The weekend started on a tragic note when a twenty year old student committed suicide late Friday Night. Carlos Burgos was found by his younger brother in his room at number one New Road at around ten o’clock. He was hanging with a dog’s leash around his neck. According to the Burgos family, he had […]
Frustration over the number of cases that are thrown out of court and the criminals who are getting away because their case was inadequately prepared by the police prosecutors has lead the judicial commission to beef up the prosecutions branch. This week a training session is being held to help the new civilian prosecutors effectively […]
“Electronic Commerce” is the theme for this year’s World Telecommunications Day. The day was observed in Belize with B.T.L.’s annual exhibition. Cynthia Genitty, B.T.L.’s Public Relations Officer spoke about the latest equipment the company had on display for 1999. Cynthia Genitty, Public Relations Officer, B.T.L. “First of all we have the Information Systems Department which […]
Semi-pro basketball may be kicking up dust at the City Centre, but the action on the court is not the only thing on the mind of the Belize National Basketball Association. Today marked the opening of a rules clinic for referees, coaches and their players sponsored by the B.N.B.A. and the Belize Olympic Committee. According […]
Just as drug traffickers have created a regional network of trade, the OAS and the National Drug Abuse Control Council want to create a regional safety net of treatment opportunities. Today in his address to participants at the James Hendricks Memorial Treatment and Prevention Workshop, OAS consultant Willie Anderson said that crack addicts and other […]
Before Punta Rock and Dance Hall Reggae there were hits like, “Sweet Belizean Girl”. Now the popular tunes are back in a new release. The composer tells us how he brought back “Sweet Memories”. Louis Ysaguirre, Composer “This “Sweet Memories” cassette came from songs I had written a long, long time ago. Some of my […]
Miss Belize Viola Jeffrey is in Trinidad and Tobago for the upcoming Miss Universe Pageant. Tonight she will participate in a “Made in Trinidad” fashion show. On the 18th and 20th she will be interviewed for the pageant which will be broadcast live on May 26th. Pageants Belize says Belizeans can cast their vote for […]
Good evening, I’m James Adderley and welcome to this version of Sports Monday. The Southern Bombers landed at the City Centre Friday night looking for their first win in semi-pro basketball. However, going up against undefeated B.T.L. Nets with the best record in the league was never going to be a walk in the park. […]
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.
