Tonight parents can breathe a little bit easier since an accused child molester is now behind bars, at least for a while. Forty-four year old Ephraine Eraso appeared in Magistrate’s Court today and was charged with rape and indecent assault. He was remanded to Hattieville Prison until March eleventh when he will reappear in court. […]
The United Democratic Party picketed the Supreme Court this morning to protest last week’s ruling that the appointment of Chief Justice Manuel Sosa was unconstitutional. Sosa was subsequently served with an order removing him from that office. This morning members of the party showed their dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court ruling and the government’s position […]
The Belize Bank is now offering Visa cards for local use. According to the bank, the card, identical to their international Visa and Mastercards, is valid only in Belize and the holder is billed in Belize dollars. You don’t necessarily have to have an account with the Belize Bank to apply for the local card […]
The Governor General is inviting all marching bands to compete in a festival next month. According to the Belize Arts Council, Marching Band Fest ’99 will feature two categories: brass bands and drums corps which include baton twirlers. Prizes and trophies will be given to the top two winners in each division. Entry forms should […]
You’ve probably seen him walking down Belize City streets and while you can’t help but notice his dreadlocks, what you probably don’t know is that Ras Fari has the longest beard in Belize. That’s right, his beard is almost 3 feet long. News Five spoke to Ras Fari about his unusual facial hair and what […]
Last month we brought you the story of William Neal and his underwater encounter with the creatures of San Pedro’s Shark Ray Alley. Tonight’s report, from the village of Gales Point, may not have the drama of “Jaws” but News Five’s Stewart Krohn discovered that the manatees of Southern Lagoon have a charm all their […]
