As meetings of the House of Representative go, this one had something for everyone: a number of important bills, spirited but not uncivilised debate and a new Speaker who, although technically a rookie, appears to be running things like a pro. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting “The House meeting started with former president of the Senate, Elizabeth […]
While no minister of government saw fit to speak to News 5 today with regard to Monday’s riot at the Tower Hill Bridge, Henry Canton, Minister of Works and Transport, appeared on last night’s “One on One with Dickie Bradley.” Canton vigorously denied charges that his ministry awards bus permits based on political considerations. Henry […]
Fifty-six year old George Domingo had to be treated at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital following a fire that engulfed the roof of his daughter’s house at the corner of Tibruce and Mango Streets in Lake Independence. Fire officials told News Five that Domingo, who is reported to have high blood pressure, had an attack […]
A popular Cayo resort has been internationally recognised for its work in preserving the environment. The Lodge at Chaa Creek is this year’s recipient of the Islands Magazine-Caribbean Tourism Organisation Sustainable Tourism Award. The resort, located on the Macal River midway between San Ignacio and Benque Viejo, was honoured for its focus on the environment, […]
On yesterday’s newscast, Belmopan Mayor Anthony Chanona talked about the future of the capital city. Today, courtesy of the Government Press Office, we’ll hear from the man who is well qualified to recount its past. At tree ceremonies Senior Minister George Price recalled the days in 1970, when he was Premier…and Belmopan became home. George […]
A fifty-year-old mechanic of Cotton Tree Village lost his life in a freak accident shortly before noon today. Police say Clive Humes was repairing some seals under a piece of hydraulic machinery, when it appeared that he pulled a wrong lever. This caused the vehicle’s bucket to activate and it moved, crushing him to death […]
There was a time not long ago when the business community’s charitable donation of choice was a scholarship to attend a favourite high school. But when secondary education was declared free under the last government, many donors found new causes to fund. Today, with increasing school fees taking the place of tuition charges and more […]
