a nationwide tour of the regions. The first stop was in San Pedro and today he travelled up north to Orange Walk where he, along with Minister of State for the Police, Elodio Aragon Junior met with the rank and file of the department in that northern […]
While there is a new Minister of National Security, Elodio Aragon Junior remains as junior minister in the ministry with responsibility for police. But he is also now tasked with the day-to-day administration of the entire portfolio. Aragon Junior says he has since met with the Belize Coast Guard and the Belize Defense Force, but […]
The National Trade Union Congress of Belize held a successful demonstration in Belize City today, but fifty miles away in Belmopan, the United Democratic Party held a conclave. The meeting between Prime Minister Dean Barrow and standard bearers took place in the backdrop of their current leadership crisis. Deep and bitter divisions continue to plague […]
Belmopan Area Representative, John Saldivar, is holding on to his position that he did not participate in any corrupt act with or on behalf of accused fraudster Lev Dermen and Jacob Kingston. A week ago, Saldivar submitted his letter of resignation from cabinet and is no longer the Minister of National Security, but on paper, […]
Michael Peyrefitte has been recently appointed the Minister of National Security after John Saldivar resigned from cabinet in light of the damning revelations made by Jacob Kingston in the U.S. District Court, including explosive text messages. In his address last week, Prime Minister Dean Barrow stated that the government will obtain official transcripts from the […]
This morning, the streets of Belize City were seething with union members and their leaders chanting: “Only the People Can Save the People.” The unions staged a successful anti-corruption protest with a strong message to the Barrow Administration, making six demands to end corruption. Included in the list is the implement of the UNCAC, as […]
The march was well underway, when a group of students staged a walk-out of classes from the University of Belize in Belmopan and travelled to Belize City to participate in the demonstration. They didn’t make it in time for the parade, but attended the rally at the Memorial Park. The decision by the students was […]
The national anti-corruption demonstration concluded with a rally at Memorial Park past the lunch hour. It was a first step by the unions to effect change. The Belize National Teachers Union, whose members made up majority of the protestors, is known for its fearlessness and tenacity when taking on the government. In 2016, the B.N.T.U. […]
The unionists were joined by many others who support the call to end corruption, including the N.G.O.s and social partners. Among them were Senators Osmany Salas and Mark Lizarraga. The senators say that they support the demands made by the umbrella organization to ensure good governance. While Lizarraga says that today’s event is democracy at […]
“Only the People Can Save the People” demonstration and rally staged by the N.T.U.C.B. precedes another demonstration to be held in the wake of the John Saldivar scandal, in which the former National Security Minister admitted that he collected thousands of dollars from accused fraudster Lev Dermen. On Sunday, the People’s United Party will also […]
Now the N.T.U.C.B. has made several demands to government, which they say must be met ahead of the next general elections, expected later this year. Amongst those requests is the reconfiguring of the Public Accounts Committee and the Integrity Commission as well as the reconvening of meetings of the UNCAC Steering Committee. The unions are […]
The legal challenge brought against the Government of Belize by the Belize Peace Movement regarding an overdue redistricting exercise is presently before Chief Justice Kenneth Benjamin. The revision of electoral districts across the country has been an issue raised by the BPM as far back as 2015 around the time of the last general election. […]
As we told up, while the cabinet and U.D.P. standard bearers met in Belmopan on the political mess it finds itself in, in Belize City, the unions were clamouring for better governance. In its demand letter, the National Trade Union Congress of Belize wants the re-convening of meetings of the UNCAC Steering Committee. The Congress […]
On Wednesday night, we reported on the case of the Director of Public Prosecution. While Cheryl-Lynn Vidal was serving as the President of the Bar Association, she was expelled from meetings held by the Judicial Legal Services Commission, of which she is a member because of her position on the Bar. Almost two years ago, […]
Angel Cahueque was shot and killed outside his home in Corozal Town on Tuesday night around seven-thirty. Police say that they are looking for one person in connection with this murder, but they don’t know why Cahueque was killed. Here’s more from Senior Superintendent Hilberto Romero. Sr. Supt. Hilberto Romero, Deputy Head, National Crimes […]
Police say that they are no closer to finding out what happened to Robert Nunez. He was found dead near the western border on Wednesday night just before eleven. Cops say he was drinking in Champon and that is the last information that they have on him. Here’s what police shared on the official details […]
A robber is in police custody for robbing a grocery store at gunpoint in Orange Walk Town on Tuesday night. Police say that two armed men walked into 128 Store and proceeded to rob the establishment around seven that night. One of thieves then fired a shotgun, injuring one person inside the store. But quick […]
A young man’s quick action and CPR skills saved the life of senior Belize City resident. Tonight, sixty-one-year-old Ulrick Young is alive and with his family after a near fatal drowning in Belize City on Wednesday night sometime shortly before seven. A licensed life-guard happened to be in the area and rescued him. News Five’s […]
A man has drowned in northern Belize. Milton Correa, a painter of Concepcion Village in Corozal, lost his life in the New River around two-thirty on Wednesday afternoon. Correa attempted to swim cross because the Pueblo Viejo ferry was delayed as a result of renovations. Here’s more from police. Sr. Supt. Hilberto Romero, Deputy […]
There was a fatal traffic accident on the Placencia Road that has left one man dead. Police say that on Tuesday, forty-one-year-old Roberto Cordova lost his life when his motorcycle and car collided. At this time investigators are trying to determine what caused the accident. Here’s more from Senior Superintendent Hilberto Romero. Sr. Supt. […]
Omar Figueroa has been bumped up as substantive Minister for Fisheries, Forestry, Environment and Sustainable Development. The appointment came about as a result of cabinet realignments triggered by the resignation of the embattled John Saldivar. Figueroa is not new to the portfolios since he held these responsibilities under Minister Godwin Hulse, who retains the Ministry of Agriculture. […]
