Voter turnout in Belmopan can only be described as “low” with the count at five fifteen, forty-five minutes before the polls closed putting it at just under thirty-two percent. Only eight hundred forty-six of the eligible two thousand six hundred seventy-six voters went to the Belmopan Comprehensive School to cast their vote in the nation’s […]
The inquiry into what has been described as a “breach” of procedure at the Hattieville Prison has concluded. Minister Responsible for Prisons Dickie Bradley, told News Five today that inmate Raymond Flowers did not simply walk out of the prison gates to have a fun weekend in the city last month but went through the […]
The gathering only just broke up but the happening at Queen Street was a star studded event. No less than ten Ministers of Government were on hand for the dedication of the newly refurbished Eastern Division Police Headquarters and the receipt of a couple of vehicles and assorted crime fighting gear from the US Embassy. […]
For those who tuned in this afternoon to the live radio broadcast of the opening of Eastern Division, there was a glaring reminder that criminals never take the day off. At the start of the broadcast, LOVE FM went live to Belmopan for a report on a shooting at a jewelry store in San Ignacio. […]
As part of Police Week outstanding officers of the year have been chosen from each formation around the country and divisions within the department. The selection criteria included integrity, job knowledge, discipline and relationships with their colleagues and community. Those given the honor this year are: Elvis Guy of Belmopan, Mark Francisco, Orange Walk, Titus […]
Two Corozal fishermen were arrested in San Pedro when several rolls of counterfeit money were found in their pockets. Acting on a tip police picked up Arremio Wiltshire and Wilmer Amilcar Sanroya Tuesday morning on Barrier Reef Drive after a police search revealed the men had two hundred eighty-five fake one hundred dollar bills. Police […]
The Special Olympics is back. The National Games will be held this weekend at the National Stadium and one hundred athletes from all over Belize have been invited to compete. The activity is designed to give people with mental and physical disabilities a chance to develop their physical fitness and enjoy friendly competition. This year […]
On Tuesday, some young people got a chance to learn about being on the job. Today Youth Week continued with forums at high schools which dealt with a range of issues from jobs and careers to conflict resolution to being safe at school. News Five visited Edward P. Yorke High School where the students took […]
