In the movies, a traffic accident involving a prison detail is usually part of an elaborate escape plan. But in real life, things play out a little differently. Around midday today, a work gang of Minimum Security prisoners accompanied by two guards left Gardenia Village in their Ford Ranger with a trailer in tow to […]
On Monday night’s newscast, we featured the story of thirteen month old Jaesha Daly, who needs to get to the United States for urgent medical treatment. And tonight there is good news to report. American Airlines has agreed to provide the family with one free adult ticket. This means Jaesha’s family will only need money […]
Exactly four years ago today Belizeans went to the polls to vote in the general elections. After the ballots were tallied, the People’s United Party won twenty-six of twenty-nine seats. Since then the United Democratic Party has played the part of Opposition, but tonight they say they begin their countdown to victory. According Patrick Faber, […]
All around the country educators are working hard, cleaning classrooms, painting buildings and dusting off textbooks, all in an effort to get ready for the kids. But every year, there seems to be more children than space. And while many schools are looking ahead trying to find ways to deal with this phenomenon, one institution […]
With September only days away, the heat is on for the celebrations committee to get their act together and make last minute preparations for a month of festivities. But as News 5’s Jacqueline Woods found out today, while the organisers are getting help co-ordinating events, they still need the public’s support. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Although […]
The Belize Tourism Board has also been busy working on another project. Their latest publication, Belize Today: Its History, Culture and Ecosystems is an adaptation of the National Tour Guide Training Manual. According to B.T.B.’s curriculum specialist, Clara Louise Pastor, the book will provide teachers and students with invaluable resource materials. Clara Louise Pastor, Curriculum […]
Whether you’re a fan of dancehall or into spiritual vibes, chances are you’ve heard the music of Papa San. The artist will be performing in Belize for a second time in early September. This time around he’s calling his show “Unfinished Business” because his last act had to be cut short. But according to local […]
With the gun having sounded to mark the unofficial opening of what promises to be a yearlong election campaign, the politicians and their legion of supporters will be working overtime. Over the last few weeks, News 5’s Janelle Chanona has been making the rounds to find out exactly what keeps them going. Janele Chanona, Reporting […]
