A joint police/BDF operation is combing the area around the Western Highway tonight after four dangerous inmates breached the walls of Hattieville Prison. The breakout occurred during the convicts recess period. According to Executive Governor of Prisons Bernard Adolphus, all four men were maximum security prisoners serving time for murder, attempted murder or manslaughter. Bernard […]
Progress is coming slowly in the case of a fourteen-year-old Belizean boy beaten to death last week by British soldiers. Today a joint press conference was held by police press officer G. Michael Reid and recently arrived British Army spokesman David Falcke. No new details of the investigation into the killing of David Zabaneh Jr. […]
If there was any drama at today’s press conference, it was due to the presence of Victor Pollard. Pollard, who describes himself as the stepfather of the deceased David Zabaneh Jr., expressed both anger at the killing and hope that those responsible will be brought to justice. Victor Pollard “And not having police been there, […]
However the investigation concludes, it is clear that alcohol played a major role in the death of David Zabaneh Jr. Today we asked members of the public how they feel about the all too common practice of underage drinking at Belizean bars, in the wake of last week’s tragedy. Citizen #1 “First of all I […]
A small Belize City grocery store was robbed this afternoon. Two armed men entered Charro’s store on Central American Boulevard around two o’ clock and held up the store’s owner, Teodoro Blanco and two of his employees. Blanco, who remained open for business, related the incident to News 5’s Jose Sanchez. Teodoro Blanco, Proprietor, Charro’s […]
While most robberies are committed with a gun or a knife, there are some thefts at sea that make use of a speargun, net or trap. The Fisheries Department reports that its conservation compliance unit has been active over the last two months, with nine people arrested for possession of illegal marine products, either undersized […]
And in more encouraging news from the sea, the Coastal Zone Management Authority reports that two orphaned manatees have been successfully introduced to a new home near Gale’s point. Woody was transported from Sarteneja on May fourth while Hercules made the long trek from Xcaret in Mexico on May tenth. The health of the two […]
While the growing Corozal free Zone continues to boost the economy of Northern Belize, a new tourism project adjoining the zone promises to make the area a Mecca for more than just shoppers looking for bargain liquor and gasoline. The Galeria Maya Project, located on the waters of Four-Miles Lagoon, centres around the construction of […]
The farmers of the year have been announced by the Ministry of Agriculture. Winner of the title Senior Farmer of the Year is Julian Patt of San Estevan in the Orange Walk District. Junior Farmer of the Year is Giovanni Tun of Freetown Sibun in the Belize District, while Woman Farmer of the Year is […]
It was high drama last night as the last semi-final competition in Karaoke Television was held at the Bellevue’s King Street Station. After five fine performances the judges rendered their decision on which two singers would advance to the finals. William Neal, Host, Karaoke TV “Our first winner for tonight is Darwin Cayetano.” (Darwin singing […]
In the past non-governmental organizations had to fight to raise funds for projects that would help to build communities or preserve the environment. But a small grant programme facilitated by the United Nations Development Plan is making it easier for many development projects to get off the ground. Philip Balderamos, Co-ordinator, G.E.F. Small Grants Prog. […]
