Although efforts continue to find suitably qualified people to fill two vacancies on the Supreme Court, today the Solicitor General Gian Ghandi announced that two Belizeans have been appointed as acting justices to assist with the April Criminal Session. They are retired Chief Justice Sir George Brown and Senior Counsel Wilfred Elrington. The Solicitor General […]
Yesterday police announced at their press conference into the murder of twelve year old Jackie Malic that they are now investigating attorney Kirk Anderson for possible obstruction of justice. Police claim Julie Staine, the girlfriend of the man accused of the murder has alleged she was instructed by Anderson to dispose of some clothing Mike […]
It may not be the biggest or brightest, but for many people Ro-mac’s Supermarket on Albert Street remains the place of choice to fill the kitchen cupboard. Earlier this week, however, the forty-five year old business changed owners as it was purchased by the Santiago Castillo Group. News Five could not confirm the terms of […]
After twenty years as Superintendent of Prisons Bernard Adolphus is retiring. Adolphus told News Five he has submitted a letter to government for early retirement because although he has enjoyed his work he believes that it is time to move on. Adolphus said that during his career at the prison he most admired those offenders […]
While the children are enjoying their Easter vacation, the teachers are meeting in Dangriga at the twenty ninth Annual Teachers Union Convention. The Prime Minister Said Musa, who addressed the gathering, said that technology will be a crucial ingredient for meeting the challenges of the coming century. He says to help put computers in the […]
A veteran of the old semi-pro is back in Belize to take part in the new semi-pro. Kevin Siroki who played for the Belmopan Bandits in 1997 is now teaming up with the B.T.L. Nets for the 1999 basketball league. Siroki played high school and college basketball and coaches college basketball in his hometown. He […]
If you were somehow lucky enough to run across the book “Journey On” by Nelita M. Doherty last year and enjoyed reading about the history of the Garifuna people, you’ll be pleased to know she has published two more books in the series. Doherty tells News Five that “Aba Wama,” which is suitable for readers […]
Encouraging the elderly to remain active is the emphasis of this year’s World Health Day. Belize is joining 191 countries around the globe in observing the day and holding special activities this weekend. The highlight will be a walk for seniors. According to the Ministry of Health the average life expectancy in Belize is between […]
In every field there are those people who persevere year in, year out never expecting to be singled out for their accomplishments. For these people getting the job done is reward enough. But it’s always nice to be noticed and today as part of World Health Day the Ministry of Health asked several of its […]
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