The Prime Minister and a number of government ministers will be in the Toledo District this weekend for public consultations. Prime Minister Said Musa will hold a district meeting in Big Falls Saturday afternoon to address topics such as roads and public utilities, education and land distribution. At 7 p.m. the Prime Minister will hold […]
A gas station was robbed Thursday night around 8:30. An attendant of A and R Gas Station on North Front Street, Dorian Simmons reports he was approached by two masked men on bicycles who were armed. They demanded money and Simmons handed over seven hundred dollars and the culprits fled. Police say they have two […]
While lawmakers look towards regulating gaming in Belize and perhaps even casino gambling in some parts of the country, it’s not legal yet. But eighteen people who already have gambling fever were arrested in Dangriga Thursday afternoon. Although they had not actually started to play any game or won or lost any money, police busted […]
Since training abroad is so costly and only a few people at a time usually get to go, the British High Commission brought the trainer to Belize. Over the past two weeks practicing journalists were given a crash course in everything from basic storywriting to covering press conferences more effectively. Instructor Mike Unger has conducted […]
“The Elephant’s Child,” an African folktale retold by Rudyard Kipling and set to music will be performed by the National Youth Choir this weekend. Saturday’s performance in Belmopan will include the Belmopan Children’s Choir and the Sunday show in Belize City will feature the Punta Gorda Children’s Choir as special guests. Additional works from Bach […]
There are open days and then there are open days. Today News Five visited Wesley College to sample what the students have been up to. Not only did we find the usual display booths, but the Spanish class displayed its initiative with a unique demonstration. Whatever the nature of their open day project, the students […]
Can you spell “ricochet”? Well, one young lady from San Pedro showed she can spell it, plus a whole lot of other words and walked away this year’s Coca-Cola Spelling Bee champ. And if you weren’t able to be at the City Center this morning for the big event, don’t worry Channel Five will be […]
Soap opera lovers and sports fans take note: G. Michael Reid says the copyright law will affect you and it may not help local artists as much as they hope. With the Last Word here is G. Michael Reid. “As we zip through the month of April and hasten toward our rendezvous with the mystical […]
Channel 5 is looking for a cameraman/editor to work in our news/production departments. Must have experience in a broadcast environment. Reply to personnel director at gbtv@btl.net.
