After enjoying a highly profitable but controversial existence, tonight the sale of Belizean passports is no longer legal. As of January fifteenth, amendments to the constitution repealed the provisions relating to the economic citizenship program. According to government officials, it will take some time for the BECIP Unit to finalise the programme. Applications already in […]
The trial of former justice George Meerabux continued in the Supreme Court in Belize City today. The main point of contention in the courtroom this afternoon proved to be whether or not the best interest of justice was served when the Belize Advisory Council decided to hold the tribunal hearings en camera or behind closed […]
Meanwhile in a downstairs courtroom of the Supreme Court, the rape, maim and attempted murder of a thirty-eight year old woman continued before Justice John Gonzalez. As News 5’s Ann-Marie Williams describes, today the defence attorneys did their best to punch holes in the prosecution’s case. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting The prosecution called its first witness […]
Benqueños are tonight preparing to be on the receiving end of what’s sure to be serious campaign efforts by both political parties. After Councillor Pedro Guerra Mena passed away late last year, the Ministry of Local Government has decided to hold a bi-election to fill his seat on the Town Council. News 5 understands that […]
As residents of the south affected by Hurricane Iris continue to struggle for a sense of normalcy, relief aid is still coming in from abroad. Today, the Colombian government is the latest international friend to step up with supplies. News 5’s Janelle Chanona reports. Janelle Chanona, Reporting This morning Colombian Naval vessel the A.R.C. Providencia […]
Since the banana industry was crippled after Hurricane Iris wiped out plantations down south, the fruit has been a scarcity on the local market. But for banana lovers everywhere, including some members of our staff, there is some good news to report. We managed to find a good supply of bananas at the Queen’s Square […]
While Belize is known for its distinctly colonial architecture, in the rest of Central America, much different but no less beautiful, structural styles dominate the cityscapes. Today News 5’s Jacqueline Woods got a sneak peak at an exhibit that will focus on one type of architecture that’s very popular in neighbouring Mexico. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting […]
