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Prison inmates to wed

They say love finds you when you least expect it. That certainly seems to be the case for two young people who met in a place most of us hope we never have to go. Although they have yet to even kiss, they feel their love is meant to last. She has been serving a […]

NOPCA promotes alternative methods of discipline

It’s an issue most parents grapple with every time one of their children does something that requires discipline…how to punish without using physical force. In a two-day conference, the National Organization for the Prevention of Child Abuse met with parents and teachers to discuss alternative ways of disciplining children. According to Minister of Education Cordel […]

TIPS seeks investors for papaya and shrimp farming

It’s called TIPS, an acronym for the government’s Trade and Investment Promotion Service. Based in Belmopan, the organization is charged with the attraction of new businesses to Belize and the expansion of existing ones. Today TIPS executive chairman Louis Zabaneh invited the press to see how they’re doing. Louis Zabaneh, Executive Chairman, TIPS “The idea […]

People voice opinions on turning in drugs to police

Over the weekend a citizen turned in 15 packets of cocaine found bundled together floating near Caye Caulker. Police estimated the value of the drugs at around 600,000 dollars. Although the man who found the wet drop didn’t hesitate to turn it over to police, News Five wondered how many of you would have done […]

Police Youth Corps camp begins in Corozal

The Police Youth Corps camp opened on Monday at the Corozal Community College. The one-week camp will include campfires, tours, zoo visits and district activities. The members of the Youth Corps raised most of the funds for the camp themselves, but were assisted with donations from the community. Minister of National Security Jorge Espat, Area […]

Gospel group performs for Hattieville inmates

While the prison’s only engaged couple was making plans for the future, the other inmates were invited to a two-hour concert by the Celebrant Singers of California. Jorge Meliton Auil is the President of the Full Gospel Men Fellowship in Belize, which is facilitating the visit. Jorge Meliton Auil, President, Full Gospel Men Fellowship “The […]

Lake I kids get martial arts training

The summer vacation is a time when children get to forget about school and let their imaginations run wild. Today some children from Lake Independence got a real treat from the Taiwanese Embassy which is sponsoring the visit of some martial arts experts. Janelle Chanona who went to the City Centre today got a feel […]