An argument late this morning between three young men has left one of them in critical condition in the KHMH. Sources tell News Five that two men, one identified as Nathan McKenzie and the other, only known as “Dye Dye,” went into the Conch Shell Bay Area just after 11:00 this morning and approached twenty […]
This morning, Chief Justice Abdullah Conteh handed down his reasons for granting Rhett Fuller bail on June 16th. Besides Fuller’s apparent entanglement in the legal system resulting in over a year and a half of imprisonment, Conteh emphasized that the decision was within the court’s discretion. Attorney for the defendant, Kirk Anderson, is now preparing […]
It seems that the Department of Correction does have some friends, and the good kind, the ones who come bearing gifts. Representatives of Amigos International, a volunteer organization out of the US, has presented clothes, books, medical supplies, a welding machine and a public address system to prison governor Bernard Adolphus. This is not the […]
If you like your dog lock it up in your yard and if it’s a jumper, tie him down because tonight, strychnine is coming to town. That’s right, tonight the City Council’s clean up campaign on stray dogs starts off at midnight. The Council says it’s trying to eliminate the eyesores on the street who […]
Just after 8:00 this morning, our newsroom was flooded with phone calls from concerned citizens, in particular, those who work on Hudson Street. The callers complained that the U.S Embassy in Belize had blocked the entire street preventing them from finding parking. The taxi drivers who operate in the area told News Five that the […]
The plague of cramped classrooms hasn’t missed a Belizean school yet. The latest sighting has been reported in the Corozal District. For the past year, the students of the Concepcion Presbyterian Primary School have been struggling to learn their one, two, threes and ABCs over the din of a typical day at school where all […]
The steady stream of summer programs catering to the youths on summer holidays continues. The latest announcement comes from the Youth Department, who is veering off from the art and dance routines to something a little more upbeat…steel band music. And parents you might want to listen up because this program is free. Icilda Humes, […]
There is no shortage of sculptors in Belize, but there’s also no denying that just about all of them produce high quality goods in their own unique style. Tonight, we feature the work of Curl Gordon, who right from his “office” on Victoria Street, is bringing to life the visions in his head and the […]
Channel 5 is looking for a reporter to join the staff of one of the region’s most highly honoured television news organizations. The applicant should possess the following minimum qualifications. – Sixth form degree or equivalent broadcasting experience – Strong English language and writing skills – A commitment to excellence – Willingness to work odd […]
