Today was a homecoming of sorts for two of the most notorious individuals in the annals of Belizean crime. From touchdown at the P.G.I.A. to arraignment at Magistrate’s Court, the large and boisterous crowds of onlookers made it clear that for the law enforcement community, it would not be business as usual. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting […]
As Pipersburg and Robateau bed down for their first of what may be many nights in Hattieville Prison, they find themselves in an institution that is itself the subject of controversy. News 5 has learned that as the result of alleged misconduct during an attempted escape by several prisoners at the end of May, three […]
Two weeks ago when officers of the Belize Agricultural Health Authority discovered the presence of Mediterranean Fruit Flies in Punta Gorda, it was hoped that it was an isolated outbreak. Those hopes have been dashed, however, as BAHA today announced that three more fertile medflies have been found in Seine Bight on the Placencia Peninsula. […]
In May, Courts Belize Limited, held its Purchase Free Promotion. Customers randomly chose a World Cup football team and if their choice was the eventual winner, they would receive their purchase free of cost. Today seven of the lucky customers stopped by the store to pick up their prizes. Anamarie Bennett, Advertising/Promotions Exec. “This was […]
The Methodist Chorale has released its first compact disc. It’s a compilation of twelve pieces, both religious and secular tunes, ideal, as the title suggests, to usher in the dawn and take you through to sunset. Edison Staine, the chorale’s conductor, says a CD is timely. Edison Staine, Founder/Conductor, Methodist Chorale “Well we celebrated ten […]
Hits like Ring Road Jam, Good Buddy, Yu Safe and Mini Mini could only belong to Jamaica’s Fab 5 band. The seven-member group is making its debut appearance in Belize at the City Centre on Saturday for one night only. Lead singer and drummer Grub Cooper says the thirty-two year old group has lots in […]
While no one would be so bold as to use the word “beautiful” to describe Belize City, the old capital has over the last decade gradually taken on a more wholesome appearance. But not every property owner has been infected with the neat and clean spirit…as Ann-Marie discovered this afternoon. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting Residents of […]
No weather forecaster can say with certainty whether Belize will be hit by a hurricane this season… but one thing we do know for sure is that sooner or later our time will come again. And in anticipation of that fateful day there is one group of Belizeans working hard to minimise the consequences. Janelle […]
