We lead our news tonight with the subject of education–or rather the lack thereof–as two disturbing incidents, one in Belize City and the other in Belmopan, have left observers wondering who is in charge in the classroom. I’ll begin with events that occurred yesterday afternoon at St. John Vianney. Janelle Chanona, Reporting Tonight, seventeen-year-old Ryne […]
The driver detained after the hit and run of a police officer in Orange Walk has been arrested and charged…and they threw the book at him. Thirty-one year old Edilberto Gutierrez has been arraigned on charges of attempted murder, negligent grievous harm, driving without due care and attention, driving with alcohol concentration above the prescribed […]
Police have another new vehicle at their disposal tonight, but it’s not a Ford Focus or Ranger pickup. When the community of Sandhill was left off the most recent four-wheel list, a good Samaritan stepped forward to help out. Sandhill resident John Gongora today presented the police with a new motorcycle that will help the […]
In news from Belmopan, a report from the confines of the Cabinet is that Belize has taken up the rotating presidency of the Central American Integration System, known as SICA. According to the release, an inter-ministerial commission has been appointed to ensure that Belize capitalizes on the appointment. That commission will be chaired by Ambassador […]
If you weren’t at Calypso last night or tuned in to Channel 5, then you missed quite a show. The standing room only crowd cheered for each of five KTV contestants, but when it was over, only one could be declared this week’s winner. Here’s how it went. Neil Hall, KTV Host “Our winner is…contestant […]
Almost a decade old and still gaining strength, the annual Coca Cola Spelling Bee is in the process of selecting its district champions. Today the big show stopped off in Belize City where I joined the competition in progress. Pronouncer “These words are worth ten points each and you have twenty seconds. Take your time […]
It’s an ancient art that has been rediscovered with a modern twist…and this weekend an elaborate display of macramé just may inspire Belizeans to learn how it’s done. This morning I received a preview at the Embassy of Taiwan. Janelle Chanona, Reporting For the past two months these macramé masters have been hard at work, […]
In the not-too-distant past, it enjoyed a reputation as one of the nation’s premier high schools. Today, Belmopan Comprehensive is embroiled in a controversy that has students, teachers and administrators locked in combat, both verbal and physical. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods is just back from Belmopan with the following report. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting It was […]
