Another Chinese businessman was shot early this morning in Belize City, but this time the victim was not in his shop, but on a bike when the attack occurred. Thirty-five year old Wu Bao Hua of Cemetary Road told police he was on Johnson Street around two thirty and as he passed the Constitution Park […]
Twenty-two year old mechanic, George Waight was arrested and charged with rape today. Waight, who was released from prison on April twentieth was captured and brought into police headquarters this morning by the husband of his alleged victim. According to police on June second a Salvadoran woman was washing clothes in her yard when a […]
The Governor General Sir Colville Young will represent Belize at the inauguration of the new president of South Africa. Thabo Mbeki will be sworn in on June 16th. The Governor General is being accompanied by Captain David Jones. Cabinet Secretary Robert Leslie is the acting G.G. during Sir Colville Young’s absence. Outgoing President Nelson Mandela […]
Belizean importers as well as the general public are being advised that there is a temporary ban on the importation of animal products from the European Union due to contamination. The EU has confirmed that poultry products from Belgium are tainted with dioxin, a carcinogenic agent that was in the animal feed. Animals in Belgium, […]
The winners of a contest held in memory of broadcaster and comedian George McKesey have been announced. LOVE FM radio station, which sponsored the story telling contest to help revive this dying art, says there was a tie for first place between Kiwana Williams of Gwen Lizarraga High School and Shawn Gonzalez and Leticia Gill […]
“Dis Da Yu Chance” is the theme under which the Education Department will be holding it’s National Literacy Campaign. The campaign, which will run from July fifth through thirteenth August will feature an intensive programme of free classes for anyone over fifteen years. According to the Campaign’s Coordinator, Andy Palacio, the theme explains their main […]
Three up and coming musicians will be leaving the country to attend the Interlochen Arts Camp. The camp, which has been named one of the top 25 in the United States by Family Life Magazine, attracts two thousand students from thirty countries every year. Natasha Young, will study classical violin and piano, Leah Flowers will […]
The rain this morning didn’t dampen the spirits of the students of Belize Elementary School who welcomed their parents and fellow students into their classrooms to view their accomplishment. News Five’s Jacqueline Woods was among those enjoying the displays. The open day demonstrated what students could accomplish with a little bit of support from their […]
Tonight on the Last Word G. Michael Reid looks at the most popular sports in Belize and why our young athletes must be encouraged and supported. Sports has never been high on the priority list of any government in Belize and for a long time it’s sole purpose seemed to have been, to provide all […]
