We at News Five first became acquainted with the Silk Cayes in May of 1999 when we reported a story on the whale sharks which congregate at nearby Gladden Spit. Last month we revisited the area when Fisheries Minister Dan Silva, surrounded by government officials, local fishermen, environmentalists and foreign diplomats, declared the three islands […]
In related news Fisheries Minister Daniel Silva may have some additional worries concerning marine reserves. According to a government release Silva recently met with members of the fishing villages of Chunux, Copperbank and Sarteneja in the Corozal District and heard their concerns regarding the establishment of protected areas in what have traditionally been their fishing […]
It’s getting to the point that good news from the Tourism Board is so common that it soon may not qualify as news. For the fifth straight month tourism arrivals through the Philip Goldson International Airport have increased by a significant amount. The latest figures for May indicate an increase of 22.7% over May of […]
Following the recent demise of Belinsco, one of Belize’s most well known insurance companies, the average citizen has taken a different look at the business of insuring life and property. Trying to restore confidence in the industry, the Organization of Insurance Companies of Belize, (ORINCO) held a press conference to better inform the public. One […]
Today, Belize Telecommunications Limited expanded its internet services by introducing Internet Roaming. The new service will allow customers to access their BTL account while traveling abroad. It was made possible after BTL signed an alliance with iPass, one of the largest internet roaming providers. Gaylene Dawson, Marketing Representative, BTL “Maybe in the past locally, businesses […]
It’s not “Jeopardy” but for the students of St. John’s Infant School, competition in their general knowledge contest is just as intense. The students in the hot seat answered questions on subjects like science, social studies and a little bit of espanol. This afternoon, News Five stopped by the school for the final practice round […]
There may have been a shortage of crime news in tonight’s broadcast, but there is plenty to report involving the police. And for once, the news is positive. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting On June 30th, primary schools across the country will be closing for the summer holiday. While some children will be going away for their […]
