The Immigration Department is cracking down on those working illegally in Belize. Three Mexican men, all contract workers at the Fiesta Inn were detained by the department today because they failed to produce work permits. Then shortly after, the department made its way to the Belize Biltmore Plaza where one person was taken into custody […]
A young woman accused of helping her sister give birth in a Belmopan public restroom and then abandoning the baby in a trash bin appeared in court this morning. Twenty year old Beverly Flores of Dangriga has been charged with attempted murder, abandonment of infant likely to cause grevious harm and endeavoring to conceal a […]
On yesterday’s newscast we reported on efforts made by the Tourist Board to bring more visitors to Belize’s shores. Today a new development promises to assist that campaign and also provide new opportunities for Belizean travelers. The American Viking Line has recently inaugurated a twice weekly ferry service from Tampa, Florida to the port of […]
A number of young Belizean performers have formed the Young Artists Association. The Y.A.A., which was formed through the initiative of William Neal, says their goal is to heighten social conscience through the performing arts. Members include Hench Mob, Essence, Untestables, PAWS and D.M. Deez who will be performing at several upcoming events. Harrison August, […]
The Minister of Sugar Industries Florencio Marin’s office announced today that he has been informed that the Belize Cane Farmers Association will not sign a modified agreement with Belize Sugar Industries Limited, B.S.I., for a one percent bonus on sales revenue for sugar produced this past year. The ministry says the agreement, which dates back […]
A trio of veteran broadcasters and some relative newcomers are hoping they can ride the tide of public affection and sweep the Belize City radio audience off its feet. WAVE FM 105.9 officially hit the airwaves yesterday at six a.m. and today News Five spoke with General Manager Brian Mossiah and announcer Ed Yorke about […]
The government has launched a public relations campaign to keep the Belizean dollar at home this Christmas and support local businesses. But with only ten more days until Christmas are consumers taking the slogan, “Buy Belizean” seriously? News Five set out on what for many people was a payday to see what the shoppers are […]
