Opposition Leader Dean Barrow promised it shortly after his party was defeated at the polls, and today the U.D.P. released the composition of its shadow Cabinet. Members of the group include all seven elected representatives, all three Senators, seven defeated candidates and one political newcomer. Each is assigned a specific portfolio, as follows. Foreign Affairs: […]
In crime news police have released the blood tests administered to drivers of vehicles involved in Monday’s traffic pileup on the Northern Highway. They report that no driver had blood alcohol levels above the legal limit. Two witnesses report that the accident, which has left a young girl in critical condition, was caused by the […]
Monday’s accident is not the only matter on Kirk Anderson’s mind as interest is mounting over how he will handle the files now on his desk dealing with last year’s passport scandal. Today I spoke to Prime Minister Said Musa, who said the ball is squarely in the D.P.P.’s court. Prime Minister Said Musa “The […]
Born out of a diplomatic visit by Prime Minister Said Musa to South Korea, today relations with that Asian country have spawned several benefits for Belizeans. The main one has been support for the Youth for the Future initiative, a brainchild of the P.M.. To date, South Korea has provided funding and made donations in […]
But while an improved economy will help ease our social problems, money alone will not cure them. Nearly every night there are reports of violent crime, particularly in Belize City, and more often than not, a young victim is left bleeding on the street. Responses to the situation have included more patrols in “special police […]
The first of ten winners who will advance to the next round of our annual karaoke competition was chosen last night. Here’s how it went at Club Calypso. Neil Hall, KTV Host “Our winner is contestant number three, Vivian Jones.” (Vivian sings “I’m Alive” by Celine Dion) Jones won a hundred dollars cash and a […]
Almost two weeks into the war in Iraq our coverage has been limited to several interviews with the families of Belizean servicemen serving on the front. Today, however, we have something a little different…It is a communication from the front. No, not a fuzzy videophone report from a News 5 embedded reporter, this message comes […]
Cruise tourism is booming and there is no denying that the U.S. dollars floating around Belize City are real. But can the country’s once pristine environment deal with the traffic? Today, with four cruise ships in the harbour, News 5’s Jacqueline Woods sought to find out. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The weather may not have been […]
