On Tuesday, the fisheries vessel Lutjanus set out on its first operation since the boat was refurbished. The vessel, with a special multi-agency force including members of the Fisheries Department, Immigration and the police, ventured down south to Gladden Split about nineteen miles from Placencia. The four-day operation was a major success as it resulted […]
At the Children’s Summit last year one child asked the government officials on the panel why there were police for tourists but none devoted to protecting the children. Well, the new Family Violence Unit may not exactly be what that child had in mind, but the Police Department says children and their families will be […]
This evening a fire on Waight Street in the Port Loyola area has left a family of seven homeless. The fire started around three forty-five and quickly engulfed the wooden house. According to John Garraway, the owner, he had just left the house to go to a shop and it was when he was walking […]
Chicken is the most widely consumed animal product in Belize with thousands eating it stewed, fried or in tacos every day. But the industry that provides thousands of jobs and birds for the local dinner table is under threat from something that looks quite innocent: white eggs. The Ministry of Agriculture is asking Belizeans not […]
The new Social Security Card and the upcoming National Health Insurance Scheme has been the subject of controversy and public confusion over the past week. In response the Social Security Board issued a statement late this evening saying a new card would have been instituted even if there was no plan for a National Health […]
The Prime Minister hiked a nature trail and explored caves on Thursday as part of his tour of the Las Cuevas Forest Research Station. The Government Press Office also made the trek and has the following report. Deep in the Chiquibul Forest, a three-hour drive, in a four-wheel drive vehicle is the Las Cuevas Research […]
The Cayo based World Culture Band launched its debut album “Culture 2000” at the House of Culture this evening. The band, which is relatively new, coming together eight months ago, is managed by Sammy Harris. He spoke with News Five this evening about “Culture 2000”. Sammy Harris, Manager, World Culture Band “The whole concept of […]
They studied hard all last year and today it was their turn to shine and enjoy some well-deserved glory. Belize’s top high school students convened at the Holy Redeemer Parish Hall to congratulate each other, thank their parents and teachers, and hear some words of encouragement from the Minister of Education. Janelle Chanona reports. Today […]
