It was the kind of industrial accident that could have turned out much worse. And although this morning’s leak of deadly ammonia gas at the Nova Shrimp Farm did not result in any serious injuries, for a while things were pretty tense. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods reports from the scene in Ladyville. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting […]
The epidemic of violent shootings continues to rage across Belize City. On Thursday night twenty-two year old Dennis Gladden became the latest casualty when he took a bullet in the face. Gladden was standing on Tigris Street near King around 7:30 when a young man rode up on a bicycle and opened fire. Gladden is […]
In other crime news, a U.S. couple residing in the beautiful seaside village of Hopkins has discovered that paradise is not without problems. Sixty-eight year old Katherine Cormier told police that around 7:00 on Thursday morning she answered a knock on her door only to find a pair of robbers. The men forced their way […]
While police have received well deserved praise for their quick arrests in the Paslow fire and several recent shootings, their record is much less impressive when it comes to non violent–so called “white collar”–crime. After almost three months of investigating this summer’s immigration scandal, not a single arrest has been made. The case is now […]
A graduation ceremony held today in Belize City may not signal a speed-up in the immigration investigation, but it just may help decrease the crime rate in the future. News 5’s Marion Ali has more. Marion Ali, Reporting As part of its five-year Policing Plan, the Belize Police Department is providing the force with more […]
In the States there’s a growing debate about the eating habits of teenagers, most of whom seem to be addicted to a diet of Big Macs, fries and a super size Coke. Unfortunately, Belize with its dala chicken and greasy fries, is not much better off. That’s why public health officials are trying their best […]
A few short years ago it seemed like a decent hospital room was hard to find. But today a host of new medical facilities are actually advertising their quality care. The latest ribbon cutting occurred this afternoon…and the location may surprise you. Janelle Chanona, Reporting This afternoon, Minister of Health Joe Coye and Mrs. Joan […]
As we reported last night, the theme of this year’s Mental Health Day involves the effect of violence on young people. In February of this year, on the occasion of Children’s Week, News 5’s Jacqueline Woods worked with twelve year old Kayla Arnold to produce a report that looked at violent crime through the eyes […]
