As the war in Iraq intensifies toward a likely climax next week, there are signs that the expected negative impact on Belize and the rest of the world may be less severe than previously anticipated. Sources in the tourism industry indicate that while there have been some short term cancellations due to fear of flying, […]
With the two most important guarantors of our territorial integrity teamed up to get rid of Saddam Hussein, it is no surprise that any qualms Belmopan may have had about the war have remained private. But on the human level there is great concern about casualties, both among the hundreds of Belizeans fighting as members […]
For the fourth time this week, police officers have had the grim task of pulling a dead body out of the water. According to Orange Walk police, early Thursday morning they received reports that there was a corpse floating in the New River near the House of Culture. The body was transported to the Northern […]
Two men busted with forged residency papers earlier this week have been arrested and charged. Twenty-two year old Salvadoran Marlon Esequias Hernandez and twenty-seven year old Honduran Armando Salvador will answer to the crime of possession of false documents. According to Immigration officials, the arrests are part of an ongoing joint investigation by the police […]
On Wednesday, Jacqueline Woods reported on the plight of eight-year-old cancer patient Myra Yaxcal. Tonight we are happy to report that a number of donations have been received by Myra’s family to assist with the expense of the child’s treatments. News 5 would like to thank both our television and website viewers in Belize and […]
The Youth for the Future Initiative has gained a reputation as a programme designed to address the particular problems of Belize City. But today Y.F.F. projected a wider presence as nine youth councils were funded nationwide. Jacqueline Woods reports. Diane Hall, Ag. Director, Youth Development Department “We asked UNICEF if they could assist us with […]
They may only be three and four years old, but in the world of art, their work might very well be on par with much more experienced professionals. So with great pride this morning, principals from preschools around the city presented their students’ work at the annual Arts and Crafts Festival. And while the event […]
They may no longer claim the allegiance of a majority of Belizeans, but the Anglican Church in Belize has a voice and history far beyond its numbers. Jacqueline Woods reports from Battlefield Park. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The Anglican Diocese of Belize will celebrate its one hundred and twentieth anniversary on the twentieth of April. However […]
As any parent or teacher can testify, getting students fired up about learning can be a challenge; even when that learning involves creatures as fascinating as manatees. But in its efforts to promote manatee awareness, the Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute made sure the odds swung in their favour, by adding a little fun. […]
