On Wednesday night’s newscast we reported on the visit of World Wildlife Fund President Kathryn Fuller, who threw her not inconsiderable weight behind efforts to prevent construction of a hydroelectric dam on the upper Macal River. Tonight we hear from a man who, more than any other, will actually make the decision whether or not […]
Startling statistics about poverty, teenage pregnancy and other issues were pasted to the wall of the Santa Rita room at the Radisson Fort George today as UNICEF launched its report on the State of the World’s Children 2000. The National Committee for Families and Children and the Human Development Department co-hosted the launch which included […]
Today, American Airlines inaugurated a daily nonstop service between Dallas Forth Worth and Belize. According to Mike Gunn, the airline’s marketing senior vice president, Belize is gaining in popularity and having a flight to Belize will further strengthen D.F.W.’s position as an important international gateway. The hub already includes flights to thirteen other locations in […]
A Belizean was among the high school students honored at a ceremony in Guyana earlier this month for outstanding performance on the C.X.C.s. Elder Jimenez of Sacred Heart College in the Cayo District was recognized for visual arts and crafts. His winning design was a safe toy with wheels. Three Guyanese students took the top […]
Visitors to Belize may be more aware of this organization than Belizeans, if only because they pay its seven dollar and fifty cents fee each time they leave from the International Airport. The organization is PACT — the Protected Areas Conservation Trust — and Wednesday night it launched a foundation which will expand the scope […]
In police news, another man has been arrested for an alleged kidnapping in November at the D-Victoria Hotel. Orange Walk police have charged Erlin White with three counts of kidnapping, conspiracy and threat of death as well as grevious harm and harm against Hudrick Usher, Addy Leslie and Karina Lopez. Just days after the incident […]
While another has been arrested for a crime in November, two men accused of shooting Orange Walk businessman Armando “Warren” Gomez in front of his home in April have had their murder charges withdrawn. The Director of Public Prosecutions Adolf Lucas this week indicated to Magistrate Dorothy Flowers that there was insufficient evidence against Alex […]
Some of the poems may offend you, others will touch you. But whatever your reaction, poet Erwin Jones just wants you to read his work and buy a copy of his first book, “Uprizin.” He spoke to News Five today. Erwin Jones, Poet “Today the poetry that I write is about issues that affect us […]
There’s nothing like a little night music, and it’s even better when children are the stars. This Friday night while you are in downtown Belize City, you may want to stroll down Albert Street for a Christmas treat. News Five stopped by one of the rehearsals for a preview of coming attractions. Luis Chan, Conductor, […]
