Fed up with the unsolved murders of children and a rise in reports of the sexual abuse of minors, the students of S.J.C. Sixth Form marched in protest against the violence and abuse. They say children are now being hurt on a regular basis and enough is enough. They want the authorities to take stronger […]
While the students of S.J.C. took their concerns to the streets, the Minister of Youth Development met with concerned members of the community indoors today to talk about the violence and ways of preventing further incidents. Among the topics was the need for people to report abuse when they see it and what will happen […]
In related news, the release of the two suspects in the murder of 12 year old Jackie Malic was not well received by her family. Fabiana Scott, Malic’s aunt tells News Five she is also offended by the number of reports she said are being falsely made against her niece. Fabiana Scott, Aunt “I am […]
The deaths of four children and widespread incidents of child abuse and incest prompted UNICEF and the National Committee for Families and Children to hold a summit over the weekend. The event, which was also a follow-up to the Children’s Election a year ago, allowed young people to voice their concerns about the recent murders, […]
Today B.T.L. announced the specifics of a rate reduction which will take effect April 1st. The plan includes lower national and international rates, longer economy periods and reduced rates for cellular phone installation and calls. On the national front, callers will see the biggest drop in charges for their calls to areas furthest away, in […]
Minister of Tourism Mark Espat officially opened the Caracol Visitor’s Center over the weekend. The building features decorative panels with the history of Caracol during its heyday from 100 AD to 900 AD. John Morris of the Archeology Department says the facility is an interactive information center and provides detailed information on the site. The […]
Five lucky Courts customers will share a ten thousand dollar Millennium Mania prize from Courts Belize. Their names were drawn today from boxes sent into the Belize City branch from the districts. There is also a special March Madness prize. News Five spoke with Advertising and Promotions Executive Anamarie Bennett about today’s winners. Anamarie Bennett, […]
Well she must have gone through her purse and found her winning ticket, because this morning Elma Ramclam, a teacher in Punta Gorda, claimed her Lotto jackpot of forty-two thousand five hundred dollars, which was drawn on March 20th. Ramclam will take home thirty-six thousand one hundred and twenty-five dollars after taxes. Isabel Perez of […]
Good evening, I’m James Adderley and you’re into a fresh slice of Sports Monday. The long awaited championship series of B.F.L. football finally got off the ground yesterday at the People’s Stadium in Orange Walk where 3-time defending champion Juventus played host to former champ La Victoria of Corozal. Needless to say the large crowd […]
