There have still not been any arrests in the murder of Dwayne Gabourel and those persons who were detained earlier this week have since been released. But in the wake of the senseless murder, the viral videos of the killing and the subsequent footage of the crying mother climbing into the pan of a police […]
Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa appeared on Open Your Eyes today where he spoke about the need to enforce the law on gang membership. Although a gang leader could get twenty years in jail under the law, this never happens and members who plead guilty generally just get a fine. Musa says the law […]
The Belize Network of NGOs congratulates the Briceno administration on its blue bonds initiative which has been successfully negotiated with eighty-four percent of the holders of the super bond supporting the financial mechanism which was proposed by The Nature Conservancy. While BNN applauds government’s effort, it is also seeking public affirmation that the blue bonds […]
According to Salas, while the initiative is the hallmark of sustainable human development and relieves a significant portion of Belize’s crushing external debt obligations, there is still a long way to go to restoring the country’s overall fiscal balance. Osmany Salas, Belize Network of NGOs “We must support any initiative that will result in […]
The BNN is also expressing concern over the cruise ports and the concentration of facilities to be built in the Belize District. As many as five terminals would be in operation across the country if all these projects were to be green-lighted. From an environmental perspective, Salas tells News Five that it is not sustainable. […]
One hundred and fifty Belizeans are in the process of becoming home owners, as the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing launches its housing pilot program. The Briceno Administration, under Plan Belize, has committed to building ten thousand starter homes. Yes, building one hundred and fifty is a far cry from ten thousand and in […]
We also asked Alamilla about the application process for the one hundred and fifty homes the Ministry plans to have completed by March of 2022. Cabinet will then prepare a plan to move forward with constructing additional homes in the new fiscal year. Marisa Alamilla, Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing “The applications, there […]
Attorney General Magali Marin-Young appeared on Open Your Eyes on Tuesday morning to discuss a number of issues, including new changes that are coming into force on October first, where additional COVID regulations are concerned. Among those changes are a requirement for individuals to present a vaccination card or a negative PCR or rapid test […]
Although he is still in Mexico City as part of G.O.B.’s official delegation, this morning Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance Christopher Coye joined Channel Five’s Open Your Eyes via zoom to talk about the progress of the offering to bondholders. The Minister of State said the recent salary cuts and other fiscal […]
Minister of State Christopher Coye also discussed how Belize will benefit in the long run from the funds that will be saved under the bond buy back. Christopher Coye, Minister of State, Finance “Unlike the private sector, the role of government is not to maximize profits or maximize shareholder wealth. It is to enhance […]
Every year, OCEANA’s Ocean Hero Awards is a night of celebration where exceptional accomplishments in ocean conservation, advocacy and education are recognized. Tonight, a pair of recipients who exemplify what it means to be an Ocean Hero will be honored for their work in promoting and raising awareness about Belize’s marine resources. OCEANA’s Vice President […]
He goes by the stage name Troy DaBoy, but dance hall artist Timothy Gentle of Orange Walk wants to spread positive vibes across the country. His music video “I Will,” premiered today on YouTube. Gentle has been working the industry for a few years now, but has most recently been in studio producing singles. “I […]
A shooting incident in a relatively quiet neighbourhood off Fabers Road in Belize City has claimed the life of another teen. Contrary to reports from the police, nineteen-year-old Paul Bood was clinging to life at the K.H.M.H. since Saturday evening, and this morning, he succumbed to gunshot injuries to the head and upper body. Today, […]
Paul Bood died exactly one week after their daughter celebrated her first birthday. The Bood and Singh families are devastated by his death. Sade speaks about the trauma, saying she never believed something like this would have happened to her family. Sade Singh, Girlfriend of Deceased “Last week he was here with us, now […]
Investigations continue into the shooting death of fifteen year old Dwayne Gabourel who was gunned down in his neighbourhood shop as he went to buy bread on Saturday in Belize City. Gabourel died on Monday. Police told news five today they quote “have detainees” but no one has been officially charged. So far no motive […]
A memorial has been erected in honor of fifteen-year-old Dwayne Gabourel, who was gunned down in Belize City on the evening of September twenty-fifth. The third form business student at St. John’s College was loved by his classmates and teachers. This morning, they placed a monument at the entrance of Landivar Campus to fondly remember […]
News Five today spoke with Belizean Ambassador to Mexico Oscar Arnold about the reports of another two Belizean nationals killed in neighboring Mexico. Ambassador Arnold says that his office has also received these reports and they are awaiting confirmation on the identities of the bodies and whether they are in fact Belizeans. So far, no one […]
While no arrests have been made in the murder of Dwayne Gabourel, up north in Corozal, Xiabe resident Abel Cowo has been charged for the murder of Aldo Cowo. While both the victim and the accused carry the same surname, police say that they are not related. What police investigation suggests at this time, however, […]
Assistant Superintendent of Police Santiago Patt has been charged in the death of B.D.F. soldier Karl Tillett. Tillett, we are told, is a resident of Gales Point who was supposed to be on quarantine having tested positive with COVID-19. But on Sunday evening, he was involved in a traffic accident when the motorcycle he was […]
While Brandon Baptist joined several others from the Backa Lands and PIV gangs on Monday morning to denounce the senseless murder of Dwayne Gabourel, what they didn’t know was that a team of officers was descending on this Police Street residence, reportedly armed with a search warrant. They were there to retrieve material from a […]
There is a large delegation of Belizean officials in Mexico City this week, headed by Prime Minister John Briceño. The visit comes on the heels of the celebration of Mexico’s independence, which was attended by PM Briceño at the request of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Today, News Five spoke with Ambassador Oscar Arnold about […]
During their time in Mexico, trade and agriculture ministers will be meeting with their counterparts and various Mexican agencies to further advance bilateral relations between both countries. Here’s Ambassador Oscar Arnold with a breakdown of some of the working sessions being held today and over the course of the next few days. Oscar Arnold, […]
The Government of Belize is only a couple days away from enacting its October first vaccine regulations. Referred to as a soft mandate, persons entering public owned buildings, which include Government owned buildings, statutory bodies, social security and public health care facilities, must provide proof of vaccination. In the event you have not yet taken […]
There is one change to report. Minister of Health Michel Chebat has decided to scale back the reach of the regulations, reportedly after consultations. Viewers may recall that when he first made the announcement, live on Open Your Eyes two weeks ago, Minister Chebat said the mandate would apply to all buildings the public has […]
What about accessing public health care facilities in the event of an emergency, without being vaccinated or proof of a negative test? A.G. Young says persons facing a medical emergency will not be denied care. Magali Marin Young, Attorney General of Belize “And, please understand that, our legal drafts people are working right now […]
