The sun has set on another day and to absolutely nobody’s surprise, over three hundred illegal Guatemalan settlers who should have left a week ago, are still firmly planted on Belizean soil. As suspicion grows that the delays are more deliberate than accidental, News 5 went to Belmopan to get the official spin. A subdued […]
Outside St. Ignatius Church a community came out in large numbers to express its sympathy as funeral services for all seven children who perished in Monday night’s fire were held. Three coffins carried the remains of thirteen year-old Leticia Vasquez, ten year-old Maria, Marika eight, Christina six, Keisha four, Loretta two and nine-month old baby […]
The constitutional motion brought on behalf of Justice George Meerabux entered its third day of hearings in the courtroom of Chief Justice Abdulai Conteh. Lawyers for Meerabux continued their arguments that the actions by the Governor General to have him removed from the bench constituted a violation of his rights, while the Attorney General maintains […]
Holy Redeemer Parish Hall comes alive Friday night at 7:00 p.m. with the biennial Miss E.P. Yorke Pageant. Seven contestants representing the four forms at the high school will compete in the talent section, evening gowns and a question and answer segment. Pageant coordinator Carmita Velasquez says the event builds school spirit. Carmita Velasquez, Pageant […]
It has traditionally been said that as long as there are coconuts on the trees and fish in the sea Belizeans would always be well fed. Of course that was before lethal yellowing killed the coconut trees and our fishermen became tour guides. But kidding aside, feeding its population is a high priority for any […]
With access to its ancient temples limited to those with the ability to cross Corozal Bay, the ancient Maya site of Cerros has remained well off the beaten path for tourists and Belizeans alike. But officials are betting that new improvements for visitors will open the attraction to wider exposure. Jose Sanchez took the trip […]
