The historic summit between CARICOM and Central American leaders swept through Belize almost as quickly as Hurricane Iris. But instead of a path of destruction, the meeting ended with a ray of hope. News 5’s Janelle Chanona reports from the Princess. Janelle Chanona, Reporting As the thirteenth Inter-sessional meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government […]
It first appeared as a short paragraph on the daily press release from the Police Department. An unidentified body had been found on the side of the Northern Highway. Our first reaction was a hit and run: a drunk driver perhaps, a drunk pedestrian, or maybe both. But as the morning unfolded, it became clear […]
A record four witnesses testified this morning for the prosecution in the murder trial of Ornel Welcome. They are police forensic scientist Jenoveva Marin, Assistant Superintendent Mario Vernon, businesswoman Adelma Broaster and police armourer Albert Ciego. All four laid the groundwork for the prosecution to prove its case against the man accused of killing Therese […]
Hurricane Iris may be four months old, but that doesn’t mean relief efforts have stopped pouring in. Both Vincentian Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves and CARICOM Secretary General Edwin Carrington handed over donations to Prime Minister Said Musa today. Some twenty-eight thousand Vincentian students from primary and secondary schools contributed to the cause. Ralph Gonsalves, St. […]
In a time of scarce governmental resources and increased vandalism of schools, principals and teachers are hard pressed to find money to maintain educational standards. One school trying to raise money and have some fun at the same time is Central Christian on Freetown Road. On February fifteenth, the school will be holding “The Little […]
“Nothing fancy, just the best.” It’s the slogan of a Belize City meat shop, but could also apply to an artist now exhibiting at the Commercial Centre. This morning News 5’s Jacqueline Woods had a look. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Thirty-seven year old Eduardo “Papo” Alamilla is considered the pride of San Pedro. The artist who […]
