Tonight, the survivors of a traffic accident on the Western Highway, which claimed the lives of four people, remain under close medical supervision, some of them still fighting for their lives. According to hospital officials, Melvin Rodriguez, a passenger in the front seat of the Kia truck, is in critical condition, suffering from head and […]
While the victims fight for life, many Belizeans are using the tragedy as a focal point for efforts to reduce the nation’s high level of traffic fatalities. And we at this station are no exception. In the following editorial, News Director Stewart Krohn finds that while no safety measure would have prevented Monday morning’s collision, […]
It was back to business today at the Supreme Court after yesterday’s ceremonial opening. But it seems the first defendant scheduled to stand trial in 2003 had better things to do than spend the day in court. Sanjay Pilgrim was a no show when he was called to answer to a charge of dangerous harm […]
Between its troubles at the Tourism Village, the Benque riots and a debt service ratio that would drive most accountants to drink, these are not the best of times for Novelo’s Bus Company. And guess what? Things got worse this week when the Government of Mexico decided that Novelo’s, and other Belizean transport companies, could […]
When you live in one of those postcard paradises like Belize, you really don’t need to see another piece of sea, sun or sand… right? Maybe, but for those who want to see if the grass really is greener next door, the Mexican Cultural Institute has a show for you. Marion Ali, Reporting They say […]
His name may be meaningless to those under the age of thirty, but in 1981 the very mention of Odinga Lumumba stuck fear in the hearts of the establishment and inspiration in those looking to rebel. After a long active absence, spent largely in Africa, Lumumba is back. Deported from Ghana after spending two years […]
It is not what you’d call an easy drive, particularly following a heavy rain. But on Monday cameraman Brent Toombs and I finally made it to an ancient Maya site in Cayo that, thanks to a multi-million dollar facelift, may one day become one of the nation’s most popular destinations. Janelle Chanona, Reporting Guatemala may […]
When Belize’s only prison came under private control last year there were those who said it was a hopeless task. Today, although the jury may still be out, there is no shortage of hope. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods, who may have spent more professional time in Hattieville than some inmates, reports. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Since […]
