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Shooting suspect shot repeatedly by police

All was not quiet on North Creek last night as a shootout between two men prompted a police response which led to one of the men being shot several times. News Five was at the scene this morning. It is not the first time that twenty-six year old Mark Henry has been in trouble with […]

Former airport CEO arrested for theft

It was not long after the change of government in August that reports began to surface of alleged improprieties at the Belize Airports Authority. And while the newly appointed Authority has been carefully examining the acts of its predecessor, police this week have made their first arrest. Rurico Alvarado, former Chief Executive Officer of the […]

P.U.P. to hold City Council convention

While many will spend this Sunday decorating their homes or making other preparations for the holidays, the People’s United Party will hold a convention to select their slate of candidates for the City Council elections in March. Incumbent Mayor Marshall Nuñez and Councilor David Fonseca intend to face off for the Mayoral nomination, while two […]

Belcan Bridge and Xunantunich ferry to close for repairs

While the Ministry of Works continues the refurbishing of the Belize City Swing Bridge, they are scheduling some work on the Belcan. But before you moan and groan about the traffic tangle that will cause, relax because according to the Ministry this work will be carried out at night and early morning. Tonight, tomorrow and […]

City Centre management to be privatized

Among the decisions made at yesterday’s Cabinet meeting, the privatization of the management of the Belize City Centre. Chief of Staff in the Prime Minster’s office Godfrey Smith was appointed to oversee the project to enhance the sporting complex. In the Ministry of National Security it seems that the pleas of Julian Cho’s family and […]

Prisoners receive medical and dental treatment

More often than not when there’s news from the Prisons Department it’s bad, or at least it’s crime related. But positive things do happen at Hattieville, and there are people who are trying to make a difference in the prisoners’ lives. Today Hyacinth Latchman reports on an effort to provide much needed medical services, the […]

Church holds Christmas dinner

They say, “Tis the season for giving” and this afternoon close to ninety school children and senior citizens sat down at the building of Abundant Life Ministries on East Collet Canal, to enjoy a hearty Christmas lunch, courtesy of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The meal is just one of many the church has been […]