It seems that they just couldn’t resist the chance to squeeze one more measure of political mileage out of the controversy surrounding Michael Ashcroft in London. So today even as the accusations against the wealthy businessman were running out of steam in Great Britain, the United Democratic Party held a press conference to vent their […]
Following an emergency meeting On Monday night the public will come together to give support to the families of murdered children thirteen year old Sherilee Nicholas, twelve year old Jackie Fern Malic, nine year old Jay Blades and nine year old Erica Wills. The series of killings, which occurred over the past ten months, has […]
Five men have been charged in connection with the theft of a number of weapons from the Eastern Division police Station. Late this evening news five was informed that James Hyde of Fabers Road has been charged with handling stolen goods, and Kareem Young has been charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm. Three construction […]
Generation X may be the term used to describe those in their twenties but to Leroy “The Grandmaster” Young, Generation X is an anthology of over thirty-five of his poems. “The Grandmaster” who had his poetic beginnings as a rapper with Belize’s own Fresh Breeze Crew, launched his second anthology across the street from his […]
Besides swimming classes, art lessons and summer school for those needing an extra academic boost, this summer vacation many of Belize’s children are taking their time off to learn something new or strengthen their skills. Today News Five was invited out to the MCC grounds where some youngsters were learning about more than just kicking […]
They are the first people we call at the first sign of smoke and the first people we blame when the houses burn down. But does Belize’s Fire Department deserves all the criticism from the public and is their constant pleas for more manpower and better equipment just excuses? Some American firefighters on a training […]
On the night of June twenty-fifth about fifty people were left homeless when their homes were destroyed in the Victoria Street fire. Since the tragedy, the families have been slowly trying to get back on their feet. Some members have been fortunate to get assistance from friends and co-workers. Such is the case of the […]
