If there was a theme to today’s meeting of the House of Representatives, it could be called “short notice”. Those words described both the introduction of massive new changes in the Social Security system as well as the large-scale protest organised by the labour unions. News 5’s Janelle Chanona reports from Belmopan. Janelle Chanona, Reporting […]
While most of the fireworks exploding in Belmopan today were aimed at the Social Security Bill, it was another piece of legislation–debated late in the afternoon–that may have more important long-term ramifications. The Macal River Hydroelectric Development Bill attempts to speed up the construction of the Chalillo Dam. Ground was officially broken on the controversial […]
On Thursday night personnel employed by the University of Belize met to establish a U.B Faculty and Staff Association. The union, which represents over three hundred employees of the University, was formed to immediately address the proposed restructuring of U.B.. Today, News 5 spoke with the Association’s Interim President, Luz Longsworth and the Chairlady of […]
On Sunday many Belizean men will enjoy the fruits of Father’s Day. But for one select group of dads–and moms–the occasion arrived a few days early. Jacqueline Woods reports. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting It may be Friday the thirteenth, but for the homeless of Belize City, the day held some good fortune. The men and women […]
It’s about as sweet a deal as they come: a free movie in a luxurious setting about people and places we can relate to. What I’m talking about is the Mexican Film Festival, launched last week at the Princess Hotel and continuing this weekend. According to Mexican Ambassador, Arturo Trejo, the images embody the life […]
James Adderley usually plies his trade for News 5 on Mondays…but every now and then an interesting sporting event comes along that merits his attention at other times. Such was the case last night with one of the nation’s favourite pastimes. James Adderley, Reporting As mangoes continues to flow in abundance, and the nation’s school […]
